Flowers Blossom

Zahara (the main character) goes to the park to set free a spider, then she ends up meeting this man. The man takes her to a garden to set free the spider, and tell her things about himself.

Chapter 2

Zahara and the man walked along the green grass heading to garden area. Zahara stayed really silent wasn't the fact that she was anxious, but it was because she didn't know how to communicate with men.  The man looked at Zahara's face as she looked down at the grass as they walked.

"So...are you from here?", the tall man asked.

"Oh yeah my whole life.. are you?", Zahara said looking up at the man.

"I'm from Nevada, I've lived here in Chicago for about 5 years."

"Oh okay, why?",she said.

"Why what?"

"Why did you move here..in Chicago."

"Business, I got a job here."

"Oh what kind of business?"

"Well I'm a zoologist"

The man stopped and opened a wooden gate to the garden area. He looked at Zahara and grinned at her.

"Ladies first.", he said.

"Thank you."

Zahara walked in than stopped once she saw the garden filled of flowers, plants, and trees. The garden was so beautiful it even had little fountains and ponds that ducks swam in. Not only were there ducks there was also birds chippering, flying, and drinking the water from the fountains. She was so captivated with the garden all she thought about was wanting to catch it's beauty. 

"Wow you look at the garden as if you've never been here.", he said.

"Well.. I've never went to this part of the park.", she said.

"Really? I thought this may not have been new for you since you've always live here."

"Oh no I never got the chance to look through the whole park, and plus I'm mainly here with family or friends."

"Ah okay, well I guess you can set free the spider now." 

"Yes, I shall..."

"Wait.. why did you bring me here to a garden though?", she said.

"Well from the way it looks that spider looks like flower spider, and it only makes sense to put it where there's flowers."

"Ooohh okay."

Zahara wondered along the garden finding a nice flower for the spider. Zahara found a wonderful beautiful yellow flower that suited well for the yellow flower spider.

"Oh my that yellow flower is very-"

"Pua Aloalo", the man interrupted.

Zahara turned around and looked at the man as if she was confused.

"Oh I'm sorry I interrupted, but that flowers called Pua Aloalo it's a Hawaiian flower."

"Aaand how do you know this?"

" Well I'm  a zoologist animals, plants ,insects and stuff all have to do with nature. Plus I like to do my research."

"Wow I guess that kind of does make sense.", Zahara said with a slight smile.

"Yes well Pua Aloalo is a very beautiful flower."

"Very beautiful, maybe I should get one.", Zahara said.

Zahara turned back to the flower and looked at the spider in the glass cup. She took a deep breathe and took the four pieces of tape off the glass. She slowly removed the folded paper towels then turned the cup over so the spider could land on it. Zahara tapped against the glass not to hard, but enough to make the spider land on the flower. The spider fell on top of the flower and sat there. 

Zahara looked up and looked at the baby birds flying around. She thought to herself and thought she should come back later on. Zahara took out her cell phone and took a picture of the spider on flower. She got off camera mode and looked at the time.

9:01 a.m.

"Aw man.", Zahara said.

"What's wrong?", the man said

"I got to go!"

Zahara rush out the garden as fast as could, not giving a proper good-bye.

"Hey! Where are you going?", he said.

"I'm sorry I gotta go! But it was nice meeting you!", she said.

"Nice meeting you too!"

The man realized he never to go introduce himself properly to Zahara and started to run after her, but received a call. Zahara paused for a moment she noticed she forgot to thank the fine young man. She wanted to turn back, but she was in a rush. She made it to her car and rushed right in. Zahara started her car and hurried her way back home. 

She smiled all though she was in a rush then rolled the window down. She stuck her arm out to window and felt the wonderful breeze. When Zahara made it back home she went straight to her room and took off her converse,shirt, jeans, and that messy hair bun. She went straight for the closet and scammed for some particular clothes.

*Buzz Buzz*

Zahara's phone went off in her jeans, she went to get the phone and picked it up.

The phone  said "Pete is calling".

"Pete", she said.

"Why hello there Hara, I'm surprised not to see you here earlier than me.", said Pete.

"Yeah I got caught up on some things I'll be there A.S.A.P."

"Well okay then see you soon Hara.", he said

Zahara got off the phone and went back rushing into the closet. She pulled out a summer white dress with red roses on it, then took out white high heels. Zahara pulled out her red lipstick and applied it on her lips then applied on mascara.  She then brushed her hair and slicked it back in a pony tail. She put on her dress and heels then headed out the door.

Zahara drove up to a place called "Ex[Pose]" a place known to be her job.

Zahara walked in these doors that automatically opened, then went up to the office area and greeted everyone there. 

"Hey guys!", she said.

"Hey!", everyone said.

"Wow you just barely made it in? That's a bit  strange you're always here early." said one of the ladies.

"I know I just got caught up in somethings."

"Did you get yourself a boyfriend?",said other lady

"Uh-"

"Zahara!", said Pete as he walks in.

"Oh hey Pete!"

Zahara didn't bother answering the lady's question, she was actually quite happy Pete walked in. Pete went up to Zahara and gave her a nice friendly hug. Pete was Zahara co-worker and also one of her best friends. Pete had hazel eyes and very stylish fashion, he was always the second person to be at work than Zahara. Pete was a very handsome man, in fact a married man.

"Shall we get started?", said Pete

"Oh yes, of course let me just get my camera". Zahara said.

Zahara went in back of  the office and grabbed her keys out her dress pocket. She went to a locker that had the number "14" on it. She opened the locker and grabbed one of her cameras. She collected many cameras and seemed to keep them at work and in her car trunk. Zahara turned on her camera to make sure the battery was fine then viewed the focus on the camera.

