LXXV
Laia was their batch's valedictorian.
She simply couldn't believe it.
As their class erupted in cheers and series of applause from the announcement, Laia sat still and kept her eyes on the paper that their adviser was holding.
Was it really true?
Has she finally made it regardless of the obstacles and challenges that she had to go through?
"Laia, congratulations!" Shane squeals beside her, clapping as loud as her hands allowed her. "You deserve it!"
Brie continued shaking her friend until Laia started to be dizzy. "Laia, you're so amazing!"
Amidst both the chaos and the excitement in their room and among the crowd, Laia's eyes found Samuel who had a genuine, proud smile on his face.
He mouths. "I knew you could do it," He even winks at her, making the girl chuckle at his silliness. "Is your speech ready?"