𝑼𝒏𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔: 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒔

Chapter I: Hazel Eyes

KRYSTAL

It's been three years since I last talked to him and now I'm about to graduate from college. It's a bittersweet feeling because I have accomplished so much, but I can't help but feel sad because he's not here to share it with me.

As I walk across the graduation stage and was about to receive my diploma of Bachelor in Science of Business Management and Bachelor in Science of Fine Arts major in Interior designer, my heart aches with the knowledge that my boyfriend, Kye is not here to witness this momentous occasion. After all the hard work and effort I put into completing my degree, it feels like something is missing without him here.

While I know he's proud of me and supports me from afar, I long for the comfort and security of his presence. I miss the way he'd hold my hand during my nervous breakdowns and encourage me to keep going when I felt like giving up.

As I take my last walk through the college campus, I am struck by the memories of all the moments we shared together - the late-night video calls, the laughter-filled meals, the lazy afternoons spent cuddled up and watching movies.

I remember the times when we used to dream about our future together and how we would support each other's dreams. We were young and in love then, we thought that nothing could tear us apart. But things changed when I was abruptly dropped by the gang and I couldn't reach him. It's like he disappeared out of nowhere. It was sudden, it was unexpected, and it made me feel lost! All contacts I have with them, gone! I tried to reach him, call him, message him; but I got nothing. Harper and I were suddenly removed with no specific reason. It made me feel anxious and scared that maybe there's something wrong but Harper told me it was a chance, an opportunity given for me to go back in college. So, I did! I took the opportunity and I went back to college and we started growing apart.

I tried to make it work at first but the distance, time and his constant ignoring just proved to be too much for us, for me! We drifted apart slowly, and before we knew it, we stopped talking altogether. Part of me wishes that things could have been different, that maybe we could have tried a little harder to make things work.

I can't help but think about him and all the memories we shared. I miss his smile, his touch, and most of all, his support. I know that I wouldn't be where I am now if it weren't for him. I just wish that he was here to see me after I walked across the stage and received my diplomas, but he wasn't!

But even though we're not together anymore, I know that he will always have a special place in my heart. No matter what happens, I will always treasure the memories we made together and the love we shared. Graduating college may be a big accomplishment, but it's not the same without him by my side.

As I was about to walk down the stage I decided to look around the crowd with a sad and tearful eyes. I suddenly spotted my best friend happily jumping and pointing on her phone and signaling me to look at mine, so I did.

I unlocked my phone and saw her message;

Harper: " I have a surprise for you!!! Come down here quick! "

I was startled and regarded her with confusion, but she kept motioning me to go towards her. Her outrageous antics made me laugh.

I'm very happy to call her a best friend. She works as a MedTech in one of the best hospitals in town and is also pursuing her training as a surgeon, yet she nevertheless showed up to my graduation jumping around and screaming my name like a high schooler. I simply shook my head and made the decision to sprint towards her.

I deliberately followed her as she abruptly turned around to gaze at the stadium's entrance as I got closer to her. Suddenly, a tall figure with long sleeves, a face-covering cap, and pants appears. He was dressed entirely in black, and he was holding a bouquet of tulips. As he walked directly toward me, I felt my breathing become heavy and my heartbeat quicken.

Is this the surprise? Is Kye really here??!! Oh my gosh!! Oh my fucking gosh! I took a glimpse at Harper who was looking at him as I was.

My knees became weak in front of his smile and hazel-green eyes. "Kye!". I ran toward him and leaped into his arms, causing the bouquet to fall, but I didn't give a damn. My baby has arrived! I shrieked!

He turned us around as I gave him a kuala hug. My fellow students were cheering as they watched us from their seats. I gave him a tight, ecstatic hug.

He murmured in my ear, "Wifey!" I gave him a passionate kiss while smiling at him, which caused the crowd to applaud. As he placed me down, I grinned. I gave him a second hug, which made him and Harper laugh, much to my delight.

I squealed again as I clung to his arms, "I'm so happy!"

Harper said, "Let's take pictures," and I chuckled at her suggestion.

The three of us were in several of the pictures that we took. This is something I never anticipated happening. It was good to be true. Too good, but who am I to complain? I loved it!

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A/N: Typographical errors and grammatical mistakes will still exist in the story's chapters. I ask for your patience in this matter, as the story is still on-going and in the process of editing.