>* 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
>* 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
>* 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
>* 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
>* Never lose hope. Good things still happen. *****------ Mira ------In my subconscious state, I felt my soul leave my body and wandered about. I soon found myself in a very beautiful place. There I saw a man and a woman. At first, they looked unfamiliar but as I walked towards them and almost immediately I recognized them.“ Mom and Dad! ” My heart screamed.They were my parents, despite the little resemblance I bore to them. I couldn't forget them.Not in this lifetime and definitely not in the next.They raised their heads and saw me.At first I thought they wouldn't recognize me until my mom called out tearfully. “ Baby. ”It was only then I realized just how much I’d missed my mom and have longed to hear her voice. “ Mom. ” I subconsciously walked towards her and she did the same until we got very close and she embraced me.“ Baby. I have missed you. ” She cried on my shoulders.“ Mom. ” I broke down in tears.I desperately missed this, Mom's love and comfort wh
>* Never doubt the simple fact that you are loved and needed. *****------ Mira ------It felt like I had been floating on empty space for ages, when I finally landed back on Earth.Slowly but steadily, my eyes opened.My eyes closed reflexly when exposed to bright light.I opened it once again, slowly but steadily and began getting used to my surroundings.The first thing I noticed was the white walls then the smell of formalin hit me.Where am I? I found myself wondering.Until something knocked into my subconscious state.Hospital?But how did I get here?Just when I was still trying to figure out what was going on.I heard that voice. One whom I didn't know I’d longing to hear.“ Mira? Are you awake? ” My gaze and it crashed with his. I was stunned to see just how red his eyes were. Had he been crying? I wondered. But why?“ Hey. ” I tried to say but couldn't as my throat felt very hoarse. So hoarse that I wondered if my throat had been fried up.“ Water. ” I managed
>* Don't give up on your dreams. *****Meanwhile,Outside the hospital room, Evie was standing with her hands crossed on her chest in front of Joseph as she questioned him. “ Are you really sure you said nothing offensive to Mira before heading out the other day? ” Joseph sighed deeply. He honestly couldn't count how many times Evie had asked this question.Like seriously!She just kept asking as if her entire life depended on it. “ I didn't. Pleasantries were the only thing that was exchanged. ”“ Well, I believe you. ” She said after a moment of silence. For some reason, hearing her words, Joseph almost exclaimed the word, “ Finally! ”Like it's really crazy!He was honestly tired of giving a reply to the same question over and over again! Like it's seriously very tiring!“ I apologize for my rude behavior and actions. ” To say He was surprised by her words would be an understatement.Though not proud, Evie wasn't the type of person to always apologize. But anyways, Pe
>* There's no fear in love. *****------ Mira. ------“ 7pm. ” The clock ticked, the second I opened my eyes. I stared at the windows and the sky was no longer bright. How could I have slept for so long? I wondered.Deciding not to stay laid on the bed forever, I rose up only to feel a hand supporting me. “ Careful. ” His voice will and will always be like the sweetest music to my ears. He placed a cushion on my back and made me rest on it. “ Jose. ” I called out seeing him about to head back to his previous spot, the couches. “ Yes, Mira? ” He turned to me with a small smile. Though not really obvious, I could sense the distance in his voice. Unlike girls, Men naturally tend to keep their feelings to themselves.As a result, they appear more stable, headstrong and unbreakable, as it's expected of them. Due to this, they tend to be more secretive and emotionless. Perhaps this is why some people believe men don't cry. But the truth is, they really do. The ones that don'