I was in the front seat of his car while he was outside with the store owner. August handed paper bills to the man as he accepted the medicines in a small plastic bag. The store owner continued to thank him as he went behind the driver's seat.
"Thanks to you, sir. You should head home. Thank you for taking care of my girlfriend."
My cheeks heated. The man hung around outside the door so August had his window rolled down for 9him.
"Take care, miss. You can come back anytime. My store is always welcome for you!" The man waved a hand at me with a huge smile on his face. I smiled back.
We were silent on the road. I was leaning on my side of the window when August reached for my hand and squeezed it.
"Feeling better now?"
I nodded.
"Maybe we can schedule a date tomorrow after schoo
