Outside, a sudden spring shower began to fall on the pavement. People scrambled for cover under awnings and umbrellas. Inside, the shop was a quiet sanctuary.
A bell chimed at the front door of the shop. A woman walked in, shaking the water from her yellow raincoat. She looked stressed and cold as she wiped her glasses with her sleeve. Outside, a sudden spring shower began to fall
The first notes of a fingerpicked guitar floated into his ears. The melody was slow, bright, and incredibly gentle. It was the kind of romantic music that did not feel heavy or dramatic. Instead, it felt like a soft breath of warm air. A bell chimed at the front door of the shop
When she opened her eyes, she looked at Leo and mouthed the words thank you. They sat near each other in the quiet shop. They listened to the same soothing melodies while the rain tapped on the window glass. The first notes of a fingerpicked guitar floated
The woman looked hesitant but accepted them with a small smile. She put the earbuds in.
Leo reached into his bag and pulled out his headphones. He scrolled through his phone and pressed play on a playlist titled Acoustic Guitar Music.
She walked over to the shelf right next to Leo. She was looking for a poetry book. Leo noticed her shivering slightly.
