I'm The CEO's Bedwarmer

ul life, one that is beyond self. Ladies and gentlemen,

d for the university administrator to call her name. The administra

most-the day when all her hardships and persever

from the College of Aeronautical Eng

rofessors, her fellow graduates, and even the gues

her black graduation gown. She was greeted with a warm smile by one of her fa

you've received, Miss Lorenzo

eceiving the medal and diploma she had worked so hard for over the years, she scanned the crow

they had no intention of wasting their time watchin

d still hear the loud applause from the audience, but Professor Dela Fuente was right-despi

till had no family who was willing to support her

ulations,

ook the administrator's outstretched hand, receiving the gold medal that signified she w

llow graduates, who had family members accompany them on stage to place the medal a

eceive the medal. She would be the

took the medal from the administrator. Nicole couldn't hold back her tears anymore.

m her head and bowed deeply in gratitude as Professo

ank you

e to the professor, who simply smiled an

You still have a speech to

ole responded with a tight hug, wh

gently pushed her toward the podiu

lked to the podium

amazing speech for all of you. I spent many nights thinking about what to say, but honestly, I couldn't come up with anyth

he audience. Nicole forced a smile an

talking about random things tonight, why not

s who not only sharpened my mind but

supporting their children-which made me think

ky, where countless stars greeted her. She forced another smil

rporation for helping me achieve my dream of graduating.

um laude, and finally a graduate of aeronautical engi

ch, another round of thunder

stage and was immediately surroun

Nicole! We are all

wide smile. Nicole returned the smil

h. Thank you so much for ev

said s

you mean?

g Nicole playfully roll her ey

d money from-for transportation, food, projects, and all sorts of expens

rain isn't the sharpest. If it weren't for your help in improvin

id with

ing she could to help her. Despite her busy schedule with part-time jobs and side hustle

ed to invite you to my house. My dad and

early, barely 8 PM, so her Aunt Norma probably wouldn't scold her

ngratulations! I'm

roached and hugged her tightly. She smiled at the gesture, esp

ly responded as Leah's mother let go of

irl, I've told you many

e. Nicole scratched her head

tita. I'm just

tell you about the party later?" she asked w

the way, where's your family?" Leah'

e wanted to say, 'My family doesn't care about me, so they

ey couldn't make it," she

the truth and was once again covering for the people she still c

us later, okay? You have to be there," Leah's mot

ely face trouble when she got home. But whatever. Hopefully, Aunt Norma and her older sister

the outside, colorful lights lit up the entire area, and butterfly ornaments adorned the

e a debut," Nicole whispered to Leah as soon as she got out of th

ns-one pink and one purple-were waiting. Nicole was stunne

graduation robe

. I'd look ridiculous if I dressed like you," Ni

spite their status, Leah's parents enrolled her in a public school. They met when Lea

sister to me, and we're very grateful for all your help since we were kids. So stop complaining and j

around it?" Leah asked curiously as she carefully took off

a!" Nicol

cole eventually smiled and nodded. Even though their gowns and the party decorations made th

Enjoy yourself, dear," Leah's father greeted her warmly as they des

Leah wasn't joking. Written on the stag

UATION, LEAH