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The Garden
"It's early yet. You'll find time," she told the fair skinned man in the black business suit and tie as she wrapped his flowers and the beautiful aroma of roses wafted up between them.
"Haha. I sure hope so," he chortled, his palms grasping the edge of the counter.
She wrapped the red ribbon tight around the bouquet, presenting him with an expertly arranged collection of red and s
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