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Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bloom Syndrome: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 7

7 Kabanata

Chapter 1

I developed Bloom Syndrome.I was sitting at my workstation with a face mask on, my throat constantly itching as I coughed up another cluster of flowers. The rich, provocative scent drifted from the petals. It was the kind of smell teenage boys knew all too well. Bradford pear blossoms again.I had researched everything I could find about this rare, ancient affliction. Without a kiss from someone who truly understood my heart in the next three months, I would keep coughing flowers until I died.A month had already passed, and I still had no idea who I was supposed to love.I pulled off my mask and wrapped a tissue around my fingers to fish the flowers from my mouth when voices drifted from nearby desks."What's that smell?""No clue. It's so musky. Why does this area always smell like this lately?""That scent... Doesn't it smell like someone's been..."I pressed my lips shut and tossed the flowers wrapped in tissue into the trash before putting my mask back on."Mr. Cross,

Chapter 2

"You're sick." I frowned in disgust and elbowed his stomach, preparing to open the door and get out. That was when I heard another soft chuckle."Next time you have that kind of need, you can come to me. I'm quite skilled."What a ridiculous man.After saying that, Damien reluctantly loosened his grip. I did not show him any regard and immediately got out of the car. However, I made sure to maintain a proper smile in front of outsiders. "After you, Mr. Gray."Damien's eyes were dark and intense, but he still complied and got out of the car.We soon arrived at the conference room. He went in first, and I followed behind."Long time no see, Mr. Cross."A refined man standing across from us smiled warmly. Recalling who he was, I replied politely, "Long time no see, Mr. Morgan."Marcus Morgan had pursued me for three years, but his attitude had always remained courteous throughout. Even when I rejected him, he behaved gracefully without pestering me. My impression of him was quite

Chapter 3

The feeling of my clothes getting soaked and clinging to my body was unpleasant. I pressed my lips together and got in the car.I could see Damien's eyes constantly stealing glances at me through the reflection in the rearview mirror, lingering on my drenched shirt that vaguely revealed my skin underneath.I parted my lips slightly and spat venomously, "Mr. Gray, enjoying the view?"He looked at me through the rearview mirror. "Absolutely.""Really?" I chuckled lightly. "Take one more look and I'll gouge your eyes out.""You're just as sharp-tongued as ever, Mr. Cross." Damien did not seem to care about my threat as he drove me home."See you later, Felix."The way he said my name carried infinite malice and suggestiveness. I got out of the car and walked away without looking back.The next day, I came down with a fever.Perhaps it was because I got caught in the rain. I woke up early in the morning feeling awful all over, burning up so badly that I was delirious. I called in

Chapter 4

"You're insane!"I tried to elbow Damien's stomach but was instantly pinned against the sink with my arms forced behind my back, exposing my neck.My jaw clenched so hard it hurt. If the fever had not affected my strength, I would have bitten a chunk out of him."I'm counting to three. If you don't let go, I'll..." Before I could finish, I heard him chuckle. It was low and rough."Felix, you look really good like this."I was ready to grind my teeth to dust. The moment I used all my strength to push him away, my weak body almost collapsed.Before I could curse my pathetic condition, he grabbed me as I tried to rush out of the bathroom and slammed me hard against the door. My forehead hit the cold surface with force, making me grunt in pain. Then, his hand gripped my chin, turning my head.He forced a greedy kiss on me. It was possessive and demanding, as if he wanted to devour me. I could barely breathe.Damien only released me when I was on the verge of suffocating. My body sl

Chapter 5

Damien smiled as he called out, "Felix."He leaned closer. "Your ears are turning red."I instinctively touched my ears and heard him chuckle. He was so annoying. I turned to leave, but he followed like a puppy."What do you want?" I asked."To buy you lunch." He said it like it was the most natural thing in the world.I wanted to refuse but hesitated. After a long pause, I asked, "Where?"I honestly could not figure out why I had fallen for him. If it were not for him, I would probably be working somewhere better right now, with an easier life. Instead, I was blacklisted from the industry after my graduation because of his interference, which forced me to end up at his company just like he wanted.Sure, the salary and benefits offered were way better than anywhere else I had applied. However, I could have landed my dream job if he had not pulled strings behind the scenes and stolen it from me.Sitting across from him at the restaurant, I cut straight to the point. "Yesterday w

Chapter 6

My mouth was filled with the metallic taste of blood. There was not an ounce of gentleness in Damien's kisses. He wanted to devour me completely.I wiped blood from my split lip and felt something hard pressing against me. My expression turned murderous."If I take you right here, would you stop running off with other guys?"I broke one hand free and slapped Damien across the face. It snapped him back to reality."I hate you," I said.After a long pause, Damien said quietly, "You're crying."Was I?"Sorry." I realized tears were streaming down my face. I shoved him away and wiped my eyes. "I don't want to see you right now. Get out of here."I called in sick for the afternoon and went home. My phone kept buzzing, but I ignored it and put it on silent.When I got to my apartment building, I froze. I turned around immediately, but it was too late. The grimy middle-aged woman clutching a trash bag had already spotted me. She rushed over, sobbing dramatically."My baby! Mommy m

Chapter 7

I was blessed with good looks but cursed with a psychotic mother. She lied to get me out of school, drugged me, and dumped me at some club where she sold me to some rich kids from school for a hundred grand.Damien happened to be in that private room.I was not really conscious at the time. He was the only familiar face, and I refused to end up like her, so I begged for his help.He chuckled, swirling the wine in his glass in the dim lighting. "Why should I save you?""I can give you everything I have," I said. "Just get me out of here."I was just lying to get out of there, but thankfully, he agreed.When he carried me out, I collapsed against his shoulder, barely managing to whisper, "Thank you."He just smiled carelessly. "Remember what you promised me, Felix."…I hated him. I should hate him even now, but I kissed him deeper anyway.The alcohol had me completely wasted, and everything that happened today brought back the worst memories. My past was a complete wasteland.

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