>* 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

>* 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

>* Your story may not have such a happy beginning but that doesn't make you who you are, it's the rest of your story that really defines you. *****Nanny left the hospital minutes after she arrived, due to an emergency she had to attend to.The trio were left in the hospital room having the fruits she brought. “ I never thought you loved bananas this much, Joseph. ” Evie couldn't help but comment on seeing him eat his fifth one. “ Well, I do. I especially love eating it with groundnuts. It tastes very yummy. ”“ Oh. Really? I have never eaten both of them together. ”“ You obviously haven't. ”“ Guys, I want ice cream! ” Mira's sudden words interrupted their banter.“ You can't have that! ”“ Definitely not! ”They replied simultaneously.Mira pouted, “ You are both very mean! ”“ We are definitely not buying that! ” The duo stood their ground.“ Really, Jose? Remember your promise of always giving me whatever I want? ” Mira said in a childish voice.“ No, not this time. Your

>* Don't change yourself to please other people. Being you is what makes you different, unique and very very special. ***** The trio went home immediately after Mira got discharged.On the way home, they brought up this discussion.“ When will you go get your belongings from the orphanage, Mira? ”“ I haven't left yet. Why the hurry? ” Mira was surprised by this question.“ Well, girl. You aren't going back there as I have decided that I am going to take care of you myself from now on. ” Joseph answered.“ What am I? A toddler? ” Mira couldn't help but blush at his words.“ Maybe. ” He replied.“ So when do you think is the best time for her to pack? ”“ The day after tomorrow is a good time to. ” Joseph replied.“ Oh. What do you think, Mira? ”“ What should I say when Dad has said it all already? ”“ Daddy? ” Evie couldn't help but bursted out in laughter. Even the driver who was driving couldn't help but smile.“ Yes, Daddy. He's always so bossy sometimes! ” Mira snickere

>* You can't let one difficult situation or person define the rest of your life. ***** The next day.As they packed all Mira's belongings. She couldn't help but feel nostalgic as memories rushed through her mind. The good ones and bad ones. She recalled the first time she was brought to the orphanage. How she refused to stay at first. Those times, when she felt lonely. As she was being ignored by the children in the orphanage she was always alone. Days when she had to go to bed on an empty stomach due to her not getting to the dinner table on time. She recalled the tears, the sad times and everything.And now she was leaving the place she had spent eight years of her life! She felt happily sad at that moment.On one hand she was happy to be free from all the rules, and on the other hand she felt sad as reality dawned on her. She was no longer a teenager but now an adult, she'll have to take responsibility for her survival from now on!She will now have to survive witho