It was nearly time for my shift to end when the bell chimed to alert us to a new customer. Noah had left early saying he had some loose ends to take care of, I knew he was talking about preparations for tonight. That meant it was only myself and Rosetta left in the store, and she had quickly gone to the back to take care of a delivery. I walked up the isle as I headed to the front to greet our customer and ask if they needed my assistance, as it was polite to do, when I notice Damian standing in the entrance, eyeing the flowers he’s sent me. My heart started racing with excitement but something inside me cautioned that this was not the happy reunion I’d hoped it would be.
“I see you got my flowers,” he said in a deep authoritative voice that commanded respect and attention, different from
