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Mia's Pov Later that day, I was in my bedroom sitting on my study table, Preparing to study for the usual five hours. As I say I couldn't help but remember what my best friend, clover said earlier, my mind keeps drifting back to the question she asked me earlier. " What if we get Kidnapped, Mia? " " What are we going to do then? " I started to ask myself this question Again and Again. Day after day, week after day News of Students being Kidnapped from their school fills the Newspapers and Internet. ' We won't get Kidnapped, We can't get Kidnapped. ' I said trying to convince myself. Then Clover's next statement came to my mind. " How sure are you that we are Safe, Mia? " This statement Repeated in my head again and again. When I realized that these thoughts are beginning to overwhelm me, I immediately went towards my Walk-in- Wardrobe and brought out my orange-colored scarf which I tied to my hair, I then came back to my study table and brought out my Bible from the drawer. I opened my Bible to Psalm 27, which happened to be my favorite Psalm. Verse 1 says The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? , The Lord is the strength of my life: of whom shall I be afraid? ' of whom shall I be afraid? ' I asked myself. ' When the Lord himself is my light and salvation? ' I Continued. ' No one! ' the answer came to me almost immediately. I Proceeded to Verse 3 It says ' Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear! Though war may rise against me, in this will I be confident! ' I continued meditating on those words. I went ahead and opened to Psalm 121, my next favorite Psalm. Verse 1 says. ' I will lift my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help. ' Verse 2 says. ' Behold, he who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. ' This particular Verse caught my attention. I suddenly realized that I had nothing to worry about, I had nothing to fear because the one who keeps me shall neither slumber nor sleep. I went on my knees and closed my eyes as I prayed. ' Daddy Lord in heaven, I know that I am safe and secure in you, I am sorry for ever doubting that, grant me unwavering faith in you, enable me to trust unconditionally in you, Protect and guide me, my family and people around me from evil, let your will and not my will be done in my life, thanks to Daddy for answering my prayers. ' Amen. Immediately I Whispered the Amen. A popular and Emotional and Spirit-filled Christian song, Oceans by Hillsong United, started playing in my room. You called me out upon the waters. The great unknown, Where feet may fail. And there I found you in the mystery. And ocean still, my faith will stand. And I'll call upon your name. And keep my eyes above the rails. When Oceans rise, my soul will rest in your embrace. For I am yours and you are mine. As the song Continued playing, I started to get a little emotional as tears streamed down my eyes. I began to recollect all those passages in the Bible where great faith resulted in dumbfounding miracles. " Thank you for your love and Care, Daddy Lord in heaven. " I Whispered as I stood up from my kneeling position, walked to my bathroom, and opened the Tap in the Wash Hand basin, which was next to the door. I rinsed off my tears with the warm, flowing water, I repeated this process three times in a row before I wiped my face and hands with a Yellow hand towel nearby. I looked into the mirror and saw my reflection, I didn't know why but I got the feeling that something in my had changed, it felt like a light in me had been ignited, I feel like a new Creature. With determination and Fearlessness in my Voice, I spoke out the following words. " I Goodness Mia, from the day onwards I become a new Creature, from now on, I become as unstoppable as the Wind, An undimmable light like the sun, I become a battle-ax of the Almighty, I become untouchable by evil forces. " " I shall not fear, I become a light to the world and a salt to the earth, I shall continue to succeed in all ramifications, I shall not Quit! , I am a winner, I am an overcomer, I become undefeatable, I am born to win, I am born to reign! , I am outstanding! " " The Lord God who made heaven and earth are with me! , I shall not cower in fear when oppressors come my way, I shall battle and Win, I am not a loser, I am a winner. " " Thanks, Lord, for Everything you've done " I Whispered as I Smiled brightly. I could feel my joy overflowing, my once numb heart came alive again, I felt Strength and happiness Surge through me. I saw myself being prepared for the battle ahead, I saw myself Winning, I could even Smell Victory. " The Wicked shall always Perish, Truth shall always Win and so I stand for truth! " I declared. I went back to my room and was surprised to find my