Celestial

Chapter 1: The Perfect Student

"Is she really that person?"

"I thought it's an exaggeration when they said that she's really beautiful to the point of comparing her to other kingdom's princesses"

The subject of their topic stood under the shade of tree as if waiting for someone.

'nagugutom na ako' she grimaced as she felt her stomach rumble.

"Sino kaya hinihintay niya?"

"Baka kasintahan niya"

The sound of footsteps stopped as they heard a rustling of a crumpled paper, the crisp of the sound took the crowd's attention and there they saw a man stood infront of the lady holding a very fancy bouquet.

The flowers inside were nothing to scoff at as it looked so expensive that most ladies will get flustered and accept it if were given one.

"Lady Hawthorne! Please accept this flowers as delicate and as beautiful as you, this also signifies my feelings for you"

Murmurs erupted around the grounds.

"Diba panganay na anak ng Dalton County siya?"

"That's Lord Frederick Dalton"

"Oh, she's so lucky. Lord Dalton is one of the most sought out men in this school"

"Mayaman din siya, recently nakakuha sila ng emerald mine, it's no wonder he can afford such expensive bouquet "

The eldest son of the county inwardly smirked, a smug smile etched on his face as he's sure that his reputation surely won't go unnoticed by the lady infront of him.

Oh how wrong he is.

Lahat ng mga usap-usapan sa paligid nila ay pumapasok at lumalabas sa kabilang tenga ng babaeng pinag-uusapan nila.

He didn't go unnoticed though, well the reason is most likely him, standing obnoxiously infront of her and holding out the bouquet too close for her comfort.

Marahan niyang tinabig ang hawak na bouquet at deretsong tumingin sa mata ng lalaki.

"I suggest you give that to someone who would most likely appreciate it" she coldly spat the words that stunned the man and the whole crowd.

It took a whole lot minute for them to recover and for the girl to walk away seemingly pissed for a very different reason.

"I feel bad for him"

"You can't blame her, pati mga prinsipe hinahabol din siya"

"What?!!"

"You should really get into the latest news, she's really famous you know?"

Elliana Hawthorne, the topic of the gossips finally found the person she's been waiting for.

"Saan ka ba galing? Kanina pa kita hinihintay" mahinahon niyang tanong.

"I ran an errand I'm really sorry" the person sheepishly smiled in embarrassment.

Napabuntong-hininga ang dalaga at tumango tanda na pinapatawad niya ito.

"Come on, we're supposed to see mother today" aya niya at naunang maglakad palabas ng kanilang eskwelahan.

As they walked, multiple gasps were heard as they saw the guy walking with the Lady of Hawthorne.

"That's Lord Dmitri Anakin! Are they in a relationship?!"

"They look so close and she's not even brushing him away!"

This time the rumors didn't go unnoticed by the girl as she eyed the guy beside her.

"Kelan ka pa naging famous?" Saka niya ito tinaasan ng kilay.

Nginisian naman siya ng lalaki at natatawang umakbay sa kanya. "It must be because I'm so attractive, wouldn't you agree?"

She scoffed but can't refute what he said.

Dmitri is indeed attractive, simula sa kanyang mga kulay berde na mata, sa matangos niyang ilong, sa kanyang kulay puting buhok na mahaba.

Well she's not very good at descripting him but he is indeed beautiful and attractive.

"Ano sa tingin mo ang pwede kong  ibigay sa duchess?" Tanong ni Dmitri.

"Tea leaves? A flower yes, uh... A wine since she likes to drink" she scrunched her face thinking very hard what else they could give to her mother.

Natawa naman ang lalaki at marahang tinuro ang kunot na noo ng babae.

"We should go with tea leaves and a flower then, we can always give her a bottle of wine but she should also look out for her health" suggest niya at saka nginitian ang dalaga na masaya siyang tinignan.

"Yes! Now let's go!"

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Somewhere in the palace...

"Elliana Hawthorne, A genius, talented and beauty of the Hawthorne Duchy" the man hummed as he read the paper containing the details of the girl, everyone was talking about.

"Excells in archery, swordsmanship, horseback riding, magic, alchemy..." He continued as his eyes glanced at the picture attached in it.

Her picture where she's holding a sword in her hip, while she's wearing clothes for swordswomen.

She looked serious in the picture which added to her charm to which the man can't help but stare at.

He snapped out of his thoughts as he placed down the documents on his table.

"Hindi na ako magtataka kung makikisali din ang mga kapatid ko" naiiling niyang bulong sa sarili habang nakatingin sa labas ng kanyang balkonahe.

True to his words, his other siblings started investigating the girl, to satisfy their curiosity. It didn't took much for some of them to read the contents as they immediately steeled themselves for the competition that will ensue amongst them.

One might wonder, "what's so special with that? There are multiple ladies who have the same status and achievements like her?!"

You see the thing that differs her from them is that she came out of nowhere.

It is the emperor who found her, cherished her like his daughter and ultimately have to let go of her for the Hawthorne Duchy to raise.

Sa dinami dami ng anak ng kanilang Emperador, isang bata na hindi man niya kadugo ang mas tinuring niyang anak.

Sinong hindi magkakainteres sa dalaga?

Walang sino man, miski ang Emperador ang may alam kung saan siya galing at sino ang kanyang totoong magulang.

Her features were unique and something that they haven't seen anywhere.

Many tried to claim her as their own but none were successful only because they can't prove if she's indeed their child.

Yes, if only they could get their hand on the girl who have the Emperor's affection and favor. They could get to a higher position and get anything they want.

Too bad they can't get an opportunity as the girl grew up where she can make her own decision and openly reject those people.

There's only one way now.

Of course and that is sending their sons to have her hand in marriage.

Well that's also proven to be difficult.

They can only wish a miracle.

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A/N: Hi, sorry kung konti yung tagalog, it's been a while since I wrote a story without thinking of it being awkward in tagalog then switching to english..

I'm trying po 🥺💜