Between Petals and Memories

ar jingle of the shop's doorbell. She didn't need to look up to know who it was-she co

," he said, his v

as no longer the man who came in looking lost in his grief. Now, he seemed more grounded, more like himself. And the way his eyes lingered

busy," he said, running a hand through his hair

es the place feel alive." She paused, noticing t

then shrugged. "Better, I guess

he asked, her c

between them. Katrina's breath caught in her chest, her

e quieter now, almost hesitant. "But I've been wondering

ay it out loud made her heart flutter with both excitement and fear. "Daniel..." she whispered, un

g the hesitation in her eyes. "But I can't deny that there's something h

tried to keep things professional, but this was different. The feel

said, her voice softer than before. "But I... I

hat felt almost electric. It wasn't awkward; it was the kind of silence that

s gently brushing against hers. "I'm not asking for anything right now," he said, his voic

wasn't just about moving on from the past anymore. This was somethi

she whispered, her

rt skip another beat. "You've made me feel like I'm worth som

the inside. "I'm just happy I could be here for you," she replied, her vo

ng undeniable. The world outside seemed to fade away as they shared a quiet moment, two p

tly. "I'll let you get back to your flowers," he said, though

odding. "Of cours

efore heading toward the door. But just

" he call

heart fluttering

illed with warmth. "I

a standing behind the counter, her mind spin

d the words he had spoken replayed in her mind. It wasn't ju

but as she watched Daniel disappear into the street,

o let herself belie