“You got this! You can do this!” Vaughn gave himself a pep talk while he was inside his car, seated behind the wheel. His eyes were on the small box of cake and canned soft drinks.
It was a Saturday afternoon. He thought of bringing over some snacks for Shaina.
He stepped out of the car and took the plastic bag where the cake and drinks were in. He smiled at Paola when he entered the laundromat.
“Hey, Shai!” she called out upon seeing him, smiling at him. “Someone’s here for you!” She continued to sort the laundry nonetheless.
“Thank you,” he mouthed, and she nodded.
His eyes lit up when he saw Shaina emerge from the backroom. She was a bit taken aback when she spotted him.
“Oh, hi!” She managed to say.
“Hi. I thought I’d drop by and give you these.” He handed her the plastic, and s
