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> * Believe in yourself even if no one believes in you. *****Coincidentally, the restaurant Joseph's subordinate made a reservation in was also where Elina booked a reservation with her friends who of course invited her out to gloat at her.But she being unaware of this, dressed up to the nineties. She wanted her friends to see that even though Moscow had fallen. she was still a daughter of a rich man and wasn't that affected by what had happened. Her action makes one wonder what would happen when she finds out that her Dad's company was on the verge of bankruptcy.Heartbroken maybe.As expected, her dolling up attracted a lot of attention. Though she was just eighteen she had a very good figure and was endowed in areas where it was required.Despite knowing this, she put on a dress that highlighted all her curves. This made the men in the restaurant lust after her at one glance. Elina who was ever so shameless, simply ignored the hateful gazes she received from women wh
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>* The Bible says, “ everything is beautiful in its time. ” ****—- Author's POV —- A white Porsche drove into the parking lot of the restaurant.It screeched to a halt on the queue and soon the door was opened to reveal Joseph in a simple t-shirt and jeans trousers he walked over to the other side of the car and opened the door.“ Thank you. ” Mira smiled at him as she came out of the car. She was putting on a casual outfit just as him, a simple white top with a, “ Love is life ” Tag on it. She paired it with jeans trousers and canvas just as Joseph's.Due to their similar outfits and heights they looked like a couple.Well, they are now anyway. Just then.“ At last you guys are here! ” The duo stopped and turned to the source of voice and they saw Evie walking towards them.Unlike the duo, She was wearing a sundress which she paired up with a silver wedge and a sun glass. Any one who saw her would never have thought she had just graduated highschool as she looked real
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* Just be yourself! * ****“ Isn't that your cousin, Elina? Evie whispered to Miranda. Miranda didn't reply quickly as she stared in the direction of Elina and her friends. Coincidentally, Elina raised up her head and her gaze collided with Mira's. Unlike before Mira didn't cower in fear or retract her gaze, rather she kept staring boldly at Elina as if challenging her. This small action of her's didn't escape Joseph's eyes. For some reason He felt proud and happy. It really seemed like Mira had gone through a whole lot of changes during the past few years. He still remembered when he’d first met her, how much of a scaredy cat she was, but now. She has changed. He was very proud of her. Realizing that the staring competition was taking too much longer than it should. Joseph patted Mira a little to bring her back to book. Mira smiled lovingly at him before turning to face Evie. “ Yes, she is. ” She replied.“ Um, It sure took you ages to reply to me. ” Evie pouted.“
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>* ...And when you feel like giving up, Remember why you started in the first place. *****While having their lunch.Joseph received a message.He secretly opened the message when the duo weren't looking as they were both engrossed in their conversation about dress collections to notice.The message read.: Boss, The Edison's company is currently bankrupt. What's the next step?He smiled maliciously, that smile was enough to send chills down anyone's spine.: Find a reputable lawyer and acquire it.He sent.There was a pause from the other end before another message came in.: Are you sure about this, Boss?: Are you questioning me?He replied, his expression turning serious.: Am sorry, Boss. I will do just as you say.: Good. The time limit is 48 hours. Not a minute more.: Yes, Boss.At this, Joseph locked his phone and placed it back into his pocket.He returned his attention back to the duo who were chatting away without care for the world.Only for him to hear them talkin
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>* Never stop dreaming. *****The trio finished up their lunch and prepared to exit the restaurant.But then they overheard a commotion and paused.At first they were confused about what was going on. Until they listened clearly.As expected it was Elina.She tried paying for the expensive lunch she had ordered but much to her dismay. Her card bounced.“ Ma'am, your card bounced. ” The cashier said politely.“ How's that even possible? ” Elina stared at her in shock. “ Try again. There must be something wrong with your machine. ” She replied arrogantly.The cashier tried once again and yet it bounced.Then she went on to find out the reason for the card bouncing and then she found out that the account was in deficit.“ Ma'am, your account is in deficit. ” She said.“ What! How is that even possible? ” Elina exclaimed and immediately went on to check her account balance.Much to her dismay. It was just as the receptionist had said. The account was empty.“ How can this be? ” Sh
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>* Live in the moment. ****Mira couldn't help raising an eyebrow when she saw Elina walking towards Joseph.But just before she could react, Evie held her and sent her a signal to relax and watch. Receiving the signal. Mira paused and simply watched the show.Elina got to where Joseph was standing with the two girls right behind him and went down on her two knees.Joseph, who somehow had already expected this result, didn't say a word or react and just waited for her to keep acting.“ Please help me, Brother in law. ” She had intentionally used that word on him to cower favor and also to stir up the crowd to her side.“ Brother in law? ” Evie repeated her words slowly. “ She's so shameless. ” She spat.“ Indeed. Mira agreed, watching the drama playing out in front of her.“ Who are you? ” Joseph questioned in return as he stared blankly at her.“ What, You. ” Elina was completely caught off balance by his ghosting.“ Do I know you? ” He asked again with no emotion in his vo
