Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 34

“Ive been trying to buy Rafael’s album for ages, but despite camping out for it for weeks, I haven’t been able to snag one”

Whenever Kaylee talked about Rafael, she, who was usually so reserved, became much more talkative. It was as if that shining. passionate young man was a beacon of light in her otherwise dull youth.

Kaylee’s disappointment was palpable whenever she mentioned the album. Whenever Rafael released an album or held a concert, tickets and copies would sell out in minutes.

Ordinary people stood no chance of getting them.

Flora listened without much expression, leaning boredly on the table.

Noticing that Flora wasn’t interested, Kaylee fell silent and returned to her seat

Flora lay on the table and texted Connor [Sleepy]

The weather was muggy and hot, making her feel more and mom drowsy

I’m craving some rose sorbet. Would you come with me to get some?)

[Lunchtime? Connor replied

Yeah are you busy?

[I’ve got time. I’ll pick you up at noon.]

[Great]

Around noon, Ray came by at the Stonnell residence and didn’t see Connor, He asked, “Where’s Connor?”

A servant replied respectfully, “He and Ms. Flora went out for lunch.”

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Dane was not convinced, “If all the girls are going, what about Flor?”

Jennifer didn’t even want to ask Flore, but Dane and his friends had quite an influence in the class, and she felt obligated to ask, to clear it with the teacher later.

With a sigh, she asked in a perfunctory manner, “Flora, are you joining?”

Leaning back in her chair and twirling her pen, Flora seemed indifferent, “Not Interested”

“Alright, got IL”

It was a clear case of exclusion.

Dane’s face darkened immediately.

“Who cares.” Dane snorted coldly, “Flora, dont be sad, if she doesn’t want to play with you, we will.”

Flora said dryly. “That’s not necessary.”

Im not going either I can’t dance. I want to save

some time to focus on my

soft

in class. Jennifer unemotionally acknowledged her with a “Hmm” and crossed her name

to heart. After school in the afternoon, she went to

quite the jealous type, very insecure. If she

told Connor about her visit, so

she saw him waiting at the doorstep of his

and quickened her steps,

ran straight into his arms. Connor, his heart melting, took her backpack and slung it over his shoulder, “What do you feel like eating

there are quite a few options.” Flora, hooking her arm in his,

had a feast

girls huddled together, passionately discussing on their phones about which dance

now is Rafael. Every dance he performs sets off

That would be amazing! Having the chance to perform my idol’s

the mention of Rafael made her

the man wore a

ear. Eluminated by the lights, he seemed

the

commented lightly. “This dance isn’t suitable for

mild,

unhappy. “Why do you say this dance isn’t

you know anything about dance? You’re top of the grade,

for over five years. She nearly made it into the specialized class.

is melancholic and slightly sinister, filled with a sharpness born of despair, something

Rafael for four years. How would I not know his style? If you’re not performing, don’t

and returned to

with a soft voice, wad holding her books. She came

was very diligent, something Flora admired, but her grades

couldn’t find the right method, only knew to

patient guidance, Kaylee’s

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the problems Kaylee got wrong and explained patiently. After the explanation, Kaylee had an epiphany

thanked her.

Kaylee was about to return to her sent, Flora spoke up, “Don’t worry about me.

been focused, but just now, she had glanced over

“If you’re embarrassed, I go talk to them for

“No, don’t get me wrong. I don’t want

mention of Rafael,

stomped up to Connor’s room on the second floor without anyone

Including his

C

before collapsing onto the bed and rolling around a bit. His somewhat greasy face rubbed against

tidy bed became now a mess, he grinned, satisfied.

a sachet on the

car ride the other day. He picked up the sachet between two fingers and

bit w wom, with Flora embroidered in the bottom right comer.

till pleasant and refreshing.

an eyebrow, tucked the sachet into his pocket, and left as

In the cafe

devouring her bowl of sorbet, the subtle rose fragrance bringing a cool relief that spread throughout her body. She squinted her