THE MUSE S3
BB4

That afternoon the wind blew quite hard, sweeping the flowers, spreading the pollen into the air. Spring has its own way of harmonizing nature. The branches of the spruce tree swayed, the birds chose to stay in their nests because of the cold air. Spring air temperatures range from 9-12 degrees Celsius and only rise to 17 degrees during the day. Many people are busy trying to drive away the cold.

Lily also did not want to be left behind, she was busy watering all the flowers in the back garden and also in the greenhouse. Water flush has also been deliberately mixed with some type of artificial fertilizer. By a measure that he was about himself. Fertilizer is used to fertilize the soil and make the flowers bloom faster, then the color of the flowers will also look more concentrated and beautiful.

Lily watered her flowers while humming cheerfully. A lullaby song for the kids. Her feelings have not been this bright for a long time. Since one month after Helen's departure, the silence did make Lily sad, so Lily deliberately filled the days with various activities so that her mood improved.

“Lily, there's a letter for you.” Suddenly Bella's voice stops Lily's beautiful humming.

“Ah, yes,” replied Lily from the inside. Lily rushed to put the padlock, wiped her hands on the apron, and searched for the whereabouts of her wand.

“From Aunt Helen.” Bella opened the letter in front of Lily. The girl's face looks bright. Lily quickly flicked the child's hair behind the ear, sharpening his sense of hearing.

“Dear, Lily. Sister Rose has given birth, two weeks earlier than doctors had expected. Boy, healthy and fat.” Bella reads the letter to Lily because Lily can't read.

Dear, Lily.

Sister Rose has given birth, two weeks earlier than doctors had expected. Boy, healthy and fat. Her crying was so loud, we didn't sleep every night because she kept crying asking for ASI.

We gave him the name Raft, like his grandfather's. He's very handsome Lily. We hope you can meet him too. Forget the trauma and the bitter past slow down, honey, then go back to the city. Don't keep feeling sorry for yourself, and also blame yourself, everything that happened wasn't your fault, Lily.

Oh, yeah, Auntie's good news, healthy, the whole family's healthy. And Auntie hope you're healthy too. Don't force yourself to work, Lily. Enjoy your life too. You deserve to live your life happily. You're still a long way off, son. Don't live in fear, fight your fear with gratitude.

Letters from Auntie, take good care of yourself. Call Bella or Noir if you need anything.

Remember!! Be happy!

Sweet greetings, Helen.

“Ah, thanks, Bella.” Lily smiled after Bella finished reading the letter. Lily put the sheet of paper on her chest.

“Same-sama, Lily. Call me if you need anything, I'll be happy to help you.” Bella pats Lily on the shoulder.

“Iya.” Nod Lily steady.

“And Aunt Helen was right, you should have started living. Open your heart again, Lily. Not all men in the world are as dick as that man.” Bella pats Lily on the shoulder.

“A—aku ...” Lily couldn't answer.

Kling cling Kling ...

Soft sound of bells —when the wooden door opens— interrupts their chat, Isac —courier who used to deliver a bouquet of lily— flowers goes inside.

“Hei, Ly. Lately the man has been here a lot.” Bella whispered in Lily's ear. They are neighbors, —although actually the distance between stores on the street is quite wide— so of course Bella knows because Isac always pedals a bike through Bella's fruit store before reaching Lily's flower shop.

“He's a courier, his name is Isac, he's always here to pick up customer order flowers.” Lily answered Bella, it's true for two whole weeks Isac never absent. Every day he always comes to pick up a bouquet of flowers made by Lily. Then deliver it to customers.

“Seriously? As handsome as that is just a delivery courier?” Bella snickered, seeing Isac's clean and handsome look almost made Bella in disbelief. At least with his sturdy, sturdy, and tall posture, Isac could have become an international fashion model.

“Sstt ... don't be hard, Bell. He'll hear.” Lily warned her best friend, afraid that their prickly shoes would reach the handsome young man's ears.

“Wah, what a pity. With such a look, his future should be brighter than just a delivery courier.” Nod Bella while watching Isac from top to bottom. Judging each inch of his sturdy body wrapped in the expedition uniform where he worked.

“Do not do so, courier work is also good as long as he works earnestly.” Lily walked slowly towards the shelf.

“Today yellow daisy flower and baby breath, yes?” Isac tries to start his conversation with Lily as soon as the sweet girl arrives before him —coming while handing her a bouquet of flowers.

“Ka—you know .. flower type?” Lily stuttered, she was still scared and not used to the man's greeting. Bella only took a look at Lily's body that was shaking just because of Isac's light greeting that there wasn't even any intonation suppression.

“Sorry,” says Isac.

“Ti—no, ak—”

“Lily just tired. Come here, Lily,” interrupted Bella, she saved Lily from the astonished sight of Isac. Two weeks into meeting Lily, Isac is still not used to Lily's exaggerated response. The girl was too scared, even to just hear her voice.

“Please deliver the flowers well,” pinta Lily as usual.

“Of course.” Isac nodded, he lifted his brown monocromatic flat cap before leaving.

Isac's departure leaves a bell ringing. Lily breathed a sigh of relief. There were no more men nearby. Bella clasped her hands in front of her chest, staring at Lily. He knew Lily's past was stifling, depressing. But Lily doesn't always have to live in the dark shadows. It was time for Lily to step up, looking for a beam of happiness in her life.

When do you want to suffer? When do you want to live a life full of wounds?

Move on!! There must be many men out there who are willing to accept his shortcomings and past. Accepting his current condition sincerely.

“Looks Isac a good man.” Bella scolds Lily. Lily spontaneously turned her head towards the source of Bella's voice. “Why don't you guys know each other?” continued Bella.

“A—what do you mean, Bell?”

“Aunt Helen's right, Ly. It is time to seek happiness. Open your heart, it looks like Isac is interested in you,” Bella said. The tomboyish-style woman gently nudged Lily's forehead.

“Where did you know?” Lily stared in horror, she immediately shuddered when she heard Bella's words about her guess at Isac's feelings.

“I know from the way he looks at you, Ly. Highlight eyes will never lie.” Bella helps Lily sit down.

“Do not ngaco, Bell.” Lily looked down, the affairs of feeling always made Lily feel inferior.

“Come on, open your heart! No more hiding in the shadow of the past.” Bella sat down beside Lily, she stroked her best friend's arm gently.

“Don't open your heart, to talk to men only I can't.” Lily brushed off her best friend's wobble. The trauma is too deep, locking Lily's heart tightly from complicated things called feelings.

“Don't attack my words, Ly. Every human needs love, needs love in order to feel happiness. Didn't miss you!” Bella pointed at Lily's chest while the other hand ruffled her waist.

“Bell—”

“Sstt .. You wouldn't be happy without love, Ly! Remember Aunt Helen's advice! Be happy!!” bella's toilet.

“But I ... I .. I'm dirty, I'm disabled, and I'm pathetic.” Lily bowed, embarrassed. Her tears began to seep down, drenching her beautiful face. Who would want to accept a girl who had lost her purity and was as nearly blind as herself?

“Don't judge yourself, Lily! You're a beautiful, kind, gentle girl. If I were a man, I wouldn't think twice about marrying you.” Bella advises Lily again. Lily just fell silent, for a moment then the girl sobbed even firmer.

“Try, Ly. Try that! Open your heart, just a little bit. Let someone share your love with you.” Bella hugged Lily's body which was still trembling due to sobs.

THE MUSE S3BB4

THE MUSE S3
BB4