64: Where Are You?

WINTER:

Hawk’s face went bright red as he struggled to look for some words.

Aw. Such a cutie.

I found him cute especially if he kept on acting like this.

When he still could not say anything, I said, “It’s fine, Liam. Uncle Hawk does not need to buy any flowers for Mommy. Bringing me here is enough.”

“No, Mommy. Uncle Hawk. You should buy Mommy flowers. Or if you don’t, I will just tell Daddy to bring Mommy one. Mommy, can I call Daddy right now? I will tell him to bring you flowers.”

“I forgot to bring you one, Miss Winter.”

Hawk and I stared at each other while his face was getting even redder.

“Hey. It's no big deal, Hawk.” I was not waiting for anything in return to him. He was new to these things and I accepted anything that he could offer. I did not want to put pressure on him.

“No, Miss Winter. I felt bad for forgetting to bring you one.”

“You should buy one, Uncle Hawk. Daddy always gives Mommy flowers. And they are all beautiful.”

“I…I will buy flowers, Miss Winter. I fou