EUPHORIA | B. SAKA

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With her mother and her sister at her side, Lianne walks inside the shop. A little jingle indicates the owner that someone has entered and a brown haired girl emerges from another room.

"Welcome to Cosmos, how can I help you?" the girl asks with a smile on her face.

Lianne's mother starts smiling when she recognizes the young girl. "Lilian Davies? How wonderful to see you again!"

The girl frowns for a few seconds before recognizing the older woman in front of her as her old primary school teacher. "Mrs Roberts? It's been ages!"

"Absolutely, do you own this place? I still remember you being obsessed with flowers when you were young."

"Yes I do," the girl stated proudly. "Together with my mum. So how can I help you guys?"

Lianne's sister, Jasmine, takes a step forward. "I'm getting married and I'm here for the flowers," Jasmine explains.

"Congratulations," Lily says exitedly while taking a binder out. "Here you can find some inspiration."

Lianne's mother and sister start looking and talking about all the different options. In the meantime Lianne wanders of in the shop, looking at all the different flowers on display. She takes out her little sketchbook and starts drawing one of the flowers that caught her eye.

"Lianne right?" a voice says next to her. "You were in Bukayo's class."

Lianne looks away from her sketch when she hears the name. Her thoughts go back to the time she was younged and to the lively boy in her class. He was always playing football on the playground or hanging out with a girl a few years older, the girl who's now standing next to her.

"Are you still friends with Bukayo?" Lianne's mother asks surprised, before Lianne can answer. "You two were inseperable."

"We still are," Lily laughs. "He's actually supposed to come in a few minutes, maybe you'll see him as well."

As if on cue the door of the shop opens again and in come two boys, both sporting Arsenal tracksuits.

"Bukayo Saka," Lianne's mother says. "You haven't changed one bit."

"Mrs Roberts," Bukayo smiles, immediatly recognizing the older woman. "What a lovely surprise."

Bukayo lets his gaze wander to Jasmine and then to Lianne who's still standing next to Lily. Recognition appears on his face. "Lianne?" he asks surprised.

Lianne's eyes widen. Why does he still remember her? She used to be the quiet one of the class. She never really talked to anyone. "You remember?" she whispers with a blush.

"Of course he does. He used to envy you because you were so good at anything school related," Lily speaks up while the other lad wraps an arm around her waist.

"As lovely as this little reunion is, I still have to pick some flowers and my break is almost over," Jasmine interupts.