Chapter 26

Isabella: Ok, I replied and started searching for the book and the chapter.

Nicolas: This is one of the chapters in the Psalms that I like the most. Verse 4 is my favorite in this chapter.

" Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me "

Isabella: despite not visiting the church, My mother always told me that God loved me and kept me from trials and that wherever I went, he would go with me and protect me

Nicolas: Yes. God is our shepherd. He says he lays down life for his sheep; he is always protecting us, my love.

There is no reason to fear, nor why to be that way. Ok, sweety, don't be afraid, deliver your fears and pains to God and just trust, he said, holding my hand and looking right into my eyes.

Isabella: thank you, you bring me peace; it makes me so good.

Nicolas: I am happy to know that I do you so well; you have the same effect on me; there is nothing nor no one else in the world that gives me so much peace and so many good feelings as you, just by looking at you, It makes my day when I walk hand in hand with you knowing I'm your boyfriend I think I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have the most outstanding girl, the most beautiful look and smile, I thank God every single day in prayer for giving me you.

Isabella: I love you! I hugged him tight and filled him with kisses

After several kisses, hugs, and sniggles, we went back to reading. When we were finished, we decided to choose a movie to watch, at that moment we heard knocks on the door

- come in

- I prepared a snack; I hope you like it

- oh, you didn't have to do that, Mrs. Luiza

- thank you, aunt Luh,

As soon as she left, we put the movie on and watched it eating the sandwiches.

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- Hi, I said, happy to see them while I went downstairs with Nicolas

Hi sister, both of them are in the same voice. Hi Nicolas

Nicolas: Hi girls, he replied, and Paula just waved one hand

Paula: we decided to come earlier; we hope we are not getting in the way

Isabella: of course not.

Nicolas: I was on my way out, it's already dark, and I have some college stuff to do so, she's all yours now.

Isabella: Oh, alright... I loved our afternoon; I said, kissing him

Nicolas: me too, it's always good to be with you, my love

Isabella: Thanks for everything

Nicolas: No need to thank me, I'm your boyfriend, I'll always be by your side, you can count on me for everything, ok?

Isabella: you too; I love you

Nicolas: check on her if she's eating properly; if you feel anything, call me. Good night princess, with a kiss on the forehead, he left

Paula: oh my gosh, you are so adorable together

Rafaela: you get all silly, your eyes shine looking at him, you had to see yourself how you look

Isabella: I call them (side effects of love)

Paula: apparently, you're feeling better?

Isabella: I'm feeling much better thanks to God; I didn't feel sick; I just have a sore stomach

Rafaela: that's a perfect darling.

Paula: Seriously though, I think you have to go to the doctor.

Rafaela: so, do I, because you have never felt anything like this before

Isabella: when my parents arrive from the trip, we will do some exams

Paula: you'd better do so.

Rafaela: but it shouldn't be a big deal

Isabella: yes, I said a little discouraged because all I see is blood; I thought about commenting on it, but then they would only egg me to go to the hospital, and I prefer to go with my parents when they arrive; anyway...

Paula: so, everything is ok

Isabella: yes

Paula: you seem a little blue

Isabella: Nah, it's your impression

Paula: Did you forget that I know you?

Rafaela: it's better to spell it out.

Isabella: these malaises I've been feeling lately make me sad; what if I'm really sick?

Rafaela: oh darling, don't think like that.

Paula: Yeah, don't let it crawl under your skin; it shouldn't be a big deal. When your parents arrive, you will go to the doctor for the medical exams, and it will be a teeny tiny, and eventually, we will laugh at this whole situation.

Rafaela: That's right, no negative thoughts, it's just nausea and a little pain; who has never felt nausea and a stomachache?

Paula: I've felt it myself several times after eating nonsense

Rafaela: so, don't be afraid, my friend

Isabella: you know, you're right; I think I'm making a storm in a teacup.

Paula: come here, you little silly fearful cow, she said, hugging me by the neck

Isabella: What did I miss at school today?

Paula: Just a subject of Sociology and Chemistry exams.

Other than that, nothing extraordinary happened_ rolled his eyes.

Isabella: that's Normal. Then you can give me later; other than that, any news?

