I bought some flowers in the morning after leaving the orthodontist. I thought I might run into my ex because she goes on the same day as I do, but apparently I arrived earlier. For some reason, in the past, whenever I got ready to see her, I felt a strong urge to buy her flowers. And even though today I went to the dentist only for my teeth, part of my heart was still hoping to find her.
When I left the hospital, as if it were part of a ritual, there was a flower shop right next door. So, disappointed that I didn’t see her, I decided to buy them anyway. Now I have them at home, taking care of them in a vase, just like she once taught me.
Last updated on:2026-02-10T08:55:56+05:30
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when you look at the flowers now, does it feel comforting or does it ache more? or both at the same time
Both at the same time, but a little more comforting than painful.
letting the flowers be mine helped. like, okay, the ritual stays but the meaning shifts a bit. still sad, still tender, just… for me now.
i’ve done the same thing, buying something “for them” even when they weren’t there. habits of love don’t shut off fast. i kept watering that feeling too