It had been only a few days since that happened. The memory of that kiss simply refused to leave Soren's mind, constantly popping into his head, even during meetings. His cheeks would flush red, and whenever someone asked him if he were sick, he had to lie, "I am alright," with a bright smile, making sure no one suspected anything.
As if that weren't enough, Rihaan had been making sure to show his face every morning, holding a bouquet of flowers. Every day, Soren was greeted with a new species. Soren, who only knew of roses, lilies, and daisies, had begun to discover the countless different types of flowers and their meanings. Among them, one that had caught his interest—one which Rihaan described as resembling him—was the red amaryllis, which symbolized pride, beauty, strength, and… love.
