A Good Start by Hazel L. Merin (best mobile ebook reader .TXT) 📕

(Lian's Point of View)

After I parked my car, I went to my bandmates at the hallway. "Hey men! Whoaw. You all look so descent huh?!" I said jokingly. "Now who's talking, you really prepared yourself for the confession tonight right? Haha!" Ram, teased. "Speaking of her, look she's coming near to us. She look so diefferent. Very beautiful....." Luigy, said with eyes wide opened. I turn my head to see her and so it's true. She looks more gorgeous. My heart started beating fast. But for me, even without wearing make up or a glamorous dress, she's the most beautiful girl ever since the first time I saw her. She's so simple yet very pretty and nice I'm sure. I always wanted her but all these years that we've been batchmates, I'm always shy to ask her out or something. Even a little conversation with her during music class, I can't because I felt that she would reject me for I know she doesn't dated anyone yet and I know for a fact that she really did focused on her studies. Especially in music, she really loves music. As much as I do. I really love her angelic voice because it touches my heart whenever she sings. How I wish I could know her better, someday.

"Come on, let's buy some drinks" Ram said while fixing his coat. We walked at the hallway going to the cafeteria. Luigy kept on teasing me that it's my treat, they're at my back and I'm at the front of them while walking. While I'm mocking them that they can't afford a simple drink, I felt I just bumped a soft but strong body. I turned my head to the front and I saw Zara with an angry face. "Hey, stop walking while facing your back idiot!" she said while fixing her perfectly fitted dress. She look so stunning. "Oh I'm really sorry. I didn't mean it. Are you okay?" asking her while staring at her pefect-shaped face. She took a quick glance at me but didn't answer instead she walked fast away from us. I hope she's not mad. I can't take it if the girl of my dreams will be mad at me since it's the last day in school. 

"Zara! Wow, you looks so different. You're so pretty." Eli yelled while we're making a cheek-to-cheek. "At the far view, we didn't recognized you. The make-over suits you friend!" Gia said amusingly. "Oh well thank you, you too girls, you both look so gorgeous as always. Mom got this whole idea, you know I'm not used to it. Anyways, sorry if I took so long. Someone just bumped me while walking." I told them with a pissed off face. "Who's the lucky guy?" Gia asked. "It's Lian. Haha, why lucky?" I reacted. "Oh really? I guest you're the one who's lucky now huh?" replied Eli while giggling. "Shut up girl!" I replied and then we all laughed. Though he's my ultimate crush, it really made me feel pissed.

"Alright guys, go to your line now, program will be start in few minutes." said Ms. Walles. Me, Eli and Gia together with our classmates are chatting and taking pictures while on the line. Mom took us so many pictures. She love capturing moments like this. Few minutes later we heard the graduation song played. We marched at the isle of the gymnasium going to our designated seats. It was done perfectly based to what we practiced. When everyone is seated, I went to the back stage to get ready for singing the  national anthem. While waiting, I felt someone's staring at me in my right side. When I turned my head to check who it is, it's Lian. I quickly turned my ahead away from him because I'm still shy about what happened at the hallway. "Hey, I'm sorry about what happened." he whispered. "Forget it, it's all done." I replied with a bit smile in my face. He nodded then the MC of the ceremony called his name to lead the prayer. He's the one who'spraying? I think he's a very nice guy. After him, I followed and sang the anthem. I did it successfully without any errors.

We went back to our seats and the ceremony just began. Few hours later after the long program, time to walk up on stage, the most awaited part. "Maria Zara Olens.." the mc had just broadcast my name. I went up on stage and accepted the Diploma, shake hands to the Heads, made a bow in front with a big smile. When I got back to my seat, I felt really really happy. I did it. Now i should be ready for my next chapter. But before that, let me enjoy the night for the last time.

The graduation ceremony lasts for 5 hours and now it's totally over. "Congratulations batch 2014" the school owner said. Everyone's shouting, throwing up their graduation caps in the air. Hugging each other, taking pictures with every friends and classmates they might see. Me, Eli and Gia together with our classmates took many pictures on stage. While everyone is capturing the momentous scenario, the faculty announced it's time for the guardians to go home 'cause the grad ball will be start in one hour.

