I Became the Boss They Begged

On the day of our college graduation, my parents held up their cameras, taking photo after photo of my boyfriend and my best friend.

Through the lens, Ethan smiled and kissed Chloe on the cheek.

He even dropped to one knee, pulling out a ring to fake a proposal.

My parents stood by, watching with warm, indulgent smiles.

Yet, I was their actual daughter. And Ethan was the guy I had been dating for four years.

Dressed in my graduation gown, I stood alone in the corner.

I waited for a long time, but my mom never once called my name.