What's a penny worth? Do you ignore the ones lying on the sidewalk because they're not worth picking up? For the shy and clumsy Norah, a penny will become so much more than a simple cent.
Every morning she enters the elevator of her office building...
The next day Trixy showed up at Norah's apartment wanting to know details of the walk home. They grabbed coffee but avoided Muddy's, opting for a different coffee house. During their BART ride, Norah confessed the uncomfortable farewell and could see Trixy's shoulders drop with defeat.
"I guess he's not Prince Charming after all." Trixy frowned sympathetically.
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"I just feel so... so..." Norah shook her head with furrowed brows. "Disappointed."
"I could be wrong." Trixy shrugged and rubbed Norah's arm. "Bear sure doesn't like the guy though. He seemed really worried about Cole walking you home."
Norah recalled the look on his face as she left. Maybe that's what it was, a simple dislike for Cole? A protective instinct? She looked down at her feet and saw a shiny penny at her toes.
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"Hey look!" She pointed.
"That's the fourth penny this week!" Trixy realized.
"You think I should give Cole another shot? Maybe that's what this penny means." Norah contemplated as she picked up the coin. "Maybe last night was just an off day?"
"Maybe." Trixy shrugged. "I guess we'll have to find out."
Walking through the lobby of their office building, Norah decided she was going to forget about the awkward night and try again with Cole. People deserved second chances. After all, if she had never given Trixy a chance then she wouldn't have learned how kind she is. Truthfully, Trixy was the closest she had come to making a friend since moving to San Francisco. At the elevator they paused and stared at a sign that read,
~~~~~~ Attention,
TheAnnual Mixer for our building's professionals has arrived! Come join us tomorrow starting at 8:00p for drinks, catered food, dancing and a chance to get to know your peers!
Attire is semi-formal so please shine up your shoes and be ready for a fun night of boogying.
