
Standing in the center of the shop, I realized that I’d be bankrupt by tomorrow. There was no way to charm myself out of this situation. Everything near and dear to me would be gone. I would need to see the lawyer downtown today. I kept thinking, “What the hell happened to me and my dream?” My eyes began to fill with tears. There was no other option but to file Chapter 11. Touching the lace on my smock, I let out a sigh as I looked around my salon.
The ugly cry began as I turned off the lights.

A fact many face in today’s world, good write.
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Very true! Thanks and appreciate you stopping by!
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Feel this
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Yeah, I put a bit of my life into this. Had a retail shop once I had to close. Glad it reached your innards, Ruth. 🙂
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Brilliant!
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Thanks, Sadje, means a lot to me that you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Of course Susi. You’re so good at these challenges.
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❤ Thank you, Sadje!
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A pleasure
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Excellent story!
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So glad you liked it! 🙂
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Great use of words Susi
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Thanks so much, Lorraine! 🙂
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You are welcome
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POWerful.
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Thanks, Jordan! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Susi! 🙂
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