Footwear

It seemed too good to be true. Clutching the handful of bills in my hands, bills I'd found on the ground, I cautiously entered the store. I flinched as a chime sounded above my head, nearly fleeing at that sound alone. It was too good to be true. But here I was, feeling like I was walking into a trap. Licking my lips I moved quickly down the aisle, hoping that I would be able to avo---
"I can I help you Ma'am?" A woman's voice asked from behind. I whirled, offering a smile as I took a step back. 
"No. No I, I'm fine." I said clenching the money in my hands. "Browsing for now." 
The woman gave me an up and down glance, judging my worn clothes with a single raised eyebrow. "Alright." 
I nodded to her and backed away slowly. Really I was just browsing. I had a handful of bills, but if there were no shoes were on sale, I would be unable to get the shoes I desperately needed for the winter weather. Still, I searched every tag I saw, looking for a number that indicated I could purchase the shoes. It didn't matter on the color or the style, so long as they would keep my feet dry I would purchase the first ones I could affo---There!
I pulled the box off the shelf with fumbling fingers. The price was right, but would the shoe be the style I'd needed or would it be a stupid, I exhaled. Sandals. I didn't need sandals. I needed shoes. Covered shoes. Placing the box back I moved on. Come on, please. I had found the money, shouldn't that mean that I could find the shoes too?

-Inspiration from shoe shopping today