After I heard the announcement, I quickly went to my mom and hugged her tightly. "Mom thank you for everything! This is for you!" lending her my diploma. "I'm so proud of you my dear. Congratulations! Here, take this." she replied while giving me the keys of the car. "It's our graduation gift for you sweetie."  "Wow,really? Thank you so much." After that heart-warming scenario, mom left me a kiss and she took a taxi going home. She left me the car keys so I could drive myself going home after the ball.

It was 8:30 in the evening and everyone took off the graduation dresses and all was showed off with their most gorgeous outfit. The campus function hall was already arranged with tables and chairs. A party fast song was played and everyone is excited yet starving for the smell of that scrumptious buffet.

Me, Eli and Gia are just taking pictures in our Iphones while sitting at our table. "You know what, if your an ice, you've been totally melted." Gia giggled at me. "What? You really are starving huh? Haha!" I replied while browsing our pictures. Eli looked around and said "Oh, now I get it. It's Mr. Bumpy." Bumpy? Who's that? I stopped browsing and tried to find who's their talking about. I noticed some guy at the slightly far table from us is staring at me. He turned his head away from us the moment I saw him. It's Lian! Why is he staring at us, or should I say to me? Nahhh, I know for sure it's nothing. But honestly, I blushed a little bit. He looks more handsome tonight.

The host for the evening spoke at the stage, announcing that their will be a selection for Mr. and Ms. Grad Ball. Before the end of the night, they will announce the winners and will recieve a dinner for two at Cravesville Restaurant, one of the most famous fine-dining restaurant in town. Everyone made some noise and shouted their bets. I didn't care about who it is because I'm not interested with those kind of stuff. If it's a musical contest or something, I would surely be excited about it. Speaking of music, Lian and his band is now preparing their instruments because they will play while everyone is having dinner. Ahhw, poor them, they will eat late. 

Dinner is served and everyone is eating to death. Lian and his band started playing songs. He's so good in playing guitar. I could listen to it and watch him all day. After we ate, someone tapped my shoulder, "Hey Zara, would you mind if I sit beside you?" What? Aaron Bolton? He's one of the most popular in school because of his charisma. Every girl would die just to be Aaron's girl. But he use to date lots of girls. He don't want to be involve in any relationships. There's no way I could see myself being attracted to him, though his really handsome like Lian. Why is he here beside me? "Ahh sure" that's all I said. "So how's your night so far? You know you look so pretty tonight." he said while staring at me. "Well, I'm quite sleepy now, but trying to stay awake for the party. Pretty? Ahm, maybe just for tonight." I answered with a bit smile on my face.

Lian and the rest of his bandmates are done with their performance. And so the DJ tried to play a party loud song. Most of the people went to the dance floor and dance joyfully. They really enjoying the night. Eli and Gia join them and so now it's only me and Aaron at the table. "Ahm why don't you join them in dancing?" I asked just to start a little chat. "Naah, it's not my thing. I'd rather sit beside with this wonderful lady here." he replied while moving his chair a little bit closer to mine. I'm totally speechless now. I don't wanna be rude and tell him to leave me alone. To be honest, He looks very attractive but the thing is, he's not my type of guy. And I know for sure, he's just flirting. Maybe that's why I'm not so comfortable with his presence. So I just smiled and watch the ones who are dancing gracefully. Few minutes later, Lian passed away to our table. I was shocked because I don't want him to see me with Aaron. He would think that I'm one of his flirty girls. But I'm sure he doesn't care about it anyway.

The music turns into a sweet love song and most of the guys invited girls to dance with them. "Ms. Olens, can you dance with me?" Aaron asked with a puppy eyes. I agreed 'cause I don't want to embarrase him and since this is my last night with these colleagues. He took my hand and we walked to the dance floor. "You know, I didn't realize that you could be more beautiful with your make-up and that sexy dress." Aaron spilled. "Thank you but, if your trying to catch me and think that I'm one of your girls,