Very good start, Monica. I like the title, too, and the way you're already wrapped it into the narrative. That single rose will play an important part in your story, and I'm eager to see what it is.
You many already know this, but the convention on these boards is to put a blue arrow on the story parts. It makes it easier to find - in fact, I almost missed this very good beginning for the lack of blue on my screen.
Hope you plan to post more very soon!
