Chapter 8

Finally, I became a dentist after six years.

I wished mom was here, but the smiles and waiving from my friends from the chairs below as I grabbed my diploma from the head of the university and the dean of our department made me feel a sense of achievement and relief.

I looked at the audience in front and bowed down with my diploma. I made it.

Nothing can bring this day down.

But just one.

I’m sorry I couldn’t be there, but congratulations. - A message from Peter, my boyfriend-– I mean ex-boyfriend now.

“I can’t believe he broke up with you on your graduation day!” Lisa exhumed.

“I can’t believe he broke up with you through a text!” Jia added.

“I believe it.” I simply said as I sipped a coffee as we were gathered in a restaurant Jia reserved for us three.

“Gosh.” Lisa shakes her head. “Why do you attract red flags?”

“The question is, why does she tolerate them and accept them in the first place.” Jia sighed.

“It’s not