43. GRADUATION

DIANA

I retreated back to the rest room to ease myself, on my way back so many coursemate of mine approached me cheerfully, we exchanged greetings and plodded back to our seats.

Loud music reverberated from the huge speaker across the arena. The show started off with a speech from the Vice chancellor.

"Good morning to everyone at this ceremony, It is an honour to award and present the current outgoing set. They have studied, worked and dedicated themselves into learning for the betterment of their lives and the community at large. Shortly before we present their award we would love to acknowledge some prestigious personalities: Dr Frank Aiden, Hon Leo James, Mrs Joyce Smith......"

My attention towards the host rapidly increased on hearing Mrs Smith's name. Braden's mother attended the graduation ceremony? Why? Was I the reason? Is she standing for Branden? Wow! If she was going to be filling in for Braden then it's possible that he won't make it.

All of a sudden the feeling of amazem