Caroline
“I'm here to pick up the parts ordered by Gilbert Automotive," I smile hesitantly at the guy working the counter. The truck and I had gotten into an argument heading over here, but I'm doing my best to be polite.
I've never been in an auto parts store in my life, besides buying de-icer or to ask them to check my battery. Judging by the way the guy eyes me up and down, he knows it.
“Haven't seen you around town. You new here?"
I've gotten this at a few of the places I've gone to, and most everyone's been polite. This guy though, I'm unsure. He gives me a bit of an uneasy feeling. I've learned the more open I am with people here, the nicer they are, so I answer his question.
“I am, been here about a month," I grin. “Transplant from Atlanta. My names Caroline."
“How are you l
