HANSEL & GRETEL in THE VORTEX BRIDGE DILEMMA

THE VORTEX BRIDGE DILEMMA - Part 1

There's bright flashes of light and what sounds like the crackling of twigs on this particular comfortably cool, late fall day in the year 2026, moments before an attractive, slim, light golden blonde haired young lady, with a red jacket, matching skirt just above her knees and Remington high heels walks into a place called Hansel's electronics and office supply store. A tall young man, with medium build, dark hair, white shirt, light blue tie, dark colored pants and black shoes that were polished to reflect the light, walks up to greet the young lady and says, "Hi I'm Jack, how can I help you today," with a welcoming smile, the lady replies, " I'm looking to purchase a FAX machine so I can send my documents to other people I know". Jack motions to her and says, "Follow me". In a uplifting cheerful manner she begins to follow while shaking her head back and forth a bit to get her golden locks of hair away from her face. Her heart begins to race a little and her eyes light up as she thinks about how charming Jack is.

Jack walked slowly until the the lady caught up with him. As they walk though the store he glances at her hands and noticed that she wasn't wearing a ring and the lady had already done the same. Jack glanced up at her face and their eyes suddenly connected for a moment and they both smiled. As they looked away from each other Jack stutters as he says, " I didn't catch your name". She couldn't help notice that he sounded a little nervous. She giggles and says jokingly, "I don't know if I should tell you"! Jack respond with a good taste of humor as he says, "I think I'm lost and I don't know if I can find where the FAX machines are. The lady senses that he is fibbing. She Laughs and Jack notices that she is blinking her eyes faster as she says, " I'll tell you my name when you find the Fax machines". Jack breaks out in hysterics for a moment, then as he gathers his composure he says, "Were standing right in front of them"! The lady begin to blush in embarrassment and says, "I'm Jill, Jill Gretel" and Jack then says, " Do you remember my name"? Jill smiles and says, "It's right there on your shirt, Jack Hansel". Jack smiles as he says, " oh yeah, I almost forgot". They both laugh!

There was only three FAX machines on display. One was white, one was tan, and the other was black. The prices were clearly marked with no real difference in cost. Jack explained that they all basically had the same functions so the only real difference was the colors. Jill chose the white colored one. Jack opened the cabinet under the FAX machine displays and took a box out with the FAX machine contained inside. Jack took the box up to the service counter while Jill looked around the store. As Jill walked around the store she found some other office supplies she needed. When she got up to the service counter Jack was on the phone to another potential customer.

Jill listened to what Jack had to say and she realized how much she enjoyed the sound of his voice. It didn't take long to finish with the person on the phone. When he hung up he looked at Jill and with a smile he asked her if she needed anything else. She said no and that she was ready to check out. Jack scanned the items she had, then shared the cost with her. Jill pulled out her credit card and put the card in the machine on the counter. Within a few seconds the machine noted an approval. She took the card and put it back in her pocket. Jack said that he would help take the FAX machine out to her car but Jill said she could handle the items herself.

When Jill reach the exit door she looked back in the direction Jack was standing. They both smiles at each other, then with a turn of her head towards the door, the automatic door opened and she was gone.

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