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GRADUATION
CLAUDIA
June, Friday 5pm, TSU
Finally, the moment of truth came. I was in my room getting into my gown. Michael was downstairs waiting. I rushed down the steps as John came through the front door.
“You ready, darling?” John asked, pulling me close.
John was dressed handsomely in a navy-blue suit and flashy tie, the second time I had seen him in such clothing. The first time was the dinner I had failed to attend with Dr. Nicholson. I had to stop and fingered the tie. Curious, I then began to trace the fabric of the suit.
Are you ready, Miss Belle?
I smiled back. After today … are we …? The question lingered in my thoughts.
John knew what I meant and nodded.
I tried to picture it. Would we leave under the cover of night, or would it be right after the ceremony?
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