
Three years later
In a small village in the city of N, there is a flower shop that is very crowded with visitors. The village was in the middle of a valley, very far from the hustle of the city. In that place is still very thick culture. The internet network there is very tight. Electricity is only turned on at night.
Lily Florist, the name of the florist, sells various types of flowers. The store is a combination of the names of the two owners, Li from Aunt Liana and Ly from Emily. During their stay, they did not miss the news in the town of J, especially the news related to Jeremy.
Three months after the news of Emily's death was announced, Jeremy married Clarissa. Their wedding ceremony was broadcast on several television stations. Back then, Aunt Liana said many things while grumbling while watching it. Emily who heard it just smiled. He thought that after his departure, they would get married within a month. Who would have thought Jeremy would take longer to decide.
Shortly after marriage, Jeremy was elected governor, and two years later he was re-elected president of the country. When Jeremy was elected president, Aunt Liana died, Emily took care of the flower shop herself. Of course Jeremy has certainly been elected, given the support of the mafia and also the Eden family, his position is certainly stronger than other candidates.
To be honest Emily felt sorry for Jeremy, because she knew that the people who supported Emily to be in her position now, just wanted to use her. Especially the ruthless mobsters who only want the support and protection of the government, so that their crimes are not known to the public.
But Emily also felt sad when she heard the news of the death of her father and mother-in-law. They were reported to have died in a single accident on the highway. Emily suspects that it was Jeremy's act to avenge her, but there is no evidence to suggest the accident was intentional. The news of the accident sank, covered with news of the birth of Jeremy and Clarissa's first son.
Emily breathed. Jeremy and Clarissa are finally happy together, and Emily thinks she's okay with her life right now. Even if she still can not forget her ex-husband, at least she did not end her life and continue to live with gratitude for the life God gave her.
Emily had no idea, while she was content with her present life, in the State Palace, the man never stopped thinking about her.
*****
"Mother! Mama!"
The voice of a boy was heard shouting in excitement. The little boy ran into Lily Florist's flower shop. In his hand was a piece of newspaper.
"Mother!" call her again when she sees Emily.
Emily smiled gently at the child and waved her hand.
'What's up?'
The boy tried to catch his breath, then put the newspaper he was carrying on the table.
"The word of the village chief, Mr. President will visit our village this week" he said with excitement while pointing to the thick printed text in the paper.
Emily took a look and read it at a glance and sighed.
"To welcome the President's arrival, the village head appealed to everyone to do gotong royong clean the environment. Mum..." The boy held back his words. He seemed hesitant to say it.
Emily looked at the boy, his name was Ferry. At that time, Emily had only arrived a few months in this place, and her neighbor who was the parent of the child died of illness. And since the orphan had nothing to take care of, Emily and Aunt Liana decided to raise him to be Emily's child. The child was nine years old at the moment, yet his body was shorter than that of children his age. It was Liana's aunt who taught the boy to understand sign language during his life.
Emily rubbed the boy's head and moved his hand.
'We'll go see the president's arrival with the others if you want to see him.'
Seeing what Emily said, the two eyes of the boy who had been dim were bright and sparkling again.
"Really, Mother? Are we really going?" Ferry could not hide his joy.
'Yeah, we're going. Let's just say it's a gift for you for being a good boy.' Emily gestured with a smile.
****"
As the news of Jeremy the President's arrival spread, the people of this village became very busy. They were busy cleaning and decorating the entire village to make it look beautiful in the eyes of the president. Lily Florist florist florists have many advantages. Ordering flowers at the store was increasing rapidly as almost everyone wanted to give flowers to the President. But as far as Emily can remember, Jeremy didn't like flowers at all.
"Lilly."
Emily looked up at the call. In this village, she did introduce herself as Lily and Aunt Liana as her mother. While here, Emily also cut her hair short.
Emily when her hair was short
And now that three years had passed, her beautiful hair began to grow long again.
'Alvin.' cues Emily when he sees a man standing at the entrance of her shop. Alvin is a courier who always delivers flowers to Emily's shop. The man in his twenties smiled at her.
"What are you thinking until you don't hear me open the door?" ask Alvin.
Emily did not answer the question.
'Are the flowers I ordered sent two days before the President's arrival? There were a lot of orders that day.' Emily's cue asked.
Alvin breathed.
"The president is coming and everyone is very busy" he said.
'It was because his arrival brought happiness to many people and blessings to some. For example for us. You see, his arrival made our business grow rapidly. Imagine if he visited here every month. You don't have to work as a delivery courier anymore.' Emily's gesture made Alvin laugh.
"Haha... Youre right. If the president visits every month, maybe I can be the owner of the flower garden." Alvin still laughed.
'So, how? Is the flower supply at your boss's place now enough?' ask Emily again in her signal.
"I'll check it out tomorrow. Take it easy, if the supplies there run out, I will help you look elsewhere" Alvin said casually.
'Thank you.' cue Emily happy.
"Oh yeah, where's Ferry?" ask Alvin.
'He was away looking for his pet dog.' Emily replied.
Just now Alvin was about to ask again, Ferry's voice sounded from outside.
"You're really troublesome. Remember, don't you dare run away again, or I'll eat your food!"
Hearing that, Emily and Ferry rushed out to see her.