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Mia's Pov Later that day, I was in my bedroom sitting on my study table, Preparing to study for the usual five hours. As I say I couldn't help but remember what my best friend, clover said earlier, my mind keeps drifting back to the question she asked me earlier. " What if we get Kidnapped, Mia? " " What are we going to do then? " I started to ask myself this question Again and Again. Day after day, week after day News of Students being Kidnapped from their school fills the Newspapers and Internet. ' We won't get Kidnapped, We can't get Kidnapped. ' I said trying to convince myself. Then Clover's next statement came to my mind. " How sure are you that we are Safe, Mia? " This statement Repeated in my head again and again. When I realized that these thoughts are beginning to overwhelm me, I immediately went towards my Walk-in- Wardrobe and brought out my orange-colored scarf which I tied to my hair, I then came back to my study table and brought out my Bible from the drawer. I opened my Bible to Psalm 27, which happened to be my favorite Psalm. Verse 1 says The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? , The Lord is the strength of my life: of whom shall I be afraid? ' of whom shall I be afraid? ' I asked myself. ' When the Lord himself is my light and salvation? ' I Continued. ' No one! ' the answer came to me almost immediately. I Proceeded to Verse 3 It says ' Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear! Though war may rise against me, in this will I be confident! ' I continued meditating on those words. I went ahead and opened to Psalm 121, my next favorite Psalm. Verse 1 says. ' I will lift my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help. ' Verse 2 says. ' Behold, he who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. ' This particular Verse caught my attention. I suddenly realized that I had nothing to worry about, I had nothing to fear because the one who keeps me shall neither slumber nor sleep. I went on my knees and closed my eyes as I prayed. ' Daddy Lord in heaven, I know that I am safe and secure in you, I am sorry for ever doubting that, grant me unwavering faith in you, enable me to trust unconditionally in you, Protect and guide me, my family and people around me from evil, let your will and not my will be done in my life, thanks to Daddy for answering my prayers. ' Amen. Immediately I Whispered the Amen. A popular and Emotional and Spirit-filled Christian song, Oceans by Hillsong United, started playing in my room. You called me out upon the waters. The great unknown, Where feet may fail. And there I found you in the mystery. And ocean still, my faith will stand. And I'll call upon your name. And keep my eyes above the rails. When Oceans rise, my soul will rest in your embrace. For I am yours and you are mine. As the song Continued playing, I started to get a little emotional as tears streamed down my eyes. I began to recollect all those passages in the Bible where great faith resulted in dumbfounding miracles. " Thank you for your love and Care, Daddy Lord in heaven. " I Whispered as I stood up from my kneeling position, walked to my bathroom, and opened the Tap in the Wash Hand basin, which was next to the door. I rinsed off my tears with the warm, flowing water, I repeated this process three times in a row before I wiped my face and hands with a Yellow hand towel nearby. I looked into the mirror and saw my reflection, I didn't know why but I got the feeling that something in my had changed, it felt like a light in me had been ignited, I feel like a new Creature. With determination and Fearlessness in my Voice, I spoke out the following words. " I Goodness Mia, from the day onwards I become a new Creature, from now on, I become as unstoppable as the Wind, An undimmable light like the sun, I become a battle-ax of the Almighty, I become untouchable by evil forces. " " I shall not fear, I become a light to the world and a salt to the earth, I shall continue to succeed in all ramifications, I shall not Quit! , I am a winner, I am an overcomer, I become undefeatable, I am born to win, I am born to reign! , I am outstanding! " " The Lord God who made heaven and earth are with me! , I shall not cower in fear when oppressors come my way, I shall battle and Win, I am not a loser, I am a winner. " " Thanks, Lord, for Everything you've done " I Whispered as I Smiled brightly. I could feel my joy overflowing, my once numb heart came alive again, I felt Strength and happiness Surge through me. I saw myself being prepared for the battle ahead, I saw myself Winning, I could even Smell Victory. " The Wicked shall always Perish, Truth shall always Win and so I stand for truth! " I declared. I went back to my room and was