Calming The Storms

~CHAPTER 32~

It's my graduation day.

I was busy fixing myself. Zhyra is the one who is doing my make up.

"Close your eyes darling." she whispered.

I thought she will put an eyeshadow but she kissed my eyes three times.

My parents arrive at my condo with a wide smile at their face.

"Nasaan si Hazel?" mahinang tanong ni Mama.

"Nako baka nakidnap na ang anak natin!" tarantang sabi naman ni Papa.

Tinitigan ko sila ng masama bago tumayo patungo sa kanila.

"Hala... kaibigan ka din ba ng anak ko?" hawak sa baba na tanong ni Mama.

Lumapit siya kay Zhyra at tinapik sa balikat.

"Nasaan ang anak ko?" naiiyak niyang sabi.

"Ma! Ako ito si Hazel!" inis kong sigaw.

"Sinungaling!" sigaw pabalik ni Mama

"Potangin* ikaw ba talaga yan?" tanong agad ni Mama.

"Opo... ako ito Mama." pabebe na sabi ko.

"Zhyra.... anak hawakan mo ako." agad siyang hinawakan ni Zhyra bago nagsalita ulit.

"May igaganda ka pa palang damuho ka!" narinig ko ang konting tawa ni Papa sa gilid kaya agad akong nagdabog.

"Kainis!" parang batang sabi ko.

"My pretty daughter, your brother must be so proud at you anak." she hug me and kiss my cheeks.

"Sobrang ganda ng dalaga ko. Biruin mo yon napagtapos ka namin kahit mahirap ang buhay anak." yumakap din si Papa sa amin.

Zhyra is at the corner but my Mama hold her hand and let her hug also with us.

I'm now at the stage, when I saw Amira and Zhyra.

Mga walangya may pa banner pa nakalagay #HazelNatics tapos may headband si Amira nakalagay ang mukha ko.

Yung isang banner hawak ni Zhyra, nakalagay ~sayo lang luluhod <143~ kaya parang hiyang-hiya si Zhyra.

I search for Ethan, but I guess he doesn't want to be here. Trixie is now busy practicing her speech at the backstage kaya di ko pa naipakikilala si Zhyra.

Slowly walking at the stage with my parents, those late night reviews and crying has finally paid off.

Graduate na ako.

Yohan, graduate na si Ate. Sana nandito ka.

Amira welcome me with a big hug. My sister, is so nonchalant but really shows that she loves me.

"Proud ako sayo." she whispered.

I go at Zhyra who is now busy taking us a stolen pictures.

"I'm so proud of you Hazel." inabot niya ang isang bouquet na tulips flowers bago ako niyakap.

I was busy taking pictures with them, when the speaker finally called Trixie.

"May I call now, Ms. Calliope Trixie A. Russell for her closing remarks as one of the top students in this school."

With her short hair, and amber eyes. Her elegant walked towards the stage, she tilt her head and met my eyes but it stop when she look at beside me... which is Zhyra.

She smile but her eyes speak something.

"I hope in the future, all students here reach their goals. Don't always study hard, enjoy your school days because you don't know what will happen in your life. It's okay to take a rest, education is important but your happiness still matter." her voice is full of emotions but she still manage to finish her closing remarks.