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* We can be changed as we worship and behold God, and not as we look at ourselves, adding up our many flaws. *
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At first Joseph still thought of keeping some things to himself to avoid making her remember the past.
But, since they were already talking about the past and Mira hadn't broken down despite it, he decided to share.
" Mira, "
" Uh? " Mira stared at him curiously.
" Do you remember the Breakthrough amusement park? "
" I do... What's up with it? "
" Do you remember going there as a child? " Joseph inquired carefully.
" Of course I do. Mom, Dad and I made it a Saturday ritual to go to the amusement park so it became an habit. "
" Oh... So do you remember on a particular day when a commotion broke out and the kids had to hide? "
" I remember... That day I never felt so scared frightened in my life... At that time when the commotion broke out I wasn't with Mom and Dad as I was busy playing with kids my age on the playground. When all other kids began running, I ran after them. but lost my way and ended up in the haunted house. "
" At that time, I felt so scared that I felt that everything was over for me.... "
" So? How were you able to get over that fear? "
" Well... I remember sobbing hard out of fear and then stopping when I heard a voice. I turned and I saw a small guy who should be a little older than me. "
Mira lips curled up in a smile as she spoke. " The guy at first scolded me for being a scaredy cat before finally hugging me and consoling me that it was going to be fine. "
" I remember him using a wet tissue to wipe out my tears before we both sat side by side and began talking about our life's. "
" To be honest, I didn't realize that a lot of time had passed and my parents had become so worried about me, until on of the guards came to inform me about it. "
" Mom's eyes were completely red with tears when I saw her but when she saw that I was alright... She was relieved. "
" I told her about the whole story and she felt very thankful to the kid for saving me... I bidded the kiddo goodbye before then leaving with my parents. "
" From that day onwards, the boy and I met up with each other at the amusement park and continued chatting and in no time we became very good friends. Things went well until one day when I didn't see the boy I was worried and hoped he'll come back but he never did... Months went by and I soon forgot about him. Perhaps my parents noticed this, they stopped going to the amusement park along with me. "
" Um... What was the name of the boy? " Joseph inquired maintaining a eye contact with her.
" His name was... Wait, his name was Joseph. "
" Okay... How did he look like? "
" He had messy dark hair... His eyes were bluish and he... " Mira stopped herself as she stared at Joseph in shock.
" Wait, don't tell me...! "
" You guessed right. I was that little kid then. Your first friend and confidant. "
" But.. but... "
" You can't expect me to look exactly as I did when I was younger, no? "
" It's so unbelievable. Are you really that little boy then? "
" Who are you calling little boy? Whether it was now or then, I am still two years older than you! "
" How dramatic. " Mira said rolling her eyes.
" But... Why did you leave without any explanation? "
" Well... My parents and I moved to another city without informing me beforehand, so... "
Mira nodded. " But why did you never bring this up? Why didn't you remind me about it? "
" Well... When we first met, I was a little skeptical. I found it hard to believe that the little girl who was so young and innocent could become someone who's very introverted and keeps a lot to herself.. "
" I had to change from being so innocent to become the person I am now, you know... "
" It's obvious... " He smiled.
" I never thought I would be meeting my childhood friend again... It feels so surreal. "
" Same here.... To be honest, I really missed the innocent little girl who smiles a lot and laughs at every little thing... "
" Hahaha. To be honest, you didn't change much though.... You still carry that protective aura around you. "
" Perhaps... "
" It's no wonder we bonded so easily.. "
" I guess... "
" And it's no wonder I feel you are very familiar to me. "
" Um... " Joseph smiled.
" I am so happy I never lost my childhood friend, and that my childhood friend and best friend are the same person. " Mira said embracing him.
" Same here... " Joseph replied holding her close and caressing her hair.
" It's so beautiful how faith brought us back together despite all... "
" I think those who are destined to be together can never be separated. "
" You are right... " Mira said silently. " Thanks for coming into my life, Jose... "
" Likewise.... Miranda... " He replied hugging her tightly subconsciously....
They rested in each other's arms without care for the world
Anyone who saw them like that would think they were lovers...
But truth is, their relationship was far deeper than lovers...
They were connected by destiny , fate and their hearts...
Their relationship has become so unbreakable that it can't be shattered so easily.
They are one in a million!
Our best friends!
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A/N : Finally!
The book is just beginning so don't be scared it's ending soon... Wink...
Love you all....