Zahara paused for a moment and thought about the garden. It seemed as if she wanted to go back.

"Hey what's with the thinking face for?", said Pete

Zahara stopped thinking and looked at Pete with a smile.

"I'm sorry Pete but I went to this garden today at Prince Park and I didn't realize there was garden there so beautiful. It's amazing I would love to go again. Have you been to the garden?"

"I had no idea my self, in fact I don't think I've been to the park for like two years, haha."

Pete smiled then pulled back his long light green sleeve from his shirt and then looked at time on his watch.

9:30 a.m.

"Welp it looks like it's time to hit the hey!",said Pete

"Well where are we going today?", said Zahara

"Sad to say but we have a wedding to attend, by the way you look rather stunning in that dress."

"Sad? Why is that sad? Oh and thank you."

"Well because you're still single! When are you going to find someone for yourself?"

"I don't need a relationship Pete."

"Oo! I heard you're going out tonight with Olivia she filled me in...why don't you-"

"Pete no boys I'm not going to look for anyone there..I'm just gonna have fun with friends."

Pete walks over to the entrance and looks a Zahara. 

"Okay fine Hara if that's what makes you happy, but we need to go!"

Zahara and Pete went to his car and drove at least two miles away from their job. Pete drove in with his dark green Audi rs7, arriving into this lovely bluish gray two story home. Pete and Zahara went up in front of the house and rang the door bell.

~Ding dong~

A girl with blond hair, brown eyes opened the door with a  short gray dress up o her knees and held a champagne glass in her hand.

"Oh my goodness finally!!! Zooey the photographers are here!", said the blond woman.

Zahara leaned over to Pete and whispered to him.

"I bet you five dollars that's the matron of honor."

"But I don't want to lose five dollars....alright bet is on."

Zahara and Pete walked into this crowded home. There was deserts and little mini snacks. The place was well organized and very clean.

"Welcome to Zooey's home, I'm Crystal by the way also the matron of honor.", said the blond girl.

"Damn....", said Pete as Zahara giggled.

Pete searched for a five dollar in his pocket and give it to Zahara. Crystal seemed confused as he gave it to her. 

"Oh haha I told him I bet you were the bride's matron of honor.", said Zahara.

Crystal stayed silent but shook her head, by the way of how she responded it didn't seem funny at all to her. Zahara and Pete looked at each other awkwardly and stayed silent for a split second.

"Oh yes, uh I'm Zahara by the way, and this is Pete.", Zahara said as she took out her hand.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too.", said Crystal as she shook Zahara's hand then Pete's.

"Crystal! The bride would like the girls and photographers upstairs now.", said a lady upstairs.

"Alright! Places everyone upstairs we go.", said Crystal.

Zahara, Pete and all the others marched up the stairs. The others have not seen the bride yet and were very excited. Zahara didn't know what it felt like to have a wedding even those she's took photos at millions of weddings. As soon as they got to the room the bride mates, and the matron of honor gasped in shock of how stunning the bride was. They all shared tears of joy, for this day was a big day for a bride to be.

After Zahara and Pete took the pictures of all of them together and separated they left the house and went to the wedding location.  As Pete and her were on their way there Pete thought to his self and looked at Zahara.

"Hara..", said Pete.

"Yes Pete?"

"Can I please find you a date?"

"Oh no not this again! How many times do I have to tell you? I'm fine Pete the wedding will not make me feel like I'm missing a piece in my life.", Zahara said.

"You say that every time though! Then next thing you know you have to go to the bathroom during the reception all the time."

"That's...that's because I...I have to pee!"

"Ok, If you say so. I just want you to be happy."

Zahara didn't respond back she knew that Pete only wanted her to be happy. Once they arrived to the wedding location they parked and headed to the spot. The wedding was located at  Phoenix Garden. Phoenix is one of the beautiful places in Chicago. Many people go their to propose, for weddings, or other events like picnics. 

The wedding was set up next to a bridge and a nice little lake surrounded by rocks. The water looked so fresh and so clean. That the only thing that has touched the water had been all the rainy days,the baby birds and leafs that had fallen from the trees .The both of them went over to the men and introduced their selfs .

"Hello there!.", Pete said waving at the men."

"Hey, I'm glad you're here at the wedding. I'm Don and this is my best man and groomsmen Connor, Joshua, Zack and Luke.", said the groom.

Zahara and Pete greeted their selfs and took pictures of the groom,groomsmen, best man, flower girl, and ring bearer. The groomsmen and the best man had a black suit with a gray vest, handkerchief, and tie. As for the groom he had a black suit with a gray vest,and handkerchief but he had a black tie. As the looks of it, it seem as if the wedding colors were black,gray, and white.

In the wedding there were five chairs in each row, also had a pattern of white and black chairs. Down the bride aisle it had a white carpet for the bride, and the flower girl to let the rose peddles fall as she walked. After a while the wedding started and went as planned while Zahara and Pete captured the husband and wife's precious moments. 

As the day went on the wedding was over and then the  reception was next. The two lovely couple shared their reception in a big tent that was set up beautifully. There was music, food, and a dance floor that began with the husband and wife's dance. Zahara took the picture of the too then stopped, she began to cry a little but didn't want to be noticed. Zahara immediately ran out the tent before Pete could turn over and see her. 

Then suddenly as Zahara was running out the tent she had bumped into a tall man. She looked up and she paused as her tears ran down her face. 

"Y-You...", said Zahara.

"You...", said the man.

 

Author's Note

Sorry If my grammar is incorrect to whomever is viewing.