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Two.

★ There's no fear in love ★

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" Mira, Mira, Mira! " Evie ran excitedly into Mira's room very early, the next morning waking up the latter.

" Go away, Evie! " Mira groaned in her sleep. One thing she hated was having her sleep interrupted.

A/N : She would have never guessed that she'll have to get used to it eventually.

" No, Mira! You have to listen to me first! " She said, pouting like a child. 

" No, Evie. Just go away. "  

" Please... For my sake? " Evie persisted.

" Okay. " Mira helplessly opened her eyes and sat up on the bed. 

" Good morning, Bestie! " Evie greeted her happily.

" Morning. " Mira rolled her eyes. 

Seeing this, Evie couldn't help raising an eyebrow... " Let me guess, Joseph didn't let you go to bed earlier? " She said with a mischievous smile. 

" It's not what you think, naughty! " Mira threw a cushion at her.  

" Oh. So what was it? Foreplay but not the real deal? " Evie teased her intentionally. 

" Shut up! " Mira blushed.

" Um. Or is there a bun in the oven already? "

" Evie! Stop it! " Mira's face became serious, as it was the last straw. 

“ Am sorry, Bestie. Evie said with a poppy face realizing that she had just crossed her boundaries with Mira.

Staring at her made up face, Mira sighed as she realized she overreacted. " Am sorry. I just got tired of being accused of what I didn't do. " 

" Oh... Awn.. I am really sorry, Bestie... Should I kneel? " She inquired, already going on her knees.

" Don't be so melodramatic. Stand up. " Mira pulled her up.

" Am I forgiven now? " 

" Um... As long as you don't try it again. " 

" Sure. That's why I love you. Evie said, embracing her tightly.

" Whatever. " She rolled her eyes. 

" So what were you both doing till after midnight? " She asked curiously. 

" Nothing much. We watched a movie and also listened to sermons on relationships. "

" Oh... That's nice.... I just hope Joseph wouldn't murder me for coming over to wake you up so early. "

" Stop being so dramatic, Evie. We both know he’s  aware that you are here already. " 

And as if on cue. Mira's phone rang with an incoming call  from Joseph.

Picking it up.

    " Hey, Babe. You are awake already? " Joseph's voice rang from the other end. 

" Hello. I am awake already, a certain someone woke me up earlier than I should. " Mira complained like a child.

" Evie, right? "

" Yeah... "

" Then I do hope she has a good reason for that. "

" Am sure she does. Don't worry. "

" I won't... It's great that she's there though... So she can keep you company for the day. "

" Yeah... So have you had your morning coffee? "

" I had it earlier... It was tastier than usual today though. "

" That's nice. I really wish I could have coffee too. "

" No you can't... You are only permitted to have the closest thing to coffee which is tea. " 

" I know. " She said with a pout. 

" Don't be sad, Baby... It's all for your benefit. " 

" I know. " 

" How about this? When I get back we can both have tea + coffee mix? " 

" Really? " For some reason that made Mira brighten up. 

" Sure. So you should take good care of yourself till I get back. "

" Alright I'll. "

" Have a beautiful day ahead... Love you, Babe. "

" Same here's... " 

" Kisses. " 

" Same. " Mira blushed as the call ended. 

" If I didn't know better I would have thought you and Joseph had been married for years already. " Evie couldn't help but say when the call ended.

" Whatever. " Mira rolled her eyes at her. 

" Anyways, I came here to give you an invitation to a birthday party. " 

" A party? " She raised an eyebrow. 

" Didn't you know about it? It's Amelia and Adam's 18th birthday celebration! " 

" Wait... Our school's identical twins? "

" Yes of course! They'll be turning eighteen on Saturday so they've decided to mark it and have invited all of our classmates to the party. " 

" Oh... Okay. Is Joseph attending too? "

" Gosh! Can't you go anywhere without Joseph? " Her eyes were filled with wonder. 

" I am just asking alright? "

" Well... He isn't. I asked him first, he told me he won't be able to make it as he is busy. "

" Oh... "

" You can ask him about it though. Evie added seeing her best friend already acting like an abandoned girlfriend.

" I will... "

" So... we'll be going shopping for dresses tomorrow! Bill is on me! "

" Do we really need to? " 

" Of course we do! It's going to be a grand party, we can't bear to look like paupers in the midst of those rich folks! "

" Well... Okay. " 

" Um... So what would you like to have for breakfast? "

" You'll be cooking? " Mira stared at her suspiciously.

" That's the least I can do to interrupt your sleep. " 

" Okay then... I'd like a simple breakfast of sandwiches and a cup of creamy tea. " 

" Alright. Go freshen up..  it'll be ready. "

" Awn... Thanks, Evie! Love ya! "

" Whatever. Evie said, rolling her eyes at her. 

Mira couldn't help but giggle seeing Evie like that. She knew the latter just loves being overly dramatic.

And it was really funny.

