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21 | Donny

It's the week of finals. Sure, I had review with Sierra two weeks ago but she got really busy the week after and I don't know why too. All in all, I had to review on my own last week since she wasn't around all the time. I've asked her about it, but she always tells me that the faculty and staff always calls her up so I think it's nothing serious or what. I hoped.

Nothing much happened this week, just the same routine. Doing my requirements, taking exams and heading home to study for the exams in the following day. To be honest, I'm surprised that I didn't procrastinate a lot this week since it was indeed hell week for us. I just finished my last exam in high school which is Chemistry.

I walked out from the classroom with Tino since we finished just in time for break, we walked down the hallway.

"Dude, I can't believe we survived high school!" he said like he was proud of it which made me chuckle.

"I know," I nudged him. "By the way, have you seen Sierra? I really need to talk to her."

"She's probably busy with her thing."

I knitted my brows. "What thing?"

"Bro, did you not heard?"

"Heard what?"

"Dude, she's leaving for college. What's more surprising?" he paused a little. "She's attending college in Harvard University with that scholar dude from ISM."

I honestly don't know what to react. I'm proud of her but half of me felt shock and confuse. Why didn't she tell me?

"Seriously? You didn't know?" he asked with a surprise tone in it, I shook my head. "The whole school knows about it. And you, you guys seem to be pretty close and I'm assuming you knew about it already."

"I guess, I don't know her at all." I gritted my teeth as we head to the cafeteria.

-;-

Sierra

Finally, I finished my college applications and other papers. I have my passport and other things which is good, I'm flying to States next week. Can you believe it? I'm going to college. Not just any university, it's Harvard University.

"It's sad that you won't be joining the graduation ceremony two weeks from now." the school director said.

"It is Ma'am," I look down.

"Anyway, we'll make sure to still give recognition to you since you gave so much contribution to this school."

"Thank you, Ma'am. It is an honor."

"Well, you can leave now. You have every detail and information here so I hope you will have a safe trip." she hands me the folder, "All the contact details, your dorm and other things will be there as instructed."

"Thank you again, Ma'am." she stood up from her seat and walk towards me giving me a heart-warming hug.

"We're so proud of you." she stated which I thanked her once again. We break apart from the hug then I saw Mr. and Mrs. Pangilinan.

"Sierra, you did it!" Ma'am Maricel giggled which made me smile and said 'thank you'.

"I know this is your dream and it's here." Sir Anthony smiled genuinely.