Love Amidst the Flames

Chap 75

Charlotte looked at the pure white bouquet of baby's breath in her hands, each tiny blossom radiating gently, just like Engfa's affection for her. She had received simple yet deeply loving gifts like this many times, yet each time, her heart swelled with joy and happiness, as if it were the first. She touched each petal softly, her mind wandering to Engfa, who had always been quietly by her side, not loudly but persistently.

Charlotte noticed a small card attached to the bouquet and read the words: "Some feelings don't need to be shown off, they just need quiet presence. You are someone I always cherish, even from afar."

Charlotte smiled softly, her eyes shimmering with gratitude and emotions she couldn't hide. She whispered to herself, her voice so low it was barely a breeze:

"Engfa, you always know how to move me. You really... are so thoughtful."

Ani saw Charlotte standing there, lost in thought with the flowers, and approached her playfully:

"Miss Charlotte, is it another gift from Miss Engfa? I wonder what special treat it is this time? Could it be those homemade fruit cookies she makes just for you?"

Charlotte smiled shyly and nodded:

"Yes... They're fruit cookies she made for me. They're really special. She even added a little poem; here, take a look."

Charlotte gently opened the box of cookies, revealing a colorful assortment of cookies and a handwritten note. She read the letter:

My love,

Each cookie is made with love and patience, like my love for you.

I want to give you a verse:

In my heart, you are the morning sun, Warming away every worry in my life.

I hope these cookies bring you joy and happiness.

With love, Your Fa.

Charlotte couldn't help but smile, feeling each word fill her heart with warmth like the early morning sun. She turned to Ani, her voice filled with emotion:

"She's always been my sunshine, Ani. Sometimes she doesn't say much, but I feel everything she wants to express through these little gestures. Someday, find someone who loves you like that, NiNi."

Ani looked at Charlotte, happily sharing her small lady's joy, then teasingly added:

"Miss Charlotte, you know, whenever you receive a gift from Miss Engfa, your face lights up like you're bathed in the first light of dawn."

Charlotte laughed and replied gently:

"Perhaps that's true. The love she gives me is like that sunlight, quietly dispelling all worries. She really is a very special person."

The café began to fill up, the bustling atmosphere of a new day spreading across the space. Customers came and went, conversations hummed, and the soft clink of glasses filled the air. Amidst the buzz, Charlotte kept the flowers and box of cookies close, occasionally looking down and reading each line in the letter, feeling love and peace fill her heart.

Charlotte looked off into the distance, as if sending a silent message to Engfa, a quiet thank you for all the warmth she had been blessed with.

Engfa arrived at Rainbow Café when the sun was already high, casting warm rays over the streets, bringing a vibrant energy to the day. She entered the café and saw Charlotte waiting, her gentle smile blossoming as Engfa approached. Charlotte held a small bag, her face shining with excitement for their upcoming trip.