Under the Same Sky • Ryeji

8

Yeji's personal phone rang, displaying an unknown number on the screen. Curious, she answered the call. "Hello, this is Yeji. How can I help?"

A warm voice greeted her from the other end. "Hi, Yeji! It's Ely. I hope you remember me."

Yeji's face lit up with recognition and excitement. "Ely! Of course, I remember. How wonderful to hear from you! What made you call today?"

Yuna explained, "I was actually on my way to your flower shop and wanted to check if you were actually open."

Yeji answered eagerly. "We are indeed open. I'll wait for you!"

The anticipation in Yeji's voice was palpable, she couldn't help but recall the pleasant conversations they had shared and the connection they had formed from the past few accidental meetings.

Yuna stepped inside the flower shop, her eyes scanning the vibrant blooms that adorned the space. Yeji, noticing her arrival, approached her with a warm smile.

"Hey, Ely! It's so nice to see you! Have you had breakfast yet?" Yeji asked.

Yuna returned the smile, appreciating Yeji's friendly approach. "Yeah, I had some salad this morning. What about you?"

Yeji chuckled, "Oh, I'm more of a coffee person in the mornings. Can't function without it."

As they exchanged pleasantries, Yeji couldn't help but be curious about how Yuna had obtained her number. "By the way, how did you find my personal number?"

Yuna hesitated for a moment, then decided to lie. "Oh, the principal gave me your number."

In reality, Yuna had gotten the number through her sister's assistant Lisa, but she didn't want to reveal that just yet. She wanted to maintain a sense of being an ordinary person in Yeji's eyes.

Yeji hummed in response. "So, tell me what did you really come here for today?"

Yuna took a deep breath, her eyes sparkling with determination. "I want to talk to you about that 'victory bouquet' you mentioned before. You said it would make my sister realize she can't mess with me, right? I want to make it happen."

Yeji's eyebrows raised in surprise. "Oh, so you're finally ready to make that bouquet? Did you and your sister had a fight again?"

Yuna shook her head, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "No, nothing like that. I just want to tease her a little and show her that I'm not someone to be underestimated."

Yeji chuckled, understanding Yuna's desire to assert herself. "Well, you've come to the right place. We'll create a bouquet that will leave your sister speechless."

After a few hours of dedicated work and light conversation with Yuna, Yeji finally completed the victory bouquet she had promised. Excitement danced in Yeji's eyes as she presented the final product to her friend.

"Voilà! Behold, the victory bouquet," Yeji proclaimed, holding it up for Yuna to see. "Each flower has been carefully chosen to convey a specific message."

Yuna's curiosity piqued, her gaze fixed on the bouquet's captivating beauty. "Oh, it's absolutely gorgeous! But I'm intrigued to know more about the design and the symbolism behind each flower."

Yeji's smile widened as she eagerly began to explain. "Let's start with these bold red tulips. They represent confidence, strength, and determination. They're a symbol of your unwavering spirit, reminding your sister that you can't be underestimated."

She then pointed to the elegant white orchids nestled among the tulips. "These orchids symbolize elegance, grace, and inner beauty. They convey the message that no matter the challenges you face, you remain poised and true to yourself."