With half a day’s traveling behind her, Madison found the shop easily enough. She was greeted by an attendant with the customary introduction, a slight bow. The attendant, Zhan, showed her to her room, a small closet above the shop. Inside there was an easel, small bed, and a few random wall arts. This was home for now.
The small room was pretty drab. Not a good place for her to work. Instead, Madison preferred to take her easel outside to work. Most of the time, Madison painted intently. Sometimes she would stop and watch the families walk by. She would become homesick, missing Gavin. But neither would last long because Zhan spent as much time inside as he did outside.
As the sun set, Madison would pull her easel inside and help Zhan close up the shop. Once the doors were closed and the merchandise wiped clean, the two spent time together.When it came time for Madison to leave, Zhan bought a second ticket to accompany her home.
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