Bella's pov

"Life. What do you think of your Life? How do you see your life? What is the meaning of life for you? There can be numerous answers, of vast variety to these questions. For me, life refers to an aspect of existence. Life is beautiful and can be as beautiful as you want it to be.

No doubt life has challenges and problems that await you, to let you down but at the same time no problems or hardships in this life can let us down unless we want them to. We can make our already beautiful life, gifted to us by the heavenly father, even more, beautiful by facing the problems forced upon us with courage and by letting the beauty of life act like a balm, which makes the pain bearable, by giving us hope.

Hope is the essence of life, it keeps our eyes wide open for an improved future.
One most important aspect of life is that it keeps going forward. It will make you face many devastating events, sometimes it will get hard keeping up with the inner faith in the most difficult times, but that time will pass. The night is darkest before dawn but how can we forget the rainbow after the rain? Similarly, nothing is permanent in this life.

In a nutshell, I would like to say that we should enjoy each and every moment of this wonderful life. Let's make an amend to never regret the opportunities we didn't take and let's live life to its fullest. Let's be optimistic, find the good in everything, be happy and make the world a better place to live in.

As it is said "Not only do you become what you think about, but the world also becomes what you think about. Those who think that the world is a dark place are blind to the light that illuminates our lives. Those who see the light of the world view the dark spots as merely potential light. "

"Good work Bella."
Said Mr Richard after reading my essay.

"Thank you, Mr Richard."

"Umm about the scholarship, I hope Principal sir has mentioned it?"

"Yes, he told me before the first class. "

"Well then, congratulations about that."

"Thank you for your help, Mr Richard."

"Mention not."
He said and dismissed me.

"OH MY GOD! Susan."

"Yes, what?"
She asked sassily

"Susan, I got a full scholarship for my further years in English majors. "

"I am soo happy for you."

"Thank you."

"Let's tell Stacy, she'll be so happy. "

I can't help but wonder what holy deed I did to deserve such loyal and lovely friends.
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"So? When are you going to meet Harold?" Asked Susan

"After college today, I'll directly go to meet him, as it is mother has night duty today and father's on sail."

"What about your Granny?"

"She knows. I had told her a long time back as it is I can't hide anything from her no matter how hard I try to.."

"How did she react?"

"Pretty calmly. She's even ready to fill it up for me ."

"You mean lie to your parents that you were home?"

"Ahaan. She said I'm mature enough to make decisions for myself. "

"She's right though. "

"Anyways I better go now. "

"Where to ?"

"He sent me the location."

"Bye. Enjoy your day." She said and gave me a creepy wink.

"Bye."
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No perspective

Bella did an uber and reached her destination.

She then stood in front of a restaurant it seemed good gilt, with a board on top saying 'Little Chef', it had a balmy outdoor that she entered.

The restaurant looked lovely provincial, positively clean and spacious from inside.

Turning immediate left, she saw Harold, in his signature appearance, wearing a hoodie and a bandana, was already seated there. She approached him.

Harold was quick to notice her in her red floral midi, hair tied in a half bun, letting the remaining locks fall on her countenance, looking as graceful as ever. She was approaching him. He stood at his place and dragged the chair for her, executing the definition of a gentleman.

Bella couldn't help but smile at this gesture. After she was comfortably seated he asked.

"Umm. I hope you didn't face any problem locating this place?"

"No problem. I did an uber."

"You look good." He said it inconspicuously, though it was in his mind, he didn't plan on saying it though.

Nonetheless, that single compliment was enough to make Bella's cheeks crimson red.

However, it also helped Bella to be confident enough to start up a conversation with him. Therefore she said.

"You look different. I mean obviously better than before, but-uh-your hair is longer now."

"Yeah.."

"You like long hair?" She asked, genuinely curious.

"Umm-no hate though."
The reply made her giggle.

"I get it you're probably trying something new?"

"Maybe." He answered.

"You ready to order?"
Asked the waitress.

"Uh-" Harold gestured towards Bella but she succeeded in speaking first.

"You order this time."

"Okay." He said and began to through the menu.

"Two plate Sole Meunière."

"Any drinks, sir?"

"Bella?"

"Virgin mojito?"
She asked more than telling.

"Yeah two glasses, please," Harold said and dismissed the waitress.

"Hope things go better this time." Said Harold with a light-hearted chuckle, earning a giggle from Bella.

After a few moments, the waitress returned with the order.

"Seems delicious." Said, Bella

"It is a delicious dish, one of my favourite French snacks. "

Amidst eating Bella asked

"So how was Australia?"
But didn't wait for him to answer instead her attention diverted to the little girl sitting a few seats further with her mother and father sitting beside her. The girl was smiling widely as her parents took turns to feed her. She seemed so happy, their family was just perfect.

That little girl was yet to grow up, bloom out of her bud, she was yet to explore this wide world and nothing was stopping her, her parents were there by her side, to hold her back.

Unlike Gia, nothing was so simple for her. Yes she to was little and yes, she too had to grow up, bloom out of her bud, explore the world, but sadly she was not fortunate enough to get all that she deserves.

She was forced to fight for her life, at the age when little does she know the meaning of it!

Harold noticed how strange Bellas was behaving, she had been gazing at the family sitting near them for some unhealthy amount of minutes. Her fingers gripped the fork and knife but dare if she moved even an inch. She also asked him a question not so long back and now she was zoning out, this only made Harold confused.

"Bella?"

Hearing his voice Bella realized, she was zoned out, she quickly gathers herself and drew her attention towards him.

"Yeah? Sorry I was lost somewhere." She said and put on a fake smile to make him believe that she was absolutely fine.

Harold on the other hand understood that something was off about her and there was probably something bothering her.

She was not eating properly now, she was just fidgeting with the fork in her hand. Her eyes were fixed somewhere that he can't figure out. It seemed as if she was in some deep thought.

Harold held her hand, instantly making her look at him, with obviously confused eyes.

He just squeezed her hand a little and said.

"Don't worry it'll be fine." In an utterly soft and low voice, trying to sound as convincing as he could.
He said that even though he was unaware of the reason behind her this sudden change in mood. Nevertheless, he did that because it was the first thing that came to his mind.

That was to comfort her, even if he didn't know the reason for her distress.

However, it made Bella smile, her angelic smile that made Harold a bit relaxed.

Bella on the other hand was awe-struck
by his gentle and appealing behaviour.

Even without knowing why she was acting so weird, he decided to console her, make her feel better rather than asking her the reason behind her discomfort.

This simple but sweet gesture of Harold touched Bella's heart.

She nodded and began eating.

However Harold was still not sure about all this, therefore he spoke.

"How about we go somewhere else?"

"Hun?" Asked Bella confused by this sudden request.

"I mean somewhere other than a restaurant?"

"Why this sudden change of plan?" She asked smiling, being confused at the same time amused.

"I don't know maybe if we just go somewhere we'll get to know?"

"You're weird." She said shaking her head.

"Never actually got this compliment but thankyou, anyway."

"Aww, your welcome. "
She said and started getting up.

"You up for it?"
Asked Harold not sure if she'd agree.

"Ahaan, but where are we going?"

"Umm. Let's see." He said leaving Bella startled.
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AN

The next chapter is my favourite. I enjoyed a lot writing it, hope you'll enjoy reading it...

Till then
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