Gail pulled over at the bus stop and got down alongside Nicole. ''Are you sure this place is okay? I could send you to where you stay''
''No, this place is okay. Thank you for the meal and also for bringing me home'' Nicole bowed her head slightly in front of him.
Gail smiled and looked at her. it was like she was back to her old self again. Her old self that had built a wall so high that no one could penetrate into.
''You should go in and rest''
''You too, get home safely'' Nicole turned to go and heard him call her name.
''Nicole!!''
''Yes, it's there anything else?''
''Did you save my number?''
''Your number? Oh, I will do that when I get home''
''Make sure you do it and call me if you have anything to say or a case to report''
''Sure, bye'' Nicole nodded her head and turned, walking away.
Looking at her back view, he murmured, ''if she keeps doing everything they ask her to, it will soon become dangerous. Why won't she mind her own business and let the dead bury themselves?'' a flash of unknown emotion appeared but went away as quickly as it came.
…..
Entering her hall, Nicole saw the three ghosts watching TV. As soon as they saw her, Lizzy stood up and walked closer to her.
''Tell me, what were you up to? Lara told me you met with that detective?''
''What telepathy you all have, I'm tired Lizzy. Let's talk when I wake up''
''Nikki, you can only belong to Leo, okay? If you cheat on him, I will break the legs of that detective''
''Don't worry, I don't plan on getting into a relationship anytime soon'' Nicole said back as she went towards her bedroom. She yawned, falling into the bed.
''Lara, sit down and tell me into detail what happened?'' Lizzy patted at the side of where she sat and Lara sat down and narrated everything to them.
''That detective seems to like Nicole. Lizzy, are you sure your ship will be able to sail? This is the third time she and the detective have met and Leo hasn't made an appearance''
''I have to do something about it'' Lizzy touched her temple seemingly in deep thoughts.
''I have an idea but I don't know whether it will work or not?''
''Wait, who are you supporting here, Lara?'' Candy asked.
''Well, the detective seemed like a nice person but since Lizzy is also my kind, I should support her. I am, with Lizzy''
''What about you, Candy?'' Lizzy turned to look at the girl.
''I like her brother, so I am on your side''
''What about you, granny?'' Lizzy asked.
''I am on nobody's side'' Granny said and the three ghosts sighed.
….
"It's this the place?'' Nicole looked at the signboard that read, 'Lara's flowery'.
''Yes, the pass code is 9988'' Lara said and Nicole pressed in the numbers and the door opened.
''It opened'' Lizzy and Candy rushed into the flowery shop before Lara and Nicole joined them.
''Whoa, there are so many beautiful flowers in here, but most of them are dying'' Candy started smelling the flowers.
''That's because they haven't been fed for a while now'' Lara said as she touched the flowers.
''I will water them'' Nicole picked a water hose that connected to a tap in the store. She turned the tap on and started watering the flowers.
''These flowers are so beautiful. It's a pity most of them are dead. Nicole, why don't you send flowers to my grave? You haven't done that for me''
''I see you every day. You don't look dead to me at all. Flowers are sent to people you hardly see, you, I see you every day. Why should I send flowers to your grave? That would be wasting the flowers''
''Tsk!! Such a heartless girl you are''
Ding…
The bells at the entrance made noise and Nicole turned at once to see a young woman walking into the shop.
''Priscy?'' Lizzy mentioned her name. Nicole also recognised her at once.
''Hi, can you recommend me some flowers?'' Priscy asked and looked at Nicole.
''Flowers? I don't know anything about flowers'' Nicole murmured to herself.
''What did you say?'' Priscy asked.
''Ask her the kind of occasion the flowers are for?'' Lara said to Nicole.
''Nothing, what kind of occasion are the flowers for?''
''Birthday. They are for a birthday''
''Is it the birthday of a friend or a lover?''
''Is it the birthday of a friend or a lover?'' Nicole repeated after Lara.
''A friend but I want the flowers to be able to convey a subtle meaning to him''
''A silent confession sort of flowers?'' Nicole asked her after Lara said it.
