Chapter 16 // 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝

"Now gave us a wonderful around of applause, for our school principal.. Sir Alpheus."

The students clapped as the principal walked on the stage.

2 months has passed, and today's our graduation.. and also the day I will say goodbye to everyone.

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• 𝓘𝓯 𝓞𝓷𝓵𝔂 •

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"

Today is a celebration of all that is good about our students, teachers and the School.

It is wonderful to look observe among you that positive energy that comes on Graduation Day.

I am excited about the future for each of our students graduating today. You have the potential to be all you want to be.

Thank you for coming to our Graduation ceremony.

Seeing all of you here today is a testament to the achievements of our graduates and to the love and support they have received over the years form the staff, parents and the whole school community.

I am enormously proud of the 6th classes of 2020. Each one of our pupils has worked very hard to realize their full potential. They have preserved and worked towards achieving their goals in a very determined way.

Each of you have grown in a way that you should be so proud and are now ready to transition to a new exciting chapter in your lives. We endeavor to provide a holistic education for our school community.

It is not all about the academic achievements but rather about embracing all the various opportunities in sport, music, Erasmus, Green schools, Active schools, Student Council, that the school offers to the students.

A healthy body a healthy mind we have a duty of care to ensure the well-being of all our pupils with opportunities in Mindfulness and Christian meditation.

This year group of 6th classes have grasped these opportunities and the staff have watched in awe as they developed both life skills and resilience skills across the broad curricula in our school.

Can I take this opportunity to thank all you parents for your tremendous support and willingness to support your child's education in our school. We value and acknowledge the support of the parent community in the provision of an inclusive education here.

Thanks to the teaching staff and the support staff.

Like any production behind the scenes there is a huge commitment going into each lesson prepared and an eagerness to be the very best staff they can be. It is a privilege for me to work this staff who have such a skill-set and expertise in education. Their dedication to educating the students in our school is enormous.

Thank you.

To all of our students here the future is where you will spend most of your lives. The real power of creating and being responsible for your own future is unlimited. You will hopefully experience enormous joy in creating this journey for yourself and enjoy the benefits of it too. Of course there will be challenges ahead however when you are determined to succeed you will make the right choices for you! I encourage you to put all your energy your faith talent and time into each opportunity that comes your way.

Follow your dreams,

Follow your passion,

Believe in yourself.

Life is an endless process of self-discovery." He bowed as he finished the long speech.

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I gaze up to the stage as a student got their own diplomas. My heart is beating faster, my hands began to sweat, I don't even know how to breathe.

I slowly walk up to the stage to get my diploma, shaking their hands, thanking them as they congratulate us. I still feel weird, it's not like I'm sick but.... I don't know what is this I'm feeling right now...

Before I realized it the ceremony just ended in a blink of an eye.

I stared blankly at our school as I stood by a tree. A sudden breeze hit my skin, my hair fluttering on my face.

I just stood there, my parents are not here.. So is this what I'm feeling for?

....

It's not...

It feels different..

I held my cheeks and realized that tears just suddenly burst into my eyes. Memories in that school came over flow in my head.

It's just 3 years.... 3 years, with everyone.. yet why do I feel sad...

My head turned to the left and saw Helena staring at me. She ran up to me and hugged me tightly.

"Wha--"

"Athy!!!" She sobbed. "Don't you forget me okay?!"

My chest starts to tighten, I can't stop my tears, running down to my cheeks.

I hugged her back tightly, crying on her shoulders. "I won't...."

We let go, still crying.

"Thank you for being by my side for 3 years.." I sniffled.

"Waaaaaahhh!!!" She hugged me again. "I hate goodbyes like this!!"

Thank you so much Helena... Goodbye...

I didn't bother to talk to Kiel, Jenny and Lucas. I have to go now..

I took a quick glance to the school. We may be together for just 3 years but every single thing in that 3 years were very important for me... I'll never forget you all..

The field trips..

The summer vacation..

The hard quizzes..

The lame jokes of the professors..

Festivals...

Sports fest..

New years...

Games...

And the classes...

"Thank you, 3 years..." I let out one last tear and walk out of the school.

I am no longer a student there...

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I immediately walk back home and took my luggage. Goodbye home..

LUCAS' PERSPECTIVE:

It's the last day... and I won't let this day go to waste..

I'm going to confess to her..

I walk around the school finding Nasia, but I still couldn't find her. It's not like she walk back home, there some farewell party later.

I asked every classmate I've come to meet but they never seen her.

I asked Helena but she said that she just walk back home.

I immediately ran back to the house. I feel excited yet nervous, I'm gonna confess to her as soon as I found her. If she's gonna reject me... maybe I'll leave.. but I want to convey my feelings for her even if it hurts..

I arrived at the house, panting. I turned the door knob open, but I see no one.

I tilted my head, even her shoes are not here.

I dashed upstairs and saw her room open. I took a deep breath and slowly walked in her room.

But...

It's empty..

The room looks so clean, her things are not on her desk like it used to. I saw a note on her bed.

I walked towards it and picked it up.

Please read...

What is this?

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After reading the note, I stormed out of the house finding a taxi.

Hi...

Why now..?

I know you looked so confused right now, the room looked so clean, my things are gone...

Why are you doing this?

So maybe there no explaining it..

This is goodbye Lucas..

No it's not!!

My mom just called me..I have to go to Europe with her..

Don't go!!

I agreed to come with her.

Do you know why?

I don't need an explanation! I just want you to stay!!

Because I want you to be happy..With Jenny..

I don't know what you mean!!

"Sir, I don't think we can go any further.." The driver said.

I look ahead and there's too much traffic.

"I'll just go from here.." I hastily said as I paid the driver.

The airport is now close, I think I can run immediately to it.

I ran faster, scooting between the cars on the road. My knees began to hurt from running, the airport is so close, I just need a few more steps.

Lucas... I just want to tell you..

I walked in the airport and look up to the monitor to where the flight to Europe is. I immediately ran to where it is.

That...

Thankfully I saw her, giving her ticket to the guard something.

"ATHANASIA!!" I called.

She flinched and turn to my direction, her eyes widened but then she smiled and mouthed..

"I love you..."

She left before I could catch up to her. I was about to go in but stopped by the guard.

"NASIA!! COME BACK!!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. "DON'T LEAVE ME!!"

"Sir, you're causing some trouble in here!!"

I love you too..

So please...

Don't leave...

• END •

Yay!! I can now focus on MAE!!

it's the end people!! Thank you for reading!!