SPOILER!!: Esme! <3 {from Florean's}
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Originally Posted by
WhittyBitty 
Esme needed to make sure that she finished her ice cream before it began to deliquesce into a messy puddle in her hands. But it was hard for her to pay attention to what she was eating when Olly was being his usual lovely self and distracting her.
She grinned, wanting him to see that she wasn't bothered at all by anything, and he didn't need to feel guilty about her worrying. She was just taking care of him the same way that he took care of her.
The mention of a walk sounded absolutely lovely, and Esme was definitely up for that. It gave her even more incentive to finish her ice cream. "Sounds great to me!" How could she say no to a walk on a lovely day? "Oh, I think so! Many times. You know how much I love my ice cream." And food in general. That was her dad's fault; she and Juno had both inherited his appetite.
Yes! He was lovely! At least in the eyes of Esme… and his children plus extended family. His wife was only in competition with their granddaughter - Judith. That toddler definitely thought he was the loveliest! But it was true that Esme always took care of him - excellent care.
But now that they were done, or about done, with their ice creams, Olly was quite ready to head out to the park. Walking would be a great way to walk off the calories, carbohydrates and sugar. He needed to pay attention to his health, especially as he was growing older by the second. “Mhmm. I do know. That’s why it was so easy to win your heart.” Smiling, the man stood up and offered an arm. “Shall we then?”
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It wasn’t long before the couple arrived at St. James Park.
“Is it just me or does the day seem lovelier here?” Perhaps it was the natural effects from the trees and the fresh air. Olly stood quite still, just taking it all in. This included a very deep breath.
“Remember, we’re not here to find any ice cream vendors,” he teased Esme. There would be no more eating the delicious treats for today!