Death Flowers Novels & Stories

Kinuha ni Iza ang isang maliit na bouquet ng paborito na bulaklak na kanyang binili kanina—mga daisy at lavender—mga marupok ngunit maliwanag laban sa malungkot na backdrop ng bato at lupa. Maingat niyang inilagay ito sa base ng batong pang-alaala, ang kanyang mga daliri ay nananatili sa mga talulot na tila umaasa silang makapag-ugnay muli sa pagitan ng buhay at kamatayan.

“Okay.” Suminghot siya. Nagsisimula na namang tumulo ang luha niya. “Calm down, Aly.” Inabutan siya nito ng shot ng vodka. “Just keep drinking.” Ininom niya ang shot habang nakatitig ito. “Is that thong . . . yours?” anito. “It smells.” Lalo siyang naiyak. “It would have been better if this was mine . . . but . . .”

wala akong ibang magawa kundi ang humingi ng tawad. It was my fault after all. “No no. You just reminded me of something I should never forget. This flower symbolizes grief and revenge.” Inilapag niya ang bulaklak. Hindi ko maiwasang kilabutan sa mga sinasabi ni Carsen ngayon. It was a creepy feeling. Muling kumabog ang dibdib ko nang makarinig ng malakas na dalugdog at bumuhos ang napakalakas na ulan.

Agad niyang nakilala ang bulaklak kahit na napakahirap nitong hanapin. Nagpaalam sila ni Hugo sa puntod ng ama ni Catalina bago bumalik sa kotse. Catalina confirmed that their mom was indeed alive because she saw her mom's favorite flowers on her dad's grave. Skeleton flowers are rare and only blooms in June and July, unless they were produced in a temperate room climate. These flowers look normal at first but when it starts to rain the Diphylleia Grayi's petals turn to almost transparent. It's also a rare flower that's why Catalina was bothered.

“Human worlds Dandelion is more fragile than Aeras Dandelion. For Aeras Dandelion signifies aura of every living things on earth with regards to its nature and uniqueness." Napaisip ako sa huling katagang binitawan ni Dima. How could a plant explain what he is without any if our help? "Dandelion is destined to die 24 hours after the source take it out to its main stem. It spirit is slowly deteriorating, that is why it small Circle shape rays of fruits will staring to fall. But there is one thing we need to do to save the dying dandelion. It is the Aura." Putol ni Dima at panandalian na agad rin naman nitong pinagtutulungan.

Ito na yata ang pinaka totoo kong ngiti sa araw na ito. "That's a Poet's narcissus or known as Pheasant's eye. It's a late flower specific to daffodils that we see in springtime. That flower represents rebirth and new beginnings but for me, it means begin again. That's a special kind of flower madam but since it holds a deep meaning, it is a rare item that not everyone knows of. It is also a bit expensive unlike the others. But that could be arranged, would you love to have some ma'am?" Tumingin sakin ang babae at nakangiting tumango. Pagkaalis ng babae dala-dala ang nabiling bulaklak na binili ay siyang dating ng dalawang lalaki papasok. The door chimes upon entering the shop.

Something she never felt with Cendrick’s gesture before. Tanging si Skyler lang ang nakagawa niyon sa kaniya. At bilang isang florist, mas naging malakas ang impact ng dahlia sa kaniyang. Mas nagkaroon iyon ng dating. Because it symbolizes devotion, love, beauty, kindness, and dignity. Kahit alin sa mga iyon ang nais ipakahulugan ni Skyler sa pagpapadala nito sa kaniya ng bulaklak, she still felt like she’s over the moon.

Napakamot na lang sila ng ulo at sinunod ang gusto ko. Nakakita ako roon ng mga sunflower kaya nagmamadali akong lumapit doon at tinitigan ang mga iyon. Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti. Ang tagal ko ng hindi nakakakita ng madaming sunflower. Dati kasi sa may UP ko lang nakikita ang mga ganito kadaming sunflower. "Crysaline." napakunot ang noo ko nang may tumawag sa akin kaya napalingon ako sa likod ko.

"Oh, goodness! I'm not gonna kill myself, get out!" I shouted from the bathroom. "Just making sure, fucker." I heard Aza shouted. I rolled my eyes and started taking a bath. Afterwards, I dry myself and wear the dress. I paired it with my favorite heels. I contacted the roses boutique where Dev usually buy his flowers. I ordered a bunch of them, Dev would love it if his coffin is surrounded with flowers. I went down to the living room with the phone in my hand. Everything is set, I smiled to the workers and request to have all the flowers removed.