>* It's not about how long you've been friends... But who has always been there for you. *****---- Clover. ----Today I felt something I haven't felt before.Lost, insecure, helpless.Those are the emotions I felt as, Sasha took a bullet for Mia.It all happened in a split second and we were not even given the time to react.But yeah... I watched how the bullet made contact with, Sasha's chest and pierced it.What broke me down was, Sasha's last words...It showed that she didn't regret not even for a second... Taking a bullet for Mia who's my best friend. And when she said the world, " I love you. " It sounded so real...So real and full of so many emotions that we couldn't deny.It's said that, actions speaks louder than words... So yeah... Even without her saying a word.Her, Heroic act of taking a bullet for Mia already prove her love.Like seriously? Who would take a bullet for a Friend? Despite how much I claim to love and care for, Mia...I don't think I'd be willi
>* It's going to be okay. *****---- Mia ----I opened my eyes slowly and the first person I saw within my line of sight was, Angelina.' Angel... ' I called her name in my mind seeing her posture." Angelina.... " I was finally able to call out her name after several efforts." Mia? You are awake? " I could feel the shock with a hint of excitement in her words." Hm... " I managed to nod...For some reason, I felt very tired... So tired that I couldn't move a finger. " Water... " I managed to say realizing just how patched and dry my throat was." Yes... Yes. " Angelina stood up to get me a bottle of water. She came back and then helped me with the water... I felt completely refreshed after drinking. Now I understood what Jesus meant by the words, " I thirst " when he was on the cross. But was he satisfied by the vinegar he was given... Instead of water? I couldn't help but wonder. As I once read that no matter how liquified a drink can be... If it's not water. It's not
>* Freedom is near. ****** Happy 50 chapters, guys! * Jeremiah 39vs17-18Says, " But I will rescue you from those you fear so much. Because you trusted me, I will give you your life as a reward. I will rescue you and keep you safe. I, the lord, have spoken!’”------ Mia. ------I was reading through the book of Psalms as I prayed that night... Psalms has always been my most favorite chapter in the Bible as it contained a lot of comforting words... Psalm 27 was one of my favorites and right now it's first and third verse was giving me so much comfort and hope as it said, " The lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. " Indeed... This is what I need at this point. With this, I went on my knees and prayed.Lord,Thank you for your mighty power to be able to deliver
>* God never fails. *****Back in the city. Mia's mom woke up abruptly from her sleep. " What sort of dream is this? " She thought to herself." Honey? Are you okay? " Her husband worriedly asked as he turned on the lights only to find out that his wife was sweating profusely despite the air conditioner in the room." Honey? " He called her moving closer to her. " Hubby... I... " She couldn't speak as she bursted into tears. Seeing this, He sat up and embraced her... " Hey, hey... It's okay. " He consoled whilst patting her back... " I had a strange dream... " He thought she had fallen asleep until he heard her words. " What does it involve? " He asked carefully." I saw our daughter... Mia. " She sniffed. " Mia? " He was alarmed. " Yes... She and other girls were walking through a Forest path. " " And? " " They continued walking... But one thing I noticed is that, they kept decreasing in number as they got to the end of the forest and by the time they got to the cit
>* Love will find a way. *****---- Mirabel ----This past month had been very hard for me, without my lovely daughter. It's said that a mother's love can't be explained.In the same way, a mother's pain when her daughter is in trouble can't be comprehended.To me, Mia isn't just my daughter.She's my world. Growing up, I was always lonely as I never had any sibling... I was an only child as my parents were working classes and so didn't have the time to birth another child. My mom was barely home so I was more like an introvert.I had little or no friends due to my nerdy behavior.I found the comfort I should have gotten from my parents in books...So I read them every day.I was literally addicted to them.I guess this is what made me an A+ Student as I was always studying. At a point... My classmates didn't refer to me as, Mirabel...But actually, The bookworm.Unlike what my classmates and teachers were expecting... I didn't go for those prominent courses.Instead I went
>* God is good. ***** ---- Angelina. ----It's been three days since we've been wandering around the thick forest. These past days have been very hard for all of us... Especially for Mia who wasn't used to the harsh weather conditions. I was reminded many times of almost a decade ago when I had to go through this and I must say, it's really not a good thing.I never would have thought I would have to go through the very same thing again! Especially now that I have given my life completely to Christ.Over the past few days, my faith had been tested and tried.It made me realize just how silly I was to think that since I was now a Christain... Things would go well for me.How wrong I was.At first, I had this type of fantasy that we would be saved and taken safely back home to our parents.How wrong I was.Then I thought some sort of a miracle would happen and we would be back home.Never would I have thought that we'll all have to work out of bondage and captivity all by our