Perhaps it was due to how childish she was, Mira found it very easy to relate with her and blend in with her...

Just like how she was with Joseph... 

Just that, Evie behaves more like a mother hen  sometimes and Joseph acts normally as he should. 

Hahaha.

She'll never cease being grateful for having the two of them in her life, they were just more than she could ever ask for!

Like seriously! They were priceless!

More than blue diamonds to her! 

And the good news is that... They felt the same about her too...

And it was truly beautiful!

….

-- Joseph ----

 I received a call from Evie, earlier, she informed me of her plan of attending a birthday party with Mira. 

At first I wanted to decline... But I stopped myself when I realized that I couldn't control Mira's life. 

She's an adult and totally free to decide for herself and as much as I wanted to have her for myself and keep her in, I couldn't. 

I realized that she would love to be young and free and not live her life like a caged bird. 

So yeah... I just had to accept Evie's invitation on the condition that she must protect and look after her closely like the mother hen she was. 

I had just finished signing some documents when I received a call from my lawyer. 

Picking it up. 

" Good afternoon, sir. "

" Same here. " 

" I called to inform you that the house transfer documents have been completed... All that's needed is yours and Madam's signature. " 

" Oh... Can you come over next week so we can sign it? " 

" Sure. "

" Great. Thanks. "

" It's my duty, sir. Thanks for trusting me. "

" You are welcome. "

I dropped my phone on the table with a sigh...

For some reason I was feeling very melancholic. On one hand I was happy that Mira's family's house will go back to her.. 

But on the other hand, I feel sad for Mira. Despite being a billionaire's only daughter she had to live like a poor orphan for years.

It was really saddening.

I could only imagine how much pain she must have felt... 

One thing I have realized recently is that I couldn't take away the pain she felt... But one thing I can do is help her forget about the pain and help her move on. 

She has been through a lot already... 

I just couldn't wait to see her reaction, when she finally gets back all her inheritance. 

I received another call on my phone.

It was from my private investigator. 

" Boss, Mr and Mrs Edison were caught at the border trying to escape. "

Hearing this, I curled up my lips in a sneer. 

  ' Escaping so soon, uh? ' 

" Don't let them go. Keep them locked up till the cops arrive. "

" Yes, Boss. "

" Great. "

After the call ended.

 I made another call to one of my most trusted investigators. 

"  Good day, Boss! "

" Same here, Briston. Have you been able to come up with enough evidence? "

" Not yet, Boss... We've been trying to get one more to back up all our other evidence. "

" How long would it take? "

" Two days at most, Boss. "

" Not a day more! "

" Yes, Boss. "

After ending those two calls, I called my assistant in. 

    " Good day, sir. " 

" Good day. Is my Dad in his office? " 

" Yes, sir. "

" Alright. Do inform him that I'd love to see him at five. "

" Okay, sir. " 

After he left, I sat at my table as I thought about the decision I had made in my mind. 

Over the past few days, I have been convicted by my conscience. 

I realized that I still have some sort of unforgiveness within me.

Yes.  I haven't found it in my heart to completely forgive my parents. 

Though I am working with my dad at present, I realized that I haven't forgiven them both completely. 

And it's unlike a Christian.

Although they had caused me a lot of pain, I should still be willing to forgive them over and over again. 

Why? Because not only did their abandonment help me, it made me stronger. It also made me more mature and independent.

So in a way, it was necessary and beneficial to me.

Though the pain and hurt they caused me was still there, and the scar hadn't healed up completely. 

I realized that I still had to forgive. 

No matter how much I try to avoid it. I can't deny the fact that they are both my parents. 

And the fact that they are my flesh and blood remains, I just have to forgive and move on.

No matter how hard it is, I just have to. 

Forgiveness takes time and during the process of forgiving, I might have to relive those moments where I felt so lonely and abandoned.

But I just have to.

Since the creator forgives me of my uncountable sins, who was I a mere mortal to say I won't forgive? 

I was definitely in no place to say I won't forgive, as I too need forgiveness no matter how much I try to deny it!

And since I need and desire it so much. I have to give it too! 

It's impossible to reap where I haven't sown and same with forgiveness.

I have to sow the seed of forgiveness for me to be able to reap it too! 

I just have to! 

Staring straight at the door... I said those words I never imagined I'd say in this lifetime. " Mom, Dad. I forgive you. "

Though they weren't there, yet I could feel the intensity of those words as they came from the depth of my heart.

And for some reason I felt free.

Totally free. 

It felt like I was released from shackles that bound me, which I never even thought existed!

I felt free and free indeed!

It felt like a heavy burden had been lifted off my chest.

The feeling is inexplicably beautiful.

Now, I realized why forgiveness is absolutely necessary and highly recommended! 

Forgiveness takes time, and might seem very tough and gruesome, but we just have to learn how to. 

If we really and truly want to feel free and happy. 

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A/N : Um... what do you think, guys?