>* The end of every phase will show you a new beginning. *****------ Joseph. ------I was in my room making final preparations for prom the next day.When I was done, I laid in bed and did some meditations as I usually do before heading to bed. I was on Psalm 27 when all of a sudden, I felt the sudden urge to go and check up on Miranda.At first, I was hesitant not wanting to leave my meditation halfway. But I began to feel this loss of peace and focus, in the end I had no choice but to go. I didn't feel the need to change out of my pajamas, I simply wore my slippers and went out of my room.As Nanny was still out of town, Miranda and I were the only ones left in the house, the realization of this made me alarmed. “ What could possibly be going on with her? ” With this thought in mind, I quickened my steps and soon I was in front of her room. I had just opened the door when I stumbled backwards due to a high current. “ What's going on? ” I wondered as I began to pray inwardl
>* God yearns to see you become all he has planned for you to be. ***** ------ Author's POV. -----Mira had just gotten out of bed after a six hours long sleep when Joseph walked into the room. “ You are awake. ” He said with a smile on seeing her.“ Yeah. ” She replied, yawning.“ Happy New Month, Miranda. ” She didn't know when he'd gotten in front of her until he embraced her. “ Oh wow, so it's July already, wow. ”[ A/N : It's May 8 here, three days to my birthday, wink. ]“ Yup. ”“ How time flies. ” She replied, embracing him back.“ Indeed. ”“ Is Evie here, yet? ”“ Nah. But she should be on her way. ”“ Um, okay – ” She was interrupted by her phone ringing. She reached out to pick it up, seeing it was an unknown number, she exchanged gazes with Joseph who urged her to pick it up.“ Long time no chat, Miranda. ” Her heart sank hearing the voice of her aunt, the second mastermind behind her parents death and abandonment. She couldn't speak for a while, until Joseph ur
>* The key to happiness and fulfillment is not in changing our situation or circumstances, but in trusting God to be God in our life. *....The magnificent school hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion.The 25th prom for the final year students. It was similar to a graduation ceremony or must I say, a send off ceremony. The hall was packed to the brim with students who were all looking beautiful and glamorous in their attires.The hall grew quiet all of a sudden, it felt like time stopped as Evelyn and Miranda made their way into the hall hand in hand. They were like super models brought straight out of a magazine in their stunning simple cocktail dresses.While Evie's own was pink, Mira's was blue and they were both embroidered.Their appearance caused a stir as their schoolmates couldn't help but stare at them in awe. While some simply stared at the dress fascinatingly, others found the dresses familiar and began to research about it and that's when they realized
>* 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