>* There will always be a way out. *****------- Mia -------It's already the fifth day since we've been in the forest.I knew the path we took would be long... But I never would have thought it would be this long... So long that I couldn't comprehend it any more. Though it looked like we've gotten to the middle of it, it seemed like it never ends. Somehow... We found water and wild fruits which we've been surviving on. During the day we continued our journey, while at night we lit campfires while we rested to keep the wild animals away.Speaking of wild animals we haven't encountered any. They are meant to be in the forest, right?Or perhaps they just aren't in the side of the forest we are threading.Or is there any other explanation for that? Not that I want to encounter any... I am just feeling amazed at the realization that we haven't encountered any of them despite being this deep into the forest. As the day's rolled by, the only thing that keeps me going are the w
>* God is always on time. *****While they were resting that evening... Mia screamed out loud all of a sudden as she felt a sharp pain on her right leg. " Ouch. "Her scream attracted the others attention and they quickly stood up and gathered around her." What happened, Mia? "" It's a snake... See it. " She screamed out in pain as she pointed at the green snake which camouflaged among the grasses. " Oh my. " Angelina bursted out as she stormed after the snake. In the meantime, the others checked out Mia's wound." Oh no... It's deep. "" Yeah... What should we do? " Clover inquired worriedly. She was so flustered and worried that if it weren't for the wound on Mia... One might have mistaken her for the injured one. " I think we should tie her legs just above the wound... "" Okay. " Deborah immediately tore her dress and did as, Felicia said." What should we do next? " Clover inquired... Panickly...Watching her best friend in pain was like knife stabs on her chest as
> * The end of a thing is better than its beginning. * **** ---- Author's POV ---- It's said that the best day of a lady's life is her wedding day and this was true in Mia's case as she was all smiles that day. Dressed in a Royal ball gown which was specially designed for her by a French designer. Carlos Luther who was well known for his stunning designs. Mia looked more like a Queen herself than a noble. She stood tall in her seven inch heels, which she had become used to wearing as she stared at herself in the full body mirror. " I must say, Bestie... You are the most beautiful bride ever! Not only because of your dress but also that lovely smile hanging up on your lips. " Clover who was now a month pregnant couldn't help, saying as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. " Thanks... " " You know, the saying, " A smile is a girl's best makeup " is honestly very true in this case, as I can see it all over you. " Angel who was putting on an off shoulder P
>* You are beautifully and wonderfully made by God. *****---- Mia. -----" Then it was your character that made me stay. " He continued while I listened. " But most people believe I am too proud. " " You aren't, Mia. They only think that way because they are envious and couldn't get what they want from you. "" Um... So what gave you the motivation to stay even when I tried pushing you away? " I thought on the not so good days, when all I just wanted was for him to get out of his life, I was tired of him following me around like a puppet. Though I liked him as a friend, I didn't want him too close as I didn't want to have any sort of relationship with a guy... And so. " Vision and love. "" Meaning? "" I got the confirmation I needed that you are the one destined for me. And I was also in love with you, this both gave me the motivation to stay. " " Oh... "" When the Lord first told me that you are the one for me. The first question I asked him was, " Why then is she he
>* Be good. God is in control. *****----- Mia -----I didn't know how much time had passed as I simply remained in Edward's embrace. Until he finally spoke up. " Mia... " He broke the hug, still holding me close to himself. He held up my chin with his fingers and made me stare deeply into his eyes. " I'll never hurt you.. I Promise. " I could see the emotions in his eyes as he spoke. " Do you believe that? " He inquired slowly when I was silent... " That I won't hurt you? " Though my mind screamed that he would hurt me, my heart spoke otherwise. For some reason, my heart believed he'd never hurt me. " I do. " I managed to say at last. " Good. " He pulled me to himself once again and embraced him tightly. I simply stayed there not knowing how to react. I was feeling a bit comfortable in his embrace much to my amazement. Shouldn't I be feeling disgusted or something like that? Yet... I was feeling comfortable. " I really can't wait for the day you'll scream out loud t
