TODAY is our graduation day. I made it! I can't help but shed a tear. It's time to celebarate all the hard work that led to this joyful occasion. Ang tagal ko ring hinintay na makapagtapos ng highschool. My efforts have been rewarded! At last, college na ako! Konting kembot na lang ay maaabot ko na ang mga pinapangarap ko.
And as I enter the life of being a college student, alam kong doon na magsisimula ang totoong mga pagsubok. Pangarap ko na ang unti unti kong aabutin. I just have to live my life each day as I climb a mountain. Believe in myself and all that I am. I know that something inside me is greater than any obstacle. I'm doing this not just for myself, but also for my parents and for the people who believe in me.
Kasalukuyan kaming naglalakad papuntang auditorium kung saan gaganapin ang graduation namin. Inakbayan ako ni dad at hinawakan naman ako ni mom sa braso. Napatingin ako sa kanilang dalawa. I saw my mom getting teary eyed. I can't help but also get carried away by our emotions. They both hug me.
"We are very proud of you, Bea. Thank you for this." Saad ni dad sa akin. Hindi ko na napigilan pa ang aking nadarama. I cried because of so much happiness. I love them so much. This achievement is for them.
Pagkatapos ng dramahang iyon with my parents, nagpatuloy na kami sa paglalakad. Sobrang saya ng puso ko hanggang matapos ang graduation namin. Hindi ko maikakaila pero ang buhay bilang isang highschool student ay isa sa mga hindi ko makakalimutan.
PAUWI na kami para magcelebrate sa bahay. Simple dinner lang ang ipinahanda ko dahil inimbitahan ako ni Hannah sa bahay nila. Her parents made a big party celebration. Bukas na lang kami kakain sa labas dahil may kailangan din na tapusin ang daddy sa kanyang trabaho sa kompanya.
"I'm really sorry, baby girl. May kailangan lang akong asikasuhin sa kompanya natin. Dibale, bukas kakain tayo sa labas ha?"
"Okay lang po, dad. I understand. Inimbitahan din po ako ni Hannah sa bahay nila. Makikicelebrate na po muna ako." Natawa naman ang parents ko sa naging tugon ko.
"Oh yes, nagpaalam sa akin kanina si Hannah. Why don't you sleepover na rin dear?"
Gulat akong napatingin kay mom. "Really mom? Okay lang po dad?" Nginitian ako ni mom at napatingin na rin siya kay dad.
"Hmm, okay but know your limitations Bea. You are still a teen. Don't drink, okay?" Ngiti akong napatango sa sinabi ni dad. He knows me well. Medyo napapansin ko na rin na hindi na gaano ka-strict si dad. Siguro ay alam niya na it's time to lose some string para mas maging responsible ako at alam ko namang ni minsan ay hindi ko pa siya nadidisappoint. I know they trust me and I must value and cherish that.
"Hello, bestie! Where are you na?"
"My gosh, Hannah! You literally called me 3 times asking me this!" Inis kong sabi kay Hannah. Kanina pa kasi siya tawag ng tawag halatang atat na atat na pumunta ako sa bahay nila.
"Okay, I'm sorry! Dalian mo na kasi nang makainom na tayo ulit! And there's a big surprise here for you! Sadly, bad news siya." What? Ano naman kaya yun?
"Okay, sa sinabi mong yan baka di na ako tumuloy. Balak ko pa sanang magsleepover dyan. Kaloka ka!" I am now preparing to go pero parang nakakakaba naman yung mga pinagsasabi nitong bestfriend ko. What would it be?
"Sissy naman eh! I'll be expecting you here any time now. Okay? Take care! Mwa! I need to go." The call ended. I'm sure tinawag na siya ng mommy niya to entertain her guests.
I am now here infront of my bestfriend's house. I can't help but to feel insecure and nervous. Nandyan kaya si kuya Reevaughn? I'm pretty sure he's here. Friend siya ni kuya Allyson so I am sure invited sila. I looked at myself before going in.
I am wearing an elegant knee length black bodycon dress with glitters that will surely shine under the lights. It perfectly fits my body shape. Lumabas din ang kaputian ko dahil sa kulay at disenyo.
Now that I'm ready, I took a deep breath and finally enter their mansion. As I walk towards the entrance, I can't help but to feel shy. Napatingin kasi ang ilan sa mga tao roon. Inikot ko ang mga mata ko para hanapin si Hannah. Nasaan kaya ang babaeng yun?
I looked around, trying to find her but to my surprise, iba ang nahuli ng mga mata ko. Napahawak ako sa aking dibdib. Parang may bumara sa lalamunan ko. Am I late?
I saw kuya Reevaughn, kissing a girl. No, scratch that! A woman. A very pretty woman. Matured and sophisticated.
Mukhang magtatama ang paningin namin dahil medyo napatagal ang pagtitig ko kung kaya't tumalikod na ako. Gulat akong napatingin nang makita ko si Hannah.
"That's the bad surprise, B. He's taken."
Ouch.
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