To Love Again | LingOrm AU

Chapter 1: The Florist

Author's Note:

After finishing 'The Story of Us', I promised myself a month-long writing break. Yet, here we are with a new story. Why, you ask?

I've always envisioned Ling in a more badass role for a future work. When I saw the pilot of 'Only You' featuring her as a bodyguard, I couldn't help but think, 'Oh no, you didn't!' It was as if someone had reached into my mind and plucked out my cherished idea. But instead of discouragement, it ignited a spark of inspiration.

This story was born from that spark – a blend of competitiveness, creativity, and a touch of petty determination.LOL I simply couldn't let my vision of Ling fade away untold.

Fair warning: this story won't be a walk in the park. It's designed to take you on an emotional journey, to make you feel deeply. My goal has always been to touch hearts, to create characters that linger in your thoughts long after you've turned the last page.

So, dear readers, I invite you to join me on this unexpected adventure. In this alternative universe, let's explore Ling and Orm's world together, experience their triumphs and struggles, and perhaps discover a part of ourselves along the way.

Ready?

Go.

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This story is a work in progress, and while I don't have the plot fully fleshed out yet, I'm excited to see how it all unfolds.😊

Without further ado, meet our first protagonist, the lovely florist, Orm. ♥️

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The bell above the door chimed softly as Orm flipped the "Closed" sign to "Open." She breathed in deeply, savoring the sweet mix of flowers that filled her little shop. Sunlight streamed through the front windows, making the colorful petals seem to glow.

Orm tucked a stray lock of light brown hair behind her ear and smiled to herself. Another day at Petals and Blooms had begun.

She moved between the buckets of flowers, touching a soft rose petal here, adjusting a lily stem there. Each bloom was a tiny piece of joy, waiting to brighten someone's day. That's why Orm loved her job so much – she got to spread happiness, one flower at a time. It had been her lifelong dream to open a flower shop, and despite the challenges, she couldn't imagine doing anything else.

Orm's mind drifted back to the early days of Petals and Blooms. Fresh out of college with an economics degree, she had been full of optimism and grand plans. But reality quickly set in. The first few months were a whirlwind of long hours, financial stress, and steep learning curves. There were days when she barely had any sales, weeks when she struggled to make rent. She remembered nights spent poring over accounting books, trying to stretch every baht, wondering if she'd made a terrible mistake.

But Orm was nothing if not determined. She drew on her economics background, analyzing market trends and adjusting her business strategy. She learned to negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory more efficiently, and market her shop on a shoestring budget. Slowly but surely, things began to improve.

Still, being a young business owner in Kanchanaburi wasn't easy. Some suppliers were hesitant to extend credit to someone so young. Older customers sometimes questioned her expertise. And then there were the constant worries – about cash flow, about competition, about keeping up with changing trends in the flower industry.

Yet every challenge only fueled Orm's determination. Each setback became a lesson, each small victory a stepping stone. She took pride in every new regular customer, every positive review, every month she managed to pay her bills on time.