Promises are Meant to be Broken

Chapter 13

Being a college student is like fighting a hurricane. Wasn't easy to destroy, but having a goal is the greatest strategy.

"Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Ms. Alana Brielle de Guzman. Cum Laude."

I'm now walking through the platform wearing my black toga and gray hood. I can't stop smiling while my hands were now trembling because I'm about to hold my diploma.

"Congratulations!" The professor greeted me and all I could do is to smile widely at him.

We shake our hand and finally, after many trials. After trying to study again and took my dream course. I am now holding my diploma!

"Thank God..." I whispered after I go down to the platform.

I know, I'm old enough to make a drama but I couldn't fight an urge not to cry in so much happiness. I really am... so proud of myself.

"What now, Alana Brielle?" Mabilis kong pinunasan ang luha ko nang may sumiko sa akin. Nakita ko si Ace na nakangiting-nakangiti sa akin.

Even though we're not in a good term until now, we're now talking like what we used to. Pagkatapos niyang umamin sa akin, hindi siya iyong katulad ng iba na iiwasan na lang ako. He's different.

Actually, mas lalo nga ata siyang napalapit sa akin. Hindi na niya ako hinayaang mag-isang kakain ng breakfast, lunch at dinner. Palagi na rin niya akong sinasamahan kahit sa review center. Doon din pala siya nag-apply kaya kahit anong gawin kong layo sa kaniya, siya pa itong lumalapit. He's so carefree. And makulit.

"What—what now, Ace Gomez?" Kunot-noo kong tanong.

Sumimangot siya na parang bata. "Graduate na po tayo, Alana Brielle."

"So?" I was so clueless, and I can't understand what he's pertaining to.

He sighs. "Mamaya na nga lang po," pinanliitan niya pa ako ng mata na para bang nagbabanta.

Nailing na lang ako at hindi na siya pinansin pa.

While listening to the speech, I smile when I remember those days that my friends and I graduated in the course, business administration. Naalala ko si George na bored na bored sa pakikinig, tapos si Lumi na inaasar ako kay Vincent. I miss them so much. Hindi pa kami nagkikita-kita ulit. Apat na taon na rin pala.

"Congratulations, graduates!"

Mas lumawak pa ang ngiti sa labi ko at nakisabay pa sa paghagis ng cap. This graduation is the most memorable one. I can't contain how much happiness I feel right now. I can't wait to have a title before my name!

Too many students to passed by, but Ace stay beside me while we're trying to go outside of the arena. He was the first one who came to me after the graduation ceremony ended. And as much as I wanted to give him a hug to congratulate him, I stop myself. I just... can't.

"Wait..." I stop walking when he grabbed my arm. Nakakunot ang noo niya habang seryosong nakatingin sa unahan. "What are they doing here?"

Sinundan ko ang tinitingnan niya. My jaw fell down when I saw our friends holding a banner!

"Oh my gosh..." I spilled. Hindi ako makapaniwala. "Are they real?"

"Do you want me to pinch you to—"

"Shut up, Ace," I cut him off. Huwag niya akong maasar-asar ngayon. "Wait, I sense something."

We continue walking towards their direction. Lumi and Toni screamed on top of their lungs when they saw me and Ace.

"Couple goals!"

Natakpan ko na lang ang mukha ko dahil ako iyong nahihiya sa kanila. Ang dami pa namang tao rito.