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The Missing rose 🌹 🥀

A suspenseful love ❤️ story

By Babatunde Hafeez Olakunle Published about a year ago • 2 min read
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The Missing rose 🌹 🥀
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Sophie had always been captivated by the beauty of the garden in her family’s estate. She would often spend her afternoons wandering amongst the flowers and plants, admiring their vibrant colors and sweet scents. However, her attention was always drawn to one particular rose bush - a stunning, deep red rose that seemed to glisten in the sunlight.

As she grew older, Sophie began to realize that her fascination with the rose was not just because of its beauty. It held a deeper meaning for her - a symbol of true love and passion. She had always dreamed of finding someone who loved her as deeply as she loved the rose.

One summer day, as Sophie was admiring the rose, she noticed something strange. One of the roses was missing. It was as if someone had carefully plucked it from the bush, leaving no trace behind.

Sophie couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. She searched the garden, hoping to find the missing rose, but it was nowhere to be found. She asked her family members and the gardeners, but no one seemed to have any information about it.

That same day, a handsome stranger arrived at the estate. His name was Michael, and he had come to work as a gardener for the summer. Sophie was immediately taken aback by his piercing blue eyes and rugged features. They soon began to work together, tending to the garden and enjoying each other’s company.

As the days passed, Sophie and Michael grew closer. They would often sneak away from their work to spend time together, talking and laughing as they explored the garden. Sophie was falling in love with Michael, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was not quite right.

One evening, Sophie was walking through the garden when she heard a rustling sound. She turned to see Michael approaching her, a guilty look on his face. He confessed to Sophie that he had taken the missing rose. He had been so taken with her and wanted to give her a token of his affection. Sophie was taken aback by Michael’s confession but was also touched by his gesture.

Their love blossomed quickly, but Sophie could not shake her suspicion about Michael. She decided to do some investigating of her own and discovered that he had a criminal past. He had been convicted of stealing in the past and had only recently been released from prison.

Sophie was torn. She had fallen deeply in love with Michael, but she knew that his past could jeopardize their future. She confronted Michael, and he admitted to his past mistakes but promised that he had turned his life around. He wanted to be with Sophie more than anything and would do whatever it took to prove his love and earn her trust.

In the end, Sophie decided to take a chance on love. She knew that Michael had made mistakes in the past, but she also believed that people could change. Together, they worked to rebuild their relationship and create a bright future for themselves.

As they walked through the garden, Sophie looked at the rose bush and smiled. She realized that the missing rose had led her to Michael and that sometimes, the most unexpected events can lead to the greatest love stories.

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