My Secret Desire

hloe

e morning breeze hit my nostril and it smelt like jasmine. Not wanting to be late again, I left rather early with Amelia. We went by the hospital before I headed to the flower shop. “Give Doctor Lennox the money, and rush back home. I don't want mum all alone by herself.” I said to Amelia. My day at the shop started on a positive note, as more and more people we

the shop's arrangements of flowers to me. "Pardon me," she said in an inquisitive yet wary tone. "Xavi

was a trace of curiosity. "Xavier is merely a customer in this pla

wers..." she said, pausing without completing her sentence. After putting down the flower, I leaned against the counter an

mur as her skepticism persisted. "Xavier means everything to me, and if my suspicions turn out to be true, you'll have me to contend wi

orms as waiters. The room was filled with laughter and discussion, as we walked up to a group

alling to the hard, chilly floor. Something unsaid moved between us as soon as our eyes locked. His touch brought an unforeseen sense of reassurance, causing my heart to skip a beat. The warmt

the noise in the hall, Xav

grin. “I'm fine. T

pped to my uniform. Xavier's eyes glimmered with amusement. "Well, it would be a shame to see a beauty like you fall to the ground. How about I give you and your friend a ride home? Seems like the least I can

f you will be free tomorrow?" Xavier said. Curiosity flic

significance. "It's something very important, and I think it's be

over me. "Sure, lunch sounds

orking at the flower shop?" “It's a long story” I deadpan. Zoe, always the storyteller, shared her tales of aspirations, dreams, and the

tomorrow." she teased. The intrigue settled in, and I couldn't help but wonder what important conversation awaited us over lunch the next day. Mum and Amelia were both asleep as I entered the house. I took a quick shower and headed to bed