VICTORIA~

"Please, ma'am, you're wasting our time. Kindly make your payment so others can do the same," the cashier said impatiently.

I immediately turned my attention back to the items I had shopped, my heart pounding as I tried to figure out what to do next. The impatient stares from the people behind me only made the situation more embarrassing.

"Oh, you're stranded!" Elese chirped in, letting out a mocking giggle.

My forehead instantly glistened with beads of sweat. I could feel my confidence slipping away, but I refused to let her see how uncomfortable I was.

"And who says I'm stranded?" I shot back, dipping my hand into my...