* I believe the world will be a much better place if we all simply just let love rule. — Queenebunoluwa15. *****“ You like her don't you? ” Mira snapped out of her dazzled state on hearing Joseph's words. “ I do. She seems very nice and accommodative. ” she replied honestly. “ She is. ” Mira was thrown completely off guard by his response. “ How can you be so sure? ”Joseph didn't reply to her immediately as she stared. In the direction of the lady in question, Mira followed his gaze and saw Malisa speaking tenderly to a waitress who had almost slipped. “ I believe this is due to how she was raised. ”“ Meaning? Hadn't she lived in Paris all her life? ” Mira was honestly surprised by his words. “ No. ” He drew. “ She only came here six years ago. ”“ Oh. "It took her time to process his words. “ But how do you know that? ” she inquired, still staring at Malisa. “ I'll tell you once we head back home. ” his words made her whip her head towards him. “ Promise? ” “ Yeah. ” He answe
* Love always finds a way. *****‘ And the winner of the youngest billionaire award of the year is Joseph Winfrey. ’ These words kept resonating in Mira's mind as she stared at Joseph who was now walking towards the stage to get his award. She felt her heart skip a bit when her eyes locked with his. As he raised the trophy upwards above his head. She felt him saying, “ Thank you for being my drive. ” Mira wiped off the lone tear that fell out of the corner of her eye and smiled back at him. “ You are welcome. ” She knew how much that award meant to him and how much work he had put into it and now? He was being awarded for all his hard work over the years. She couldn't help but be more happy for him as he truly deserves it. ‘ Jose, I wonder if you know how proud I am of you, at this moment. ’ She said inwardly quite emotionally as she stared up at him. ‘ I know. ’ her smile bloomed realizing he had actually heard her thoughts. “ Excuse me, Mr Winfrey. ” The MC let out an awkward
****Days later,“ I love him, Mira. I really do. ” The sight of seeing her best friend so broken and disheveled broke her heart greatly. Evie had just gone through a rough breakup which left her in the state she was in.“ I know, Evie. ” Mira embraced her. “ I feel so stupid! I should have known it would end this way! How could I have fallen in love with someone who only sees me as his friend? How? ” Her tears rolled out like water as she thought of how everything started and how it ended. “ It sucks to realize that he never actually loved me. It was his ex all along! I had no place in his heart. Even though I stupidly thought I did. ” Mira kept her silence as she allowed Evie to rant. She realized that was the only way the latter could feel better. “ Was I not attractive enough to him? Am I that bad? Does my character suck that much? If not, then why? Why did this have to happen to me? Why? ” “ Perhaps, you are too good enough for him. ” Joseph's voice was all of a sudden heard
* Build your friendship on a solid foundation and it will withstand the rainy and stormy days. *****“ Which days were the toughest In your friendship, Mira? ” The question was directed to both of them. It was a warm Tuesday and the duo had planned to spend the afternoon together, but while they had their lunch in the school canteen. They were surrounded by their course mates who had been trying to catch them together for so long.In their eyes, the duo were like celebrities most especially after what happened at the conference last month. Most of the guys, who had initially thought less of Joseph were now trying to get close to him.Joseph wasn't so surprised at that as he already predicted it. Who wouldn't want to hold onto a big thigh after all. Mira sipped her milkshake as she pondered on the question thrown at her. It didn't take her so long to recall those days. It was a bit painful for her to recall those days. The old days when she was still an orphan with no inheritance
* I believe true love is something worth fighting for. *****DE ROYAL, beauty parlor.Beatrice and some socialist friends of hers sat down as they awaited their turn to get their nails and hair down.“ I have been thinking of dying my hair white. ” Sarah Colleen, wife of a famous television show owner, said whilst examining her dark brown hair in the mirror. “ Why would you think that? I believe lots of ladies would die to have your kind of hair. ” “ You think? ” The woman was in doubt. “ What do you think, Beatrice? ” Her words brought the latter out of her reverie. “ What did you say? ” Seeing her other friends staring at her with curiosity she smiled awkwardly. “ I am sorry, I got a bit distracted. ”“ Um. Is everything okay, Beatrice? You don't look alright. ” Marianne, one of her closest friends, was genuinely concerned. “ I am fine. Just having a lot on my mind. ” “ Well. Okay. ” The latter didn't push further, as they were aware of how secretive Beatrice was and how much she
* Do what is right even when it doesn't make sense to. *****Two weeks later,– Joseph –I had just finished signing some documents in my study room when I received a call from home.For some reason, I began to feel an evil foreboding as the phone rang.Nonetheless, I picked it up and swiped the answer button. It was my dad much to my surprise. “ Hello, Dad. ”“ How are you, son? ” Though he tried, his voice didn't sound so sincere. What could I possibly expect from someone who abandoned me while I was only seven? ‘ He's still your Dad. ’ an internal voice reminded me.I breathed deeply to calm my thoughts before replying. “ I am okay. Is there a problem? ” He stuttered a little, obviously surprised at my bluntness. “ Yeah. It's your Mom, Son. ”Hearing that, I had a bad feeling. “ What about her? ”“ She has stage four cancer. ” I felt my heart sink hearing that. “ The doctor said she’d got just four months left. ”Silence followed his words as none of us was able to speak. “