Mom there, she was dressed in a blue nightgown, she was sitting cross-legged on my bed. " Good Evening Mom. " I greeted. " How come you are here? , Aren't you feeling sleepy yet? " I questioned Suprised as it was already Ten Minutes to Twelve, it was almost midnight, I always study from 12 am - 5 am. " Good Evening Mia, How are you doing dear? " She asked, Smiling faintly. " Am fine Mom, it's so late why aren't you sleepy yet? " I asked. " Well, I am but I decided to come and have a word or two with you before I retire to bed. " She replied. " Oh! , So what's the discussion going to be about? " I asked as I moved closer to the bed and sat beside her at the edge of the bed Crossing my legs too. " Did you hear about what happened Mia? " She asked, now facing me. " Yes I did, Clover informed me when I got to school this morning, she seemed Worried and Scared when she told me informed me this morning. " " Oh! I understand her? It isn't easy to take in, Who wouldn't be afraid and Worried when news of Students like yourself are being Kidnapped weekly by the Bandits. " " You are right, Mom " I replied nodding. " How did you console her? " " Well, I told her that she shouldn't worry too much about it as we are Safe here " I replied. " Oh! Did you remind her about the fact that The one Who keeps Israel Shall neither Slumber nor sleep? " " No, I didn't " I replied, bowing my head in shame. " It's alright darling, I understand that you must have thought about that then, no? " " Yes, Mom " I replied. " Thought as much, Don't worry Mia, all you need to do is to cast your cares upon the Lord for he shall sustain you, whatever it is that is troubling you all you need to do is to pour it out to the Lord and he will take care of it " My Mom advised as we both embraced. " I love you, Mia, She said. " I love you too Mom " I replied as we both giggled.
1080 word(s)PublishedThe Next day Mia's POV I got to school a little late today as me and my mom continued our discussion till 1 is in the night. When I got to class, the lesson had already started, My English teacher Miss Lucia was already in class, teaching. " Good Morning, Ma " I greeted her, and immediately my voice landed, Everyone in the class faced me, it was like I became a celebrity immediately, I felt a little uncomfortable with their stares. " Good Morning, Mia, Why are you In school at this hour?, This is so unlike you. " Miss Lucia Asked me in a displeased tone. " Am sorry, Ma... " " I guess, she Played Video games all night and Slept late. " Sasha Butted in. " Is that True, Mia? " Miss Lucia Asked me. " No, it's not... " I said in an attempt to defend myself. " It's not? , Are you going to Cover up with your usual, ' I was studying Phrase? ' or are you going to use something else this time? " Lara, Sasha's best friend replied Sarcastically. " What
1611 word(s)Published TruthCaged ( Survival ) chapter Four.Mia's POVWe went back to class for the third period, by the time we got there the economics teacher was already in class." Good Morning, Ma " Clover and I greeted in unison." Good Morning girls, Where are you coming from? " She inquired." We were in the School library. " I replied." Oh! You can go to your Seats, now. "" Okay, Ma. " We replied as we walked towards our Seat and Sat." Let's Start to begin the lesson, now Class. "" Alright, Ma. "" The topic for today is inflation, who can define the term, Inflation? , Anyone? " She Asked observing our faces.When I realized that no one was raising his or her hand I raised mine." Yes, Mia? "" Inflation can be defined as the continuous increase in the Price level of goods and services. " I replie
From that day onwards, Clover and I became the classroom cleaners despite all the mocking and harsh words we got from people we didn't let it get to us and just Continued with our duties.After the closing hour when I and Clover were ready to start cleaning but then we realized that clover and her friends were still in class refusing to leave." Sasha, Lily, Rocky, can you guys leave the class for a moment, please? " I asked Politely." Why would we? " Sasha replied in an arrogant tone as always." Don't go out if you don't want to but you can't blame us for sweeping all the dust on you. " Clover interrupted in an angry tone." Clover! " I warned." Can we please settle this matter amicably, guys? " I asked and when they all have calmed down, I continued." Why don't you want to leave the class yet, Sasha? " I asked directing my question to Sasha as she Happened to be the gang leader." We've got some chatting to do. " She replied." Really? " " Yes, of course. " She replied." Okay,
