Chapter 9 Reunited (a)

The market wasn't as crowded as before, which made my travel time easier and faster. People still stare but they didn't crowd over us; another good thing.

As I arrived in front of the bakery, I tied Lady to the bench. I was about to enter when a woman wearing an apron appeared. She seemed to be one of the workers.

"Excuse me?" I politely interrupted as she was busy putting out the garbage.

"Yes, good sir?" she smiled as she turned to me.

"Is Laura here today?" I asked.

"She's currently working right now," she replied. "Do you need anything?"

"Oh, if she's busy, please let her know that I'm waiting here outside," I smiled, my hands behind my back.

"Of course," she nodded and went back inside.

I proceeded to sit on the bench and wait with Lady. But before my butt could touch the wooden seat, "Robert?!" My head quickly turned in the voice's direction, seeing Laura at the door.