The Lost Truth - Chapter 5: Supermarket Troubles (By Daydreamer)

On her way out the door, Anna still had misty eyes as her family waved from the windows. She walked down the driveway, having no knowledge of how to work a car, and followed the sidewalk to a little town. Her wallet felt heavy in her pocket as she walked by several shops and boutiques. She'd never remembered shopping, and she wanted to dearly.

But it would have to wait. She'd have to catch the bus to go to the airport and book a flight to Mexico, her first major destination. Ma and Pa had given her an old, but still usable passport and some money to buy a plane ticket and a little bit of food.

Food. The word ran through Anna's mind like it was trying to win a marathon. The last time Anna had eaten was last night, the horrible, microwavable mac-n-mush. Her stomach began to roar, and led Anna into the nearest grocery store.

She was amazed at how many people actually shopped at the little place. On the outside, it didn't seem like there were that many cars. But yet, here she was, in a supermarket full of hungry shoppers. Anna hid behind a rack watching people as they bobbed back and forth between the aisles. After a while, she grabbed a basket and pulled food off of the shelves.

Peanut butter, bread, water bottles, apples, granola bars, and Pop Tarts all made their way into the basket. Once she thought she had enough food for about a week, she went and stood behind the people in lines. Getting tired of waiting, Anna pulled out the money from her pocket and began to count it.

"Um, excuse me Miss, but do you think you could help me? My shirt got stuck in the handle of the basket," a voice said from behind her.

Anna cheerily replied, "Sure! I'd be glad to help!" As she turned around to help the man, she felt the money slip out of her hand. The man behind her ran off with another as they shouted in jubilee.

Finally, it was her turn at the cash register, but Anna was beginning to tear up. "Hey, hon? What's wrong?" the cashier lady asked. Anna explained what had happened, including the amnesia, and the woman frowned. "Well, I can't just give you a plane ticket or free food, but I can give you a job. It'll take you a while to save up enough money, maybe about three months, but it's better than havin' nothin'. Come along. I've got to show you the ropes around here."

The woman first called another worker to fill in for her before she lead Anna to the back room. "My name is Dianne. I'm gonna be your boss I guess. Welcome to the Super Grocer family, Anna! We're sure glad to have ya."