Lumakas ang palakpakan ng mga tao ng nagsimula nang ibigay ang diploma ng mga graduates. "La Vera, Sydney Angel S." Tawag kay ate Syd ng emcee. Sunod-sunod nang tinawag hanggang umabot sa course ni kuya Aki.
"Next year, tayo naman ang ga-graduate, Erin." Bulong ni Eros sa tabi ko.
"Razon, Alavin Kristopher V."
"Yup. I'm looking forward. Too bad hindi na tayo magkasunod na aakyat ng stage." I laughed.
"Oo nga pala. Oh, ayan na baby mo." He said as we faced infront at ini-announce na si CJ.
"Zobel, Clavell Jairus N."
"Proud ka sa kanya?" Tanong ni Eros.
"Of course. Who wouldn't? Sayang lang Mommy niya lang ang nandito." I sighed.
"Mabuti na 'yon. Ayaw ko rin namang andito ang Daddy niya lalo na't andito si tita Bess." He said while he handed me the flowers that I'll give to CJ. Carnation flowers ito na pinagawa pa.
After the graduation, agad kong nilapitan si ate Syd at kuya Aki. "Congrats. I'm very happy for the both of you." I said as I hugged them and handed them flowers.
"Thank you, Erin. I feel so old, but still, you're taller." She said.
"Don't mind it." I laughed.
"Picture kayong magpi-pinsan!" Sigaw ni Dad kaya ngumiti kaming lahat para sa picture. Good thing that Dad studied photography kaya he's not like the other oldies na hindi marunong kumuha ng picture.
"The party tomorrow, Erin. Don't forget. You can go to your Prince Charming now. I know that you're happy for us, pero you're proud of him." She smiled kaya pumunta na ako kay CJ na may ibang kausap na mga students. Agad din siyang nagpaalam sa kanila ng makita niya ako.
"I'll be leaving sooner, I guess?" He said and extended his arms for a hug.
"Congratulations. I'm happy for you." I said nang bumitaw ako sa yakap at inabot sa kanya ang flowers.
"Baligtad ka yata? Di 'ba I'm supposed to be the one giving you flowers? Bakit ikaw nagbibigay ng flowers ngayon?" Natatawa niyang tanong.
"Graduation flowers 'yan." I laughed.
"Anyway, can we take a picture?" Tanong niya.
"Sure. But take a picture with your Mother first. Ako na ang kukuha ng picture niyo." I said as we face his Mother who is talking to some colleagues. He held my hand.
"Mom." He called his Mother. She showed up with a sweet smile.
"Anak, congratulations. Well done, my future pilot." She smiled.
"This is for you, ma." CJ said and took off his medal to wear it to his Mom.
"Nakaka-proud ka, anak. And, who is this gorgeous lady beside you?" His Mother asked.
"Mom, Erin Athena Razon. She's my best friend." He smiled at his Mom.
"Ang bukambibig ng anak ko. Bawat bukas ng bibig niya, Erin ang lumalabas. I'm glad to finally meet you, Erin." She said.
"Hello po. Good Evening po, Ms. Razon." I politely said.
"You can callTita Ava instead, I'm not too formal." She smiled.
"Picture po kayo!" I said and let go of his hands and positioned my camera. "One, two, three." I counted.
I showed them the picture and they both smiled sweetly. She looked so proud of CJ.
BINABASA MO ANG
Skies' not the limit
RomansaErin Athena Razon. Loved by everyone, feared by many. People look up to her. Looks, wit, talent, wealth. Name it and she has it. She has never felt anything odd and chaotic. Not until CJ - Clavell Jairus Zobel, an Atenean, and Blue Eagles' team Capt...
