I can't help imagining that this is a great example of how Anita is starting to accept the love of the people around her. A year, or even a few months previously, she probably would have stopped, examined how happy the flowers made her, worried about what that meant in terms of emotional commitment, then brushed off the gift. Only to sneak in late at night or when no one was around to sniff and admire the flowers.

Instead she let herself enjoy the moment right from the start. Yay for love!