The sun rose over the small town, illuminating the dirt road that led to the local market. John walked briskly, excited for a new day of trading. As he approached his stall, he saw her - Mary, the apple seller. Their eyes met and they both smiled.

Over the next few weeks, a friendship blossomed between John and Mary. They enjoyed discussing business strategies and joking with each other. John found himself looking forward to seeing Mary's smiling face each morning.