Rose Request

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Characters of the story:-

Aaden George – 12-year-old boy

Howard Jose - 65-year-old man

At dawn, when it starts to rain lightly, little Aaden steps out in search of a beautiful rose

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At dawn, when it starts to rain lightly, little Aaden steps out in search of a beautiful rose. He travels a long way but fails to find a rose enchanting as he needs. After traversing through many places, he finally reaches a house with a beautiful flower garden where he sees roses of different types. He opens the gate with a spark of enthusiasm and goes in to ring the doorbell. An old man named Howard Jose opens the door. The old man appears to be a rude person even before he starts to speak.

Howard (in a rude way) - Yes?... What do you want?

Aaden- Can you please give me the second best rose from your garden.

Howard - My wife doesn't like anyone plucking flowers from her garden. 

Aaden- Can you please call her. If this garden belongs to her, kindly allow me to talk with her.

Howard (in low voice)- She is no more. It's been several years now.

Aaden- I am really sorry about her, but please understand I badly need a rose now. I believe you can help me with it.

Howard - Why can't you get it from a florist?

Aaden- I searched everywhere except the core of the Earth, but found no rose as enchanting as yours.

Howard - It's because I care my garden same as I used to care my wife once, and a person who cares won't give away what he loves

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Howard - It's because I care my garden same as I used to care my wife once, and a person who cares won't give away what he loves. Between what makes you search for a rose in this early morning. Are you gonna propose a girl with it? (He laughs)

Aaden(with a smile)- I am too young for that now, maybe someday in future, I may.

Howard - Then, rose for?

Aaden- It's for my mother. Today is her birthday. When I asked her what she wants, she demanded the second best rose from a beautiful garden as her birthday gift, and I want to make her happy.

Howard - Why the second best? What's the concept behind that?

Aaden- First best, it's not meant to be plucked, it should remain to prettify the garden. Moreover, everyone will refuse at once if I ask for the first best. 

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