Bondwoman (JELRI FANFICTION)

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It's our graduation day.

I survey the venue. I saw a lot of proud parents and graduates.

"Brienne! Where's your parents?" Tita Angel asked me. Angela's Mom..

I gave her a small smile.

"I don't know" i simply answered. Busy mga yun! Ano aasahan ko dun?

"If you want, you can join us later after the graduation. Kung wala kang ibang gagawin.." i scratch my head.

"I prefer not to. It's your family day." i politely rejected.

"Ah. Sayang naman! Baka may plano siya Mommy"

"Okay.. See you around, Brienne" i nod my head and look around.

My heart skipped a beat when i saw Jelay with Rhys. They're both wearing black toga same as mine. Binigyan ni Rhys si Jelay ng bouquet of red flowers.

I felt someone is looking at me and i catch her gaze. It was Jelay's mom so i instantly shifted my gaze.

I felt guilty for hurting Jelay. Lagi niya sinasabi sakin na wag kong sasaktan si Jelay but i did. I left her.

I take a deep breathe and line up for the entrance march.

While comfortable sitting and listening to the speaker i recognized how beautiful Jelay was today with her light make up and curly hair.

I also have make up and dress well today because my mom sends a make up artist for my hair and make up. She also sends a fashion designer for my dress which will be just covered by black toga.

She managed to sends a glamour team but failed to be here at my graduation. Everyone comes with their proud parents or guardians but i have none.

I feel alone.

Sanay naman akong laging ganito pero bakit lagi na lang ganito?

When the Director called Jelay's name i saw her parents clapping.. Rhys is clapping loud like a proud boyfriend.
I clapped softly trying not to get any attention.

"I'm so proud of you, Love.." i softly whispered that only me can here.

When my turns came.. A lot of my schoolmates clapped. They're my fanneys but i don't really care about the thousands clap i got. All matters to me is my parents clap but as usual, they're not here.

I took a glance at Jelay's side but to disappoint me more she's busy talking with her classmate sitting beside her.

Kahit ikaw na lang sana.

I bow down my head and get off the stage.

After the graduation. The diploma has been thrown by others, i silently walk outside the venue..

"Brienne!" narinig ko boses ni Angela na natawag sa akin so i faced her.

"Sigurado ka di ka sasama sa amin? Sumama ka na!" I was shy to refuse now. Umaasa si Tita Angel na sasama ako.

"It's just a simple dinner, Brienne." i just nod my head.

Ayuko din naman talaga mag-isa. It's just that i have no choice. I always don't have a choice but to be alone.

Sinama nila ako sa isang restaurant.

"May flight si Tito Larry mo kaya wala siya.." Tita explained. Pero mas mabuti pa rin situation ni Angela than mine. Atleast she had her mom here.

While we're eating Tita Angel asking me a random question to make me feel comfortable.

"Kumusta ka naman?"