The Billionaire's Daughter

38 - Epilogue

                 

Years passed and we were on our graduation ceremony. Both of us graduated Magna Cum Laude for our course in Business Economics.

Our parents and friends congratulated us.

We made many friends during our college days but we still remained best of friends and loyal to each other. The three of us, Franco, Rob and I were unstoppable when together. Though Rob pursued Engineering and was busy with his basketball career at school which made our time together limited in college.  But we made sure to get together for at least once a month to catch up. Currently, Rob is out of the country for a basketball competition for our University but he called us earlier to congratulate us.

Franco became closer to both of my parents. Every chance they get they will talk nonstop. Though he still never visited our house.

Since we have limited time at school and during weekends when he works, I will sometimes wait for him at his house for our study sessions and spend time with his mom who loves me dearly.

A graduation party was set for the both of us with the insistence of my parents, Franco agreed and we will be soon leaving for the hotel.

Franco pulled me at a corner and hugged me gently. De ja vu?

Then the unexpected happened. He looked at me tenderly, caressed my face and leaned in to give me a kiss.

My first kiss which made my heartbeat twice as fast, the air on my lungs seem to explode and I felt tingling sensation from all over. It was addicting, the way his lips caressed mine was like a drug that made me lose my sanity.

The kiss lasted for eternity, well for me at least. When it ended, he looked at me with so much adoration.

"I'm not saying sorry I kissed you because I'm not. I've always wanted to do that. I love you Saphira. I always have.

From the first moment I laid my eyes on you, you bewitched me. Everything that I do, I do to make you proud of me and to be worthy for your love.

I was just scared to lose you and your friendship if I admitted my feelings but I guess, I am so overwhelmed right now because of all that was happening and I can't contain this feelings anymore, umph"

I kissed him this time to stop him from talking. I kissed him the way he kissed me earlier. I poured all my love and happiness on that kiss.

"I love you too so stop blabbering nonsense. I will never leave you and you should know that by now."

"You lo. . . love me? Why?"

His face looked comical as he was so shocked and elated at the same time and I can't help but laugh at him.

"Yes! Of course I love you. Who wouldn't? You're intelligent, funny, kind and gorgeous. . . Oh wait, you dummy! You were fishing for compliments weren't you?!"

"I am and I am the happiest fisherman alive right now. But, I still can't ask you to be my girlfriend."

"And why is that? You just admitted that you love me."

"I do but I have to prove myself worthy for your first. I will still make my first million to provide you a good life. But earlier, I asked permission from your dad to court you and he approved so I told you I love you but I did not expect you to love me so soon. Awww!"

"You wanted me to say I don't love you back?"

"No. of course not, I'm so relieved you love me too, Its just that you ruined my plan of wooing you and sweeping you off of your feet."

"Franco you're such a dummy! I waited for this and now you're telling me I can't be your girlfriend?

"Really you were waiting for me? Ouch stop hitting me! I am now officially a battered boyfriend. Your battered boyfriend. Wait till I tell Rob about this."

I could drown just looking at his eyes and the emotions that seem to emanate from them.

"Seriously, I will still court you properly and charm you everyday. "

"That I will look forward to. And for sure Rob will hit your head once he learned about your silliness. So, will you have dinner with us tomorrow night at our house? Tonight's party will be loud and I want to spend some quiet time with you when all this is over."

"You know my answer to that."

I was about to swat his head for being stubborn when he held my hands.

"Yes. I will love to have dinner with you tonight, tomorrow night, the next day and for the rest of our lives. I love you Saphira."

"I love you too Franco."

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