surprised to find my Mom there, she was dressed in a blue nightgown, she was sitting cross-legged on my bed. " Good Evening Mom. " I greeted. " How come you are here? , Aren't you feeling sleepy yet? " I questioned Suprised as it was already Ten Minutes to Twelve, it was almost midnight, I always study from 12 am - 5 am. " Good Evening Mia, How are you doing dear? " She asked, Smiling faintly. " Am fine Mom, it's so late why aren't you sleepy yet? " I asked. " Well, I am but I decided to come and have a word or two with you before I retire to bed. " She replied. " Oh! , So what's the discussion going to be about? " I asked as I moved closer to the bed and sat beside her at the edge of the bed Crossing my legs too. " Did you hear about what happened Mia? " She asked, now facing me. " Yes I did, Clover informed me when I got to school this morning, she seemed Worried and Scared when she told me informed me this morning. " " Oh! I understand her? It isn't easy to take in, Who wouldn't be afraid and Worried when news of Students like yourself are being Kidnapped weekly by the Bandits. " " You are right, Mom " I replied nodding. " How did you console her? " " Well, I told her that she shouldn't worry too much about it as we are Safe here " I replied. " Oh! Did you remind her about the fact that The one Who keeps Israel Shall neither Slumber nor sleep? " " No, I didn't " I replied, bowing my head in shame. " It's alright darling, I understand that you must have thought about that then, no? " " Yes, Mom " I replied. " Thought as much, Don't worry Mia, all you need to do is to cast your cares upon the Lord for he shall sustain you, whatever it is that is troubling you all you need to do is to pour it out to the Lord and he will take care of it " My Mom advised as we both embraced. " I love you, Mia, She said. " I love you too Mom " I replied as we both giggled.
1080 word(s)PublishedThe Next day Mia's POV I got to school a little late today as me and my mom continued our discussion till 1 is in the night. When I got to class, the lesson had already started, My English teacher Miss Lucia was already in class, teaching. " Good Morning, Ma " I greeted her, and immediately my voice landed, Everyone in the class faced me, it was like I became a celebrity immediately, I felt a little uncomfortable with their stares. " Good Morning, Mia, Why are you In school at this hour?, This is so unlike you. " Miss Lucia Asked me in a displeased tone. " Am sorry, Ma... " " I guess, she Played Video games all night and Slept late. " Sasha Butted in. " Is that True, Mia? " Miss Lucia Asked me. " No, it's not... " I said in an attempt to defend myself. " It's not? , Are you going to Cover up with your usual, ' I was studying Phrase? ' or are you going to use something else this time? " Lara, Sasha's best friend replied Sarcastically. " What
1611 word(s)Published TruthCaged ( Survival ) chapter Four.Mia's POVWe went back to class for the third period, by the time we got there the economics teacher was already in class." Good Morning, Ma " Clover and I greeted in unison." Good Morning girls, Where are you coming from? " She inquired." We were in the School library. " I replied." Oh! You can go to your Seats, now. "" Okay, Ma. " We replied as we walked towards our Seat and Sat." Let's Start to begin the lesson, now Class. "" Alright, Ma. "" The topic for today is inflation, who can define the term, Inflation? , Anyone? " She Asked observing our faces.When I realized that no one was raising his or her hand I raised mine." Yes, Mia? "" Inflation can be defined as the continuous increase in the Price level of goods and services. " I replie
From that day onwards, Clover and I became the classroom cleaners despite all the mocking and harsh words we got from people we didn't let it get to us and just Continued with our duties.After the closing hour when I and Clover were ready to start cleaning but then we realized that clover and her friends were still in class refusing to leave." Sasha, Lily, Rocky, can you guys leave the class for a moment, please? " I asked Politely." Why would we? " Sasha replied in an arrogant tone as always." Don't go out if you don't want to but you can't blame us for sweeping all the dust on you. " Clover interrupted in an angry tone." Clover! " I warned." Can we please settle this matter amicably, guys? " I asked and when they all have calmed down, I continued." Why don't you want to leave the class yet, Sasha? " I asked directing my question to Sasha as she Happened to be the gang leader." We've got some chatting to do. " She replied." Really? " " Yes, of course. " She replied." Okay,
