Chapter 1 – Tastes Great!
Clover, Sam and Alex are at the Groove on Saturday, to do some shopping.
"We've really hit the jackpot today!" announces Clover triumphantly. She and her two friends are loaded down with numerous bags and boxes of purchases.
"We sure have, Clover! An unannounced Fall Clearance Sale throughout the Mall, and outfits from thirty percent to fifty percent off!" agreed Sam, happily.
"And not only that, accessories are thirty to fifty percent off, too!" added a jubilant Alex.
As they round the next corner, they see that one new store has opened and another will open in a week. The newly opened store is Gina's Donuts, and they are giving away free samples.
"Would you like to try one of our donuts? They're free," invites the store employee.
"Sure!" responds Alex, as all three take a donut.
"We hope you like them, and come back and visit us again," stated the store employee.
As the ladies are about to delve into their donuts, they pass the announcement of the store that plans to open next week, the HVG Big and Tall Store.
"A Big and Tall Store? I'm not sure how that will play here at the Groove," opined Clover. She is then interrupted.
"You'll NEED that store, Clover, eating donuts!" snidely remarked Mandy, as she, Dominique and Caitlin happen by, with a box of Gina's Donuts in their possession.
"No, Mandy, I won't," remarked Clover sweetly," You see I have the will power to eat only one donut, unlike you who it looks like has already downed a few! A box of donuts? Really, Mandy! You'll be HVG Big and Tall's first and best customer, I'm sure"
Clover and her friends continue on, as Mandy is about to blow a gasket.
After walking a little ways, Clover remarks to her friends, "That Mandy has some nerve! We're each eating one donut, and she has a box with her! People in glass houses should definitely not throw stones!"
"You're right, Clover," remarks Sam, but Clover notices that Alex isn't with them.
"Sam, where's Alex?"
"I think she went to the Ladies Room."
Soon Alex is back, and Sam excuses herself for the same reason. Clover and Alex talk idly until Sam comes back.
"Ready to venture forth, girlfriends?" asks Clover.
"Sure am! How about you, Sammie?"
"Never more ready!"
And they continue their shopping.