The Bike Shop/Chapter 1 Part 2

At the sight, he felt a tingling in his stomach overcome him. He got down on one knee in front of her to better match her height, wearing a friendly smile.

"Well, hello there." Michael greeted. "What's your name?"

"Elizabeth!" she proudly responded. "My name's Elizabeth!"

The girl's cheery spirits uplifted Michael's, making him enjoy talking with her.

"Mine's Michael. Happy birthday to you, Elizabeth. Are you here to get a new bike for your birthday?"

She beamed as she nodded at him.

"Mhm!"

Elizabeth's mother thought it fit to talk business after the two had introduced themselves.

"So, what do you think would be a good bike for her?" she asked.

Michael looked up at her, not getting up off his knee yet.

"Well, let's check around what I have, and we'll see what fits her." he offered.

He then stood up and moved his eyes across various child-sized bikes on display in that same main area. He saw three that would fit her.
The first all in shiny red, the second being a pastel pink, and the third being dark blue with gold stars to represent space.

"How about the red one?"

"This pink one should fit you nicely."

"The one with stars looks just your size."

"What do you think, Elizabeth?"

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