> * You are not a mistake, you are not an accident. You are here for a reason. * **** “ So? You haven't given me a reply yet, have you? ” His words interrupted me from my thoughts. “ I haven't. ” “ When do you plan to? ” “ Soon. ” “ Okay. ” He advanced towards his wardrobe and got a t-shirt and pants from there. I stood there, watching him as he got dressed. “ Seems like you've acquired a new hobby now, isn’t it? ” His words brought me out of my stupor. “ What do you mean? ” “ Never mind. Anyways, I am taking my car out for a drive. Would you go with me? ” His offer was so sudden that I didn't know how to react. “ No. Yes. ” His lips curled up in a smile at my indefinite answer, “ Is it a no or a yes? ” “ What do you think? ” “ Are you flirting with me, Miranda? ” “ Me? Flirt with you? ” “ Are you asking me? ” “ Anyways. I gotta go now. ” He grabbed his wristwatch from his study desk and put it on. It was only then I remembered my reason for coming. “ Just a mi
> * Make no mistake. Your gifts will make room for you. * **** Two weeks later. After a lot of preparations, practicing and studying, the final examination finally arrived. The first day of the examination had a kind of different vibe to it. Perhaps it's because a lot of students were very nervous about the exam. Well, who wouldn't be anyways, since it's the final exams? Though there were two people who weren't and those two people are none other than our main characters, Mira and Joseph. As the first subject was English language which was a general subject all the students were seated around the school compound while they did some final preparations. Though there were others who didn't. The trio were seated together on a mat under a large mango tree which served as a shed. While Evie read some English comprehension, Mira and Joseph sat next to each other as they shared an earpiece whilst listening to some relaxing music. Mira rested on Joseph's shoulders in
> * When the world says you are not good enough. Remember the Lord Jesus Christ died for you when you were still a sinner. * **** Soon it was time for the examination. All the students went in orderly into the school's examination hall. Despite the school being a big one, the total number of students who were to sit for the final year exams were 200. While 70 of them were science students, 80 were art while the remaining 50 were commercial students. Despite the population of the students, the large hall didn't look crowded at all. Rather it was spacy. The students were all arranged according to the first letter of their surnames. Due to this, The trio didn't get to sit together. Not like it mattered anyways. They had made a promise not to participate in examination malpractice no matter what. Joseph ended up at the back seat. Mira was in the front seat while Evie was in the middle. The exam commenced just five minutes after they had all settled down. It was to last
> * God will take you just as you are. therefore you don't need to be perfect. * **** Wednesday, ------ Miranda ------ I had just finished my revisions and was about to head to bed when I recalled that Evielyn had an important paper tomorrow morning. Grabbing my phone from the bedside table, I made a call to her, she picked up on the second ring. It was almost like she'd been waiting for my call. “ Hello, Mira. ” I noted that her voice was less enthusiastic. “ Hey, girl. How are you? ” “ I am fine. What about you? ” From the tone of her voice, I could sense she was far from being fine. What could be the matter? I thought to myself. Exam pressure? I wondered. “ I am doing well, girl. Your voice sounds a bit dull. What's wrong baby girl? ” “ It's nothing really. ” “ I can tell from the tone of your voice that something is wrong. Please tell me dearie, what's wrong? ” “ Miranda, do you think I am good enough? ” Good enough? I was stunned by her question. “ Of cour
> * Reaping is reserved for the planters and the reason they reap is because they deserve it. * **** “ Evie dear, The fact that you still recall your name and our names means you aren't suffering from amnesia. ” “ I never said I was suffering from it. ” She replied with an eye roll. “ Um. You didn't. But your reaction made me think that way. ” “ Oh. I'm not. ” “ That's good. off to the next thing. ” “ Evie, did you recall details of what happened in the novel, Depressed ( love yourself )? ” “ Of course I do. ” “ That's great. Why did female lead, Sushie Williams attempt to take her own life? ” “ She was depressed by everything that was going on around her, especially her low grades and the fact that her best friend was more intelligent than her. ” “ Okay. But was she really not enough as she thought she was? ” “ She was enough. Sadly she didn't realize it early on. ” “ Good. How can you explain Sushie's promotion from being an average student to being th
> * If you can get yourself to do things you hate to do but have to do. On the other side is greatness. * **** ----- Mira. ----- “ Thanks a lot, guys for your advice. ” She said in a less solemn voice. “ You are welcome. ” “ It's our duty as your friends. ” “ Still, I feel like I owe you both a big thank you. ” “ If you say so. Do you feel better now? ” Jose inquired. “ Yes. ” “ Great. How about we do some revisions together before we all go to bed? ” “ That's a good idea! ” “ But guys, how can we do revisions together when you two don't take accounting? ” “ It's possible. Jose and I took bookkeeping classes in junior high. ” “ I know, but. ” “ Stop giving excuses and let's get started already! ” Jose interrupted. “ Okay. If you say so. ” She said, finally relenting. **** “ Define Depreciation. ” The first question was by Jose. “ Depreciation is defined as a gradual loss in the value of an asset as a result of wear, tear, passage of time, obsolescence and
> * Ensure that God takes first place in your life. * **** ------ Miranda. ----- I'd been ecstatic when Evie informed me about how well her exam went. Though it wasn't my exam, I couldn't help the feeling of gratitude that filled me. For now, I have been studying for my literature examination which will be written the day after tomorrow. That reminds me, Joseph is having his Physics examination tomorrow isn't he? Now that I think of it, we haven't chatted all day as I have been busy studying and working. Though Joseph and Evie had tried to make me stop working and simply focus on my academics. Despite how much they tried and how many points they made, I didn't give in to them as I knew how much I needed the extra cash I received, for my college expenses. I can't wait to be a college student. I am feeling so excited about it already! Not sure if everyone feels this way though, but I really do. [ A/N : I do too. In a little way. ] I decided to Facetime Jose,
>* If you wanna do something in your life, you gotta fall in love with yourself again. ***** Saturday,Evie and Miranda had just finished their three hour long revision and were lying side by side on the bed in Jose's guest room.“ I was wondering, Mira. What's your plan for the holidays after our final exams? ”“ Well. Nothing much. I will work more on my work in progress and read some books. ” “ Really, Mira? Is that how you spend your holidays? ”“ Yeah. What about you? ”“ Well, my Dad and I usually travel to the mountains to spend our holidays. ”“ Oh. That sounds super fun. ”“ Yeah. ”“ You know Mira I had been meaning to ask you about something. ” Evie said after a few minutes of silence.“ Sure. What Is it? ” Mira turned towards her and they were now lying side by side. “ Um. First you have to promise not to laugh at me. ”“ Oh…Pinky promise. ” They joined their little fingers together as a sign of promise.“ Do you know, Evans Georgia? ”“ The guy who's nicknamed