Finally the day I have been waiting for years and years since I started 1st grade. "Lia Reiz", I stared at the stage, frozen in my spot, "my name, thats my name, I'm being called out". I walked slowly to the front, every step I take, I reminded myself that *this is it, I'm finally graduating*. Anxiety takes over me as memories filled my mind.
I saw myself tiring herself with different thesis, going back and forth just to comply. Not eating nor sleeping just to finish the tasks she has been given. Every morning she wakes up, insecurities overcome her confidence as she stare at the person reflected in the mirror. Black eyebags, stressed looking face, messed up hair and pimples appearing out of nowhere.
The fight she wanted to give in and admit defeat countless of times has been rewarded with something she never thought of achieving. All those sleepless nights and mental breakdowns because of academic is finally reaching its end.
I close my eyes for a second and held a deep breath as I stood at the stage almost teary-eyed as I accepted my diploma and received my medal. I couldn't believe it, that my dreams are finally coming true.
Then, I saw him standing below the stage, with his hair waxed, his neat suit underneat his graduation gown. He was cheering for me and with those eyes his smile, its clear to see he was so happy for me. He clapped his hands and his eyes never seems to waver away from me while his lips moved to say the words that I've always wanted to hear, "Im proud of you". He smiled at me and I smiled at him, the moment was filled with ecstasy.
When, it was his turn I did the same too.
After that, we handed each other a bouquet of flowers then we took a picture together smiling, and hugging each other happily as we melted in each others arms like nothing else mattered.
He put his hand on my cheek and gently pulled my chin while saying "We made it". I smiled and then he suddenly pecked me on the lips. He knows me well that I don't like showing public affection so he tries to limit it but every little thing he does just makes me fall for him more.
Our families were much happier that even when they disagreed with our relation in the first place, they could see how happy their child was and how they are one step ahead with their future. Both families congratulated each other and even celebrated together. The love we created.... both of us were an only child and a bit introvert thats why we can
only find the comfort in each other....this formed a close bond between our families.
We are now looking for our own jobs.
A year passed...
The phone rang and I quickly answered it. "Hey!, lets celebrate our 6th anniversary at the park", said on the other side of the phone. I answered "alright" then he hang up.
It was the park that we always go to spend our time together when we we're still in college so I asked myself "Why would he suddenly wanted to celebrate our anniversary at the park?". He always makes sure that every celebration we have is extra special and always occur in food places thats why even I cannot answer my own question.
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