CHAPTER 70: What's real and what's not

  I stopped by the bookstore to get Zion a few new books since we were all done with the bedtime stories we had at home. Last week, he asked if I was about to read him the ninja turtle where the short, bad guy got caught in the end.

  I didn’t need another clue to know he was tired of the always-repeated story already.

  I made plans to branch out at the bookstore today before going home. I would get four new storybooks for now and once they get exhausted, I would go for another.

  “Good evening, ma’am,” the older lady behind the counter spoke at my entrance into the bookstore, her eyes staying on me.

  I flashed a bright smile. “Good evening.” I moved over to the counter where she stood behind and placed my hands on it.

  “What can I get you?” the polite lady asked.

  “I need at least four intriguing story books for a five-year-old boy.”

  Her brow rose in interest. “Ah, the ever-curious five-year-old boys, eh?”

  I chuckled. “Yeah, he is.”