Never in Kelsey Alena Sanchez's dream did she ever imagine herself being forced into an arranged marriage. Who would've thought that Benjamin Antonio Donovan―a man she has a cat and dog relationship with―will now be her soon-to-be husband?
And beca...
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Song: Breathin- Ariana Grande
Ruined
Months after that dinner, I received a very good news from our Dean.
"Ms. Sanchez, I am very glad to inform you that you are one of our candidates for Summa Cum Laude!" nagagalak na sinabi sa akin ng Dean. My mouth parted.
"S-Summa... Summa Cum Laude?" hindi ko makapaniwalang inulit sakanya.
Oh my gosh! Is this real? Am I hearing her right?!
"Yes. We've reviewed your grades and we are very impressed by it. You really deserve this." Nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang dahil doon.
"Are you really serious po, Ma'am?"
Tumawa siya ng dahil sa tanong ko. I can't hardly believe it! Kahit na alam ko namang pinagbubutihan ko ng husto ang pag-aaral ko, hindi parin ako makapaniwala sa gantimpalang natamo ko. I'm fine with being a Cum Laude. But God thinks I deserve Summa Cum Laude so that's what He gave me!
Wow! I am so, so amazed!
"You really deserve this, Kelsey. We've seen your hardwork and dedication through this course. That's why we are very glad to know that you are one of the candidates for Summa Cum Laude."
I smiled gratefully at her. This is more than what I've wished for! I'm sure sobrang matutuwa sila Mommy at Daddy kapag nalaman nila 'to! I can't wait to tell them about this!
My graduation is in a month. Konting panahon nalang at lilisanin ko na ang instistusyong ito. Pero hindi ko akalain na bago ako lumisan dito ay bibigyan nila ako ng ganitong klaseng gantimpala!
This is definitely the best year ever!
Lumabas ako ng opisina ng Dean nang hindi parin nawawala ang ngiti sa labi ko. Tuwang-tuwa kong binati ang ibang kakilala sa tuwing nakakasalubong ko sila. Kinuha ko naman ang cellphone ko sa loob ng aking bag upang itext ang iba naming kaibigan.
I texted Troy first.
Me:
I have a very good news for you. Where are you?
Troy immediately replied not less than a minute.
Troy:
Just about to look for you. Where are you?
Me:
On my way to the cafeteria. Let's meet up there. Call Jeya and the others!
Troy:
Okay. Got ya!
I bit my lip then I insert my phone inside my bag again. Agad akong nakahanap ng pwesto nang pumasok ako sa cafeteria. This is enough for me and my friends. I sat down at one of the chairs at hindi ako mapakali habang hinihintay na dumating ang mga kaibigan ko.
