[After having so many people waste his time day in and day out, Augustine has a right to ask. He's grown tired of dealing with window shoppers who never buy anything or loiters hoping to escape the cold. His newly opened boutique needs some serious revenue or else he might be out the streets again.

Nevertheless, he puts those thoughts aside for now in favor of answering his client's questions. He maintains a professional and friendly enough demeanor despite his curtness. After all, he doesn't want to accidentally chase this potential client away.]

Red roses are known to be the ultimate form of expression in terms of romance but it also expresses one's lust as well. Therefore, perhaps pink carnations would fit better here.

[In terms of flowers, pink carnations do express one's desire for romance but they also express fascination and wonder.]

It simply depends on how deeply you feel for this "friend" of yours.