The first week of June saw Kian and Ariana return to a campus buzzing with the anxious energy of results day. They made their way to the notice boards, their hands linked tightly, the culmination of their entire university career resting on those printed lists.
They went to the Business Department board first. Ariana scanned the list, her breath held, then released it in a joyful sigh. Her results were stellar, a testament to her relentless dedication:
· Contemporary Accounting & Corporate Accounting: A+
· Financial Statement Analysis & Security Valuation: A
· International Finance: A+
· Advanced Business Report Writing: A+
· Dissertation: A
· Field Visit & Internships: A+
· Forensic Accounting Thesis: A-
"You did it, Ari," Kian whispered, pulling her into a proud embrace. 😍
Then it was his turn. At the Architecture board, he found his own name, his results solid and strong, achieved amidst part-time jobs and family burdens:
· Construction Technology: A
· Building Designing & Economics: A+
· Free Hand Drawing: A
· Acoustics & Lighting: A-
· Comprehensive Design Project: A+
· Dissertation: A
· Thesis & Internship: B+
He looked at the B+, the only grade that wasn't an A, and felt a flicker of disappointment. But Ariana squeezed his hand. "Kian, look at your A+ in Comprehensive Design! You built a future for yourself and your family at the same time. This is incredible." 🕵🏻
He looked from the board to her, and the flicker vanished, replaced by a profound sense of accomplishment. They had done more than just pass; they had excelled, overcoming every obstacle life had thrown at them. Their future, built on this unshakeable foundation, was now wide open. 📖