Burden of Affection

I hadn't expected Roman to show up so soon. I thought he'd need at least two more weeks to finish things on his end.

His note said he had to meet someone important and have lunch with them, but he'd only be free to see me in the evening.

I looked at the fresh bouquet of red roses, gently plucked a petal, placed it in my palm, and blew softly on it.

Looks like tonight, there are things that just ha