*Beep beep beep…

“Uhh, it’s morning already. Nowadays the only reason I get up is to get back to bed after long hard day .Same feeling when you wear heels all day and taking it off later. I’m sure ladies understand how I feel.”

*Woof, woof

“Eww stop licking me, I get it, I get it I’m getting up.”

My dog Sparkle looked at me curiously and wagged its tail. Don’t judge me I think the name Sparkle is really cute. I remember how I found him, back than he was so tiny and adorable puppy. And now he almost reaches my waist. My dog grew up so fast.

“Come on, let’s prepare our breakfast”

Sparkle looked at me and started barking at me, as if saying “FOOOD!” , I think breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks are his favorite words.

Getting up from bed, she walked through the door and went straight to the kitchen. My lousy dog became too indulgent that he no longer eats dog food. Now he eats from my food.

“Ahh it’s already 8:30a.m time to open our shop. Sparkle prepare to receive our first costumer”

Sparkle barked in return.

I run a small flower shop called “Flora”, the neighborhood here is calm you don’t see, hear bad things happening here often and the locals are decent people. From the window you can see a park. Every day in the morning people come to the park just to walk, exercise. This park is also famous for its legend. It is said if you confess to your loved one than you’ll happily live together. So that’s why a lot of people come to my shop and buy flowers so they can confess to their loved ones. As you can see I’m pretty content with my life, I love where I live and the business is running smoothly, and most importantly my loved ones live close by.

*Ding ding

Sound of door opening.

An elderly man walked in, his cloths were worn out, sign of wearing them for a long time. But clean and ironed also suggesting that person in question is neat and takes care of himself. His face was round, giving him a soft complexion, his eyes spoke of a person who went through many hardships and obtaining a great wisdom. All in all he was a strange costumer.

“Good morning Miss, it’s a lovely day.”

*Woof woof… Sparkle looked at him curiously.

“Good morning to you too. And yes it is nice outside. How can I help you?”

“Oh actually today my wife and I are celebrating our 40th year anniversary. And I wanted to give her flowers today”

“That’s great idea. What kind of flowers does she like?”

“She always admired sunflowers, do you have any?”

“Yes, I’ll prepare it right away”

A minute later…

“Here it is Mr.…?”

“Just call me Oleg, thank you for the flowers I know she’ll love them”

“Thank you, please come again”

*Woof woof…

Before Oleg walked out of the shop, he stopped and turned around and said:

“I don’t want to be rude but have you ever thought of knowing your future?”

I stood shocked not knowing what to say, and I thought he must be joking.

“Mr. Oleg I can see you have a big sense of humor and no, if I did what would be the point of living”

“That is true”,-smiled sadly the elderly men.

“Think about it and may gods protect you Miss Leila”, and like that Mr. Oleg left. I don’t remember how long I stood there, staring at the door as if hoping it’ll explain what just happened. And when did I ever tell him my name, the more I think about it, more confused I was. What a strange day and its only 8:50 am.

*During midday.

“Can you believe that monkey actually tried to harass me I’m so filing a complaint. I’m gonna sue his dirty ass. Who does he think he is?! That slimeball who can’t wipe his shit. I’m gonna wipe a floor with his fugly hair!!!” said a redhead with fuzzy hair, whoever made her angry is an idiot. Then again she has a really short temper. What can I say; this fearless redhead is my childhood best friend.

“Calm down Nina, Tell me what happened?”

“I’m calm… Sorry for shouting, today is a nightmare. You know I work at IT Company and a week ago our board of Directors decided that we need a new boss, so they promoted this guy, apparently a son of some rich old man. And starting from the 1st day of his arrival things went downhill. Not only is he arrogant, but he gives a shit about anything I do. All day he is in his new office with his new hot secretary. He flatly ignores any project I make, not only that he tried to harass me today… *cries*… So in my rage I hit his front tooth and it broke…..” When I heard the last part, I couldn’t help but laugh.

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“Bwahahahahahahahaha I can’t stop l-laughing. Please tell me you took a picture. Hahhahaha. My stomach hurts…”

After a minute or so laughing non-stop, I looked at my friend who was beat red and super annoyed.

“I’m sorry, but it’s so funny I can’t believe you broke your bosses’ front tooth. Is that why you’re dragging that huge box?”

“As you can see, obviously, I’m fired. So I can’t pay the rent anymore.”

Without thinking much I asked her to stay at my house until she finds a new job. Obviously she’s not staying for free. So in exchange it was decided that she’ll help out in the shop.

Sparkle also agreed with me, he also liked Nina a lot. Sparkle was licking her face happily, traitor…

“Guys I’m gonna go to a nearby store, need anything?”

“Beer and let’s make a steak for dinner”

*Woof woof... Sparkle barks in approval when he heard steak.

Sigh. I should just call them Hunger squad.

Leaving the store I walked down the sidewalk. It really is peaceful day. While watching the street I saw him. He was sitting while leaning the tree. Another book today, I can’t see well. He always sits there every day. His light brown hair gently moves in the wind, when I see that I wanted to touch it, as if it’s teasing me. Sigh. I really am a nerd; he’s way above my level. Suddenly he looks up; my hurt beat accelerated at that moment. I looked at him and without knowing what was in front of me I hit an electric pole. Oh my god, this is so embarrassing, please I wanna dig a hole and hide. Uhh, my nose hurts I think blood is dripping from it. While focusing my vision I saw shadow covering the sunlight. When I looked up I saw him looking down on me with a slight grin on his face. He was holding out his hand, I took it and got up. Without letting go of my hand he asked:

“Are you all right? That looked like it hurt a lot”

“Umm…it’s all right. It doesn’t hurt that much.”

“Are you sure, here.” He gives me a tissue; I took the tissue and holded in front of my nose, so I wouldn’t make another blood bath.

“By the way my name is John Lawson.” And he looked at me expectantly.

“Uhh…yea…My name is Leila Moore. Thank you for the tissue.” Only now I realized we were still holding hands.

“Ummm… I better go thanks again” and I ran without looking back. Damn, he must think I’m a weirdo. Still today’s getting better and better. After reaching the supermarket I bought all that was needed and was about to leave when I heard a gun-shot.

*Bang bang bang…

“Everybody put your fucking hands up, if you try anything I’ll kill you” said a person who covered his head while looking threateningly. There are 4 people with a gun, everybody’s scared, kids are crying. Why, why, why, why god, why is this happening, I just wanted to buy grocery and go back to the shop. I never did anything wrong, I don’t deserve this. While these thoughts were running in my mind, a child close to me started crying non-stop. One of the thieves stopped and started screaming:

“Shut the fuck up brat or I’ll put this bullet hole inside your brain, do you get me, eh?” said while pointing the gun to a child who looked no older than five. The kid started crying more loudly, the thief looked like he lost his patience and triggered the gun. That moment unconsciously I jumped in front of the child.

*Bang

Damn, it feels like something is dripping from my stomach. I looked down and saw my clothes slowly getting covered with my blood. Why did I do that, the place became deathly quiet. Time slowed down and I felt myself falling to the ground in slow motion, I could hear another thief screaming at him:

“What the hell were you thinking; we were supposed to just get the money and leave”

“Shut it, the kid wouldn’t stop crying, come on let’s go before police arrives” and just like that my vision started to blur and I felt myself slowly drifting away.

Strangely my last thoughts were of that mysterious old men Mr. Oleg and his last words before he left.