* Love always finds a way. ***** “ Joseph? ” Vera greeted him meekly at the door. “ Um. ” “ Good afternoon, Dad. ” He greeted him with a nod. “ Good afternoon, son. ” “ Your mom is being checked by the doctors. ” “ Okay. ” Joseph avoided Vera's gaze as he sat at the reception.The latter bit her lips in shame. ‘ Why is he avoiding my gaze so much? Isn't he in love with me anymore? ’ she thought bitterly.It really seemed like she had forgotten that she hurt him so much and he has moved on.“ Mr Jacobs. ” The doctor's words got their attention and they all looked up. “ Yes? ” “ Can I have a word with you in my office? ” the doctor sounded very serious and they all could feel the tension rising. “ Okay. ” “ I'll be back. ” he told the others as he walked away with the female doctor.“ You can go in now. ” Beatrice's personal nurse smiled at him. “ okay. ” The smell of disinfectant was the one that he felt the minute he got into the hospital room. “ Mom. ” he felt his eyes swel
* Pain makes us stronger. *****— Joseph —Stepping out of the hospital felt like the hardest thing ever. I couldn't understand exactly how I was feeling. Depressed? Unsettled? Sad? It was more like all the emotions were put in one and I was to feel it all at a time. “ I am not talking about Mira, Son. I mean Vera Lynn. ” recalling my mom's words made me shiver in disgust.I got into my car and began driving to nowhere in particular. I tried controlling myself so I could focus on the road ahead, but I failed every time. In the end, I stopped at a beach and simply sat on the soil.The place had lots of memories, none of which were obviously related to my current stage. Flashes of Mira and I chatting and bonding here flashed through my mind and I couldn't help smiling. I recall her talking to me about how she always believed I never loved her.Well, maybe she was right as I too wasn't really sure of myself until recently.The idea of being in love with my Best friend never real
Epilogue.“ The end of a thing is better than its beginning. ”****—- Miranda —-It's said that friendship is the backbone of every relationship, I can't help but agree more at this point. I stared into the ever beautiful eyes of my groom and the love and adoration in it couldn't be denied. It's been fifty years of friendship and thirty eight years of marriage, yet it feels like a lifetime.Is this really how beautiful love is?I've always heard about love being beautiful from my parents and now? I couldn't help agreeing more. Years ago, I had questioned why some things happened to me which weren't meant to. I know better now that God has been in my story all along. Slowly crafting and editing out unimportant details, to create a wonderful masterpiece. And now? After so many years and me being surrounded by my friends, family, kids and grandchildren, I can only say. God is good and his timings are always perfect. “ Didn't I say we'll celebrate fifty years of friendship? ” I s
“ Smile because your world brightens up when you do. ” *** —- Miranda —-“ Mom… ” It felt like my heart got caught in my throat at the sight of my daughter in white.I couldn't form a word as emotions rushed through me, I could see flashes of our moments together. The first time I'd held her, the first time she'd said Mom. Her first day at school, the day she'd finally opened up to me about her crush. I would never forget how long the conversation was that day on a small picnic by the lake. The blush on her cheeks and the glow in her eyes made me realize just how smitten my daughter was. “ I love him, Mom. ” I would never forget so soon how beautiful the words sounded when they echoed in the blue sky. And now? The same girl I had held as a baby and vowed to love and protect was now getting married to the love of her life. “ Babe. ” I couldn't control the tears that fell out of my eyes, as I stared at my daughter in the most beautiful dress I've seen. I've always admired supe
“ Having a guy best friend who truly loves and cares about you is indeed super priceless. ” *** “ Dad. ” “ Yes, Baby girl? ” He stared his little sweet sixteen who was looking more and more like her mom on a daily basis. “ Do you know I have a crush on someone? ” Her words made him pause from swinging the swing they were currently on. He'd made it a routine to spend quality time with both his children every weekend so he could get to know them and their personalities better. Though lately, he'd been spending more time with his daughter as it seemed the latter needs his time and attention most.“ Oh, really? Who's the lucky guy? ” He grinned, on seeing the red blush on her cheeks.“ He's Noel. ” She replied in a chicken-like manner. “ And he is? ” “ My Best Friend. ” “ Oh wow. ” Joseph instantly felt history about to repeat itself as he stared at his daughter.“ Does he know about it? ” He inquired softly, taking her hands in his. “ No… I don't think he sees me that way thoug
