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As I shopped, I realized just howin Ennis The town square was full of unique shops I stopped in at the hand for Julie, but it was still nice to spend ti out in town

When I finally ht The first thing I saas a line of handan thu seemed like Julie

“Can I help you with anything?” Annabelle said from behind me

I spun around to see the kind old wo there She smiled at me and patted my arm as we turned back to the jewelry display

“Who are you buying for today?” she asked

“Julie,” I said “She’s new in town I don’t know if you’ve met her yet, but—”

“Julie Black?” Annabelle asked “She caift for her sister She seeirl”

“She’s a equally a”

“Jewelry?” Annabelle asked

“Anything,” I said

Annabelle nodded and made her way toward the back of the shop I followed her sloondering what she was looking for

She ducked behind the counter for a few seconds When she returned, she was carrying a closed box It was plain with no writing or ies on the front Annabelle set it on the counter and opened it gently

“What is it?” I asked, taking a step closer

“I’ve had this hidden away for years,” Annabelle said “But itfor”

From inside the box, Annabelle pulled out a crystal Christhts It was beautiful, and the second I saw it, I re Julie in front of the Christift