HIS LOVELESS PROPOSAL

CHAPTER 10

Chapter 10

There are different kinds of excitements and best day in our life as we exist in this world. There are a lot to say but for me, this day is one of those best day of my life. I was waiting for this to come and it’s finally here. I was waiting for this day and it was happening already.

My graduation day.

Sa bawat hakbang na tinatahak ko para kunin ang diploma ay hindi mapuknat ang ngiti ko. Sa bawak hakbang patungo sa entablado ay dumadagundong sa saya ang puso ko. The crowd were applauding as I took my diploma from our principal. I have the widest smile I could ever wear in my entire life.

Ang araw na ‘yon ang hindi ko kailanman makakalimutan dahil sa wakas, ito ang patunay ng bago kong buhay. This would be my stepping stone for the future I wanted to achieve.

“Congratulations to us Nice Siranny!” mangiyak-ngiyak si Summer nang tumakbo patungo sa akin matapos ang program para ako ay yakapin.

It was hard trying to stop my tears because I might ruin my make up. Pinaghirapan pa niya naman ‘to dahil gusto niyang matchy-matchy kami ngayon.

“Congrats to us, Summer! Graduate na tayo sa wakas!”

Sobrang higpit ng yakapan namin na halos hindi na bumitaw sa isa’t isa kung hindi ko lang namataan ang aking pamilya na patungo sa gawi namin. They were wearing their proud smile and waving at us. Nagdala pa talaga si Carol ng bulaklak na mukhang pinag-ipunan pa niya.

“Sama ka ba sa after party?” Aniya nang kumalas sa pagkakayakap.

“Depende.”

May after party ang buong batch bukas na sponsored by our coordinator. Gusto kong sumama pero may isang tao kasing nauna nang makapag-paalam.

“Congratulations, ate!”

Ngiting tagumpay ang iginawad ko sa aking pamilya at niyakap sila. Their warm hugs were enough for me to feel at ease. Talagang babawi ako kay mama sa lahat ng mahihirap niyang pinagdaanan para lang mapag-aral kami. It was my main goal why did I achieve this. Why I did all of my best and became the magna cum laude.

“Maraming salamat sa inyo. Maraming salamat sa suporta niyo parati.”

“Walang anuman, anak. Ang importante ay nakapagtapos ka na sa pag-aaral.”

I smiled and nodded. I hug them tightly and told them how happy I am.

“Here, ate. Para sayo. Pinag-ipunan ko pa talaga ‘yan, ah.”

Tiningnan ko si Carol at tinanggap ang bulaklak na bigay niya. I smiled sweetly and pinch her cheek adorably.

“Thank you, sis. And bait mo naman.”

“You don’t mind accepting my flowers too, right?”

My smile froze. And even me, I was frozen hearing that very familiar voice that I will never ever forget. I thought he couldn’t come because he’s busy? Tumakas ba siya para lang pumunta dito?

Kahit natigilan ay nagawa ko paring lumingon sa kanya at pakatitigan siya. There’s nothing new to his outfit aside that he’s wearing his everyday office attire but he looks dashing. Like I’ve never seen this side of him. 

He's holding a bouquet of roses. But it’s a different rose. It’s a blue rose. Kung hindi ako nagkakamali ay isa itong equadorian rose at alam ko kung gaano kalaki ang halaga nito.

“Thank you.” After a while, I finally found my self as I accepted his flowers. “hindi ka na sana nag-abala.”

“Why? It’s your biggest day after all. I want the best for you.” He smiled. Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti at inamoy ang bulaklak na bigay niya.