''Yes, something like that''
''Okay''
''Pick ten pieces of purple roses, ten pieces of pink roses and one deep red rose flower'' Lara gave the instructions and Nicole followed them.
''Excuse, but, do I know you somewhere?'' Priscy asked and Nicole shook her head.
''I doubt. This is my first time of seeing you''
''Okay, I guess I was mistaken''
''Here are the flowers'' Nicole tied the ribbon around the flowers prettily based on Lara's instruction and handed it over to Priscy.
''How much does it cost?''
''50 dollars, please''
''Here, keep the change'' Priscy said and handed a 100-dollar bill to Nicole.
''No, you don't have to leave the change with me. I will just take the worth of the flowers'' Nicole said politely and took her purse and removed a 50-dollar bill for Priscy.
''Okay, if you say so. Thank you for the flowers'' she turned and left the shop. When she got to the car, she turned and looked towards the flower shop before getting into the car.
''Do you know here?'' Lara asked Lizzy.
''Yes, that was Priscy. She is Leo's best friend since childhood. I was a little close to her''
''Whose birthday is she celebrating?'' Candy asked and they turned to look at Lizzy.
''Why are you asking me?'' she said and a thought suddenly came to mind, ''wait. What's today's date?'' she asked Nicole.
''1st October. Why?''
''Today is Leo's birthday''
''Then, is she planning to confess to your fiancé?'' Candy exclaimed.
''That could be true. You said they are childhood friends. Could she have been in love with your fiancé all this while?'' Lara frowned at the thought.
''It can't be, right?'' Lizzy shook her head.
''What can't be? Listen, I have watched a lot of dramas with this plot. Is your fiancé's birthday. She just said here that she wants flowers that can convey one's feelings without you openly talking about it. Lizzy, I am 100% sure the one to receive those flowers are your husband. Do you want to bet on that?'' Candy said looking at Lizzy who had a frown on her face.
''But, it doesn't make sense? She has always supported me and Leo. She was also supposed to be the bridesmaid at our wedding''
''Could she have been the one who ordered for you to be killed?'' Lara turned to Lizzy with a horrified expression.
''This could also be true'' Candy added.
''Aye, enough with that. Do you two think we are shooting a movie? Why would she kill Lizzy because of Leo? Maybe, all of this is just a coincidence. Maybe she might really like Leo but because of Lizzy she didn't confess her feelings but now Lizzy is dead. There is nothing wrong with her confessing her feelings to Leo except that, the timing isn't right'' Nicole explained.
''I need to go and see for myself. I don't think I will be able to stand still not knowing the truth. Lara come with me''
''What about me? Are you going to catch the cheater without me?''
''What cheater?'' Nicole sighed looking at them.
''Nicole, for someone that we are all fighting to get the man for, don't you think you are too lukewarm?'' Candy asked and Lara and Lizzy turned to look at her.
''That's right. Technically, Leo is yours. Shouldn't you be the one in a hurry to see how things unfold?'' Lizzy asked.
''Look, leave me out of this, okay? I didn't ask you to give your fiancé over to me. The last thing on my mind is fighting over a man. I am not going anywhere''
''Nicole, we are in this together. You can't back out now'' Lizzy told Nicole.
''No, I am not going anywhere'' Nicole stepped back.
''Do you dare to say no?'' Candy stepped forward.
''Wait, don't try anything funny, okay? What will I say to him when I get there? Am I supposed to smile and say 'hi, I am Lizzy's friend, the one you rejected back at the University?' or should I say 'I am here to wish you a happy birthday?', who is going to believe such nonsense?'' Nicole glared at them.
''I have a dress I never got to wear inside the dressing room. You will look beautiful in it'' Lara said.
''No, I am not going there''
''You just have to listen to me and repeat everything I say to you. Don't worry about what to say. I will create an opportunity for you two to be alone'' Lizzy said as the three pushed Nicole towards the dressing room.
''I still think this is a very bad idea. You three ghosts are going to just bail out on me later on'' Nicole said and sighed.