Forbidden Fruit

12

Nola started at the grandfather clock that stood on the right side of the room. It was almost time for close up on the shop and she was ready to run and lock the door. 

Never to open again the people that she had to deal with was troubling especially the women who came into the shop with an oversize fur in the beginning of summer feeling as if she owned the place.

She showed her ass today thought Nola as she remembers how dramatic the woman acted when a loose thorn left behind on a rose pricked her. 

The ring of the bell made Nola' s eyes snap to the front door much to her disappointment.

Walking into the store a young white man took off his black fedora hat as he entered.

His blonde hair shined in the sun which made him look like a fallen angel.

Smiling brightly up at her Nola felt her heart skip a beat as his eyes seem to twinkle under the sunlight reminding her of valleys in Greenland. 

" Hello ma'am. " he said with a strong Irish accent.

" Hello sir, what could I get for you today. " Staring at her with bright green eyes the man couldn't help but to look her.

She was the most exotic woman he has ever seen, an aurora that surrounded her drawing him in.

" Would you happen to have any yellow and pink daisies? They happen to be my sister's favorite. " He asked.

Smiling shyly Nola nodded her head. " We do in fact have a few different shades of pink and yellow. "

Coming from around the counter Nola walked over to a row of shelves which held many different colors of daisies.

"Is this for special occasions" She asked looking back as he followed behind her.

" Yes, she has just given birth to a beautiful baby girl. " he says he couldn't help but to keep her eye contact.

He never met a colored women who would glance his way let alone stare at him like she knows his most inner most private thoughts.

Surprised to see a woman of her stature to be working in this neighborhood it must had to be something about her that he couldn't put his finger on.

" Oh, that's great news! How does it feel to be an uncle. " Nola asked giddily always wanting to become an aunt.

Hoping that one day Kayla would bless her with that honor.

Scratching the back of his neck Nola could see the tip of his ears turn red.

" I didn't quite have the time to meet the babe but I'm sure she would be a hand full. " He says making Nola laugh.

Wrapping the flowers together in a pink bow Nola brung them over to the counter to ring them up.

" My name is Leland Tomlin I didn't quite catch your name darling. " He stuck out his hand so that she can shake it.

Finding herself blushing Nola took is rough callous hands and shook it " My name is Nola. Nola Light. " She replied

Standing across the street Andre watched the entire encounter.

As the busy streets swarm with people continuing with their lives Andre was on the brink of committing murder.

Seeing another man get the reactions out of him that was reserved was him had him fuming.

He couldn't help the jealousy that was building up inside of him. He watched as she shook his hand, and her face was a light shade of pink.

Which was the last straw for him.