My Runaway Bride

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"Yesss! Finally, graduate na ako!" masayang sigaw ni Beatrice habang hindi mapigilan ang pagtalon talon.

"Not only you, B. Baka nakakalimutan mo yata na pareho tayo ng course," nakataas na kilay ngunit nakangiting sabi ng kanyang best friend na si Veronica.

"Oh, I haven't forgotten, Roni." Sabay kindat ni Beatrice sa kaibigan.

Tuwang-tuwa ang mag best friend na pumunta sa kanilang mga pamilya na kasalukuyang naghihintay sa indoor auditorium ng kanilang university.

"Congratulations, Triz!" Masayang bati ng kanyang Kuya Jonathan.
"We're very proud of you, baby." Naluluhang sabi ng kanyang mother na si Ellie. "I'm sure matutuwa at proud na proud ang papa mo kung nandito siya ngayon." Dagdag nito na naluluha pa rin.

"Mom... ayan ka na naman. You're making me cry, eh," aniya. Hindi na mapigilan ni Beatrice ang mapaluha nang maalala ang kanyang amang lumisan na when she was in high school. Kaya ang mama niya na lang ang nagpalaki sa kanilang dalawang magkapatid.

She took up Architecture because of her late father. He, too, was a brilliant architect. It's like she's living her father's legacy. May iniwang tanyag na architectural firm ang kanyang ama ng ito'y pumanaw, at ang kanyang Kuya Jonathan ang kasalukuyang namamahala.

"Beatrice Francine, can you please smile for the camera?" Tanong ng isang media photographer. She immediately obliged.

She graduated with honors in their batch. Kung nagtataka kayo kung bakit may media na nakaabang sa akin, it's because of my mom. Her family belongs to one of the most prominent families in the country. Hindi pa man kasal si mama at papa noon pero kilala na si mama sa alta-sosyedad. I never minded that because my parents didn't spoil us. They made sure of that.

Palabas na sila ng auditorium ng...

"Love!" Sigaw ng isang makisig na nilalang. Napalingon agad si Beatrice ng makilala ang boses na iyon.

"You made it, love," aniyang namimilog ang mata sa nakitang dumating.

"Yup! Ako pa ba mahuhuli sa pinaka importanteng event ng mahal ko?"

"Adrian, pare, nakarating ka na pala. Sakto dating mo, may luncheon party kami na inihanda for Triz," bati ng kanyang kuya.

"The hotelier's here," biro ni Veronica kay Adrian.

"Umandar na naman ang topak ng best friend mo, Love," balik na biro ng lalaki.

Natawa na lang si Beatrice sa biruan ng dalawa.

Adrian Cole Fontanilla. Yes. THE Adrian Cole Fontanilla is her boyfriend for three years now. He also studied here in our university, but he's a year ahead of me. His family owns a chain of hotels in the country. And unti-unti ng nakikilala sa hotel and business world ang kanyang nobyo.

Nakilala niya si Adrian three years ago during a basketball game. Matangkad at matipuno kasi ang katawan nito, not to mention na sobrang gwapo. Nakaupo sila ni Roni malapit sa court kung saan naglalaro ang team ni Adrian against a rival team. Napadako  ang bola sa gawi nila, at pinulot yun ni Adrian, na may kasamang nakakabaliw na ngiti sa kanyang labi. Halos lumabas ang puso ni Beatrice sa kilig ng tinuro siya ni Adrian while dribbling the ball, and succeeded a three-point shot. Naging viral sa school ang ginawang yun ni Adrian sa kanya. He courted her a month after that incident. She fell for him not just because of his looks. It's more than that. Adrian is sweet and caring, responsible. He is a bit possessive at times, which she finds endearing. Every day na magkasama kami, pinaparamdam niya sa akin kung gaano ako ka importante sa kanya. Three years pa lang kami but my love for him is beyond compare.

Napapangiti na lang ako sa naaalala ko. "Let's go, Love," Malambing na aya ko sa kanya.
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This story keeps appearing on my mind since this morning. I just can't hell but write it. Hindi kasi mawala sa isip ko. I already wrote four chapters but I'll just upload the first two for now. If you enjoyed reading KathNiel fanfictions, feel free to visit my profile and read this.
Makikilala na natin sina Beatrice Francine and Adrian Cole.
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HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY, KATH! Your birthday vacay is looking good based on the photos. You have a blast. Wishing you more blessings in your life, career, health and relationship. We love you, and so is DJ! 💙💙💙