Opening his eyes to a fiery bright orange and pink sky, Yorick sprung out of bed. Spring had finally sprung! With the giddiness of a small child, Yorick prepared himself for the day ahead. He was working a double at Joe’s grocery, and for some reason, could not be more excited to go to work.
He left his apartment and took the elevator down to the street level. On his way to work, he turned to smile and wave at Ester Backhaus like he did most mornings, but was surprised to find she wasn’t sitting on her porch. Odd, he thought to himself, perhaps she’s slept in?
As Yorick arrived at work, he stood for a minute and admired the sun rays shining through the pink rosebush outside Joe’s grocery. The beautiful, sunny morning had brought him an enormous amount of joy.
Throughout the day, Yorick served many customers, some acting odd, but others joyful. On his way home, he was surprised once again at Ester’s absence from her porch. Worrying a bit, Yorick decided to pause for a moment and look up at her house. Suddenly, a light turned on in an upstairs window, and Yorick saw the shadowy figure of a man. Yorick stood confused and focused. This must have been the mystery man who’d been floating around town.
Focusing his eyes more closely, he made out the man’s face.
“This couldn’t be. There’s no way” Yorick mumbled to himself. “Ether Maitland?”
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