3 Years After. Today is the big day of Lyn. It's her graduation from college. The day that every student dreams off. Their parents will march them and get their diploma, also the hardships are done but it is the start of a new challenge. Of course, the next is the board exam, students need to have their review before it. It will tell if they can have a license or not. Parents are getting for new sets of financial problems, of course, money is always needed in any matter of life, especially that next level but hardships will be paid if their child will overcome all of that and be a professional. They can have pride that time, very proud of their selves and also to their child.
“Good morning to all of us here. Attending this graduation of our kids. Now let's begin the ceremony, graduates will come here on the stage with their parents before going to their respective seats. Now let's welcome,” the MC starts to announce the names alphabetically until it's time for Lyn's name to be called.
“ Ramirez, Grace Lyn” Lyn marched with his dad towards the stage. She wants her dad to be marched her on the stage and her mothers the receive of diploma so no one will be displeased.
When they are on the stage, they both bow before continuing towards their respective seats and sitting. The ceremony goes on until it is the announcing of the top 10 in the batch this year. The new way of announcing the top 10 shocks them but who knows the purpose. The MC starts saying the name of the top 10 so they can get their awards and so their diploma before the other graduates until the Valedictorian of Nursing students for this batch.
“Now let's give a round of applause to our Valedictorian, Miss Grace Lyn Ramirez. Come in front and get your award and diploma.” Lyn smiled at her mom before walking towards the stage.
Axiel being the owner is also present there, sitting in front of the teachers and their speaker for this day. With his expensive suits and looking good and handsome. Other students dream of him but everyone knows that there's a girl he loves and that's Lyn. They treat her like a queen in the entire years of her stay here. No one dares to fight with Axiel so they respect his treasure as well.
When they step into the center of the stage, the lights shut down. Guest and parents flinch about what happened but the graduates stay calm. They know what is happening except Lyn. Her parents know about it so her mother leaves her in the middle of the stage when the lights shut down. A song played out of nowhere.
“Face the screen at your back, Miss Lyn." the MC stated so she did even she was nervous about what is happening right now. The song was titled ‘Perfect by Ed Sheeran’.
‘I found a love for me
Oh darling, just dive right in
And follow my lead.
Well, I found a girl,
beautiful and sweet.’
The song starts while their old photos start flashing on the screen. They have a lot of pictures before and almost of them are taken by Axel's parents secretly. As the song continues their photos continue to flash.
‘Oh, I never knew you were
the someone waiting for me
Cause we were just kids
when we fall in love
Not knowing what it was.’
The spotlight is on her when the song started earlier. The photos change and now it's their current pictures. She laugh when she saw pictures of her that are taken by Axiel secretly, when they are in the mansion, in America where she has her surgery, their vacation photos on Palawan, and when they visited her province, a year ago.
‘I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me
Slow, your heart is all I own
and in your eyes, you're holding mine.
As the next stanza came, another spot was open but it points in her direction but Axiel was there facing her with a bouquet of red roses in his left hand and a microphone on her right hand. Her eyes become bigger when he sang the next lyrics of the song. She put her hands on her mouth when gave her the flower while singing. She gets it with an unbelieving stare.
‘Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess.’
‘I whispered underneath my breath
but you heard it, darling
You look perfect tonight.’
“My life is in mess before but you arranged it when you came. You approach me first and be my friend. I adore your braveness before but it begins to melt my heart. My stone-like hearts become soft because of you baby. I have everything now baby, you, my family, everything. I can't wish for anything else because I have all I need. Now, in front of your classmates, family, friends, teachers, and our guests. Grace Lyn Ramirez, my baby, WILL YOU MARRY ME?” he kneels and get a red box in his pants pocket before opening it, a diamond ring.
“I guess you know the answer Mr. Axiel Simoun Monteverde,” Lyn started but stop talking. Axiel seems so nervous about her decision, she gave suspense to all of them. The MC holds the microphone when he kneels.
“I want your surname either, Grace Lyn Ramirez- Monteverde, sounds good. So it is a ‘Yes’ baby.” she continues that relieved them. Finally, she says ‘Yes’. Claps and cheers envelopes the whole gymnasium when Axiel kisses her, giving her a French kiss, she responds. Axiel let go of her when he was satisfied and put the ring on her finger and kissed it. A perfect place for the perfect creation, the ring.
“I love you baby, thank you for coming to my life,” he stated while hugging her.
“I love you too baby. I'm thankful for the two of us because you came into my life. No, we are lucky to have each other.” she responds with a smile on her lips.
The ceremony continues after the proposal. Lyn joins Axiel and the others on the stage, sitting beside her until the program ends. There's a free lunch for all of the people here that attend the ceremony. It was ordered by Axel's parents to celebrate the proposal of their son. A lot of students, teachers, even their speakers congratulate Lyn and Axiel. Everyone is happy for the two and all of them are invited to the wedding, they will just announce it publically when they already decided on the date and are done preparing everything.
“You stare at that ring so long baby. It will take away from you. It's yours, it symbolizes that you mine, mine only.” Axiel hugs her from the back. They go home after the lunch end because Axiel didn't want his baby to get tired.
Lyn sits on the bed while her attention is in the ring. It is a precious and eye-catching creation. Surely, if she saw the person who made it, she will praise him or her. This ring is a masterpiece.
“Hey baby, you space out. I'm jealous of the ring, you know. It takes your attention that should be mine, not that thing hmmppp.” he said while pouting. She laughs at him, to his childishness. She faces him and kisses him on his lips, a fast kiss, and tease him.
“My big baby is jealous. You think that this thing will get me away from you?" she smiles and says it while laughing. He nodded making her laugh more. Axiel kisses her to stop her laughing, it annoys him.
“I just can't believe that it happened today. The proposal you did baby. It's my dream and you fulfill it today. I'm so happy about that." she giggled.
She lays on his lap, staring at him. Lifting her right hand to touch his face. He stares at her with love in his eyes. Yes, it's love and would be love. Nothing more, nothing less.
“Your not dreaming baby. It's all real. I plan it for almost two months, you know me, I'm not fond of surprises but they change when you came. You change me and I'm thankful for that. I love you baby." he says with a smile too. It suits him. He becomes more handsome when he smiles.
They sleep after cuddling each other. With a warm hug, they drift to sleep and have their peaceful sleep with a smile on their lips. It is a day to remember for both of them. For all the challenges they overcome, this happiness came. Wishing to end the struggles they have and start a new chapter of their life together and peacefully. They hope that no one will bother them again.