Breaking Free • TFC 2.0 • l.t. au

Chapter Twenty Eight

Chapter Twenty Eight

"...The last years have been wonderful. I met new people, made new friends of my own peers and I hope all of you have to. When we finished high school, we were ecstatic to go to college then to Uni. But graduating from university is very different. Instead of looking forward to a new educational level, we'll be looking forward to a new, independent life...."

Four months have passed since I've spoken to my dad. He hasn't shown his face ever since then. I assumed he's carried on with his life like I have. It's just better that way. I've already accepted he's not coming back to fulfill his duties as our father so why still worry about something that won't happen.

And 4 months living with Louis. He's such a mess in the house, I can't even keep up with his mess so the apartment is like a huge dump site. Besides that, it's been a fun four months on our own.

Em's really excited for this summer. She's been calling me nonstop since that day. She kept asking when we'll pick her up. Imagine having an 11 year old calling you while you're studying for the biggest exam of your life when all they want to talk about is summer activities.

If you're wondering about Carrie, no we haven't made up and I'm sure she's still out to get me, now that she has more time after this or she's going back to Australia which is the best thing. Vlad and Louis met when I was organising my portfolio in computer lab when Louis picked me up. It was an awkward situation.

And also during that day, I knew that Melanie is Vlad's sister. Actually no big deal because... Its a fucking huge deal! That's so disgusting I can't even find words for it. Which meant, Melanie is here... With my dad. But they're not here for me, obviously, they're here for Vlad.

By here, I mean my college graduation. Who would've thought Megan Gastrell would graduate university at all? My mum surely didnt. I called them and told her I passed my exam, she was screaming into the phone.

She was so happy that she even hung up just to call Rick and Holly and basically everyone. I'm really glad me and my mum made up, it has really changed my perspective. I almost forgot what it's like to have a mother and now I know. We've moved past our differences and our past and made a new bond. Believe it or not, mum and I really close nowadays. And she started becoming more of a mother to Em which makes Em really happy.

Apparently, they're here right now. As I turned around, Em's waving at me with a lot of enthusiasm right beside Louis.

As the school song played, all of us stood up and sung along. There were tears spilt as the song came to an end. The ending of the song told us that this was our very last to hear it as students of TUA. Now, we're graduates!

"I proudly present, the graduates of Tudor University of the Arts in our prestigious Multimedia College of school year 2013 to 2014. May you carry on Tudor University's mission and vision as you enter the adult world with pride and prosperity. Use the values that you have learned to succeed in your career and make the University proud. Remember, in this school, we are family. Congratulations, graduates!"

All of us applauded and threw our caps into the air. The first person I went looking for was Milly! When I saw her, she was already in tears when she hugged me.

"Don't laugh at me, you bitch! I hate you!" She slapped my arm. I laughed at her and pulled her in for a hug again. "I hate school so much... I'm gonna miss this place though." She says.

"It's not going anywhere, Milly." I tell her. She pushes me away and rolls her eyes. "You're no use for emotional moments, Megan." She says. We both cracked up and went to look for our family. I spot my mum over the corner talking to the Dean. Em looks absolutely confused. I walk over to them and put a hand on Em's shoulders.