> * If you want to enjoy life, learn to live in balance, work, worship, pray and rest. All work, with nothing else produces a person who lives a complicated, complex and joyless life. * **** Joseph and Miranda sat by side on a wooden bench with metal art forging, in the busy children amusement park. The environment was hustling and bustling with children running around happily and their parents making sure they were alright. Despite the less serene environment, the latter still felt comfortable and nostalgic as they thought about their own childhood, which they could tag as the good old days. Things were ever so simple and peaceful then. Being so young and less knowledgeable about the real world, they always had reasons to be happy and smile as they weren't burdened with so many responsibilities and knowledge. It's no wonder it's been said that childhood is one of the best times of a child's life. That's absolutely true as kids don't have much to worry about, unlike th

> * Some things should just be left in the past because it's already history. * **** ------ Mira. ----- The revelation left me stunned and full with wonder. I still found it difficult to comprehend that my childhood friend and my best friend are the same person. Like how much of a coincidence it really is. Or maybe it isn't really, because growing up I'd always preferred having make friends than females, partly because as an only child, I'd always craved having a male elder sibling, but never got. I'd never desired a female sibling, as I heard from those who have how tasking and tiring it can be. As petty fights and arguments become the order of the day. Secondly, I'd always noticed my difference and uniqueness from a very young age and realized that I'd never truly been able to blend properly with fellow females, this was until I met Evelyn who changed the narrative. Perhaps this is why I'm less affected hearing them gossip behind me. I was different, so of course being

> * When you find your identity in the one who created you. It changes your whole perspective. * **** They made up their minds to try out the rides after snacking. They sat side by side, as they worked on strapping the belts securely around them. “ It's really amusing to know that you haven't been on a ferry ride before. ” Joseph commented, seeing how nervous Mira was. “ You don't know anything so just shut up! ” She said sharply, still holding a grudge. “ Ah. ” Miranda started shivering in fear as soon as the ride started moving. Joseph stifled a laughter watching her. “ You don't have to feel so scared, Miranda. You won’t fall. I never thought you were a scaredy cat. ” “ Jerk! ” She muttered under her breath. Despite her action, he still held her close while assuring her that she was okay and safe. The wheel stopped and the passengers began alighting one at a time from it. A girl around Mira's age stopped at their seats. “ Girl, you are so lucky to have a loving

> * Always remember, God loves you. He doesn't love anybody else, one grain of sand more than he loves you. * **** ------ Joseph ------ Her reaction stunned me to the core and all of a sudden, I was unable to recognize the girl in front of me. It was then I realized how wrong it was to judge a book by its cover. If I had any doubts, then it was cleared up the moment she opened her mouth. “ You idiot. ” She hissed. “ How dare you get back together with that traitor you call a best friend? Who gave you the effrontery to do something as big as this behind my back, fool? ” “ Tsk, my guess is right after all. You are nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing. ” “ You were deceived by my act, weren't you? I had actually thought you were intelligent and smart, who would have thought that you'll fall for appearances alone. ” “ It's a pity, Vera. How easy it was for me to compel you to reveal your true nature. This makes me wonder what will happen if you lose that so-called bet

> * God has not forgotten about you and he knows exactly what's going on in your life. * ***** ------ Author's POV ----- The next day, The trio's appearance caused a stir, as expected. Some of the students who weren't used to seeing the three of them together gossiped while some wondered what caused the sudden change. They ignored the gazes they got as they headed to their classes. At the assembly, the disciplinary team apologized to both Miranda and Joseph for punishing them unfairly. Nevertheless, the fact that they've been once suspended and sent to detention will forever remain a stain on their school record. They couldn't care less though, since their final exams are in just a few weeks time and they are super focused on that. Vera Lynn on the other hand, had been taken flown out of the country overnight. Miranda heard from her sister that she'll be homeschooled till she finally writes her final exams and gains admission into Harvard. *** —Miranda— One wee