Captivated & Captive

It's almost ironic that our story began in a bookstore. There is no other building that is so full of beginnings to stories. All one has to do is take a book from a shelf, open it, and a story has begun. Unfortunately for me, our story was not one I could put down once I decided I no longer wanted to be a part of it. I was in-between my junior and senior years in college, working a summer job as most college students do to lessen the financial blow of tuition. I was dazed, lost in my thoughts as I straightened a shelf of young adult books. I began to read the synopsis of the newest release when I heard your smooth voice, "Excuse me, miss, but could you help me for a moment?" I shut the book, slightly startled since I didn't hear you approach. Hiding the fact I was slacking, I put the book back in its place, plastered a smile, and answered, "Of course."