“ Pain is temporary. ”***“ I wish we can always choose the one we fall in love with. Perhaps it wouldn't be a big deal now that I'm in this case. I am Ava Smith and this is my story. A year ago, I fell in love with a young man who was 20 at the time of our meeting. He wasn't the most beautiful man I've ever come across but in my heart, he'll always be the best definition of beauty. Black beauty is what I'll call him. His smile was ever beautiful and never ceased to warm my heart. His voice was like the sound of many waters and the sound of his laughter was like a waterfall. I fell for this innocence, his honesty and thoughtfulness.I was attracted to him by his love for dancing and acting. I've never met someone as talented as him. Matthew was his name and I must say, his name did great justice to his personality, but I would have preferred for him to be named Daniel. I loved him in a way, I've never loved anyone before. When asked what I love about him, I get confused a
“ Be with someone who is afraid to lose you. ”*** “ How do you feel, Jose. ” Joseph turned to face his beautiful wife, who looked ever stunning at thirty. Perhaps it's true that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, cos even after so many years he still found her as stunning as she'd always been. “ You've asked that question three times already. ” He smiled seeing her pout. “ But it's okay, I get it. ” He turned to face her. “ It's Vera's wedding, I know. ” He pulled her to a seat on the bed beside him as he cupped her face. “ I'd once been infatuated with her, and couldn't imagine a life without her once. ” He paused to search her eyes. “ But that's in the post now, you know. I love you and you are my forever so you don't have to worry about me, Kay? ” “ Um… ” “ Besides, you look unusually beautiful today. ” He tucked her hair behind her face, as she blushed. “ Should we roll on the sheets for a few minutes before we leave? ” “ In your dreams. ” She stood up in an attemp
“ I cry when you cry. ”*** Five years later,Miranda opened the door to her daughter's room and sighed helplessly when she didn't find her there. She matched towards her son's and there she met them spooned together on the bed. “ Gosh, how many times do I have to tell them not to sleep together. ” She muttered under her breath. She'd thought the doctor had been over exaggerating when she said they'll be literally inseparable. Now? She figured Angelina was more than right. They couldn't even stay a moment without each other. “ Nuel, Nuella. ” She patted them lovingly and slowly but steadily she was welcomed by two deep blue eyes. Ones she'd come to fall in love with. “ Mom… ” Nuella was the first to react as she detached herself from her brother's embrace and went into her mother's arms. “ Good morning, Hon. ” She pecked her cheeks and straightened her short hair which was tied in two messy buns. “ Morning, Mom. ” She rubbed her head on Miranda's chest as she'd always done
“ Forgiveness sets you free. ”*** “ Can I take a seat? ” The duo stared at each other before nodding. “ I know you guys have a million and one questions to ask me. ” She smiled, “ That's not unexpected, right? Since I disappeared months ago and suddenly reappeared. ” The duo nodded. “ Well, I was imprisoned for three months due to my involvement in a crime relating to Miranda. ” “ What crime? ” Evie inquired, staring at the two.“ I planned to have her miscarry, but my plan failed as always. ” Her tone was solemn. “ Um… ” Evelyn sighed, realizing her Bestie had forgiven her already. So what right does she have to overreact?“ I heard God for the very first time in the police’s van. ”“ God? ” They were left completely stunned by her words.“ As you both know, I've always been an atheist. But for the first time, I heard the deity which you and Joseph had always spoken about. Prior to that, I've always believed he was nothing but a figment of your imaginations. But the single enc
“ Hard Work sets the difference between great and average. ”***“ You are pregnant, Bestie? ” The latter blushed heavily at the question directed to her.“ Yeah. ” She replied shyly.“ But why didn't you tell me? ” Miranda felt happy, yet a little disappointed at that. Best friends are meant to tell each other everything, right?So why hide that important detail from her?“ I just found out, okay? ” Evie replied defensively, not totally comfortable under her accusing gaze.“ Okay. ” Miranda nodded with a tight smile. ***Later in their car. “ You've been silent, Honey. ” He mused, pulling her into his arms. He'd never totally understand how quickly her mood changes. Thankfully he'd read a lot on post childbirth depression and understood that her feelings and reactions are absolutely normal. Though not totally normal to him as he craves for his wife to be completely alright. “ I feel Evie should have told me about her pregnancy earlier. ” Joseph sighed hearing her words.He'd nev
“ God never comes too late, he comes right on time. ”*** The day seemed to go slowly until the middle aged bride was handed a mirror. “ Oh my. ” Hannah couldn't stop the gasp that escaped her lips at her reflection in the mirror. For some reason, she'd always believed she'd never be as beautiful as she was at her previous wedding ceremony. But who knew. Her short almond colored hair was beautifully styled on her head, her makeup and mascara was perfect further adding to her stunning look. “ You make a beautiful bride, Nanny. ” She turned to hear the exact words she'd said at the latter’s wedding. “ Thank you. ”“ I'm super glad I got to witness your happy day, Mom. ” Those simple words made her emotional. She'd always believed she would never experience the joy and gladness this day brings. After her husband left her. She'd literally lost all hope in finding love again. She believed she can never be happy again as she'll never find a man better than Joshua.But who knew.“ Th