>* 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 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

>* 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

>* One thing I know and I am sure of is that, you've got greatness in you. *****Joseph and Mira walked into the main house hand in hand. There, Nanny and Evie who had arrived earlier sat on the couch chatting.But immediately the duo entered, they turned their face to look at them.Their eyes were brimming with both curiosity and wonder.For some reason, Mira felt a little shy with how the duo were staring at them. She almost felt like they were boring holes into them with their eyes. Joseph who noticed this, squeezed her hands comfortingly. Mira felt a lot better by this and raised up her head proudly.“ So the good news is? ” Evie asked, tone filled with enthusiasm.“ Well. ” Joseph paused as his eyes moved from Nanny's to Evie and it finally settled on Mira whom he gave a dashing smile.“ Mira and I are now dating. ” He finally announced, intentionally emphasizing the word, “ dating ” to make the others aware of their new relationship status since they were always in a

>* Stop living your life like you've got a thousand years to live. Rather, you should live it like you are going to die the next second. *****Mira had just descended the stairs, when Joseph lifted her off her feet and swayed with her in his arms. “ You are looking absolutely breathtaking, Princess. ” He said when he released her.“ Really? ” She was still trying to recover from the sudden shock, as a big blush made its way to her face at his words.“ Yeah. I wish I could keep you locked up forever so no one would see you apart from me. ” Though he'd said it a dozen times, his words still made an impact on her.“ Too bad you can't. ”“ Says who? ” He sent her a mischievous smirk.“ I — ”“ Hey there lovebirds! ” Nanny's voice Interrupted their banter.“ Nanny. ” They turned to face her.“ Aw. You look breathtaking in that dress, Mira! ”“ Thanks, Nanny. ”“ Hm. So since both of you are heading out for your first date I won't nag you too much. All you have to do is be back home b