>* There's beauty in everything... You can either choose to see it or not. *****----- Mia -----I sat there on the vvip seat at the women's conference and couldn't help, but be more grateful to the Lord for everything. Though bringing an end to teenage abortion was tough as there were lots and lots of controversies. But in the end... We were able to with the help of the Lord. " Now... Let's call upon the chair person of this event, Miss Mia! " The mc announced and I stood up in my heels and walked towards the stage. " Thank you. " I said to him as he handed over the microphone to me. " Good day everyone. I am so happy to be here and I want to say a very big thank you to you all for honoring our invitation. " I bowed. " Seven years ago, I got this idea to eradicate teenage abortion. And I must say, it wasn't easy... But in the end we succeeded in it. "" The main aim of that was to Enable teenage girls to see their worth beyond being childbearing tools. It's to encourage
>* Do the right thing even when no one knows you are doing the right thing. *****---- Mia ----The drama proceeded as the lawyer in charge kept on asking the woman personal question one after another and to their utmost surprise... The woman answered them all without shame. Does she not fear being arrested and jailed for being an accomplice to a crime or what? The others wondered as they couldn't understand where she got her confidence from. From where exactly?" Were your daughter's happy with the procedures? "" Of course they were. Why wouldn't they be anyways? They are being saved from a lifetime of sorrow and pain. "" Um... In that case why don't you try telling them to practice abstinence Instead? "" Why would I do that? They deserve to have as much fun as they should. "" Even if the fun costs their health? "" There's no health issues meds can't solve... So that's not an excuse. " " In a nutshell... You are also against the eradication of teens abortion, right? "
>* Nothing is impossible, even the word, " Impossible " when broken down means, " I am possible. " *****Five years later. * Happy 70 chapters, guys! * History rewritten.----- Mia ------Today, at the women's conference ceremony, I couldn't stop the tears from falling down my cheeks. It's been five whole years since the incident happened and during those five years, I must admit I had gone through a lot of growing up. My faith had been tested and tried multiple times and I came out stronger and more faithful than I was. My Lord Indeed did what he promised... As there hadn't been an brutality. After our trip to the Maldives... I began working on the project which was titled, " Eradicating Teenage Abortion. " Although, I knew that it would cause a lot of controversies... Yet, I never knew it will do that to such a level that it would get to court. I could vividly recall what happened that day, when the case was being presented in court. A lot of Young mom's were the firs
>* Where there's a will. There's a way. *****----- Angelina -----While we were all lying there, I all of a sudden got this urge to leave along with the clover and give Mia some privacy...So I did. But now thinking of it, I wondered why that happened.What's going on? I thought to myself. " The dishes in this resort look very tasty. I bet they'll just be as tasty as they seem. " Clover's words interrupted me from my thoughts. " Hm... I think so too. " Staring at the vast beach I found myself pondering on just how great and marvelous the Lord truly is... To have created all of this. " You know, Angel... I find myself wondering why we often doubt the Lord. ``It felt like Clover was thinking the same thing as I was as she literally answered my thoughts. " Why do you say so? "" Haven't you ever thought just how glorious and wonderful the creator of the heavens and the earth truly is? "" I have... Sometimes. " " Then why do we doubt him? He's the creator of all flesh... So
>* Try to find beauty in everything. *****The weather is buyan's resort in the Maldives was very lovely and cool. Mia, clover and Angel were all in the length, white gowns as they laid on the soft beach sand next to each other. " To be honest.... I never would have thought we'd still have the opportunity to enjoy this when we were in captivity. " Mia sighed." Oh wow... But I thought you were always hopeful, Mia. " Clover turned to her in shock. " Maybe I was... But sometimes I lose hope too. I am human just like you guys and I feel. "" Hmm... But in the end, we were saved weren't we? "" Not in the easiest way possible though. "" Hm.. " silence reigned between the doors for several minutes as they simply enjoyed the morning breeze. " It's very beautiful here. "" Exactly... We made the right choice by choosing to spend our vacation here. "" Indeed. "" Mia... Let's go check if the meal has been prepared... Am starving. " Clover said." You guys can go... I'd love to
>* Change begins with me. * ****---- Mia ---- Though it's been almost two hours since our conversation with that nurse... I still couldn't get the images of the brutality happening just a floor below out of my head. I could literally hear screams of innocent baby's begging for their lives... Yet there was none to save them. The young mother's who should be defending the rights of her innocent baby are being brainwashed into thinking, it's not a child but actually a bunch of non living tissues. It sucks... Really, it does. I wish there was something I could do about it... Anything?But I couldn't... I guess I am just as helpless as everyone else. " You aren't helpless, Mia... " I heard a voice inside my head say. " How? What do you mean? " " You've got the holy spirit inside you and his duty Is to be your strength, your helper and your comforter. " " Hm... "" What if this is part of our quest, Mia? " Once again... Angelina got the words right out of my mouth. It was