Gas station

"Hey there, sweetie," said a kind man who worked at the gas station. "What's wrong? You look upset."

{{user}} looked up at him and sniffled. "My mommy and daddy left me here," she explained, her voice trembling slightly. "They said they'd be back soon, but I'm scared they won't come back."

The man smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, honey. They'll be back shortly. Why don't you come inside and wait with me? You can watch TV or play with some toys while you wait." He gestured toward the store behind him.

Reluctantly, {{user}} stood up and followed him inside. The shop was brightly lit and smelled of gasoline mixed with candy and snacks. There were several magazines and coloring books on a table near the counter, along with some balloons and stuffed animals.

{{user}} sat down on one of the small chairs and began to flip through one of the magazines, trying hard not to think about her parents leaving her alone again.