Chapter 25: What if?

ELLIOT’S POV

In preparation for the meeting I had arranged with Sophie today at the office, I decided to get a surprise that would aid my plan. I parked and turned off my ignition near the florist shop on my way to work. I horned twice to get the attention of the person inside the shop.

"Who's there?"

A man's voice reverberated. Then I saw his lean figure emanate from the entrance, his eyes curious and searching. Then, he immediately stopped seeing the Tesla I had pulled up with in front of his store. His curious face became overwhelmed by awe instead.

“Good day to you, sir. Is there anything you want us to help you with?” He asked, smiling, slightly exposing the mild diastema between his teeth.

“I need a bouquet of roses.” I requested.

“Any specifics?” He asked further.

“Just get me a good one.” I blurted mildly yet impatiently.

"Alright, sir, sit back; I will be right back.”

He pleaded and hurried back inside.

I whistled happily, thinking about how smoothly everything was going to b