Queen of pretense

In the school hall, the slow music from the orchestra played, and the hall was decorated beautifully with veils and balloons. It had a round table setting, parents and students sat in their respective seats, while the graduating students were at the forefront of the hall

The girls were dressed in a royal blue gown with silver accessories while the guys were in a black suit, with a royal blue shirt and a silver bow tie. It was colourful and they looked magnificent in it.

The school choir were dressed in their signature outfits as they sang the song titled 'memories' and it flowed well with the school orchestra. Their beautiful voices filled the air

Once they were done there was a round of applause for them and just then the principal emerged from her seat on the podium

"Greetings our distinguished parents, our lovely students and our beautiful graduating students, my name is Mrs Clair and I am the principal of this wonderful college," she said. She went on narrating the history of the school, the previous students who are presently doing well and so on that Debbi were not interested in

"Without wasting much of our time I would like to invite to the stage our very own wonderful student, she is part of the graduating students and the best in her set, please put your hands together for Stephanie White" the principal announced and there was a loud thud of clapping from the students and even parents.

Stephanie stood up with a smile on her face, she walked majestically to the podium, she was dressed in a royal blue ball gown, which had an off-shoulder that revealed her skin, and her silver heels did justice to the clothes

The moment she reached the podium the applause died down, she cleared her throat before saying "good day distinguished ladies and gentlemen, our lovely parents' teachers and my awesome classmates, I love you guys!" Her statement made a lot of the graduating students scream in pleasure

"My name is Stephanie White and I am a graduating student, my years in college were spent blissfully and every moment was memorable to me, I had my friends who were there through thick and thin and my classmates who showed their love for me, the college was the most fun part of my life and I never wish to forget it, you guys are one in a million!" Steph screamed causing them to yell again

"I remember those days I was soooo excited to enter college, how everyone knew then that I was going to college, even if you ask me or not, I would announce to you that I am going to college but here we are graduating from that college we were excited to go to" she paused and continued

"I would not bore you by telling you everything we had been through, it is a long journey of life and I am glad we succeeded to pass this stage of our lives and I pray that our next stage we would pass that stress-free" there was a roar of amen from everyone

"Thank you very much for your time, once again my name is Stephanie White," she said with courtesy and there was a round of applause as she walked back to her seat.

"Nice speech babe" Debbi complimented "thanks sweetheart" she replied.

The party began with students dancing, singing, acting dramas and so on. "Debbi" a familiar voice echoed in her ear, well it had been months since she last heard that voice

She whipped around to see the gorgeous Mrs Parker standing elegantly before her, Debbi took the time to take in her dress. She wore a beaded lace ball gown, an asymmetric neckline, a real gold necklace and earrings, this woman sure knew how to dress to impress.

"Mrs Parker" Debbi called her before she (Mrs Parker) engulfed her in a mini hug, a hug that their bodies were not touching

"It's been quite a long time, you have not been coming to our home and each time I ask Damien, he says that you are busy reading for the exams and you guys talk in school," Mrs Parker said

Before Debbi could form a word, she continued "but that is not enough reason why you should not visit your future mother in law" she added causing Debbi's eyes to widen in shock

"Oh come on, Even if you guys claim to be best friends I would make sure you become my daughter in law, I would not have any other girl occupy that position" she added with a smile

Damien did not tell her! He did not tell her he had a girlfriend! He did not tell her they fought and are not on talking terms for the past six months! He lied to her! Well if he wants to pretend, he should have it at the back of his mind that she was the queen of pretence

"I am sorry ma'am…" Debbi was cut off by Mrs Parker "it is mother" she corrected her, Debbi only smiled

"I am sorry mother for not visiting you since but as Damien said, we had been meeting in school and I was also focusing on my studies but it is not enough reason for me not to visit you, I promise that would not happen again" Debbi promised

"It is okay Debbi, did Damien tell you that you look gorgeous in his outfit of yours?" She asked, truth be told, she and Damien paused each other without uttering a word to each other. She could not tell her that she did not see him today, she would not she was lying.

"We did not talk about beauty, besides I know I am beautiful" Debbi replied "but he should have told you" Mrs Parker added like a kid. okay! What is wrong with this woman?

"You know what Debbi?" Mrs Parker asked gripping her arm as they walked slowly "I was thinking of you working with Damien in the company and then the both of you get married and take the company to greater heights" Mrs Parker suggested causing Debbi's eyes to almost pop out of its socket

What the hell?

Are you kidding her?

She must be out of her mind