>* 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
>* Each of us can succeed at being everything God intends for us to be. *****And at last, Mira found Joseph in the garden and got hold of him.He was lying face upwards on the grass as he admired the clouds, before he was disturbed by the angry Mira.“ You. How dare you! ” Mira screamed as pounced on him, hitting him on the chest.“ Hey, what's wrong, Mira? ” Joseph asked softly, but didn't get a reply.“ You jerk! How dare you tell me that! How dare you ignore me after what happened! ”“ What happened? ” Joseph inquired innocently not knowing what she's referring to.“ Don't you dare pretend not to know! You took away my first kiss and now you are pretending to be innocent! If you think I am that cheap, think again! ” She continued hitting him as she cried.Just then, realization dawned on Joseph. He didn't mean to ignore her, he just wanted to give her some space, but he never would have thought things were going to turn out this way.“ Am sorry, Mira, I — ”“ Sorry? After ev
>* Money follows people who follow their dreams. * ****Meanwhile, at Edison's mansion.The atmosphere was a little somber as the whole family sat on the couches in the living room in deep thoughts. “ Mom, Dad, what would happen to me if Mira came back to fight for her rights? ” Elina said with tears in her eyes as she embraced her fiance. “ That can never happen! ” Her father said, banging his hand on the desk.Elina's heart leaped from the sound made from the contact of her Dad's hands with the table. She could already feel his anger and it made her frightened. Being very well aware that her father's anger is usually not a good thing. She kept her mouth shut. “ Please calm down, Honey. ” There's nothing that wretched girl can do now. " Elina's mother consoled him.“ Don't get so worked up, Mr Edison. I assure you that we are safe. As long as we two families continue working together, there's nothing Miranda can do. ” Luke said. “ Hm. Btw, have you told your parents abo