Epilogue

"Congratulations, graduates of 2031! May you have a wonderful and blessed journey ahead!" After the principal said those words, everyone applauded and cheered then threw their togas up to the air happily.

I watched some students as they happily hugged each other with tears in their eyes. It was a bittersweet moment, really.

I was watching from the audience and suddenly, I recalled my memories from when I was still in college.

I am very proud of my daughter, Ellise, for graduating college. Watching her grow up fast made me feel a bit sad because I knew that someday, she'll leave me behind when she settles down.

Now, she's a college graduate and was absorbed by the company she went into as an intern.

"Mom! I made it!" She cheered as she ran towards me, wrapping her arms around my shoulder.

"I'm so proud of you Ellise. I knew you'd make it!" I said.

"I just wish dad's here to celebrate with us" she said sadly.