Six

The weather is already cool in September. Leaves starting to fall from trees signifying that it is the season of autumn. Kids, families, and couples play and jump around piled leaves. South Korea also prepares for events such as the Busan International Film Festival and the Seoul International Fireworks Festival.

Meanwhile, in-season flowers like dahlias and begonias were blooming in Gaia's flower garden and are ready to be displayed. She took some of each type of flower and was placed it in a pot inside the store. She even checks every single flower to make sure the quality is perfect. She arranges them to make them admirable for anyone who walks by.

Gaia was making corsages and boutonnieres for a client. She grabs a pink rose, a pink carnation, some leaves, an accent of baby's breath. She ties them together and placed them on a wristband. She continues the process until she can finish half of the orders.

The bell suddenly ringed from the front door telling her that someone went inside the store. She turned her head and saw Harry wearing a black trenchcoat, making him look like a powerful man. She noticed that there was a woman behind him, and it is not Cleo. She has beautiful straight hair, fair porcelain skin, and model-like features. She wore a brown sweater with a black pencil skirt. She has a petite physique and was standing at five-foot-three.

"Gaia, please meet my sister, Julia," Harry said. Julia was looking at all the flowers that were displayed along the sides of the store. She was checking every flower that was displayed and somehow was captured by its pretty, vibrant colors.

Gaia greeted Julia and bowed in front of the young lady. Julia turned around and greeted her back. She smiled at the florist. Gaia, on the other hand, wanted to get down to business so she can finish the remaining orders.

"It is so nice to finally meet you, Gaia. Harry has told me a lot about you," Julia said and stuck out her hand. Gaia looked at Julia's hand and pulled her hand out. She reaches for Julia's hand and shook hands together.

Gaia lowered her head and was flattered that Harry introduced her to his sister. Her face became red at the idea that Harry would show her store to his sister. Julia giggled and looked around the shop. Gaia followed her from behind. Harry was on the couch and started scrolling on his phone.

"Are you planning to order some flowers?" Gaia asked.

"Yes," Julia replied. "I am planning to order flowers for my upcoming wedding. I was wondering if there is something that you would recommend."

Gaia tilted her head up to remember if there is something that she can show Julia. She inspected the shop to see if there is something that she can show her. Her eyes came across two pots that showed two different kinds of flowers. She observed Julia and tries to comprehend her potential client's personality.

"I think I may have something for you," Gaia said. She walked to a row of pots that are filled with white flowers. "I recommend two flowers for you, Gardenia flower and Baby's Breath."

Julia looked at the flowers that Gaia showed her. The flowers are indeed beautiful in their unique way. However, she wondered why of all flowers, Gardenia and Baby's Breath were advised.

Gaia picked one Gardenia and one Baby's Breath and gave it to Julia. Julia held them in her hands as she surveys them. The flowers were in full bloom. Their white petals are so clean and pure. She enjoyed the aroma of the plants. Julia imagines herself walking down the aisle with a bouquet with a flower that Gaia chose.

"Aside from that it is perfect for both the wedding decors and for your bouquet, we would like to highlight the symbolism of the flowers as it matches the wedding's theme."

Harry and Julia were astonished at Gaia's words. They both looked at each other with awe as Gaia continued to tell them about the flowers.

"Why do you say that these are perfect for my wedding?" Julia asked.

"Glad you asked," Gaia smiled. "Baby's Breath symbolizes purity, innocence, and everlasting love. Gardenia means elegance and grace in the flower language."

Julia listened intently as Gaia gave her other suggestions. She showed Julia other flowers available such as the classic white rose, daisies, carnations, and ranunculus. Julia was amazed at the flowers she saw in Gaia's shop. Her eyes were turning left and right while she still has the gardenia and the baby's breath in her hands. She was fascinated by its aesthetics. She decided to get the flowers that Gaia picked for her.

"Good choice," Gaia smiled. "Let's discuss the design then."

They talked for a few hours as Gaia showed Julia different motifs that they can use as her wedding bouquet. She showed the bride-to-be an album filled with nosegays that she has designed before. Julia flips one page after another as she decides which layout she wanted to get. Gaia stood there while patiently waiting for her decision.

"Let me give you time to think about it, Ms. Jung," Gaia said. "Please inform me once you are ready."

-"Please call me Julia," Julia said.

Gaia nodded and returned making the corsages. Gaia continued making them while Julia is looking through Gaia's different works in the album. Gaia went back to making corsages while Julia sat down beside Harry.

Gaia's heart is pounding once again. She has finally seen Harry once again.. He has been coming into the store for the past six months and buys flowers for Cleo. It breaks her heart to be making him a bouquet every week when he orders for it. There are times that he would stay there and chat with Gaia as she finishes making the bouquet. Her mind chants every day that she wishes that it should be her and not Cleo.

"I have decided," Julia said.

-"Great! Let me see."

Julia showed the design she wanted as her bouquet. She chose the one that has a pink silk ribbon tying the flowers. The picture showed pink roses as the flower. Julia wanted them replaced with the gardenia and baby's breath that she fell in love with.

Gaia agreed and discussed more the other wedding decorations and how much would be the cost. Julia listened intently as Gaia calculates it. Surprisingly, the young lady agreed on the cost without hesitation.