The three men looked very handsome and Dashing which immediately attracted the attention of all the other girls in the Canteen. The three young men walked to our Table as I expected." What's going on here Mia? " Clover asked In a hushed tone." I don't know too but let's watch and see what happens. " I replied her. " Hello, girls. " The three young men greeted when they got to our table." Hi, guys. " Sasha and her friends replied them Smiling." Can we seat? " One of them asked." Of course, where are my manners, am sorry. " Sasha quickly replied as she offered them a seat on the chairs surrounding the table.After Settling down." By the way Sasha, who are these two beautiful ladies? " Jeremy the tallest of guys inquired referring to Clover and me. " Oh! I completely forgot to introduce you guys, Clover, Mia, meet Jeremy, Joseph and John. " She replied. " Wow!!! I didn't know you had such beautiful Friends, Sasha. " John complimented." Friends my foot! " Clover muttered under
A father's concern.Author's POVAs Clover and Mia walked to their Estate, Clover was seriously thinking about what happened earlier as it's so absurd." What are you thinking so deeply about, Clover? " Mia asked." Well, I am still wondering why Sasha said something like that, why would she want you to be her tutor when she never liked you? "" Hmmn, you are right, I don't know the reason though but I have got this gut feeling that she has a plan. " Mia replied." Do you think so? "" I do, Sasha looks pure and innocent but I think she is not as innocent as she looks. "" Why do you think that, Mia? " I asked Suprised." Isn't it obvious? , She has those three guys as her friends and Even though they look so young and charming I don't think that that's all that is to it, there's something suspicious about those three guys. "" What do you think is suspicious about them? "" Where do you think they got the money they are Spending From? "" Perhaps their parents are rich. " " I don't
The Past.Mia's POV.As I got upstairs, I went into my room after Unlocking it, I immediately dropped my bag on my bed and went into the bathroom for a quick shower.While I was under the shower bed, I couldn't help but smile, I still couldn't believe that my Lovely Dad was back.My Dad Adrian Goodness is a medical doctor and also a missionary, he usually travels all over the world yearly to preach the gospel to different coucountrieshe country he went last was the Gambia a country in West Africa, to preach the gospel, he had been there for about A year before he suddenly came back today, we had been communicating Via Skype for months now but that wasn't so often as my father is always busy. My Dad met my mom in the University while he was a medical student, my mom on the other hand was studying accounting, as she always dreamed of becoming a chartered accountant one day, They started as friends till they graduated, they were able to graduate at the same time because my Dad was alrea
Hero.Mia's POVIndeed, Everything happens for a reason, this has been my motto ever since my Dad told me his story.' Knock knock ' The sound of my bathroom door being knocked on was heard followed by my mom's concerned voice from the other side." Are you alright there, Mia?, What's taking you so long? " " Am fine Mom. " I replied." Okay, come out soon alright. " She urged." Alright, Mom " I replied.Soon after I replied I turned off the shower and dried up my body with my yellow Towel before I wore my pink bathrobe, I walked out of the bathroom in my bathrobe, by then my Mom had already left.' When did my mom get back? ' I thought inwardly but unknown to me my mom was already back long before I came home as she was the one that went to pick my Dad up from the Airport with her Mercedes Benz.I walked to my Walk - in - Wardrobe, and chose an orange flowery Straight gown with a hood, Right from the time I turned seven I stopped wearing trousers as I found them uncomfortable to wea
Pain.After the call ended I couldn't help but think about Clover's situation, though Clover was always happy and Smiling she still had some hidden pain and scars, that's why I love the quote, ' don't judge anyone because you know their names but not their story, you notice their cuts but not their scars, you see their smile but not their pain, you can read their lips but not their minds. 'Clover's Mom left her when she saw just Twelve and Since then she had been all alone with her Nanny as her father was a businessman who hardly had any time for her, Months after her mother's death, her father brought in a woman who he claimed was his secretary, he said that he was going to get married to her and she would become his wife, Clover was very hurt because she was very well aware of how much her mom loved her father and was willing to sacrifice anything for him but it didn't even take her father up to a year to decide that he was going to take a second wife. Two weeks after the introduc
> * 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