"Please pay for the flower here," the shop assistant instructed, gesturing toward the register. She was arranging fresh blooms when Benjamin, with a gentle nod, obliged her request. As he settled his payment, his eyes drifted to a figure seated gracefully at a small table in the corner of the shop.
Rayna was engrossed in her work, delicately inspecting the vivid petals of a flowering plant, meticulously jotting down notes on its characteristics. The sunlight streamed through the store's large windows, highlighting the warm shades of her hair and casting a soft glow around her.
Benjamin watched her for a moment, captivated until she shifted her attention to a flower pot nearby that appeared to be struggling for life. With tender hands, she gently prodded the soil, her expression filled with quiet determination as she attempted to rejuvenate the wilting plant.
