>* Choose not to fear what may be lost. because you are not the pebbles that have fallen but a flower, ever growing. *****The trio were in Mira's room chatting after Sir Roberts left.“ I must say, Sir Roberts is indeed very handsome. I can't help but wonder if he has a son who's around my age. ” Evie said dreamily.“ Girl, don't be silly! ” Mira said, throwing a cushion at Evie.“ Hey, I am not silly. I was just appreciating the work of God in his life, okay? ” She said defensively, attempting to throw back the pillow at Mira. But one glare from Joseph stopped her.‘ How frightening! ’ she cringed.“ Still, you shouldn't be thinking like that. What if he has a son who is a Playboy? ”“ Then, I will just give up, okay? You don't have to be so serious alright? ”“ Guys, don't you think you are thinking too far? Sir Roberts has never been married and so of course doesn't have a child. ” Joseph said.“ Oh. But how do you know about that? ” Evie questioned.“ I just did a simple ba
>* You can't let one difficult situation or person define the rest of your life. ***** The next day.As they packed all Mira's belongings. She couldn't help but feel nostalgic as memories rushed through her mind. The good ones and bad ones. She recalled the first time she was brought to the orphanage. How she refused to stay at first. Those times, when she felt lonely. As she was being ignored by the children in the orphanage she was always alone. Days when she had to go to bed on an empty stomach due to her not getting to the dinner table on time. She recalled the tears, the sad times and everything.And now she was leaving the place she had spent eight years of her life! She felt happily sad at that moment.On one hand she was happy to be free from all the rules, and on the other hand she felt sad as reality dawned on her. She was no longer a teenager but now an adult, she'll have to take responsibility for her survival from now on!She will now have to survive witho
>* Sometimes you have to help someone else in order to help yourself. *****The next day.A car drove to a stop, at The Queen's Boutique, one of the most luxurious boutiques in the city. Joseph got out of the driver's seat, and headed over to the passenger's seat to open the door for Mira.“ Thank you. ” She smiled at him.“ You welcome, princess. ” Joseph replied with a wink. Joseph locked the car before heading into the boutique with Mira.To say that, Mira was amazed by the interior design of the boutique would be an understatement. It was breathtaking! She couldn't help but wonder why Joseph had to choose a boutique as grand as this when all she needed was a simple gown to wear to a birthday party. Though she didn't understand what Joseph was doing currently, she'll soon. And yeah, she'll realize that it was all for her own good. “ Hello, welcome to The Queen's Boutique! How may I help you? ” An attendant came over to them and welcomed them enthusiastically.Mira
>* If you give your heart to doing God's will, you'll find your true self. *****Saturday evening,The Edison's mansion was hustling and bustling with guests from different parts of the country. The large mansion was beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion – The 18th year birthday of Elina Edison. Mira's younger cousin. All her friends were gathered at her birthday to celebrate with her, they were all showering her with praises and adoration. That kept complimenting her look and dress.Today, she was wearing a v-necked body hugging vintage red dress which highlighted all her curves.She looked so tempting and inviting that the males present couldn't help but be attracted to her.Some even sent her flirtatious stares which only made her happy.She felt proud of herself and “ her achievements. ”“ Mom, Dad, isn't Miranda coming to my party today? ” She said to her parents who were also dressed elegantly for the occasion.“ Oh. She will, I informed her about i
>* Everyone has a perspective, you can't go around trying to change them. *****“ Hello, Uncle, Aunt. ” Mira greeted with a smile when she got to where they were.“ Happy birthday, Cousin Elina! '' She said in spite of their silence.The people in question were all tongue tied as they stared at Mira who stood confidently in front of them.They couldn't help but wonder where she got her confidence from.Wasn't she the same miserable girl that they had dumped at the substandard orphanage years ago?So how did she become so beautiful and elegant? They wondered.Seeing them all being so tongue tied, Mira was happy.Indeed, Joseph was right. All she needed to do was show how confident she was.She couldn't appear weak in front of them or they'll think she's still the same helpless girl from years ago.Joseph squeezed her waist a little as if to remind her of his presence. “ Oh my! Aren't you, Miranda Edison? The daughter of George Edison? ” The voice of one of the onlookers snappe
>* God knew all of our faults when he accepted us, and he'll never reject us because of them. *.....By the time they were to leave, The party. Joseph was obviously intoxicated. Seeing him this way, Mira felt very guilty as she knew that he was this way because of her. Mira took the driver's seat and began driving towards Joseph's home. Thankfully she had taken driving lessons during the summer for the past two years and had managed to secure a valid driver's license. So she had no problem driving. At first, the alcohol in his system didn't react much so he was able to get into the car himself.But as the car continued moving, the alcohol in his system began reacting.That was his first tasting alcohol and he would have avoided taking it if he knew that the drink contained more alcohol than it was meant to. And now? He was drunk beyond remedy. When they got to the house, Mira packed the car before calling up on the gardener to help her carry Joseph into the house. Som
>* God of the lightened part, lead me, guide me, show me the way. And thank you for your patience. ***** Mira went back to her room where she freshened up before going to bed.At first, she wasn't able to sleep as her mind kept bringing back the memories of earlier, how she shared her first kiss with her best friend.She remembered how Joseph stared lovingly at her and told her just how much he loved her.It was now she realized how blind she had been.It was so obvious that Joseph loved her that almost everyone around was aware. Well, Perhaps it's because she didn't feel good enough for him. So that fuelled her belief into thinking he could never fall in love with her. But now she realized just how wrong she was! He actually loved her!So that really explains why he had been overly kind, nice and caring towards her, it's just too beautiful!“ Aw. Jose loves me! ” She exclaimed in her mind. To her, Joseph meant everything. She knew that apart from her creator Joseph was t
>* We are bankrupt in our own ability apart from Christ. Without God, we are helpless; with him nothing is impossible to us. *****Mira came downstairs for breakfast later in a pink top and white pajamas pants. “ Good morning, nanny. ” She said when she got to the breakfast table and saw nanny sipping a glass of juice. “ Oh. You are finally here! How was your night? ” Nanny stared up at her with a smile.“ It was fine, Nanny. ” Mira said, taking a seat and serving herself some rice, veggies and turkey slices.“ That's good. How was your cousin's birthday party yesterday? ”“ Well. It was fine. ” Miranda replied, avoiding her gaze.“ Really? ” Nanny said with a deeper meaning.Mira looked around and when she didn't see Joseph around she was about to ask after him when Nanny Interrupted her. “ He went for his morning run. I can't help but wonder why he isn't back yet. ”“ Oh. Thanks for the information, Nanny. ” Mira said before she commenced eating her food.“ Hm. ” ****Lat