Episode 1

I am willow, I run a small corner bakery, Sunrise bakery, on a quiet street of xxx city.

Every day, my heart is filled with bubbles of impatience. Because —

[ he's here! ]

This person will come.

" Good morning! " said a man. He smiled up at me sweetly, that tiny dimple playing at the corner of his mouth.

" Shawn ... you are here? Welcome,

Here! I baked you some cookies! Last time you were talking about how you missed your aunt's peanut butter cookies.. so I thought of preparing it for you. "

"Thank you, willow. I am really grateful to you for preparing cookies for me. "

Glancing at the flower shelf on the corner, he spoke " Don't you think the shelf life of a flower is too short? They will wither soon.

But for chocolates their shelf life is long.."

He placed a box on the counter.

" Swiss chocolates?? No way! I thought they were sold out in the shop?"

" I bought them through overseas online shipping."

" I just mentioned it briefly... didn't think you would actually buy it. Thank you, Shawn!"

" Your welcome, chef. "

" Chef, I'll take this bundle of orange rose and some steamy buns. I'll pay you through online payment," he said while waving me goodbye.

" No no! I haven't yet paid you for the chocolates!"

" Take it as an appreciation for the cookies. Bye, willow! " He said as he boarded his bike.

" he left so fast, I wish he was here a little longer," I whispered to my self.

It's been three months, he comes every day to buy buns and flowers, regardless of wind or snow. I gave him cookies, but he gives me gifts in return. Fluffy bear, scarf, this time its chocolates.

[ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜs ᴀɢᴏ]

Today had been a boring day.. not many customers. Which isn't good for any shop.

I walked towards the kitchen and grabbed the sheet from the oven which had freshly baked cookies on it. I put in the oven for one minute since it became slightly cold. I laid my head on the counter and waited.

I had almost fallen asleep but was awoken by the small ding of someone entering. I bounced up quickly and walked out brushing the flour off my apron.

" Oh, a customer! What can I get for you?" I asked. A tall young, dark-haired boy stood in front of the counter.

" Uhh. I'll take a chocolate souffle and a cup of warm coffee " he replied.

" Ok, I'll be back with that."

[Shawn's pov]

It was dark and cold out and I forgot my jacket back at the gym. As I walked down the streets I smelled something sweet, and fresh.

I looked around following the smell. At the end of the street was a small bakery. The smell was coming from there. It was still open which gave me relief. I opened the door and was welcomed by a sweet smell. The small bell rang atop the bakery door, letting out a chime throughout the emptiness.

I looked around no one was there until a black haired girl stuck her head through the back room. She walked out smiling brightly "Oh, a customer! What can I get for you?" She asked. Her voice alone was as beautiful, as she was.

" Uhh. I'll take a chocolate souffle and a cup of warm coffee " I replied.

" k, I'll be back with that." She said this and left.

I looked around the bakery. It was cute and simple. Seems just like her style. There was a shelf filled with flowers and gift baskets.

The girl came out no long after with a cup of coffee, a souffle in a bag and a receipt. She handed it to me and slightly hesitated before giving me the receipt. I handed her the money and took the bag from her.

I began to walk out of the bakery but was stopped by the girl, " hey! before you go wanna try my cookies?" She held out a tray filled with cookies. "It's my own recipe .. I am not sure if it will sell out..but you know maybe.. " she said shyly.

I walked over and took one off the tray, "thanks" I said.

The cookie melted in my mouth. It was dense and chewy with the perfect hint of salt and a lot of chocolate chips. " that's really good! You came with that yourself??" I asked and took another bite. " I did! Do you really like it?" she asked happily. Gosh, she is so cute and really nice. Adorable! " yeah it really is, "I said.

She smiled even brighter, " thank you! ". [The smile warmed his eyes. ] "I.. Um. Thank you" I studied her name tag, ".. Willow".

"No.. Problem" she trails off, expecting me to say my name.

"Shawn, " I said grinning a bit.

[End of Shawn's pov ]

" Shawn," he said grinning a bit. The dimple appeared below his twinkling eyes.

" Good night Shawn."

" Good night willow," he said and began to walk away.

I looked at my watch, the bakery was supposed to be closed fifteen minutes before but I am happy, it didn't.

[ and he did, he stumbles through the doorway awkwardly when leaving, and even as he is late to home with a bag of souffle and coffee in hand, he thinks about the incidents happening today, he had a good day — because he knows he is going to visit her again in future. ]

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