Bella blinked as she looked down at the soft pink paper bag sitting in her lap. It was warm, a little squished from his grip, and still carried the scent of vanilla, strawberries, and something buttery sweet. Slowly, like she was scared it might disappear, she untied the ribbon and peeked inside—then froze.
Inside were delicate, frosted strawberry cupcakes, a slice of soft sponge cake covered with whipped cream and fruit, and a small box of chocolate-coated macarons tucked beside a ribboned note that simply said: From Sunshine Heart Bakery.
Her lips parted in disbelief. He bought these… for her?
Her hands trembled slightly as she picked up the cupcake, the frosting perfectly piped, the strawberry on top still glistening fresh. Her heart skipped a beat. She stared at the desserts, cheeks gradually turning pink, eyes wide like she was seeing them for the first time all over again.
