FROM HIRAETH TO RHAPSODY

AROMA OF BLOSSOMS (10)

- ' But... I still don't know if I'm capable of this job. I mean...this is soo much responsibilities.. '
- ' And I know you'll be handling this like a pro. '
- ' How can you say that Lisa! You.... know me for one week. That's not enough time to know what a person is capable of. '
- ' I don’t know you. But I do know that you look better than ever. Less stressed, not gloomy and literally glowing. All these indications are enough to tell me that this is what you should do. '
Jennie smiled and shook her head
- ' This..is not so simple. Career can't be simple. It's a lot more tough thing and takes a lot time to decide. '
- ' It's our thinking that makes things hard. Listen Jennie... simplicity has nothing to do with importance. And yeah...I do agree that one need to think before they leap, but I also believe in thinking with heart. '
- ' Heart! It is a brain's job...'
- ' As long as brain can lead you to right consequences, it is brain's job. But when it pushes you to pain, agony, stress and sorrow...then heart has to be the decider. You know Jennie, you can't always live a calculated life. Sometimes we have to go with the flow and let heart choose. That's what leads us to true happiness. '

Jennie was about to say something more but was interrupted by opening of the door. It was Liam and Emila, right on time. Immediately Lisa flashed a huge smile towards them and got up to welcome them
- ' Welcome beautiful humans to my tiny shop. Here, everything is made with bliss and love...so that it could cheer up my customers! '
Both of them smiled back
- ' Indeed it is. If our Lovely planner suggested you as our florist, then it has to be the best! '
With that, they shooted a grin towards Jennie and she returned it. After seeing them regularly for 4 days, now she knows that this couple is the "happy go lucky" pattern with a lot of energy.

- Now, where should we start? '
- ' Well....before anything..we haven’t thought about the theme yet. So the whole decorations can't be decided now.'
Lisa nodded
- ' Fine. Then let's finalise your bouquet?'
- ' Sure. '
- ' What kind of bouquet do you want?'
- ' A hand-tied one. Original, beautiful and with a ribbon. '
Lisa's smile gor wider
- ' You surely know what you're choosing. Okay. Now, the flowers. What should I put? '
Jennie interrupted
- ' Let Lisa decide that. Because she knows meaning of every flowers in the shop.'
Liam raised his eyebrows
- ' Really? That's an awesome skill! '
Lisa smilingly shook her head
- ' It's nothing special really. But..yup I can find you a flowers by its meaning. What do you want your bouquet to represent? '
Emila replied
-' Eternal love and trust. '
- ' Also, something that says we're forever together. '
Liam added. Lisa thought for a moment, then got up and went inside the store room. After a moment, she came back with a bunch of flower in hands and a huge grin.

- ' I've found the perfect ones for you! First, for representing eternal love, red tulips are here. Trust can be defined by lily-of-the-valley....and red salvia stands for the phrase - "forever mine". These are the things you requested, but I've bought one more flower to put in your bouquet and that is myrtle. It stands for  good luck and love in marriage which is why they are one of the classic wedding flowers. '
Liam and Emila gaped at Lisa in awe and then finally turned to Jennie
- ' Woah Jennie! Your friend really is a master of flowers. '
- ' I can't believe she knows it all! '
Jennie and Lisa both replied with a smile and Jennie questioned
- ' So...you like it? '
- ' Of course! Look at the flowers...they are exceptionally beautiful and fresh.'
Lisa's smile got wider
- ' Glad you think so. Now for the ribbon, I would suggest a blue satin one. As the traditional wedding rhyme goes - "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe." Your "something blue" will be sorted out by the ribbon . '
Emila nodded
- ' Yup...I've heard that too. But what does these things mean? '
- ' “something old” stands for continuity; “something new” shows optimism for the future; “something borrowed” symbolizes borrowed happiness; and “something blue” represents purity, love, and fidelity. These are basically good luck charms to carry with you on your wedding. '
- ' The sixpence can't be found now. It was withdrawn in 1980. But the other four things can surely be arranged. '
Jennie stated
- ' Fine then. I'm finalising these flowers with a blue satin ribbon. '
- ' Noted '
Lisa flashed a big smile and handed Emila the four flowers she finalised for her bouquet. She bride-to-be was quite astonished
- ' Uh...what are you doing Lisa? '
- ' Gifting you some flowers to make your smile a bit wider all-day long! Take it and don't thank me. Thank the trees for blessing us with this blooms.'
Emila stared at her with shining eyes
- ' You're....quite a girl huh! '
Lisa laughed a little and turned to Liam
- ' Don’t think I gift flowers to girls only. '
With that, she handed him a bunch of sweet pea flowers.
- ' And what does this mean, Ma'am? '
Liam questioned with a smile.
- ' This actually means kindheartedness. But this is also given to thank someone for spending a lovely time. '
Liam bowed dramatically and accepted the flowers, making everyone laugh.

After a short while, the couple took their leave and Jennie also got up to go home but was immediately stopped by the florist.
- ' What? '
Lisa smiled sheepishly and took out one large white camellia
- ' This is for you. '
Jennie sighed and shook her head
- ' Seriously..you need not to gift me flowers everytime we meet. '
- ' Just take it nah! '
- ' This has a symbol too, right? '
Lisa nodded a yes.
- ' What does this one say? '
- ' You're adorable. '
Jennie blinked a few times before answering
- ' I..didn’t ask for a compliment! What is the meaning of this flower? '
- ' You're adorable - that's the meaning.'
With that, Lisa winked with a smile and disappeared into the store room, leaving a flustered Jennie behind.

The wedding bouquet is finalised... and here, someone's always gifting flowers to a particular someone!

Is that a friendly manner only?

Keep reading to find out!

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