Ririka Florist
“Excuse me I want that rose, can you wrap it?”
“Ah, me too. Please send it to my house for the chrysanthemums I have ordered.”
That's how busy Ririka was when she was busy serving her customers. Who would have thought that her flower shop is now famous. Thanks to that, her shop is always crowded with customers.
Ririka was busy taking care of orders from her customers. Suddenly felt someone tapping her on the shoulder.
“Owh Ness, what's wrong?” Ririka was a little surprised when she was so busy with her work. Her husband suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
“Ririka, take a break. You've been working non-stop since morning,” Ness said in a soft yet firm voice. He reminded his wife not to keep working. He knew that she loved her job so much that she often forgot to rest even for a moment. That's why he often accompanied her to keep an eye on her.
Ririka looked at her husband, then looked around the crowded store. “But, the shop is crowded. I can't leave the customers,” said Ririka, who was unsure about leaving a shop that was still quite crowded.
Ness smiled and said, “I'll take care of it. You need a break. Come on, just for a little while. I don't want you to get too overtired,” she coaxed.
Finally, Ririka relented. Ness always had a way of convincing her. She took off her apron and walked towards the break room at the back of the shop. Ness followed behind carrying two packages of food.
“Here, I've ordered your favorite food,” Ness said as she placed the food on the table. She had ordered Ririka's favorite flour fried chicken. Ness knew that Ririka's favorite food tended to be unhealthy. But inevitably this time, he had bought it just to persuade his wife to take a break.
Ririka smiled and sat down, feeling the relief of being able to rest for a moment. They began to eat together, enjoying a simple moment in the midst of their busy lives.
“How does it taste? Is it good?” asked Ness.
“Very good. Thank you, Ness. I didn't expect that you, who can always be strict about the food I eat. would buy me my favorite food,” replied Ririka with a smile. She gobbled up her favorite flour-fried dad with gusto.
“I can't help it. I had to persuade you by buying you your favorite food so that you wouldn't forget your lunch as usual.” Ness sighed heavily this time, inevitably he had to give in to his wife.
Ririka gave Ness a thumbs up. “You're the best,” she said with satisfaction.
They chatted amiably, discussing everything from the shop's customers to their plans for the weekend. Their relationship had grown much better. Although shadows of the past still occasionally peeked through, they chose to focus on the future. No more cold and awkward relationship. Ness and Ririka have each learned to better understand each other's desires while also respecting each other without crossing boundaries.
Suddenly, in the midst of their warm conversation, Ness brought up an unexpected topic. “Ririka, I heard the news about Sae disappearing from this town.”
Ririka was silent for a moment, recalling her last memories with Sae. Mixed feelings filled her. She looked at Ness, trying to read her husband's calm expression.
“I haven't heard from Sae in a long time,” Ririka replied quietly. And it was true. The last time they saw each other was when they ended their relationship back then. After that, Sae vanished into thin air.
Ness nodded, not wanting to force Ririka to tell more. “I just want you to know, no matter what happened in the past, I'm here for you. You shouldn't have to think about things that are already in the past. Do you mind if from now on you only try to think about me?”
Ririka's eyes began to tear up. She felt Ness's sincerity and felt grateful to have such an understanding husband. “Thank you, Ness. I really appreciate it. And now you're getting better at seduction. I didn't expect that someone like you could eventually say these words to me.”
“Oh really? I can't even believe I heard it from you.” Ness feigned shock and managed to make Ririka laugh amusedly at her reaction.
After Sae's departure to the small town and starting her new life there, Ririka and Ness tried to mend their relationship. Although they haven't fully recovered, they are getting closer by the day. Ness is always ready to help Ririka at her flower shop, while Ririka tries to be more open and honest with her feelings. Now Ririka is learning to appreciate what she has now and doesn't want to waste it.
Their flower shop continues to attract the attention of many people. Customers not only come to buy flowers, but also to see the harmony of a married couple who always work well together. Ririka and Ness became an inspiration to many couples around them.
Well who knew that eventually the flower shop that was once. Ririka wanted to make it her escape to avoid her husband. Now it is actually a place for her and her husband to attract visitors through their intimacy. Although Ririka actually never thought that far ahead.
“Ririka, how about we plan a short vacation next week? Just the two of us,” Ness suggested suddenly.
Ririka smiled widely. “That's a good idea. I need some time to rest and be with you. You know that I still don't fully know you, I hope you won't take offense when you hear my honesty, Mr. Handsome,” she teased.
Ness chuckled and took Ririka's hand, holding it tightly. “We're going to make a lot of good memories together. And it will be a time where you know me more and much better,” he said sincerely.
Ririka nodded. “I'm glad to hear your words, Ness. I'm very lucky to have you.”
They continued eating while talking about vacation plans, laughing together, and enjoying each other's company. Amidst the bustle of the growing flower shop, they found happiness in simple moments. Their relationship continues to grow, filled with love and understanding, just like the flowers that bloom beautifully in their shop.
The snowdrop painting hanging in one corner of Ririka's flower shop is a silent witness to the couple's romance.