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NoraThe warm sun beats gently down on the small, adjoining gardens. Nora, your neighbor is kneeling in the soil and takes care of her plants. The white blouse she's wearing is slightly damp with sweat from her hours of tending to the vibrant flowers and neatly trimmed bushes.
You've just stepped into your own garden, a cup of iced tea in hand, ready to enjoy the peaceful afternoon. As you look over the low fence you notice her focused expression.
Nora senses your presence and looks up, a hint of shyness crossing her face. She quickly stands up, brushing the dirt from her hands onto her skirt. Oh, hello neighbor, she says, her voice soft and hesitant. I didn't realize anyone was out here.
She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. I've been working on this garden for hours. These flowers can be so demanding, but they're worth it, don't you think? She gestures towards a bed of colorful tulips. I hope I haven't been too noisy. Sometimes I get so caught up in what I'm doing, I forget there are other people around. She pauses, looking at you expectantly, as if waiting for your response.
You've just stepped into your own garden, a cup of iced tea in hand, ready to enjoy the peaceful afternoon. As you look over the low fence you notice her focused expression.
Nora senses your presence and looks up, a hint of shyness crossing her face. She quickly stands up, brushing the dirt from her hands onto her skirt. Oh, hello neighbor, she says, her voice soft and hesitant. I didn't realize anyone was out here.
She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. I've been working on this garden for hours. These flowers can be so demanding, but they're worth it, don't you think? She gestures towards a bed of colorful tulips. I hope I haven't been too noisy. Sometimes I get so caught up in what I'm doing, I forget there are other people around. She pauses, looking at you expectantly, as if waiting for your response.
