"Erica Coner!"
My heart raced for a second as I jump from my seat and walk towards the scene. I take a few deep breaths trying to calm myself down and saying a small prayer to my heels not to disappoint me. I would dig a hole right there and jump in it if I would be the one to trip and fall at the Graduation Ceremony. Every year someone does that. It's kind of a tradition.
Fortunately, I am able to control my feet just fine and put on a large smile as I receive my diploma.
Finally!
When I come off the stage Lidya jumps at my neck as she almost cries from happiness. I bet she really is happy since in the last year I almost drove her mad. I tend to read with a loud voice and Libya now knows more about law than few lawyers out there. I smile and hug her neck too.
Alan is behind her with
