<<35>>
* Being human is given but keeping our humanity is a choice. *
****
----- Aiden -----
At that moment, I found myself wondering how she was able to survive and stay strong living in a country as hers...
What kept her going? What gave her the strength to keep on going even when it became tough to...
Where did her fuel come from...
" You know... Any time I thought about my situation and how I am reacting to it... I usually feel a spark in me... "
It was as if she already knew what was going on in my mind...
" But, how is it possible that you are so different from the rest... "
" Well... That's because I was born different... "
" How? "
" Unlike other girls in my country, I was given birth to in the palace... "
" How possible Is that? "
" Well... The women were doing their usual monthly gathering in the king's palace... My mom being among those women fell into labor right then and there... "
" And there was no time left to transfer her to the midwife place... She was carried to one of the palace birthing rooms where she gave birth to me... "
" Oh wow... "
" Yeah.... Once someone told me about how, my looks almost caused a controversy among the elders there as I looked very different... "
" I didn't shed a single tear when I came out from the womb... It was only when the midwife held me did I cry... And I stopped the moment my mom held me... "
" That's Mysterious... "
" Indeed... As much as mom hated to say, she later admitted to me when I was five that I was unique... "
" Indeed you are... "
" I was converted to christainity by the king's youngest daughter... "
" You mean, Princess Gabriella? "
" Yeah... Do you know her? "
" Not really... I only heard about her once. "
" Oh... And from then onwards I became a christain... I found comfort in the word... Which of course is Jesus. "
" Yeah... "
" So that's where I got all my strength from... Anytime, I felt like I can't go on anymore... I recalled the psalms of David which often reminded me of how loved and cared for I was... "
" And whenever I felt like I was alone... I was reminded that I wasn't alone and will never be. "
" I listened to gospel music which relaxes my mind and enables me to feel connected to the spirit world.... "
" I wasn't strong physically... But in Christ I was... "
" And, that has been my greatest comfort... "
" Hm... Am glad you encountered Christ at a very young age... I only encountered Christ at the lowest point in my life... The point where I felt like I had completely lost everything... But that one encounter changed everything for good... "
" From then on, I realized that as long as we had Christ in us.. we have nothing to worry about... All we had to do is to stay true to him and continue to love him with all our heart and soul... Just like he loves us too... "
" Yeah... "
" I also realized that as long as we place our life at his feet... He'll take care of us... We shouldn't rely on our intelligence and ability as that might fail us at anytime but he has never failed... And he won't start now... "
" We should trust in his timing with all our heart and soul... And all would be well with us... "
" Right... "

I soon fell deep in thoughts as I recalled how my whole life with world with that single encounter I had...
" You know, I always thought you were an atheist... " Malisa's words interrupted me from my thoughts...
" Really? Why? "
" Well... You are like the typical Billionaire CEO I read in novels... Those who believed in their ability to be where they are... "
" Oh... But you know, one thing I realized Is that, it takes connection to the spirit world to truly become an anomaly... "
" Yeah... "
" As for me, I try as much as possible to put God first in everything... "
" Including business contracts? "
" Sure... Only when I put my lord in everything will the risk be lesser... "
" Right... "
" You know... Placing our all at the feet of the Lord gives us peace... "
" Indeed... It's a kind of feeling that can't be explained... "
" And it's worth it... "
" Hm... Do you always dream of becoming a business man in your childhood? "
" Nope... "
" Oh... Why? "
" Well... I always wanted to be a pilot... "
" So why didn't you pursue that dream? "
" As time went on, I came for the realization that the dream wasn't for me... I just couldn't pursue it any further due to numerous reasons... "
" Oh... So how did you feel when you came to this realization? "
" Not so good... But I got over it soon... "
" Did you find comfort in being the CEO of a multinational company? "
" Yeah... It feels good being in charge. "
" Really? " Malisa smiled.
" Hm... It's like I am where I am and doing what I should be doing... "
" Oh... I don't think you would have felt that if you had become a pilot... "
" I guess... I'll have to play 50 - 50 with my life at every flight. "
" Well... Life itself is a risk... "
" But it will be multiplied then... "
" You are right... "
****
" Would you like to have a belated birthday celebration? "
His words surprised, Malisa... Really...
" I don't think that'll be necessary... "
" I'll ask for Mary's opinion on this... "
" But it's supposed to be my birthday... "
" Yeah... But since you don't want to be involved in the planning then we'll both do it... "
Malisa was silent for a while.... before finally she spoke up...
" Thank you... For Everything... "
" You welcome... " Aiden replied smiling at her. " It's already midnight... Let's go to bed now... " He said standing up and stretching out his hands to her...
" Oh... " Malisa took his hand and allowed him to help her up..
Together, they walked towards the main house...
" Sweet dreams, Mali... " He said to her as they were about to part...
" Thanks... You too... " Malisa said giving him a small smile before working towards her room...
.....
A/N : You know, guys... Some parts of this book was inspired by, Handsome Ceo's Darling wife by my favorite writer, Flow07. You can check out the book.
Take care... Love you all...