>* Faithful, persistent prayer builds even more faith and confidence in us as we continue to pray. ***** ------ Joseph. ------I had to head over to my Dad's company earlier today. Though I still hadn't been able to forgive him and mom for abandoning me. I knew I still had to. Why? No matter how they are, I can't change the fact that they are both my parents.It was only at the meeting today did I finally realize the issue my dad's company was dealing with. As a result, the value of their shares had been plummeting.Dad somehow believes I could help him solve the problem, but how can I possibly do that when I've got little or no experience in that?In the end, I gave into his coercing but only on the condition that he'll transfer 15% of the company's shares to my name. He'd readily agreed to my request which surprised me. I was aware of how hard it was for business men to transfer their shares, even to their offsprings. Yet he did so readily, which meant he was very despe
>* Salvation and every good thing from God is a gift and is received by faith alone, so man cannot boast. *..... Soon, it was time for the students' presentation.“ I called on Joseph Winfrey, the student's president, to take on the first presentation. ” The MC called out. It was only then Miranda noticed Joseph who was behind her. Their eyes locked and Joseph smiled, only for his smile to be returned with a blank stare. The latter wasn't ignoring him as she just didn't know how to react to his smile.Joseph stood up and walked confidently to the stage in his blue tuxedo. It was only then did most of the students notice him. The most astounding thing was that his blue tuxedo matched Mira's blue cocktail dress perfectly.Anyone who saw them together would think they were a couple.The duo in question didn't realize this until now.Evie, who was the mastermind behind this, had intentionally ordered a couple outfits for the duo without them knowing.It was almost like she'd pla
>* Let everything you do be done by faith, trusting that God is with you and that he's ready to help you. *****Mira and Evie were chatting by the pool... “ Girl, I thought you were joking when you said you're going to bring Evans to prom! ” Mira said.“ I don't joke around, okay. Unlike you. ”“ Alright, you don't have to be so sarcastic, girlie. ”“ Ah! Whatever. ” Evie replied, rolling her eyes. Brandon, one of their school mates, approached them with a dashing smile hanging on his lips.“ Hey girls. ”“ Hi. ”“ You both are looking breathtaking today. ”“ Oh. Thanks. "“ You look no bad yourself. ” Evie replied with a wink.“ Oh. Thanks. ” He scratched his hair nervously. “ Hm. Miranda can I talk to you in private, please? ”“ Me? ” Mira pointed to herself in surprise.“ Yes, can I have a moment, please? ”“ Err. ” Mira stared at Evie, pleading with the latter for help.Evie ignored her and simply added fuel to the fire. “ You should go, It's rude to reject him, okay
>* God's mercy is new every morning. Each day we can find a fresh place to begin. *****As Mira kept on walking towards Evie who was chatting with her Evans, the words Queen Bee said kept ringing in her head.Indeed, Queen Bee's words hit a nerve. No matter how much she tried so hard to cover it up. The emotional wound remained, unhealed. Perhaps it was true that she is pitiful – an orphan who had nobody to call parents to guide and protect her. At that moment, she began doubting everything and everyone around her. Were they really true to her? Or was it just a facade to get to her? What's the real truth after all? She'd just gotten to where Evie stood when she felt a shove from behind and the next thing she knew was that she was falling into the deep pool.“ Ah...! ” She screamed as she fell into the pool. As she couldn't swim, she tried her best to stay afloat but began sinking into the deep. She kept screaming for help from the students around.Evie was snapped to rea
>* We are not truly free until we can live without pretense and comfortable being who we are. *****As soon as the ambulance got to the nearest hospital, The door opened and Mira was promptly wheeled into the emergency room. She now had an oxygen mask attached to her nose. Evie and Joseph both had to wait at the door of the emergency room as they weren't allowed in. The lights of the emergency room were still on even after one hour, which got them frightened.“ Mira, would be fine, right? ” Evie asked Joseph.She was in tears already, as she kept blaming herself over and over again for what happened to Mira. Perhaps if she hadn't made Mira go with Brandon then maybe what happened wouldn't have happened.And now? She felt very guilty and responsible for what happened to Mira. “ She'll be fine. ”At that point, it felt like Joseph was assuring himself more than he was assuring her.“ Lord, please save, Mira. ” He prayed silently.After 90 mins of waiting, the emergen
>* Your story may not have such a happy beginning but that doesn't make you who you are, it's the rest of your story that really defines you. *****Nanny left the hospital minutes after she arrived, due to an emergency she had to attend to.The trio were left in the hospital room having the fruits she brought. “ I never thought you loved bananas this much, Joseph. ” Evie couldn't help but comment on seeing him eat his fifth one. “ Well, I do. I especially love eating it with groundnuts. It tastes very yummy. ”“ Oh. Really? I have never eaten both of them together. ”“ You obviously haven't. ”“ Guys, I want ice cream! ” Mira's sudden words interrupted their banter.“ You can't have that! ”“ Definitely not! ”They replied simultaneously.Mira pouted, “ You are both very mean! ”“ We are definitely not buying that! ” The duo stood their ground.“ Really, Jose? Remember your promise of always giving me whatever I want? ” Mira said in a childish voice.“ No, not this time. Your
>* The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So take a step today! * ****Miranda stared at the sleeping Joseph with admiration in her eyes. Recalling all that happened in the past few hours and how patient and understanding he'd been through it all made her heart soar. Indeed, he was one in a million. She noticed that her hair was tied up in a bun and her less damp eyes, she sighed realizing what he'd done. Slowly, she detached herself from Joseph's embrace. She was about to stand up when he held her all a sudden. “ Where are you going? ” His voice was hoarse, as he'd just woken up. “ I am going — ”“ Geez! Does she have to get your permission to visit the bathroom now, Joseph? ” Evie , who had just woken up, interrupted Mira.“ I — ” Joseph stared at Mira with an embarrassing smile.“ Good morning, Evie! ”“ Good morning, Mira. ” Evie rose up from the couch she had slept on as she walked towards Mira and embraced her. “ I hope you had a great night's re
>* Don't change yourself to please other people. Being you is what makes you different, unique and very very special. ***** The trio went home immediately after Mira got discharged.On the way home, they brought up this discussion.“ When will you go get your belongings from the orphanage, Mira? ”“ I haven't left yet. Why the hurry? ” Mira was surprised by this question.“ Well, girl. You aren't going back there as I have decided that I am going to take care of you myself from now on. ” Joseph answered.“ What am I? A toddler? ” Mira couldn't help but blush at his words.“ Maybe. ” He replied.“ So when do you think is the best time for her to pack? ”“ The day after tomorrow is a good time to. ” Joseph replied.“ Oh. What do you think, Mira? ”“ What should I say when Dad has said it all already? ”“ Daddy? ” Evie couldn't help but bursted out in laughter. Even the driver who was driving couldn't help but smile.“ Yes, Daddy. He's always so bossy sometimes! ” Mira snickere