CHAPTER 6

My cell phone is ringing. Oh it Jeanette 

Hey mrs Jeanette.

How's the reception . She asked 

It's great. I mean, it's down now but I am almost going home 

I see that the paparazzi are already posting photos online. Ashley shades is even in them you are kind of famous now, huh? . she asked

Yeah . Probably because I look like I am freaking out in every photo. I swear They are like I should hide in the bushes and jump out at the worst moment . Am every afraid that it will affect my final grades. 

Get use to it honey, cause your results are out and you have all A'S. Good job you really deserve it cause you work hard for them all and the interview you hard with Ashley made the way for you honey. Congratulations 

Seriously? . All A'S that's amazing am so glad . I can't wait to tell Lisa and my parents.

All right you have fun and I will see you at your graduation next week ok.

Yeah. Thanks mrs Jeanette.

Bye.

Hey, I didn't hear you there. Turning back to find out Lisa was dropping on my conversation.

It's probably the buzz of excitement from your All A'S, 

you heard? . I asked 

Well, first I heard the scream and then All A's, congratulations. I am happy for you, Mildred you deserve it.

And thank you, is your results out yet.

Yeah. Lisa said 

I got 3 A'S , 2 B'S and a C.

Seriously am so happy for you.we finally made it. I said 

Yes will did with good grades thanks you for being my friend cause it really helps me a lot. Lisa said 

And you too thank you. 

What are your next plane Mildred 

Look forward to graduation. I said with a smile 

I know, ok? . I know all about this 

I know you are virtuous with standard that want to hell more for herself and I know you are capable to love and to be loved but not with Ashley.lisa said 

Why are you saying that. I asked 

You and Ashley is a sham not more.

I really did like him at first but he told me he isn't the man for me. He told me no feel attached so I have to withdraw my feelings 

You just ..... Realized you actually like him even with standing what he said . Lisa said 

What? . No am not anymore, definitely not . I said 

Why. She Ask

He's not my type. He is too clean, intimidating and got a girl at his accord . I said 

You remember that thing you told me? . Choose the right victim, it stuck with me and you are right, you should take your own advice. Lisa said 

It's different. I said 

You are not that, you two could have something, something great. She said 

Really? . I said 

Yes really, I never wanna lose your friend to you instinct. we but smile.

So can we go home now the wedding is over . I asked 

Yeah let go.

It's on Friday already the day of my graduation ceremony. I took my bath, put on my nice newest grown I recently bought, ate breakfast and went to meet lisa outside, were she was trying to prepare something for our parents when they arrived

Lisa Can we start going now we are almost getting late. I said 

Ok yes but first help me with this bag please . Lisa said 

I did and we entered a cab that took directly to the place at my university the ceremony was holding.

Mildred less I forget do you got your valedictory speech ready. Lisa asked 

No . More or less . I answered 

Mildred! , I heard from behind immediately we came out the car.

Mum, Dad . I said running back to meet them.

Hi . I said 

Sorry we are late we had a hell of time parking. My mom said 

That's okay , you both are here, that's all that matters. I said hugging them 

You kidding me I wouldn't miss this for the world . My dad said 

I save you guys a seat next to Lisa parents. I said 

Ok, anywhere you want us to sit we will sit . My dad said 

I will see you after the whole ceremony thing . I said 

Good luck up there my mom said.

Soon the ceremony begins and it started with our speech form the principal .

He's also a major benefactor to our university, please join me in welcoming Mr Ashley shades. He said and everyone started clapping.

 Thank you, I am deeply moved by the great compliment according to me today. Ashley said saying his speech.

He is so hot. A girl said sitting at the front of me.

Oh God, that's something specifically.her friend said 

Toward developing visible aerodynamically sustainable method of farming for third world countries. Ashley said continue his speech.

I heard he is gay . I told them smile and watch them get upset.

The goal to help eradicate hunger and poverty across the globe . I, myself have known what it's like to be profoundly hungry, so this is very personal mission for me. Ashley said leaving the stage and went back to his seat.

I was later called upon to the stage to give my valedictory speech. And after that they started calling all the students one after the order to give us our certificate. Finally it was my turn , I walked up to the stage to take my certificate and get a handshake from the gest speaker who was invited.

You did really well. One of the guess speaker said 

Thank you sir.

Then I walked up to the next gest speaker and found out it was Ashley.

Congratulations. You should be very proud .he said 

Yes I am. You look pretty nice by the way . I said 

It's recently become my favorite. Do you have your answer yet. He asked 

I'm still thinking. I said 

Honestly, you should just try it my way. Please .he said 

Ok . I said smiling , leaving his hand.

 Dad ! I said 

We are so proud of you . My mom said kissing my forehead 

I just downloaded the Mildred speech now. My dad said 

Thanks you dad.

That was awesome . My dad said.

Hi, miss Mildred congratulation you have been invited to work with us and you are requested to resume the first week of next month as a journalist in AROMATIC SENSE .

Seriously? . I mean, not even with an interview?. I asked 

No. This one is all your miss Mildred.

WOW, I mean thank you. You mean I got this one all on my own?.

Yes, well your grade did, ma.

Thank you so much. This is so crazy. I said to myself .

