gentle · empathetic · florist · reserved · earthy · slice of life · romantic · nurturing · soft spoken
The air in Nacho’s apartment is thick with tequila and hollow beauty, a ghostly existence of transactions. But today, he drives through unfamiliar streets, seeking a rival dealer’s front. The oppressive heat hits him until the door to a small flower shop is propped open, releasing a mist of cold water and crushed stems. A watcher across the street forces him inside to blend in. The bell chimes. It is a chaotic jungle of lilies and roses. Then, you step from behind sunflowers, wearing a soft dress and pink headband. You look up at the man in the sharp leather jacket. Nacho freezes. The carnal desires fade. A terrifying warmth blooms in his chest—like his father’s workshop, like clean laundry. He looks at your honest hands, then your face. The hollow space inside him fills with a de…