What i never expected

by Cami

rrive so soon, especially with the grades I achieved. My friends and I were devastated, realizing that we might never see each other again. It was the most likely outcome; we'd

y. That seemed like a good idea, but I knew exactly where I wanted to pursue my specialization. B

ut I hoped they were also proud of what I had achieved. The responsibility of lifting my family up weighed heavily on me, and often it was overwhelming. I felt like everyone saw me as the person who could hel

day, he seemed more unusual than usual. I mean, for the past few months, he's been acting differ

fields of study would be entirely different. We would be at

our goodbyes, each of us going our separate ways. Some would reminisce about this stage

entire ceremony that would mark the end of this beautiful stage I had experienced, a jou

been called up earlier, including Adrian, who was looking at me in a strange way. I tried to understand what he w

Over the past few months, our relationship had changed. We hardly talked about anything beyond saying good morning or good night. Our connection had faded, and it wasn't

rs. I knew them; they were happy about my achievements and for consistently being at the to

my turn, stepped down, and rejoined my parents. We were then called to the stage again. I tried to check my phone, but I couldn't. There were supervisors on either s

east, that's what I thought. But my friends, including Adrian, always tried to boost my confidence in front of the mirror. I temporarily said goodbye to

plans. After a few minutes, Adrian joined us. He had to quickly help his mother at home. He showed up with some of his

otioning me to follow him. I hesitated

ere watching us. I followed him to a corner of the sq

though there was a hint of anger in his tone towards the end of

ess deep down I still cared about Julian, even if just a little. But in the eyes of society, he an

said it, but he didn't. He knew perfectly well what he was saying. "I'm sure there are many others who would die to be with you". he added, smiling and look

ally not like this. I would've expected anything but this. I couldn't wrap my head around how this happe

him as anything more than that, right? "And I think that's still how you see me, as the man who could make you happy, Camila. I know all your fears, your favor

ation. I had no idea who it was; usually, Julian was quite busy at this hour. I decided to che

rson was. I had never heard of them or talked to them before. There wer

read, and I felt a shiver run down my