Is love enough to convince someone to stay?
Beatrice Francine Alameda is a free-spirited architect who hungers for professional growth. There is a passion inside her heart not just to build something, but also to continue her father's legacy. Does...
Dahan-dahang tinatahak ni Beatrice ang isang hindi patag na daan. Adrian insisted to blindfold her because may surprise daw ito para sa kanya.
"Okay. Another step, love. Don't be afraid. I'm here to guide you," masuyong sabi ng kanyang boyfriend.
Sinunod naman ni Beatrice ang sinabi ng nobyo. Hindi niya maiwasang mag-isip kung ano naman kayang surprise ang pinlano ni Adrian. For the past three years, kung ano anong romantic na pakulo ang ginawa nito para sa kanya. Hmmm, swerte niya talaga kay Adrian. Saan pa siya makakahanap ng lalaking mahal na mahal siya, at itinuturing siyang prinsesa? Only Adrian Fontanilla can do that. 😉
We stopped, and she can feel the cool air against her skin.
"Are you ready?" Nate-tense na tanong ni Adrian sa kanya. "Yup!" Masayang sagot niya. "Okay. At the count of three, you take off the blindfold ha. One...two...three."
Tinanggal nga ni Beatrice ang piring sa kanyang mata at nilibot ng tingin ang paligid. Napaawang ang labi niya sa nakita. Nakapalibot sa kanila ang nagkikislapang lanterns. Ang mga puno ay napapalamutian ng mga miniature lights na parang mga bituin. Kaya pala malamig ang hangin kasi nasa Tagaytay sila. Iginiya siya ni Adrian patungo sa isang parang wharf kung saan ang mga gilid nito ay may mga kumikislap na ilaw din. Sa dulo noon ay naaaninag niya ang isang white canopy, plushed chairs na magkaharap at sa gitna ay isang maliit na dining table. May scented candles na nakapaligid sa canopy at sa taas ng lamesa.
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Napaluha siya sa mga nakikita. She tries to say something, but she can't seem to find the right words to describe this wonderful view.
"Speechless?" Basag ni Adrian sa katahimikan, may halong ngiti ang mga labi. Hindi na nagawang magsalita ni Beatrice, bagkus niyakap ng mahigpit si Adrian. Sinuklian naman nito ng yakap at hinalikan ang kanyang ulo.
"Congratulations, Architect Alameda. I'm so proud of you." He kissed my lips.
Kakarelease lang ng result of their board exam at laking tuwa niya nang nakapasa siya.
"Do I deserve all of these, love? I remember this place in my dreams, and I never expected that you'll pull this off. I really love this-- ." Hindi magkaugaga na sabi ni Beatrice.
"Shhhh," putol ni Adrian. "You deserve the world, mi amor. You deserve all of my love." Sa puntong yun ay hindi na napigilan ni Adrian na halikan ang labi ng nobya. He showed her his love through that kiss, deepening and encouraging. Sinuklian naman iyon ni Beatrice ng buong puso.
"Love, thank you so much for bringing me here. Thank you for preparing all of these. Hindi talaga nawawala ang romantic side ng boyfriend ko," nangingiting sabi ni Beatrice. "I love you so so much." Madamdaming dagdag niya.
"And I love you more. No. I should be the one to thank you, love. Thank you for coming into my life, and showing me what real love is." Dumungaw si Adrian si kanya at mabilis na hinalikan ang kanyang labi.
After that sumptuous dinner...
"Care for a dance?" Alok ni Adrian. "Sure," na agad namang pinaunlakan niya.
Dinala siya ni Adrian sa gitna ng heart-shaped lanterns. Pagdating nila doon ay unti-unting naririnig ni Beatrice ang tunog galing sa violins. Hinawakan ni Adrian ang kamay niya at pinalibot sa leeg nito. Hinila naman nito ang kanyang baywang papalapit sa kanya. Sumayaw silang dalawa and nagulat siya ng biglang kumanta si Adrian. Maganda naman talaga ang boses nito, nakaka-in love.
I found a love for me Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet, Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me...
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight
Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets To carry love, to carry our children of our own We are still kids, but we're so in love Fighting against all odds Darling, just hold my hand Be my girl, I'll be your man I see my future in your eyes...
Damang dama niya ang pagkanta ni Adrian ng marahan habang sila ay sumasayaw. She suddenly opens her eyes ng maramdaman niyang kumalas si Adrian sa pagkakayakap sa kanya. She stares at him quizically, and is shocked when he kneels in front of her.
"Love, bal ko, for the past three years you made me a happy man. And you still continue to do so. We've been through so much. You never fail to love me unconditionally kahit gaano man ako kakulit or kapasaway. You have been patient enough with my shortcomings. You give me love that means the whole world to me. Hindi mo sigurado alam, but I asked a sign before I courted you way back. Sabi ko, kung sagutin lang ako ng magandang babaeng 'to, siya na ang papakasalan at magiging asawa ko. Ever since you said yes, I am living that promise. Na ikaw at ikaw lang ang mamahalin ko until my last breath. You are my world, bal. And I love you so much."
Nagpapaligsahan sa pagpatak ang mga luha sa mata ni Beatrice. She feels so emotional right now, and her heart seems to burst with overflowing love for this man, kneeling in front of her. May kinuha si Adrian sa kanyang bulsa at nilabas ang isang velvet box. Binuksan niya iyon at tumambad ang kumikinang na princess cut diamond engagement ring.
"Beatrice Francine, will you give me the honor of becoming my wife? I promise to give you all my love hangggang sa pagtanda natin."
Hindi na napigilan ni Beatrice na umiyak dahil sa sobrang saya. She nods, as a confirmation of her saying yes to Adrian's proposal. "Yes, Adrian. It's a YES." Nakangiting sagot niya.
Sinuot ni Adrian sa kanyang palasingsingan ang ring at binuhat siya. Sumisigaw siya ng "Thank you" habang iniikot si Beatrice. Napapangiti na lamang ang mga tao doon na nakasaksi sa napaka-romantic na proposal na nangyayari sa gabing iyon.
"You made me the happiest man alive, love," naluluhang sabi ni Adrian. "And I'll continue to make you happy for the rest of our lives," sagot ng kanyang fiancée.
They seal the evening with a passionate kiss, as fireworks shower the starless sky. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you like it, guys! ☺️ Please follow me in Twitter: @bookishKN By the way, have you seen KN's photos in Palawan? 😍😍
