The Flowers Novels & Stories

kapagkuwa'y basag ni Zymon sa katahimikang nakakabingi. Dahan-dahang tiningnan niya ang kaharap. Seryoso lang itong nakatingin sa kaniya at kahit ano'ng basa niya sa iniisip nito, hindi niya magawa. "I'm currently thinking about it, Zymon," mahinahon niyang sagot at agad ding umiwas nang tingin sa binata. "We can use any flowers, Aster, Carnations, Crocus we have a lot of choices to choose," sagot niya.

Habang naglakad ay hindi niya mapigilang hindi ngumite sa kanyang nakikita, isang malaking garden kasi ang nasa bakuran ni Mark at may iba-ibang pananim na bulaklak ito na may rose, sunflower, dahlia, hydrangea, lavender, calla lily at marami pang iba na nasa flower garden nito. Masaya siyang naglalakad habang tinitignan ang mga bulaklak ngunit sa ilan pang sandali ay napalitan na nang inis ang kanyang mukha. "Ilan pa bang kilometro ang lalakarin ko para makalabas?" inis na saad niya sa kanyang sarili.

he said half-truth. "Okay, hon. Take care and take medicine!" "Ano nga pala ang sadya mo?" "I just want to ask you where did you buy those flowers?" "Sa GL flower shop, hon." "Okay. Baka puwede mo akong orderin ng limang bouquet. Dadalaw bukas ang mga brand ambassadress at gusto ko na parehong bulaklak na binigay mo sa akin ang ibibigay ko sa kanila kapag nandito na sila."

She took a vase, tossed the artifical flowers aside, filled it with water and put the pretty flowers in it. She sat on one stool and admired the flowers. Ganito ba si Nick sa mga ikinakama nito? Does he really send flowers to them to let them know that he’s looking forward to fucking them again? Noon naman niya naalala ang kahitang hindi pa niya nabubuksan. Inabot niya iyon mula sa gilid ng vase at nanlaki ang mata niya nang matagpuang isa iyong Hermes watch.

When I arrived, different kinds of flowers welcomed my eyes as pine trees were perfectly lined up near the gazebo. I have different kinds of flowers here like lilies, daisies, lilacs, red and white roses, tulips, lily of the valley, orchids, stephanotis, carnations, gardenia, hydrangea, sunflowers, pansy, forget-me-not, marigold, peonies, and petunia. My favorite flower is the red rose because it symbolizes love. Wala sa sariling nakangiti ako nang makita ko kung paano kaganda ang flower garden ko.

I reverted my gaze to where my table is and to my surprise, I saw a bouquet of flowers and a bar of chocolate. "Akalain mo nga namang may secret admirer ka. Kay Nestor ba galing 'yan?" Panunukso ni Charry. Kinuha ko ang bulalak na nasa mesa. It's a chocolate cosmos, among the rare flowers of the world because it no longer grows in the wild. The chocolate cosmos flower has stunning dark brown to red petals, just like chocolate. But the chocolate connection doesn't end there. The distinctive flowers give off chocolatey aromas when they bloom in late summer evenings.

Ang galing kasi may pa-free coff*e pa sila. Naglakad-lakad na kami sa loob at hindi ko mapigilan ang paghanga sa ganda ng mga bulaklak na nasa paligid. “They’re beautiful,” sabi ko habang hinihimas ang petals ng isang kulay lilang bulaklak. “What kind of flowers do you want for your bouquet?” tanong na ni Mama Franceska sa akin. Napaisip ako sandali. “I want something classic pero elegant. Maybe white roses mixed with peonies and a touch of baby’s breath.”

pang-aasar ko sa kanya kaya napanguso ito. Dalawang klase ang bulaklak na andito ngayon, white and red roses. iba't-ibang arrangement. Meron nakalagay sa malaking basket, meron sa flowervase, basta madami. Para talaga akong magtataayo ng flowershop o di kaya may pa flower party para sa flores de mayo. Anong gagawin ko dito pagkatapos? "Basahin mo na, Miss. Tingnan natin kung kanino galing?"

Napapikit ako nang mariin. Okay. Okay, Rachel. Calm down. You can handle this. Ngumiti ako—yung professional smile na hinasa ko sa loob ng maraming taon. "Noted, Mr. Carreon. I'll coordinate with our team right away to implement those changes." "Good." Akmang aalis na siya pero bigla siyang huminto at lumingon muli. "One more thing. The flowers sa entrance—roses. I don't like roses. Replace them with calla lilies. White calla lilies."

I'm really sorry, my Angel. Hindi ko alam pero napayakap ako sa bouquet na bigay niya. I know tulips are flowers given when asking for forgiveness and the white tulips symbolizes renewal and to repair a relationship with the chance of a better future. But is it really for us? I used to love buying flowers for myself before. Flowers helps me feel better, pakiramdam ko ang ganda ng umaga ko kapag may nakikita akong bulaklak sa paligid.