Congratulations girl I heard the news , I can't believe you made your way through it all. Lisa said 

Thank you . Am so happy.

So, if I were you. I would go to that job of yours and gave Mrs Jeanette your boss took weeks notice as soon as possible. Lisa said 

Yes I will do that tomorrow 

Mum have you heard about the lastest graduate and a job owner in the country . I said 

No. I don't , wait a minute are you saying you already have a job ? . My mom asked 

Yes I do. Isn't that amazing.

Yes. it is and I hope you are having a lot of fun? . She asked 

Yh mum, it is a great time to express. I answered 

I like the sound of that . She said 

Mum is there anything you want to say to me cause you facial expressions say so.

 Mildred you lied to me 

Yh mum , I lied. I knew she understood what is going on but she is upset I didn't let her know.

I'm sorry . I really messed up , I said with a sour face.

Where is Ashley now? She asked 

I don't know . He was here but now I can't find him around. Mum I promise it isn't what you think.

I know, well not yet. She responded. 

Don't give me that look, you like him and he likes you too , I saw the were he was holding your hand on the stage 

Mum he has a girlfriend or whatever she is. 

Well, I had a boyfriend when I met your dad 

What? . No that's gross 

Yes, I had a boyfriend . His name was Jackson, he was studying to be a doctor. He was really handsome, too. Bruce your dad were just friends with me. I think we meet at a Halloween party. Yeah, that's right . Jackson wasn't there that night because he had to work all night. Before she could complete her statement I interrupted.

And then the two of you fell in love.

No, no . it wasn't quite like that . We didn't date for quite some time I think maybe a month. Yeah, a month after that but we were good friends, great friends .

Yeah well, what did dad have that Jackson didn't have?. I asked 

Your dad hard nothing but together we had something special together we had fun. We had magic and that's what I see with you and Ashley.

It's different . I mean, you and dad are perfect for each other, mom.

Now. But back then,no thing were different with the laughter, comes the tears comes the fighting all the stuff. Mildred the perfect thing, those are the thing you have earned.

For real. Am sorry about lying mom. I said 

I understand and truth be told , I was very upset , very upset to hear that you had gotten a boyfriend without us meeting him first or letting me know.

Next time, I will let you know mom.

No. I already have . She said 

Mom, I'm not dating him for real mom 

Not yet. She said 

I love you mum. I said 

And I love you too 

We both bust into laughter.

 Hey dad,

Hi guys, what are you guys talking about?

Nothing dad just a mother advice and besides that dad I got a job 

I'm so happy for you, my little angel is already a full grown lady with a good paying job already . My dad said 

Yes dad I am . Dad can we go and meet Lisa parents so that it won't look like they were left out .

Ok!

Hey, Mildred I'm really sorry for the way I have been. Well, always I guess. I know I can't really apologize enough. Veronica said 

Veronica It's ok.

I know. But look, I promise I'm going to get better, ok?. You know, it just...I get jealous of you sometimes, you know. I admire you for being who you are and sometimes I wish I had been as brave as you are. Veronica said 

Thanks, Veronica. I mean that really means a lot.

And hey, congrats on your graduation . Veronica said 

Congratulations on yours also.i said with a smile 

And you are going to find a great job with your good grades . she said 

Thanks. I said going back to meet my parents.

Hey Mildred 

Hi Ashley . I said 

Mom and dad have you meet Ashley shades Mildred boyfriend. Lisa said 

Oh great please to meet you . Ashley said 

Like wise I really enjoyed your speech . My dad said 

Thanks you sir.

Sounds like you have accomplished some pretty impressive things. My dad said 

We will say so . Lisa said 

So how long have you too know each other. My dad asked 

Um... A few weeks now. Ashley said looking into my eyes. We actually meet when Mildred interview me for the students newspaper. 

Uh .. can I take a pictures please Mr Ashley . A photographer said 

Please excuse us sir .he said holding my hand as we left my parents 

Mildred well one of my agents in London asked, if you could come and work with them. Ashley said.

Well Ashley I already aspected another opportunity, if I could ask can you replace me with Lisa, she also made good grades don't be scared.

Ok fine. I will to talk the agent and report to you, I will see what I can do.

Ok thank. I will be expecting your call. I said 

That not a problem. 

I need to start going back to meet my parents. I said 

Ok. She responded 

Mildred. me and your dad need to start going home now. You know it a really long distance travel. My mom said 

Baby am going to miss you a lot . My dad said hugging me 

Bye dad, bye mom. I will come visiting very soon. I said with tears rolling down my eyes 

After my parents and Lisa parents had gone back home, me and Lisa decided to go home .it was already dark and we tried and we needed some rest after that whole big day. We were so proud of what we could achieved.

Lisa , Ashley offered me a job but I told him to let you take my place instead, he told me he will get back to me later and I just have a good feeling about it.

WOW thanks, I appreciate i didn't expect it.she said 

But it's in London.

I don't care as far it a nice paying job it a deal . She's said 

You won't miss me. i said with a sad tone 

Of course I will, I am going to miss a lot you know. I will be trying my best to visit anytime I had the time to.

Promise me. I said 

I promise infact. I pinky swear. Lisa said 

We smiled and don't know when we slept on my bed