Anastasia, sensing the tension, piped up, her small voice cutting through the charged atmosphere. "Mommy, if Annica goes to space, can I come too?"
Darlyn's expression softened as she looked down at her younger daughter, and for a moment, Annica saw a glimmer of understanding in her mother's eyes. "We'll see, Anastasia. We'll see."
The group stood in silence, the weight of the moment palpable. Annica felt a mix of emotions – relief, gratitude, and a glimmer of hope that her family might eventually come to accept her chosen path. As she looked around at her friends, she knew that they would be there to support her, no matter what challenges lay ahead.
Just as the tension began to dissipate, a familiar voice rang out across the lobby. "Attention, students! All astronaut candidates, please report to the simulation lab immediately. We have a special announcement regarding the upcoming mission."
Annica exchanged a knowing glance with her friends, the adrenaline of anticipation coursing through her veins. "It looks like duty calls," she said, her eyes shining with determination. "Shall we?"
As the group made their way towards the simulation lab, Annica couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of purpose. Whatever challenges lay ahead, she was ready to face them head-on, fueled by her dreams and the unwavering support of her friends.
The atmosphere crackled with tension as Annica stood alongside her friends, clad in their sleek flight suits, preparing for the most pivotal mission of their lives. After months of rigorous training and academic challenges, the moment had finally arrived - the chance to prove their worth as a team of aspiring astronauts.
Annica took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her family's expectations and her own burning desire to reach the stars colliding within her. She glanced over at Travis, her gaze locking with his, and found solace in the unwavering support and admiration reflected in his eyes. Their budding relationship had weathered numerous storms, but now, on the precipice of this momentous endeavor, Annica knew she would need every ounce of Travis's steadfast encouragement to face the challenges ahead.
The team's recent setback, a critical systems failure during a training simulation, had shaken their confidence, but it had also forged an even stronger bond between them. Collaborating to find innovative solutions, Annica, Mikylla, Decca, Peter and Taylor had put aside their differences and drawn upon their individual strengths to overcome the obstacle.
Now, as they stood before the sleek, towering spacecraft that would carry them into the vast unknown, Annica felt a surge of determination coursing through her veins. This mission was more than just a test of their technical skills - it was a chance to prove to her family, to herself, and to the world that her dreams were worthy of pursuit.
Her parents watched her training then they went outside Annica was still on her training. Darlyn talk to her husband "dad I think this is Annica want and I see her that she will do and risk everything she can I see that her dreams will come true and she's still waiting for our support and allow her to pursue space pilot I regret for being not a good mother to our daughter". Her dad full of regrets too, and after their talk they saw Annica going outside with her friend because they finish their training.
Darlyn called Annica then annica turn her back to her parents Annica said to her friends, "ma una na kayong umuwi kausapin ko muna sila mabilis lang naman to" her friend said "goodbye, take care and see you later". But Travis whisper, "I'll take you home Annica I'll wait for you inside my car". Then annica nodded and go to her parents. Annica said, "Yes mom, dad?" Darlyn replied, "I'm sorry for everything baby because we didn't support you what your dreams." dad said, "I'm sorry darling because we didn't let you pursue your dream because we scared that you might not success and we regret being a strict and not support your dreams". Annica crying for what she hear then Annica ask her parents, "Mom, Dad can you support me as an aspiring space pilot?" her parents nodded to her and she was so happy then she hugged her parents and anastasia after a long talk her parents, sister, and Annica went inside the car of Travis. They were taken to the Airport because they were going home to the Philippines. After they taken to airport Travis and her dad talk for a minute to Travis, "please take care my daughter I trust you and I know you're the one who brought the flowers way back on graduation day and I know you will be my future son in law". Travis replied, "Yes Mr. Engineer, I'm so happy to see her again and I'm glad that you approve that I will court her". After talking they say goodbye to Annica and Travis.
Annica ang Travis went inside the car, and talking about what happens next. Travis was courting Annica for a decades, Annica broke the silent and whisper to Travis "hm, you've been there for me for almost a year and you've been courting me for a decades so I planning this when we're at the training, I guess this is it? So you're my boyfriend now". Travis stop the car and he still processing what Annica said then he realize that Annica said was true he's blushing and replied with a teary eyes. "oh my god I can't believe that you're mine my love I always respect you and support you through up and down finally I can call you mine or my girlfriend". He's so proud while saying those words and he hug Annica then he kissed her forehead. After a long ride they arrive at the dorm of Annica they say goodbye to each other, while blushing then Annica run inside her condo.