Melvin couldn't believe his luck. He had always wanted to get a gold and purple Dynamite mountain bike. He was working hard at h
is chores and saving his allowance. Finally, he had enough money to buy the bike of his dreams. His father said they would go to the store on Saturday. Friday night, Melvin could hardly sleep. His mind was unable to rest as it raced with excitement and anticipation. After a few hours of counting sheep after sheep, he finally drifted off into a deep sleep where his dreams were vivid and realistic. He could feel the wind in his hair as he raced up and down the hills on his new mountain bike. In the morning, Melvin's father woke him up at 7 am sharp. After getting dressed and brushing their teeth, they got in the car and headed to the store. Melvin felt like he could burst with excitement! When his father asked if he was ready, Melvin quickly replied, "Are you kidding? I have been ready for months!" When they arrived at the store, Melvin sprinted to the back where the bikes were. His eyes glistened when he saw all the new, shiny bikes. His choices were endless! But there was only one that he really wanted. Melvin's eyes scanned back and forth for the gold and purple bike that he had been dreaming about, but he couldn't see it. He searched and searched up and down the aisles, but it was nowhere to be found. His heart sank with disappointment. It was the only one he really wanted, and now he couldn't get it. "I worked so hard for nothing! It's just not fair!" Melvin exclaimed as his shoulders slumped and he stormed away from the bikes. He just wanted to give up and go home, but Melvin's father told him not to worry. Like any dad would, he went and spoke to the store clerk. A few minutes went by as Melvin paced back and forth, anxiously awaiting his father's return. Sure enough, his dad came back with a huge smile on his face. He told Melvin that there was one gold and purple Dynamite mountain bike at the store across town, and that they would put it on hold for him. Melvin jumped up and
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