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>* Love is patient. * **** Weeks later,Mira was in her room scrolling through social media as she read about relationships. A particular post caught her attention and automatically made her pause. * How sure are you that you and your current lover will end up together in future? *Mira thought for a minute before reading through the comments that were directly under the post. : Well, we are currently going with the flow.: I just hope we do as I don't think I can find someone better than him.: I am sure we'll end up together.: I'm still a college student with a whole entire life ahead of me, so I am not sure.Mira stopped for a moment and thought.What if her and Joseph weren't meant to be? What if they were just meant to be together for a short time? What will happen to her then? She knew without any ounce of doubt that she had fallen in love with Joseph. So what if they weren't meant to be? What would happen to her If he finds someone better in future? But that
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>* Simply saying, “ I love you ” isn't enough as you also have to prove your love through your actions. * ****----- Joseph ----- As college will be resuming back in session in Just two weeks time. I had a lot of work to do at the company and my father's. This further added to my workload so I was pretty much occupied. As much as I didn't want to leave Mira alone at home I had no other choice than to do just that as the latter bluntly refused to go to the company with me.I would have had Evie accompany her at home but the latter was busy. I had just finished having meetings with some executives of my dad's company and was on my way to the lunch room to grab my lunch when I remembered that I haven't spoken to Mira since I had left home earlier.So I took out my phone and gave her a call. I was surprised when my call was cut off the first time as it was unusual.Still, I tried again and again until the number suddenly became unreachable.What's going on? I thought alarmingl
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* Love is life. *****" They had always thought you guys were dating. ” Evie's words caught Mira's attention. She retracted her gaze from the ornamental plants ahead of her and stared at Evelyn.They were presently at a chicken restaurant a few blocks from their university. " I mean our schoolmates at high school. "" Oh. " Mira relaxed, taking a long sip of her yogurt." But we weren't. "" It seemed like it as you both were very close, you could be likened to siblings. "" Yeah. " Mira couldn't help smiling as a memory dropped in her mind. *Flashback*" Jose, I always wanted a brother. An elder brother to be precise but I never got one and it sucked. " Fourteen years old Mira complained to her Best friend as they both laid on the grass." But now you've got one. " Unlike what she was expecting, a smile and those simple words was what she got in response." What do you mean? " She stared at him in confusion." I'll be your brother. " He grinned, saying the words. " Baby sis."" Th
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>* Love is the most beautiful thing on Earth; It can make or mar a person. *****" Jose? " Mira called out after several minutes of simply resting in his embrace, the latter had thought she'd fallen asleep until she spoke. " Um?" " What do you love most about me? Like what made you fall in love with me? " His hand which was caressing her hair, paused hearing her question. " Mira... " Joseph detached himself from her embrace, held up her chins and stared straight into her eyes." The first day I met you; I fell in love with your innocence and cuteness. Then, I fell in love with how you express yourself and finally how you love. "" How do I love? ” She stared at him inquisitively. " Yeah. The way you love is remarkable. I can never forget the day I got injured on the football field. The care and concern I saw in your eyes that day made me forget about my pain. For a moment, it felt like you were the one injured and not me and it's really noteworthy. ""So you love how I love
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* Love covers all. *****Evie quietly left the room to give the duo some private space. Though, Joseph hid himself well, call it a woman's instinct but she sensed his presence.She nodded at Him giving him the signal he needed. Joseph advanced slowly to where Mira had her head bowed, eyes filled to the brim with tears. " Mira... " He called out to her slowly as he waited for her to raise her head, it took longer than he expected and when she finally did. He gasped in shock at how red her eyes were. " Babe... " He felt his heart being pricked by a knife. " Hey... " Seeing her non response, he wrapped her in a bear hug. In turn, Mira hugged him tightly." I love you, Miranda. " Perhaps those words were what she had been waiting for all along as she broke down as soon as she heard them. Love, She heard it covers everything. The thirteenth chapter in the book of the first Corinthians explained it so well, as it said, " If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, bu
