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The day has finally come. The day I begin the journey of living my dreams. I got out of bed early today, did my morning routine and I got ready.
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(My outfit.)
I went to Nellie's room and saw her putting on makeup, she squealed in excitment when she saw me through the mirror. She ran to me giving me a bone crushing hug.
"Bitch, wanna kill me? I can't breathe." I said breathlessly.
"Sorry babe, you just look like a million dollars right now. Girl you're so fucking sexy right now, if I was a guy I would take you right here. Honestly!".
"What are you saying Nel? You look so hot and gorgeous yourself. Travis would be drooling when he sees you." I said truthfully and she blushed smiling a bit.
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(Nellie's outfit.)
I helped her finish her makeup and we are ready to go. The boys picked us picked and we all headed to the venue.
Some time later we arrived at the venue and damn it was decorated so beautifully. We got inside and all the graduating students were here as well as their families and friends. The chancellor, lecturers and few guest speakers were seated at the high table.
We put on our graduating cap and gown and seated with the others, since Nellie and I are not majoring in the course we had to seat apart. I looked to the left and saw a huge crowd of families and friends seated on the bleachers.
I looked around for my family and finally saw my mum, grandma and my little sister seating beside Nellie's parents. My mum eating her ice cream like a little child, she hasn't changed a bit and my little sister talking with my grandma.
My little sister is six years old and she's just like my daughter, I was the first to carry her when my mum gave birth to her and since then she has been my pride and joy. My little princess. I love her a lot.
I saw my little sister Amara wave at me and I waved back, she told my mum and grandma and they smiled waving back. I know my mum's tears of joy must be flowing now.
God I'm so happy they could make it and I really wished my dad was here but he's better off where he is now. I looked over to where Nellie was seating and saw her rubbing her palms together, wiping sweat off her face. I knew she was tensed and nervous, I gave her a reassuring look and she relaxed a bit.
The program started off with the chancellor's speech and a bunch of other boring things. After that we were asked to stand for our names to be called. I watched how many students would cry after getting their diplomas.
Why exactly?
Ten minutes later I was called. I walked confidently to the stage shaking hands with the chancellor and some faculty officers. I could see my mum, grandma and Amara cheering for me from their seats. It went on like that until everyone was called out.
After the program, I ran to Nellie and hugged her so tightly and she did the same. "We did it!" We said at the same time.
"Yh bitch! We did!" She said smiling. "Come on let's go everyone should be waiting now." We went over to where our families were seating and my mum ran to me pulling me into a tight hug.
" Oh my little Ari is now a graduate starting her life now. I'm so happy."
"Thank you mum." I hugged her back.
"Ven aqui hija mia." My grandma pulled me towards her. She's still as active as ever.
(Translation: come here my daughter.)
"Querida estoy muy Feliz por ti felicidades." She said hugging me. If you're wondering what she said she's speaking Spanish. My grandma is a mexican and my dad an American which means my mum is also from mexico which means I'm half Mexican half American.
(Translation: Dear I'm very happy foryou congratulations.)
"Thank you abuela." I kissed her cheeks.
(Translation: Grandma.)
"SISTER!" I heard a cute little voice and I knew who it belonged to. I turned around and saw Amara standing there with folded hands pouting her lips.
How cute.
I went over to her and bent down to her level giving her a tight hug while placing kisses all over her face making her giggle. I stopped and looked at her which she smiled back wrapping her little hands round my neck.
"Congratulations sissy." She smiled showing her dimples.
"Thank you princess." I said and placed a kiss on the tip of her nose.
I went over to Nellie's parents. "Mummy Ellie, dad!." I said hugging Nellie's parents. I call her that because her name is Elena and I call Nellie's father dad because we have been friends since we were little kids and they treat me like their own daughter.
That was when Travis came placing a kiss on my lips. He saw my family and went to greet them, he greeted my mum and she welcomed him with opened hands, he greeted grandma and Amara and they were not as delighted to see him as mum.
I still don't understand why they act like that towards him. Especially my abuela. Afterwards we all had lunch together and celebrated.
