Cherry Pine

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I walked more and more through the crowded streets, hoping to find the address somewhere and soon enough read a sign that said "Cherry Pine Avenue" I turned to make my way down the avenue. I swiftly moved down the brick road, my heels leaving echoes of taps as I walked, trying to find my addressed building. I eventually saw a restaurant called "Cherry Pine Cafe" with the address right under it, "5721". I found it! I opened the door, the bell rung as I walked through, clearly overdressed to be at a small cafe, everyone turned their heads, clearly intimidated, which I didn't mind, it was my exact goal. I confidently strutted toward the counter, still wondering why I was meant to be here. "Your Enola aren't you!" The older waitress spoke behind the counter. "Um yes." I responded, Rosetta must have told her I'm Enola for a reason. "Oh alright, I'm Mrs. Shirley." She exclaimed. "How do you know who I am?" I questioned. "Oh I'm great friends with your Aunt Rosetta." She happily stated. "Where is she?" I asked. "Well I'm not sure, she told me that I would be expecting you here and that I should give you this." Mrs. Shirley explained, handing me another envelope.
"Well okay, thank you for this, it was nice speaking to you Mrs.Shirley" I gratefully answered. I then made my way to the Cafe's exit and sat on a bench outside, opening my envelope. First I opened the letter inside and it read:

Dear Aurora,
Your doing absolutely wonderful,
I knew you could figure this out
Your strong and independent,
Stay that way, prepare yourself.
Enola is a big part of this journey,
You are alone, and will stay alone.
Don't trust anyone, I need you to
stay on task. Please go to
Auburn Hollow I know you can do it.
I'm counting on you Aurora.

-R.S

I knew it was Rosetta once again, I don't know where she is but she clearly knows where I am, I don't understand how she knows this stuff but I have to believe in her.
I began my trip, once again, I ran to the train station and found a seat near the back, I was exhausted from my last days so I soon feel asleep, sleeping the entire train ride. I awoke the next morning, the train was almost to Auburn Hollow. I gazed out the window and watched as the sun rises upon the horizon, as always my thoughts were interrupted by the train coming to a screeching halt. "Auburn Hollow!" The conductor shouted. I grabbed my bag and hopped off of the train, walking to a fruit stand and buying some fruit to eat. I walked around auburn hollow, looking for a sign, while finishing up my fruit.

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