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>* True friends are those that never leave. *****Grayson Miller did lay low, just as his Grandfather had advised. Though he almost couldn't control himself whenever he saw Joseph and Miranda together. Oftentimes, it hurt so much that he had to push the wall to calm himself down. As much as he wanted to do something, anything to make himself feel better he couldn't.He'd promised his Gramps and definitely wouldn't let him down even if it meant him having to endure the pain of a bruised ego.****On a weekend, The trio were crashing at Joseph's home to escape from the hustle and bustle of their campus. Mira was lying in bed, while Evie browsed through social media on her phone." Evie, I have been bothered lately. " Mira said all of a sudden as she opened her eyes slowly. " Oh? What's up? " Evie dropped her cell phone and sat up straight in front of her. " Actually, I have been thinking. "" About what? "" What if I am actually wasting my youthful years by being so dedi
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>“ When God is everything you've got. You've got all you need. ”**** On her way to her apartment, Mira had a foreboding that something wasn't right.So instead of going to her apartment, she headed over to Joseph's office in her car. While in the car, she gave Evie a call and told her about the change of plans. “ Is everything ok, Bestie? ” Hearing the concern in her tone, Mira was touched. She wondered what goodness she had done, for her to be rewarded with a Bestie like Eveyln. “ I am fine. And everything's fine. '' Mira paused. “ I'll tell you all about it later, Kay? '' Evie let out a sigh. “ Okay then. Take care. ”“ Thanks. ” Mira hung up with a smile, placing her phone in the phone stand, she started the car. She arrived at Joseph's office just in time to see the staff leaving. They all gave her car weird stares. Ignoring them, she wore her shades to cover up her exhausted eyes. All she wanted at that moment was to find a place to lay down, but she couldn't
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>“ God will never leave you, nor forsake you. ” *****Days passed and the trio had slowly been able to blend in with their life on campus.Though most times, their lectures go on for hours, leaving them tired and exhausted. Despite that, they all made time for one other, making them the envy of them all. On this particular day,Mira had just finished a four hour lecture and was completely exhausted when Serra approached her. “ Hey. ” she smiled at her, strapping her bag carefully on her back. “ Hi. ” Though her greeting was normal, Mira noticed that the latter was checking her out. “ Are you really living off, Joseph? ” Mira paused and then stared at her. “ Who told you that? ” Serra folded her arms around her chest proudly like the peacock she was. “ It's no longer a secret, is it? ” ( A/N : Should I name her Miss Peacock instead, guys? LoL. )Receiving no response from Mira, she continued. “ Joseph is too good for you and you know that. ” her words were meant to hu
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>* God knows you better than you know yourself. ****First day on campus.“ Evie. ” Mira called out whilst looking out of the window at the fast moving vehicles which she was fascinated by.The atmosphere was pretty cool and comfortable, the pretty ornamental plants by the roadsides reminded Mira of how promising the day would be. “ Yes, Mira? '' Evie was looking at the other side of the window, unlike Mira she wasn't distracted by the cars but by the billboards on the highways.One of them ‘said’ something which caught her attention. “ Love never dies. ”But if that's really true, why then does it feel like the love between her and her partner is diminishing as the day goes by? He said he loved her right?He promised to keep holding her hands till the end of time, right? So what changed? Was it the passage of time?Or the absence of intimacy? “ Do you believe God speaks to us through the atmosphere? ” Mira's words caught her attention.“ What? ” Evie stared at her in sho
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> * Forgiveness sets you free. *****The large courtroom was partly filled that Friday morning. The atmosphere was surprisingly warm, despite the gloominess in the room.A sign hung on the outside wall which said, “ Court in session. ”Mira sat beside Joseph looking super pretty in a yellow sun dress. It was summer anyways and the dress went well with the occasion. She was nervous, despite the fact that she strove hard not to show. “ It's going to be okay, Babe. ” Joseph squeezed her hands as a way to reassure her. Mira smiled softly.She didn't know how she was going to react, seeing the murderers of her parents standing right in front of her, even after playing the scene a dozen times in her mind… She still felt nervous as the moment drew near.And it eventually did, involuntarily she sucked in a deep breath, leaving her throat dry and bare as she watched the duo being brought to the stands.Her eyes met with Henry's then Nicole's, they averted their gaze almost immedi
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> * Life is unfair, but God is fair. ***** The duo remained in the same position in silence for the next few minutes until the clock struck 12. “ Mira… ” he called out to her and when she raised up her head, his heart broke, it felt like it was pricked by a thousand knives. Her face was flushed and tear stained, her beautiful emerald eyes were red with unshed tears. “ You okay? ” Though the question sounded stupid, when obviously she wasn't, yet he felt compelled to ask and so he did. “ Mmm. ” came her short answer. “ I think you should take a shower. ” he tried maintaining eye contact with her. “ Mmm. ” she nodded before standing up and walking towards the bathroom and straight into the shower. In the shower…As the droplets of water washed through her hair, then her body.Mira felt all the pain, tears and hurt wash away and it felt weird.She wanted so badly to hold on to them, so she could seek vengeance for her parents…But she couldn't.“ I am the God that heale
