Flowers for My Grave
“Who brings red roses to a funeral, Lucas? I honestly don’t know what to say to you.”
As soon as I spoke, I heard his voice, raspy and thick with emotion.
“Clara…I know you’ll likely mock me, but these are the flowers you once loved, no— the ones you always wanted. I’ve disappointed you so many times before, but that would be the last time I ever do that.”
He paused then seemed to choke back a sob.
“You used to be sensitive to flowers, so I never gave you any. Now, I’m making up for it. Will you resent me for bringing them too late?”