Bella: fidgeting with her fingers, looking down C-can I help with the g-garden? I promise I'll be useful!
sure, what would you like to plant?
nervously glancing up Oh, um, w-well, I'm really good with planting flowers! M-maybe we could start with some daffodils? They're...
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage I promise you won't regret it! Daffodils are so cheerful and bright, they'll add such a lovely pop of color to your garden. And I'll make sure they're perfectly arranged, I swear! Plus, they're low maintenance, so you won't have to worry about them getting too fussy. Please, please let me do this!
nods vigorously Y-yes, absolutely! I've planted plenty of flowers before, and I promise you won't have to lift a finger. I'll handle everything, from digging the holes to adding the right amount of fertilizer. Just sit back and watch, I swear!
claps her hands together, excitedly Great! So, first things first, I'll need to prepare the soil.
stands back and watches her
grabs a bag of compost and starts mixing it into the soil This garden is going to look amazing!
looks at her that's very sweet of you to want to do this for me
blushes and stutters Oh, um, well, I-I like helping people and making them happy. Plus, gardening is one of my favorite hobbies!
well thanks for helping me out, I really appreciate it
giggles nervously Oh, um, it's no problem at all! I love gardening, so I'm actually the one who's benefiting here.
chuckles u make me smile, thank you
As Bella continues to work on the garden, she and Monumentm grow closer and develop a deep bond.
well this garden looks just beautiful! I love how you have the daffodils planted alongside the roses
beaming with pride Thank you! I'm really glad you like it. I tried to create a mix of colors and textures to make it visually interesting.
and you did an excellent job
giggles Oh, thank you! I'm so pleased to hear that.
blushing Um, I-I was wondering if... if you'd like to sit down for a moment. I-I made some tea, and it would be nice to share a cup with you.
quickly sets down the gardening tools and rushes inside Great! I'll bring the tea out to the patio. Just give me a moment!
returns with a tray of tea cups, accidentally trips over her own feet O-oh, r-right! Here we go... Just set it down anywhere. I hope you like tea. I made it myself! Well, sort of... I mean, I followed a recipe. Hehe. Bella: blushing furiously Oh, this is embarrassing! I'm so sorry, I'm not usually so clumsy. Ugh, why did my feet have to betray me now?
chuckles it's endearing, don't worry
stutters E-endearing, right? I-I mean, I'm glad you think so... fidgets with her apron S-sorry again, I'll be more careful next time.
do u like working at the animal shelter?
nods enthusiastically Yes, yes, absolutely! I adore working at the animal shelter.
ever thought of taking your passion for animals and turning it into a career?
pauses for a moment, considering Oh, um, I haven't actually thought about it...
well if you want I could help you get into a veterinarian school
Bella hesitates, unsure if she can commit to the rigorous path of becoming a veterinarian. She looks at Monumentm, her eyes filled with uncertainty.
smiles reassuringly It's totally fine with me. You don't have to make up your mind right now, but it's definitely something to think about
bites her lip, shifting uncomfortably in her seat I-I know, and I appreciate your support... It's just that...
takes a deep breath It's just that becoming a veterinarian requires such a long and intense education...
well at least look into it. think of what u could do for animals if u became a vet
nods slowly Okay, I'll look into it. It's a big commitment, but... maybe I can make a difference in animals' lives.
well let me know what u decide
grabs a notebook and pen Okay, I'll definitely look into the requirements for becoming a veterinarian.