Chapter 272: Like a Wildflower Garden After it Rains
The warm scent of apples, vanilla, pumpkin spice and cinnamon wafted in the air, greeting Lariette and Ruediger as they stepped into the body care store. To commemorate autumn, the shop had transformed into a cozy, fragrant wonderland with appropriate displays.
"Wow, the decor is nice," Lariette muttered, her eyes falling on the arrays of autumn-themed products arranged on the center table.
Rustic wooden crates were stacked on the table, displaying candles, lotions, body wash and more products. Artificial maple leaves in fiery hues adorned the towering arrangements, along with tiny pumpkins, plaid blankets and signs with playful phrases.
Ruediger followed Lariette to the center table. Standing next to each other, they looked at the rows of carefully labeled scented candles.
"Fireside Forest," Lariette picked one of the candle samples. She took a sniff with her eyes closed, "Pine and firewood. The smell is nice."
Raising an eyebrow, Ruediger leaned down, trying to take the scent of the candle as well. Lariette instinctively pushed it closer to him, letting him sniff at the candle. Her gaze momentarily caught the way his crimson locks shone under the golden lights.
Ruediger nodded, agreeing with Lariette, "We can get a few for Elsie. Perhaps something suitable for Lorianne too."
"Yes, we should."
Lariette and Ruediger sampled a few more before deciding on three candles for Elsie. They picked the first one, including the blend of lavender and eucalyptus, as well as one that smelled like fresh rain.
As for Lorianne, the salesperson suggested getting body mists of lighter scents, sanitizers with cute holders and foaming hand soaps. Most items here were catered to teens and adults, but some were still appropriate for children.
While waiting for the staff to pack everything into two separate gift boxes, Lariette and Ruediger wandered around the store. She paused at a shelf lined with body lotion and body mists, leading him to also halt his steps.