ZAFIRA

Chapter Five

"I can see them. It's Zafira and Aliya. They're coming this way!"
Mariya exclaimed excitedly.

After so much hard work and sleepless nights, it was finally graduation. Zafira and Aliya were dressed beautifully in ravishing outfits and their graduation gowns. They were the queens of that day at least to their families.

Zafira was awarded the best graduating female student in her department. Aliya was awarded best female designer of the year. Their joy knew no bounds as friends and family took so many pictures with the graduates.

The two families had prepared something for the Queens of the day. Everyone was home for their graduation except Aliya's brother.

A gathering was held in honour of Zafira and Aliya. There was a lot of food and drinks. The guests were really proud of the two ladies as they served as an inspiration to the young ones.
Then it was time to give a speech after the opening prayer was said by Zaid. Aliya gave a very brief speech.

"Thank you all so much for finding time to come and celebrate with us. I pray we'll live to see your own graduation parties because I'd love to eat more than what I'm having today. Study hard and be prayerful."

Then everyone applauded Aliya as she catwalked to her special seat next to Zafira.

Then it was Zafira's turn.

"A beautiful evening to you all. Some years ago, when my brothers had their own graduation parties, I wished I could trade places with them. Now it seems only just like yesterday. I realized you have a mind of your own to make choices once you find yourself in a school environment. If you're determined and hardworking you can be the best in any field. All it takes is focus. Focus and prayer. Don't let people influence you. Make friends that help make you a better person, not mar you. You'll shine brighter than the rest as long as you always put Allah first. So guys study hard and pray harder and you'll come out better than Aliya and I.
Thank you all so much."