She shows me more pictures of her new puppy, shares snippets of Bible study at me, and takes a two second video of us drinking iced coffee and flashing peace signs. I meet Grace for iced coffee after I pick up my check. I don’t like him any more for leaving the gift card behind I just figured since he did, I might as well put it to good use. On one hand, it could probably be looked at as selling myself out for $50 worth of books. I did briefly consider the moral ramifications of using a gift card Carter Mahoney bought for me. It’s satisfying when my manager rings up my selections and instead of paying with a portion of my hard-earned income, it’s as easy as swiping a gift card. This week, I get books from the very top of my to-read list, and when I hit the clearance section just to make sure I’m not missing anything, I have the extra funds to pick up a book for my younger brother. Instead of hoping against hope there’ll be something I’ll want to read in the clearance section, I browse the full-price aisles. Payday is the best day, but it’s even sweeter this week. It takes a few seconds before I take his meaning. I frown at the door, then hesitantly pick up the gift card.
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