Boy With Love|COMPLETE|

THIRTY-ONE

Bloom felt trapped and miserable each passing day. She didn't say much, she spent her day in her room buried under her duvet with puffy and red eyes.

Aunt Matilda brought her food to her room and sat at the corner to make sure she finished it. Her Dad gave strict orders for the chefs in the kitchen to prepare healthy foods every day and it was Aunt Matilda's duty to make sure she ate the food.

If only they knew she threw up after each meal.

Bloom knew why he was hell-bent on making sure she was eating enough. It was like history repeating itself. She wished she could find a way out before the therapy.

Stephano had tried to be friendly and start a conversation but she always treated him like he was invisible. Something about him scared her, there was a way he looked at her that gave her the creeps and made her keep her distance from him.

If she wasn't busy crying then she was drawing something to keep her mind distracted. She was starting her classes in the next two days and her therapy session was beginning in the next four days.

"It breaks my heart to see you like this," Aunt Matilda told her as she waited for her to finish her meal.

"I'm fine," she said not looking at her. It was the answer she gave everyone that asked.

"I'm sorry this is happening," Aunt Matilda broke into tears. "I really do wish I can help," she sobbed.

"None of what is happening is your fault, stop worrying about me."
Bloom said softly and gave her hand a soothing squeeze.

"I'm sorry. I promise to find a way to get you out of here, I don't care if I die in the process or lose my job." Aunt Matilda whispered into her ear.

"No, no, you can't do that. I won't allow you to put your life at risk for me."
Bloom said shaking her head in disapproval.

"I owe it to you, I have failed you as a mom and as a nanny. Your happiness is all that matters to me right now, Bloom."

"No, I will find another way out without anyone getting hurt. Please, don't do anything."

"I have made up my mind, nothing you say is gonna change it."
She said with a warm smile.

"Goodnight, sweetie." She gave her a kiss on her head and left the room.

Bloom sighed heavily and buried her face in her palms.

"Mom, I'm sorry I turned out to be a loser." She mumbled.

"Everything is working out for Dad, everything is going the way he wants it. I feel so helpless. "
She said and sniffled.

"I'm such a coward," she said and raked her hair back with her fingers.

She laid down on the bed and stared at the window before she went to sleep.

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Stephano waited for the perfect time to open the door to her room. He made sure there was no guard around. He opened the door gently trying his best not to make any sound. He shut the door quietly and walked to her bed with light footsteps.

He stopped next to where she laid and smiled at her. She was a goddess, too beautiful to be real. He squatted close to her and stared at her face memorizing every curve on her face.

He would do anything to have her, to make her his. He brought his hand slowly to her face. He brushed her hair back and traced her face with his fingertips softly. He wanted to kiss her and pull her into his arms, but he knew he could not.

It broke his heart every time she ignored him and show her hatred for him. He took this job for her, to be close to her and to protect her.

"Soon, my love," he whispered and stood up.