Paula: Not as far as I remember.

But soon, she snapped!

Alexandre invited me to go to church on Sunday, she said, all excited.

Isabella: And you accepted, right?

Paula: I did. Maybe something happens right, she shrugged.

Isabella: That's its girl, go ahead; I smiled. Let's go to church on Sunday with Rafa?

Rafaela: oh, I don't know. I hate playing gooseberry. for two couples yet, I'll think about it

Isabella: what nonsense, we're going to church, we're not going to date, there won't be any gooseberries

Rafaela: in this case, you can count me in

Aunt Luh had already left, but she left dinner ready, the girls and I went to dinner; I didn't have much appetite, but I tried to eat as much as possible, we talked about random subjects at the table, and when we were done, I went to the living room to call my parents.

Call on:

Lorenzo: hi daughter, how are you? We didn't call before because we were

super busy, and now that we arrived at the hotel to rest, how are you feeling?

Isabella: it's ok, I'm fine, I'm just a little sore in the stomach.

Lorenzo: your tummy is bitter, is that it?

Isabella: yes, I vomited today too and felt some pain. I think we'll have to go

to the doctor when you arrive

Lorenzo: ok, let's go to the doctor when we get here. Everything will be fine,

stay well until your Mom and I get here, ok?

Isabella: I'll be fine

Lorenzo: Are the girls sleeping over there?

Isabella: yes, there's nothing to worry about; when you arrive, we'll solve this,

it shouldn't be a big deal, ok? Do not worry.

Lorenzo: let's try to finish the business here and go back home soon; sorry for

all this daughter, for getting away from time to time when these boring trips

come up.

Isabella: it's ok, dad, I understand. Where is Mom?

Lorenzo: she is taking a bath

Isabella: blew her a kiss from me.

Lorenzo: I will sweety, be fine daughter, take care of yourself, we will be back

soon

Isabella: amen, be well too, take care; I'm going to hang up now, ok?

Lorenzo: ok, have a good night; daddy loves you, a kiss

Isabella: I love you too, dad; good night, kisses

tapioca: a Brazilian food made of Tapioca flour which is a food produced by hand from cassava starch.

That night, the girls and I barely slept; we kept talking until late through the night, and hardly we could open our eyes the following day, and unfortunately, we had to go to school. I don't know about the girls, but I didn't even want to get out from the bed, but I had to, I mean what to do! I got a towel, showered, got dressed, prayed, and waited for the girls to get dressed so we could go down together for breakfast. I picked up my cell phone to check the time; I had a message from Nicolas.

Nicolas: Good morning, my love. Are you feeling better today?

Isabella: Good morning, well. I'm much better, thank God.

Nicolas: that's perfect, my love. When I get out of college, I'll stop by to see you.

Isabella: ok, I'll wait for you later, kisses.

Nicolas: kisses princess

- it's already 6:45 am, friends I said.

Rafa: Already? Oh wait, can you stop the time for a bit? - She said while putting on eyeliner

Paula: No sister, hurry up, she said, stomping her feet.

We went down to the kitchen, and Aunt Luh had already arrived and prepared breakfast for our luck and happiness; we sat at the table, had our meal, we talked a little, I decided to give Aunt Luh the day off, then the girls and I said goodbye to her and went to school.

Thank God today I was feeling much better.

When class was over, I went straight home. As soon as I arrived, I took off my sneakers, changed my clothes, and went to the kitchen to get some fruits to eat; I went back to my room, took my laptop and notebook, and went to update my homework and study.

Hours later, I heard the doorbell, I opened the door, and to my surprise, I found Nicolas behind some beautiful white daisies hiding his face; I couldn't help but grin widely.

Nicolas: Hi, I brought these beautiful flowers to this beautiful girl, he said, handing me over and bowing his head

Isabella: that's very kind of you, gentleman; please enter. I stepped aside, giving space for him to enter. I loved the flowers; they are beautiful

Nicolas: do I deserve a kiss in return

Isabella: what a self-interested, I said, hugging him, and he smiled, then we kissed between those silly smiles

Nicolas: how are you today?

Isabella: I woke up feeling better