The three men looked very handsome and Dashing which immediately attracted the attention of all the other girls in the Canteen. The three young men walked to our Table as I expected." What's going on here Mia? " Clover asked In a hushed tone." I don't know too but let's watch and see what happens. " I replied her. " Hello, girls. " The three young men greeted when they got to our table." Hi, guys. " Sasha and her friends replied them Smiling." Can we seat? " One of them asked." Of course, where are my manners, am sorry. " Sasha quickly replied as she offered them a seat on the chairs surrounding the table.After Settling down." By the way Sasha, who are these two beautiful ladies? " Jeremy the tallest of guys inquired referring to Clover and me. " Oh! I completely forgot to introduce you guys, Clover, Mia, meet Jeremy, Joseph and John. " She replied. " Wow!!! I didn't know you had such beautiful Friends, Sasha. " John complimented." Friends my foot! " Clover muttered under
A father's concern.Author's POVAs Clover and Mia walked to their Estate, Clover was seriously thinking about what happened earlier as it's so absurd." What are you thinking so deeply about, Clover? " Mia asked." Well, I am still wondering why Sasha said something like that, why would she want you to be her tutor when she never liked you? "" Hmmn, you are right, I don't know the reason though but I have got this gut feeling that she has a plan. " Mia replied." Do you think so? "" I do, Sasha looks pure and innocent but I think she is not as innocent as she looks. "" Why do you think that, Mia? " I asked Suprised." Isn't it obvious? , She has those three guys as her friends and Even though they look so young and charming I don't think that that's all that is to it, there's something suspicious about those three guys. "" What do you think is suspicious about them? "" Where do you think they got the money they are Spending From? "" Perhaps their parents are rich. " " I don't
The Past.Mia's POV.As I got upstairs, I went into my room after Unlocking it, I immediately dropped my bag on my bed and went into the bathroom for a quick shower.While I was under the shower bed, I couldn't help but smile, I still couldn't believe that my Lovely Dad was back.My Dad Adrian Goodness is a medical doctor and also a missionary, he usually travels all over the world yearly to preach the gospel to different coucountrieshe country he went last was the Gambia a country in West Africa, to preach the gospel, he had been there for about A year before he suddenly came back today, we had been communicating Via Skype for months now but that wasn't so often as my father is always busy. My Dad met my mom in the University while he was a medical student, my mom on the other hand was studying accounting, as she always dreamed of becoming a chartered accountant one day, They started as friends till they graduated, they were able to graduate at the same time because my Dad was alrea
Hero.Mia's POVIndeed, Everything happens for a reason, this has been my motto ever since my Dad told me his story.' Knock knock ' The sound of my bathroom door being knocked on was heard followed by my mom's concerned voice from the other side." Are you alright there, Mia?, What's taking you so long? " " Am fine Mom. " I replied." Okay, come out soon alright. " She urged." Alright, Mom " I replied.Soon after I replied I turned off the shower and dried up my body with my yellow Towel before I wore my pink bathrobe, I walked out of the bathroom in my bathrobe, by then my Mom had already left.' When did my mom get back? ' I thought inwardly but unknown to me my mom was already back long before I came home as she was the one that went to pick my Dad up from the Airport with her Mercedes Benz.I walked to my Walk - in - Wardrobe, and chose an orange flowery Straight gown with a hood, Right from the time I turned seven I stopped wearing trousers as I found them uncomfortable to wea
Pain.After the call ended I couldn't help but think about Clover's situation, though Clover was always happy and Smiling she still had some hidden pain and scars, that's why I love the quote, ' don't judge anyone because you know their names but not their story, you notice their cuts but not their scars, you see their smile but not their pain, you can read their lips but not their minds. 'Clover's Mom left her when she saw just Twelve and Since then she had been all alone with her Nanny as her father was a businessman who hardly had any time for her, Months after her mother's death, her father brought in a woman who he claimed was his secretary, he said that he was going to get married to her and she would become his wife, Clover was very hurt because she was very well aware of how much her mom loved her father and was willing to sacrifice anything for him but it didn't even take her father up to a year to decide that he was going to take a second wife. Two weeks after the introduc