Finally she did it! She just received her full transcript! She cannot believe she achieved her master degree with distinction. She just received a text from her former course mate informing her that their master degree results are out. Both of them promised to meet with each other on campus and both are excited with anticipation. Holly had the jitters beforehand that she couldn't get enough sleep. She didn't expect much from her master degree. Even if she fail, she still has her job to fall back into but still deep down she really wanted to pass her master degree with flying colors.
That day she asked for a day off from work which her boss obliged happily as Holly is a very committed assistant. She woke up really early and had her morning run which she started to love doing. It helps with her jitters a lot. If she were decide to stay in her room, her jitters probably would turn into a full blown anxiety attack. Before returning home, she stop by her favorite mamak place and buy some breakfast. She basically tear the plastic bag containing her breakfast upon returning home. The buttery, fatty and flavorful breakfast help with her jitters that seem not to go away anytime soon.
By mid-morning she is already in campus.
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They all meet again at the same place they had their first lunch. This time not everyone are there. Holly slurp her favorite beef noodle soup with containment knowing all she has to do now is to attend her convocation. She still cannot believe she finishes her master degree. Something that she did to fill up her spare time now manifested into something real.
Holly's mind is filled with decisions whether to stay or having a full career change. If she stay, should she do something more? Her assistant job is not challenging enough for her now.
She need something more. She WANT something more.
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General FictionA life story about two girls who live in a modern day Brunei.
