Rose brought the bouquet closer to her nose and perceived the sweet roses. A smile adorned her face and she looked up to Stephano with pure love. “These are beautiful.” She uttered as her cheeks tainted red when she found him looking at her with so much interest. She had expected him earlier but now seeing him come through her balcony was another feeling altogether.

“I thought you wouldn't come.” She said and looked everywhere except at him. Stephano got his other foot into her ...