BEGINNING

A/N: This is a work of fiction. Names of characters, places and events are made by the author's imagination.

Maraming nagsasabi na dadaan ka muna sa maraming pagsubok bago mo makamit ang iyong mga pangarap. Mahirap, ngunit masarap sa pakiramdam kapag nasa tuktok ka na ng tagumpay. Marami ring hihila sa iyo paibaba, ngunit marami ring mga tao na sumusuporta sa iyo hanggang sa dulo. Ang ilan naman ay sa sobrang hirap ng buhay, ay hindi na naipagpapatuloy ang pag-aaral. Nakakalungkot lamang na naudlot ang kanilang pangarap dahil lamang sa estado sa buhay. Nakakahanga rin ang mga kabataang nagpupursige sa kanilang pag-aaral, lalo na ang mga working students na talamak ngayon sa ating bansa. Nakakatulong na sa pamilya, at nagsisikap para sa kani-kaniyang pangarap.

"And now, let's call her on stage, our one and only Magna Cum Laude. Astazia Seraphine Hollis." Kasunod ng palakpakan ay ang aking pagtayo at naglakad paakyat sa stage upang maglahad ng aking speech para sa lahat. Isang malapad na ngiti ang una kong iginawad sa lahat ng narito sa hall kung saan ginaganap ang aming graduation rites.

"Good day, my fellow professors, school mates, parents and of course to our beloved President and Vice President of my Alma Mater. College life is one of the memorable journey in our lives. It taught us so much learnings that will surely remember by each and every one of us, even how many years from now, I'm sure we will share our experiences here to other people and also to our kids soon. The campus, the people and the lessons mean so much to me, that's why I am grateful that I belong to this institution where all of us are priority ever since. I want to show my gratitude to all of you especially to our parents who sacrificed a lot since day 1. To my father..." tinignan ko ang aking ama na nakatitig rin sa akin. Nginitian niya ako na sinuklian ko rin ng ngiti bago nagsalita "...Morgan Hollis. Pa, thank you so much for everything you gave me even though mama left us, you still continue to support us (me & kuya) and now, its payback time! I hope you are proud of having me as your daughter. I love you, pa..." pinunasan ko ang mga luha sa aking mga mata at huminga ng malalim.

"To my kuya... Alarick Hollis. Thank you so much for guiding and supporting me since day 1. I know you are happy because I am here on stage, giving a speech to each and everyone. I will help you to support our family's needs. I love you kuya..." isang thumbs up ang iginawad sa akin ng nakatatandang kapatid

"To my professors whose always giving us considerations and advices in order to achieve this one of the unforgettable happenings in our lives. Thank you so much for being our 2nd parents. More teachings to come and we will not forget your sacrifices as a teacher. We're able to reach this stage on this day because of you."

"To our beloved President, Vice President, and the people who's behind on building this kind of institution, thank you so much for being part of this, we have learned so much things and experiences on 4 years of our stay here. We grew as we getting older and became matured as well. Again, thank you so much!"

"Last but not the least, I am grateful to Lord for giving me strength, wisdom and faith everytime I struggled and felt anxious because of the problems I've encountered before. It made me stronger and I took it as an opportunity to continue achieve my goals as well as my dreams. Thank you so much for giving this life to me."

"Always remember, the secret of success is YOU."

"Dream high, pursue it for you to achieve it."

"I am Astazia Seraphine Hollis, your Magna Cum Laude Batch 2019-2020."

A/N: PLAGIARISM IS PROHIBITED. SORRY FOR GRAMMATICAL ERRORS.

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