The Rise of Arthur McCain

Chapter 18

"Oh! I'm so sorry ma'am." Arthur apologized to the lady who's hand bag fell on the floor. Tilting himself, he picked up the bag and was passing it to the lady when their eyes met.

"It's you." The lady who Arthur recognized as the manager of Royal mall said to Arthur. "What are you doing here?"

Arthur gave her no response. Instead, he lifted the bag in his hands for Jesse to see.

"Uhmmm… You came to get a phone." Jesse commented and Arthur nodded his head.

"Yes ma'am."

Confused, Jesse furrowed her brows as she thought. Why would Arthur choose to buy a new phone at another mall when they had a department that deals on phones. Arthur could tell what she was thinking but wanted for her to ask the question. Even though he didn't have a good excuse for a response, he still waited for her question.

"You chose to get a new phone here when Royal mall also sells phones. Why?"

Arthur only smiled and stole glances at the lady without saying anything. "Nevermind. Maybe you have your reason. Since