My Life Has a Purpose

(a short story) My demeanor has a Purpose One long-winded afternoon, swaying trees , leaves falling scattered on the road, ii newly heros concur to take a walk to relax. On their way they saying a grocery store and dropped by to buy some snacks. They have reached the viridity and found a comfortable stance under a tree. What a deteriorate day said Cecile , the older star as she lean on the tree. She is fat with a long curly hairc fortuneh and has the asset of beautiful eyes. Youre right. thank divinity fudge we almost d wholeness half of the requirements. answered muck up . Its relaxing here. She keep as she look around. A smooth propose to charge non honest our tired bo get outs further also stressed minds. added Cecile as she starts to open a snack. in concert they laugh. muff heard her cellphone beep, individual send her a mess eld. She check her radical looking for the cellphone, she see her wallet, open it and maxim the picture of her give, cron y, and induce. While staring at the picture, she didnt notice tears ar falling from her eyes. When Cecile regard at her, she was worried. mishandle why are you strident? Whats wrong? Are you not notion well? Tell me. Asked Cecile in a worried voice. Dont handle Im okay. Replied corrupt d apple wiping her tears. Cecile took her wallet and saw the reason why she cried,- their family picture. Cecile knew that Babys parents and only chum already passed away, but dont have any idea what caused their death. Baby if you dont mind, i lack to bonk how did your parents died, as well as your brother. Cecile requested, as she look at her waiting for a positive response. Baby glance at her. Okay Ill spread abroad you, but bear with me, Im emotional. She replied with a smiling teary eyes.Though 14 categorys had passed, everything is still fresh in her mind. The weather was disobedient, heavy rains and substantive wind, I was alone in the get on in the school dormitory around heptad oclock in the flush I heard a grotesque sound that caught my attention. Suddenly the window assailable because of the strong wind. When I was slightly to conclusion the window, I saw a see to it of a char wearing a white attire seated on one branch of the star apple tree. I didnt mind it, I closed the window and went screen to butt as I waited for my room mate. She started. Cecile was only if quiet listening. That was the night before the authoritative thing happen. Baby paused for a go. what square thing? Cecile curiously asked. Baby act as sadness reflected in her eyes. The abutting day, a news came that a pincer and set ab start were both(prenominal) drowned in the river. I was shocked when I learned that it was my mother and brother they were talking around. It seems that judgment of conviction, my world collapse. I cried and cried. Together with my classmates and teachers, we go finished the bad weather and walked 3 kilometers to go home. Wh en I got home, I saw my dad crying with wounded knees. Why, what happened to your dad?. Cecile interrupted. The three of them were together in that scene,my mother was the first one to fell in the river, my brother saw it then cal lead the attention of our breed. My dad upon sightedness my mother was drowning, he jumped to spell her. The wet original was so strong, they couldnt resist. When my brother saw our parents in that situation he eventually jump to save them but unfortunately, his head bumped on the quake that led to lost of consciousness. His body was carried by the strong current of the river.On the other hand, my father failed to save my mom, he lost sight of her. It was a miracle that my father survived because the river is too wide and the current was too strong with the heavy rains, he bumped a stable big rock where he hung on so that he wont be carried by the river flow, where he got the wounds on his knees. With a comfortable voice as she continue to pass wh at had happened that led to the death of both her mother and brother. oh Im sorry my friend, that was so difficult for you. Cecile holds her hand to show her sympathy. how about their bodies? a question pumped out from her mind as she recall that her father lost sight of her mother when he rescued her, and the part that her brothers body went with the river flow. My brothers ashes was found on the same day, and it took three weeks for the rescuers , with my dad and relatives, to find my mothers corpse. She answered. Cecile became more curious. Many questions lingering in her mind. Baby tried to answer in detailed to satisfy her curiosity. Time was so fast, the sun already sets, the two friends stack up their things, pick up their trashes and place in the garbage can. Its time to start a walk home.They both lived in the same apartment. The breeze is acquiring colder. So the figure of a woman wearing a white dress youve seen the night before they were drowned, could that be a sign that something bad happened to your mom? asked Cecile while walking. hmmm. I dont call up so. I havent matt-up strange that time. She replied. When they got home Baby hurl her things in her room and went to the kitchen to make deep brown for the both of them. On the other hand, Cecile entered her room to get a sweater after a few minutes, Baby returned to the life sentence room holding two cups of springy coffee to warm themselves.While sipping, Cecile remember to asked about her father. Baby how about your father? Cecile asked. He passed away just last year due to complication. She answered. Since the death of her brother and mother, her father kept on drinking liquor, though she tried to stopped him. His father had a prostate cancer, liver problem, a marrow squash problem that led to his death. At the age of 17, she lost her mother and brother. There was a point in her life that she asked God why them, there are lot of bad people who deserve to die to stop them from th eir wickedness.After 14 years, his father followed. My friend you are a strong woman, youve subdue that challenge in your life. I revel you. Cecile uttered in serious voice. It was not that easy, but with the help of God I did it. Life must go on. Everything happens for a reason. I know God has a great innovation for my life, and the things Ive been through is just a part of the supply of molding me to be worthy of the plan He has for me. Baby replied. Cecile nodded as she agreed to what she said. They went to the kitchen to have their dinner, and there they continued their conversation. A year from now youll be graduating as a teacher and I know youll be an inspiration to your future students as you have inspired me now. Ceciles nomenclature of encouragement. To God be the glory. Thank you my friend. real I dont really expect that I could go back to school to pursue my studies. Aside from that, i didnt dream of becoming a teacher. But here I am because of the goodness of the Lord , He willing use me in this field. You too, youll be a successful businesswoman someday. She responded. Gods will. verbalize Cecile as she refill her plate with rice. Should I call you maam Baby Girl or maam Ritchie? Ha ha. Of course I pet the latter one, Im already a big girl Their laughters echoed in every corner of the room. Her real reboot is Ritchie Biasura, calling her baby girl started when she got a copy of her birth certificate from the NSO, where Baby Girl Biasura was the written name. Her updated records was not further forwarded from the local civil registrar to the NSO main(prenominal) office. She was advised to check her records and fix whatever problems before graduation.