Seven

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* Everybody has a dream, but how far you are working towards that dream matters a lot. *

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----- Joseph -----

I very much want to believe in Mira but at the same time I couldn't.

Despite the fact that I could almost feel it in my heart that she is completely innocent of the crime, I still couldn't help it. 

The evidence is right before my eyes. 

And, it's so valid that even though I wanted to deny it I couldn't. 

At the moment when I got the information and checked the evidence, I completely lost it so I threw her out of my room. 

Seeing the pain in her eyes I felt my heart ache, nevertheless. I hardened my heart...I can't just soften. 

If she's really guilty of all that, then she really should face the consequences. 

I know this is a  mean act and might even sound totally heartless, but I can't help it. 

I am in pain too, you know? 

The betrayal came totally unexpectedly. 

I knew that Mira wasn't happy with my relationship with Vera and once tried to create a dispute between us. 

But her plan failed when I found out about it before she could execute it completely. 

And, when I thought she had retreated, this had to happen... Why? 

Is it due to jealousy or what?

But she had nothing to be jealous of since my relationship with Vera wasn't affecting our friendship in any way, so why? 

All night, I couldn't sleep a wink as I just kept thinking of  many possibilities. 

Despite everything, my heart refused to agree with my brain. 

Despite everything, my heart still believed that Mira couldn't do something like that to me. 

But logically... It's very obvious she could and even did especially when the evidence is being considered. 

To be honest, I don't know what to do in this case. 

On one hand I didn't want to lose my best friend and on the other hand I have to get Justice for myself and my girlfriend Vera. 

It really sucks, you know...

I find myself having to choose between the two which really sucks...

I wish I didn't have to get stuck in this situation then it would have been better. 

And, I really wish there's a way out if this... Really.

The next day, I  dragged myself out of bed and then went to the bathroom to freshen up. 

After changing my clothes, I went downstairs for breakfast. 

Looking around, I realized that Mira wasn't present so I guessed that she might have gone back to the orphanage.

I am feeling so glad of the decision she made as I didn't want to face her anytime soon.

Though I know that I am not at fault in all of this, I still can't stop the guilt that I feel. 

I got to the dining table to see the nanny already serving both our meals. 

" Good morning, Nanny! " I said as I approached her. 

" Morning, honey... " She embraced me,  " You can have your seat now. " She told me after we broke the embrace.

I nodded Simply doing as I was told.

Breakfast was a simple meal of bacon and eggs with a glass of grape juice. 

After saying our short prayer of the, Nanny and I began to eat and in no time we were done with our breakfast.

While the maids came over to pack the used dishes, Nanny turned to face me. 

" What happened between you and Mira, Honey? " She Inquired.

" What do you mean, Nanny? " 

" What do you think I mean? The last time you talked to me. You assured me that you guys had no misunderstanding since all that happened was due to your irresponsibility amd Incompetence, so how then is your friendship being affected? " She enquired softly.

" Well... It's just a small misunderstanding. There's nothing serious. "

" Small misunderstanding ah! " She began sarcastically. " First it was Mira coming down with huge eye bags under her eye and refusing to have breakfast before going to the orphanage and now you? Do you think I would be that blind not to notice that something big is going on between you too? " She questioned. 

I was forced to pause by her words... Mira had huge bags under her eyes? Why? Didn't she sleep all night? Was she also unable to sleep all night like me? I couldn't help wondering. 

" Well... The thing is, Mira's involvement in the whole scenario has been proven " I hated to say that, but I really had to. 

" Really? Don't tell me you believe the so-called evidence that was provided on the group chat? " She stared disappointedly at me. 

Group chat? How did she know about this? Did Mira tell her all about it? But this can't be possible right? Or is it? 

" But, they are solid evidence... There's no use denying their authenticity.  " 

" Really? I am sorry to say this, Joseph but I am really disappointed in you. I never raised you this way so I don't know where you got this morals and beliefs from. " She took a deep breath before continuing her words which cut me deeply into the heart. 

"  I still find it unbelievable that one day, your friendship of two years would be threatened by some so-called solid evidence. Really? I always remember telling you about evidence and proofs might be wrong, but the heart and Intuition can never be. " she said. 

" But, Nanny... She's... "

" Don't... You and I know better than this just what kind of person Mira is.  Come to think of it, if she's really someone like this then why hasn't she taken advantage of you? Remember when you were at your lowest point? Did she for once ever think of herself first before you? Did she use your weakness against you then? "

" Well... She didn't."

" If she didn't then why would she now? " Nanny questioned as she stared straight into my eyes.

" I.... " I stammered under her Piercing gaze. For the first time in a very long time, Nanny was mad at me... And this time it was all because of Mira. 

Damn it! 

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A/N : What do you think, guys?