Graduation

Over time, their friendship grew stronger as they spent most of their time together.

In the same way, a year and a half passed with laughter and smiles.

Liza: I can't believe we're in the last semester of Master's, Reina. How am I going to live without you? I love to spend all day with you. You are my best friend and sister. I love you so much and I will miss you.

She said with slightly red eyes 

Reina: You sound like a lovesick puppy.

Reina laughed loudly and hugged her friend 

Liza: Reinaaaaa.

She whined like a child.

Reina: My dearest Liza, graduating from university doesn't mean we're saying goodbye forever. We can always arrange to meet up whenever we want. Just give me a call and I'll come to see you. And I will miss you too because you are my only

best friend.😗😗

Reina also got emotional 

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Max approached Reina and Liza, noticing the emotional embrace and tear-filled eyes.

Max: Whoa, what did we miss here? Why the waterworks?

Reina: It's just the graduation feels, Max. We were discussing how we'll keep in touch after graduation. There is no reason for me to leave my only best friend. 

Her tone is like, teaching kindergarten kids 

Max: That means you don't consider me your friend, Reina.

He said in a dramatic sad voice

Reina: Why are you all whining like a child? And for your kind information, she is my only sister-like friend. And you are my brother. So don't compete. I love you both.

Reina sighed in her heart 

Max: And what about Allen? You didn't mention him. After all, he is your lover with all his heart and soul. Plus, your fiancé.

He smirked at Reina whose cheeks turned red

Max was teasing Reina, when Allen approached them, a smile on his face.

Allen: What are you guys talking about?

Max: Oh, just Reina playing favorites. We're just her backup plan.

He said while grinning like a fool

Reina: You are impossible. Allen, they're just jealous because you have a special place in my heart.

A beautiful smile appears on Reina's face

Allen: Well, I feel honored. 

He smiled at her lovingly 

Liza: How can you both fall in love with each other? I mean you both did not talk much.

Allen: I don't know but when I saw her first time I just fell in love with her.

He said and held her hand firmly in his.

Liza: And what about you Reina? How did you fall in love with him?

She asked her.

Reina: I like the pureness in his eyes. I like it when he looks at me with love. I like it when he cares about me. I like it when he protects me. There are so many reasons to fall in love with him.

She speaks, her eyes sparkling 

Liza interrupted their lovey-dovey eyes gestures 

Liza: My innocent eyes. Please have mercy on my single soul.

They all laughed so hard seeing her antics

Max: Let's hope, We will get an invite to the wedding soon.

Max jumped again 

Allen: Very soon.

*

6 months passed

Allen: There is too much pressure; I need to complete four projects before the final exams.

Reina: Yeah. It feels like it's been ages since I slept peacefully.

Allen nodded at her, and then suddenly he thought of something.

Allen: I want to discuss something with you.

Reina: yes sure.

Allen: If you have no objections, would you be interested in working with me? However, the choice is yours. I am just suggesting it because I would get more chances to see you throughout the whole day. And I will not interfere in your work promise.

He said with hope-filled eyes

Reina: Hmm. But what if you get bored of seeing me all day? I wouldn't want to bother you with too much of my awesomeness, you know.

Reina said playfully 

Allen: Bored of you? Reina, that's like saying I'd get tired of unlimited chocolate. Impossible! 

Allen laughed loudly 

Reina: you sweet talker. But on a serious note, I have no problem with it. 

Allen: Thank you, darling. 

Allen: By the way, What masterpiece are you conjuring up today?

He wanders up to Reina, who's sketching at the coffee table and wraps his arms around her from behind

Reina: Just dreaming up some houses. Imagine a living room bathed in sunlight, bookshelves overflowing with novels, and a fireplace crackling away on chilly nights.

She leaned back into his embrace.

Allen: Sounds like paradise. But why build all these dream homes for other people? You deserve your little slice of heaven too, don't you?

Allen kissed her hairs 

Reina: You think so?

Reina turned in his arms, eyes sparkling

Allen: Absolutely. So what do you say we team up? You, the brilliant architect, and me, your ever-loving assistant. Let's design a house just for us. A place where every corner whispers our love. 

A dreamy smile spreads across her face

Reina: Our home. I like the sound of that.

She traced his cheek with her thumb

Allen: Our home.

He closed his eyes and leaned into her hand, eagerly waiting for the upcoming happy days 

Reina: Now go and study. And let me study too.

She caressed his face with so much gentleness 

Allen: I don't want to leave, but we both need to study. Bye, my love.

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Their final exams are over, and now they're all free.

Liza and Max have started their careers, securing positions in good firms in their respective fields. Now, let's turn our attention to the other side.

Allen and Reina have also embarked on their entrepreneurial journey, starting their firm named "A&R Arc."