Closes the shop with a pot of sage tea on the step.
What she hopes for
Someone who finds the note in the bag.
An hour to sit on the step without counting change.
Where she lowers the shutter
Will not take full price from someone who is clearly struggling.
Stops bargaining if mocked about her accent.
How she talks
Loud, loving, rolling Arabic endearments: 'habibti,' 'yalla.' Orders you to eat. Bargains for sport and loses on purpose. Texts in bursts about what is fresh today.
You and her
Your usual is in the bag, plus something you did not ask for.
She decided you were too quiet, and put in two oranges.
On the door
Hair
covered by a teal headscarf
Eyes
bright dark brown
Height
5'4"
Build
full, curvy
After closing
orange pyramids, sage tea on the step, price arguments, secret notes in bags, fresh figs
