Jam Maker Witch, Mary

Chapter 4.2. Marigold

The next day, Fred came to the shop and bought a bouquet of flowers to give to his classmates and 2 gardenias for his parents. And all was given, he came back again and bought his random flower of the day. I gave him a yellow marigold that had fully bloomed just now. But he asked me to give him the orange one instead. Two of them too.

I gave him the marigold he asked and with a smile on his face, he said thank you and left the shop. Not even a minute later, he came back inside and stood in front of me with a huge smile across his adorable face.

'Flower for you!!'

He shouted as he gave me the purple magnolia... I took the flower from his hands, and gave him my thanks and smiled. Uuuu, SO ADORABLE!!

'Auntie, down down!'

I crouched down and he took the marigold and placed it on my left ear. He then gave me a big smile and said thank you for yesterday's trip. I could feel my face blush a little by the sudden act, but i gave him a huge hug and gave him a kiss on the forehead. Please stay innocent even after you reach 20 years old!

I then asked him,

'Who are you going to give the other marigold to?'

'Mary!'

'Mary?'

'Mh! I wanna thank her for giving me that cookie yesterday! It was very good! I also wanna tell her about the stars last night. Should i buy her some cookies too?'

'I don't see why not, let's go out after i finished my shift today. But take a nap first. i heard from your mom that you woke up earlier today because you wanted to give the flowers to everyone by yourself today.'

'Mh! Oh but Mary's flower..'

'You don't want it to get wilted right? Why don't we put it in a cup of water before you take a nap?'

'Aye!!'

'Good, take the prettiest looking cup okay?'

'Mh.'

After putting the magnolia in the cup, i carried fred to the couch and laid him down. He slept right after his head touched the pillow i gave him. With a thin blanket i brought, i laid it down on Fred. And then i took a picture of him. 'First nap for the 7 year old Fred.' And SENT! Ehehehe...

Anyway, before i go and start working again, i took a look in the mirror and change my hairstyle. I braided my hair and turned it into a bun. Then, i slipped the magnolia into my hair. Making sure it'll stay there for the rest of the day. I don't normally change my hairstyle but since Fred gave me this flower, i don't want to lose it. So i thought about wearing it on my hair instead.

I haven't done something like this in a long time, so it's abit embarassing since i am now 28 years old but here i am acting like a maiden trying to dress up cutely for someone.

I heard the door bell ring so i hurriedly went out the staff room to meey the next customer.

The customer was a young boy, he had asked for a flower arrangement fit for a first date. I have a feeling that he is one of those innocent couples on a first date. Ah, youth.

I served him a cup of tea and asked him to wait while i start gathering the flowers for the bouquet.

'Is it for your girlfriend?' I asked

'Huh? A-ah.. yes.. it is...'

'How is she?'

'..well.' he hesitates 'She is very kind.. and considerate, always shy and only pay attention to her books... but, her smile whenever she reads.. is the cutest.'