Despite the resolution, I couldn’t shake the feeling of vulnerability. How easily a simple errand had turned into a personal investigation. The next week, I returned to the store, hoping to put the incident behind me. This time, Tim greeted me with a friendly smile, as if nothing had happened. « Looking for another goldfish? » he asked, gesturing towards the tanks. I nodded, still wary.
As I selected a new fish, Carla approached, offering a discount. « A small token of our apology, » she said, genuinely warm. I thanked her, trying to mask my lingering unease. As I left, I noticed a sign near the entrance: « Customer Satisfaction is Our Priority. » The irony wasn’t lost on me. I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d ever shop with the same sense of trust again.
