Carlisle rose up from bed, stretching. Today was the day that he decided to welcome Akilina's attention. He had admired her beauty and personality. But how should he break it to her that he wanted to be his girlfriend? "Oh, hey, Akilina, I love you."
No, that would sound mushy, Carlisle decided. He sat on bed pondering.
Rhiannon always seemed to know what her brother was thinking, as if printed on his forehead. "Like a girl?" she laughed. "I love Shane, that's it. We're pretty much a good couple. "
Carlisle nodded. "It's Akilina. I just don't know how to express my love."
Rhiannon leaned over and told her brother her plan. "That's a great one. The girl would fall for you, I'm sure."
Carlisle nodded. He would begin immediately. He ran to Gifts for Love, a flower shop. "I shall order one dozen long-stemmed roses every day, and send it to this address. Please, do not include my name. Do make a small teddy bear hug the bouquet." The shopkeeper smiled. "For your loved one, no?" Carlisle nodded. "I'm trying to court her. I don't know if she has the same feeling for me."
That night a bouquet was sent to Akilina's home.