“You’ll get use to it If you come by more times but don’t get it too often so she doesn’t get bored of it. Space out.” Mike said noticing how awkward it was for me but then that smirk on his face, he was enjoying this too much.
“Oh now I’m getting relationship lessons.”
“Isn’t that the purpose of me being here?” He retorts and I swear at him within. Just one chance he gets to take the lead and he felt like a boss already.
I should stay humble if I needed to make the right choice here. He knew more about flowers so I needed his help.
“I’m guessing this is Daisy. She might like this.” I said recognizing one of the flowers. I had a whole garden back at the mansion yet my knowledge about flowers were limited.
“Or she might not.” Mike says and I let out a frustrated sigh. Not the least encouraging.
“Lilies? Roses?” I make another try but he smiles awkwardly at me. “You know you’re not being of much help here. You might as well go home.” I said more pissed off at myself than I was with him. I heave another sigh and look at Mike once more but he held a smug smirk on his face. He really wasn’t going to help?
Fuck this, I could do this on my own. I thought and left him behind. I began walking round the shop, trying to make a choice.
“Shit, none of it makes sense. How do I know which one to pick? Each smells better than the other.”
“Need help sir?” I snap my head in the direction from where the voice came. It was young woman, I squint questioning her with my gaze. She smiles widely at me and comes closer.
“Good day sir, my name is Esther and I’m one of the shop’s florist” She says identifying herself.
“Actually….” I drag my words and scan the place for Mike but couldn’t find him. Where did that fucker go to? He really did abandon me. “… Yes.” I finally landed an answer, forcing a smile at her.
“Is it for a lover, friend, business partner, family….”
“My lover.” I cut her off and she smiles widely at me.
“That’s beautiful. Do you know what type of flowers she likes?”
“Isn’t that why you offered to help me? To tell me what type of flowers she’d like.”
“Of course I can help you, depends on the occasion. You tell me her preferences and the event then I’ll know which would be most suitable for the occasion.
“There’s no occasion.”
“Oh I see….”
We pause our breaths for some seconds allowing silence to take over. ” I don’t know what kind of flowers she likes.” I blurt out feeling embarrassed. How could I not know what my lover liked? That was the look I got from the Esther.
“Oh that too… We can start from somewhere.” She feigns a smile.
“I wonder if she’s allergic to certain flowers.” I continue and could see her shoulder fall as if tired of me already. Could she tell I was going to be a difficult one? she smiles and just then Mike appears.
“Where the fuck did you run off to?” I say through gritted teeth.
“I was watching you have a difficult time.” He says and I look back to see Mike, with a laugh he was trying to suppress.
“This is funny to you?” He shrugs and raises his eye brow. Esther clears her throat drawing my attention back to her.
“If your friend can’t help I’d suggest some flowers that are not common with giving allergic reactions. Even if she doesn’t like flowers it will probably not do her any harm in terms of allergy but you should get to know what type she prefers later on.”
“You’re amazing.” I whisper winking at her, a tint of red appears on her cheek and she dips her head, pulling strands of her hair to the back of her ear. ‘Chill woman, I wasn’t trying to flirt.’ I said within me.
“Can we get started?” I say seeing that she was still basking in whatever tickles I might have caused her heart to feel.
“You seem excited but before we start. You should also study her expressions to know if she truly likes your gift or pretends just to make you happy. Then in your own time ask her if she truly appreciates flowers. It’s best to love people the way the want to be loved not how you want to love them.” I was going to tell her to shut her trap but her last line caught me. I needed to love Thea the way she wanted to be loved so I needed to pay attention to her wants and needs more carefully from now on.
At last, we got the flowers and while we were heading home I received a text from Thea.
Shit! I didn’t text her like I said I would, I was too busy choosing a flower for her.
‘Hope your meeting with Cole is going well. I’ll be waiting for you at home my love. Kisses, I miss you a lot.’
I smiled widely at the text, I knew I should have texted and I hope the flower made up for it.
‘On my way back to you. Keep those lips ready for me.’ I texted back smiling so wide. I tilted, feeling someone’s gaze on me.
Mike….
His curiosity made me chuckle. It wasn’t my fault that I was in love and he had to see this side of his boss.
We got home and I headed to Thea’s room knowing I’d find her there. I knocked on her door feeling nervous as to my choice of flowers. I hoped I made the right choice.
The door suddenly opens and my heart leaps seeing Thea, before I could utter a word, Thea runs into my arms hugging me so tightly.
I feel several sparks erupt in my heart and I wrap my right hand around her waist while holding the flower with the other. We pull away from the hug slightly and I brush my lips against hers, kissing her deeply while my heart embraced the warmth of her lips. It was just few hours away from each other and we missed each other so much.
“Oh my! You got me flowers?” Thea says once we break away from the hug. She had just paid attention to the flowers. “Angel?” She calls excitedly and I hand her the bouquet. She takes it and inhales the scent beaming with smiles.
“Thank you so much.” She says and emotions enveloped her voice. I missed them. It’s been ages since I got a flower.” She said and I realized just how terrible I had been at loving her. Even the bare minimum, I didn’t give her.
“I’m sorry I should have paid more attention to what you liked.” I apologized feeling really terrible.
“But now you’re paying attention and that’s all that matters to me.” She says and wraps her hand around my neck, she hikes her feet and kisses me, making me want more of her spelling lips.
“Thank God having lunch isn’t a necessity in this house because now you’re my lunch.” I say in a low and deep voice and her eyes narrow seductively. I bite down on my lip appreciating the woman in front of me then I carry her bridal style into the room while she giggles.
“Angel my flower!” She said amidst her giggles
“I’ll get you another one.”
“No, this isn’t a dress you can tear. I’m keeping it.” She says and I drop her down gently, she sways her hips as she walks away from me to put it on the table. “I’ll get a vase from Florentine for it.” She said while dropping it but then she paused noticing I was already behind her.
“I thought you’d be exhausted.” She whispered in the most seductive voice. I wrapped my hands around her waist and leans into her neck then I began dropping kisses on different spots.
“Not when I’m seeing you in front of me. You fuel my energy my love.” I said and turned her around to face me.
“And what exactly would you use that energy to do?” She says looking so sensual and alluring. I lift her up to my waist causing her to giggle then I carry her to the bed where I place her gently. I began to take off my shirt while she looks at me with needy eyes and I was so ready for her.