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~~~~~~~~~After seven months~~~~~~~~
It's been seven months since then. Nothing special and dangerous hapenned which is I am very thankful. We lived seven months peacefully. I also cannot deny that I cried sometimes because of my dad's lost. But, I am healing as days go by. I became stronger person as before.
Today is Gabrielle's graduation for 10th grade. I am preparing now because mom and I will be there with Eleanor. I heard Gab is graduated as with honors. Gladly, I bought him a graduation gift last week when mom and I went to the mall.
I am here in my room standing in my whole mirror while brushing my hair. I am wearing a pink dress above the knees. I already curled my hair in a wavy look. I want to be pretty in Gabrielle's special day.
I grab my black micro bag and ready to go. As I closed the door, I saw mom came out from her room. She's wearing a white dress with an elegant sleeves partnered with her black Prada bag. Mom looks nice.
"You will drive for us mom? You look pretty". I said commended her. Mom smiled and I walk towards her.
"Thank you, Noelle. You're beautiful, too". Mom said then touched my hair softly. I smiled. "Gab and Eleanor will be here, we will give them a ride". Mom explained. My mouth formed an "O" because I have no any idea about that.
"Okay...Let's go downstairs for—". I didn't able to finish what I'm going to say because someone entered our house. It's Gab.
"Tita are you ready? Let's go. I don't want to be late". Gab said from downstairs. I laughed. You can see how excited he is in his eyes. They are shining.
We went down and Eleanor greeted us with a hug. I know they are both happy. "I will be the driver for today". Mom said and put the key on the air. We laughed.
Gab knows how to drive. But, he is not a licensed driver since he is underage. We get in inside our house. Mom is now in the driver seat and Eleanor is in the shotgun seat while Gab and I is now in the back.
After a minute mom already drive. I open my phone and check everything. Mom and Eleanor is talking about something while Gab is staring from the outside. I touched him so that I can get his attention.
"What?". He asked in a low voice. I got confused because earlier he was so happy and smiling widely but now? All those things changed.
"Are you okay? Why are you look sad?". I asked. I moved near him so that I can see his reaction clearly.
"Yeah, of course. Today is a special day so I am happy. Why did you ask?". He asked me then he looked in front. I heard mom and Eleanor kept on talking I don't understand.
"You looked sad. You can tell me everything, you know that right? We're bestfriend". I explained. I intentionally to be sound positive in the last sentence. I want to cheer him up. I know something is bothering him that he just want to keep it. We've been together as best friends for a year.
Gab is with me through ups and down. I want to be like that too. I want him to feel that if his life is devastated, I am here! I can help him to solve the problem. I am his shoulder to lean on because that's what friends for.
"I just—". He did not finish what he need to say because he looked in front. I got curious so that I looked in front also, and I didn't noticed anything that is weird.
"I am just wondering if what will be my dad's r-reaction i-if he knew that I will graduate with honors". He looked melancholy. I felt sorry for his father even though I didn't know the whole story of it.
I tapped his shoulder twice and I looked straight to his eyes so that he can feel that I am concern about his feelings.
"You know what? If your dad knew how successful and smart you are, I am pretty sure that your dad will regretted why he left you and your mom. It's your dad lost not yours Gab". I said in a cheerful voice. I want him not to worry those things now because it can ruined his day. And this day is once in a life
"Thank you Noelle. Thank you for being there when I need someone to talk to". He said then hold my hand. I smiled.
"What's that drama, huh?". Mom asked then she looked at the rear view mirror. Gab and I laughed. They heard us, I think.
"Gab has a drama mom, I am his audience". I said, joking. Mom laughed but Eleanor kept quiet and didn't say even a single word.
"Drama is not for now Gab. It's your special day. We're almost there". Mom said while focusing in the road. Safety first.
"Yes tita, I'm sorry". Gab replied. He open his phone and we took a selfie.
"Make sure I am pretty in that photo, huh? Or else I will kill you!". I said warned him. I just wondered if he will post it in social media so I need to look nice.
"You're ugly Noelle. That fact cannot change". He said seriously while looking at his phone. I bet he is joking but, it can ruined my mood.
"Gab you're such a loser!". I don't know what to say that's why.
"I am just pulling someone's leg, and it's you". He said. I frowned. It's really his hobby to tease me. One day cannot pass if he didn't tease me.
I remember when they don't go to our house for a day because it's his mom day-off and he sent me a picture of me sleeping in the couch. Teasing someone is really his hobby. I cannot change that.
"Then, it's my last straw". I replied. I want him to know that there i always a limitation in everything.
"Stop arguing, we are here. Get out kids". Eleanor said then she went out.
After we get out from the car we go straight towards the venue. There's lot of people walking around with their parents. I can also see how happy they are.
"Are you nervous, aren't you?". I asked Gab. Maybe he is tensed about the event later. I don't know the feeling, tho. We don't have a graduation in home school.
"Quite". He answered shortly. He is really nervous. I smirked.
"Look who's tensed now but have a lot of courage to tease someone BECAUSE he wants to pull someone's leg". I sound sarcastic for him to feel bad. I want to reataliate a little. Of course, I am considerate. Today is his special day.
"You know what? Sometimes I am wondering why you're my best friend". He sound trenchant. I laughed.
"You know what also? Sometimes I am asking the same question as yours". I immitate how he speak. He laughed.
We are already like this. We both tease each other and ruined the mood but, we love each other. We are best friends and at the same time enemies.
The announcer asked the graduates and parents to line up for the entrance. Gab and Eleanor is outside. And mom and I is already sitting here inside and waiting for the entrance. Good thing, mom brought the DSLR camera for good photos. I missed using this camera.
After couple of minutes, the event started. I know after a couple of people, its Gab and Tita Eleanor's turn since their surname started with an H. It's alphabetical.
"Gab and Tita, here". I called them to take a photo. Good thing Gab saw us and stopped for a moment and smiled.
The event flow smoothly. There's lot of speakers giving advice for their next chapter in their life. I enjoy listening to their story.
"Gabrielle Houston with honors". As I heard his name, we stood up and clap our hands. Gab deserves a recognition despite of his sacrifices.
After that we go outside and wait for them to come back. Mom is scrolling to her phone.
I sae Gab walking towards us. I open the door and open my arms to give him a hug. He also do the same thing. See? We love teasing each other but we also care for each other.
Eleanor go straight to my mom.
"Congrats Gab. I am very proud of you!". I said happily while hugging him.
"Thank you Noelle". He replied.
As I release myself from hugging. I open my bag and grab my gift. Gab reaction changed.
"You're spoiling me Noelle!". He said excitedly and hugged me again.
Learn to clap your hands to your friend's success. Your time will shine, just wait patiently.