Diandra respond, "Oh, from the second week I move to Longfield, I had no one, only the faith Christina gave me, and that is to trust in Jesus.
So I went and searched out a church where they were preaching about the blood of Jesus and His resurrection power.
I knew by myself I will be at a loss, so I learn to depend on Him and then I met some true friends.
I learn to survive Alex with the help of the Holy Spirit who always meets my need when it arises."
Hugging her, "Diandra, I am sure it was difficult at times and I am so sorry for misbehaving with you."
Hearing him saying sorry was comforting, but what can I say he seems more mature and responsible now.
"Alex, it was difficult, but God grace has kept me, He simplifies the difficult thing that even a little child could understand.
With His help, I have been surviving, I take my time and live one day at a time, and do what little I know as you can see I am still here."
"But how, just as I have treated you I know many others must have done the same?"
"Alex, I had encounter many obstacles and challenges but I never gave up, I hide God's word in my heart, and every day I claim his promises for my life."
Hearing all what she had gone through, knowing it was all his fault, closing his eyes feeling so guilty for neglecting her.
Feeling her hand shaking him, when she said, "Alex, did I put you to sleep?" Shaking his shoulder "Alex, are you listening to me?"
"Yes, yes," seeing her kneeling before him, and the concern on her face, "Alex listen, if the tiles and cushion are costing too much, we could just repaint the house in the same color."
"Diandra, I was just joking, I want you to go ahead with your plan."
"Alex, are you sure?"
"Yes!" seeing the blanket has fallen from her shoulders as she kneels exactly between his legs looking up to him.
Being weakened by her beauty and her appearance when she said, "Alex, can you do me a favor?"
Taking his face between her palm, "Please, be careful today, I dream that you got shot, that is why I could not sleep. Will you please promise me to be very careful, I cannot afford to lose you too."
Seeing the tears, "I will be careful, and you will not lose me, I promise you. Now tell me what have you been eating these few days?"
"Yesterday, one of the worker went to the supermarket, so I asked him to buy me bread and a piece of cheese and a few packs of juice."
Rising up, Alex went to the van, feeling his body trembling just being that close to her. 'Oh Lord, her closeness is beginning to affect my mental stability,
Lord, what is happening to us? One minute she is angry and uncaring, and another she is concerned and doesn't want to lose me?
Why is it when I am near her. I feel so powerless, yet I feel I am ready to move any mountain for her.'
Removing the box with the grocery supplies from the van and take it inside.
Noticing the time Alex knew he was going to be late. Resting the box on top the table and hurried up the stairs to organize for work.
Diandra watches him as he ran up the stairs, thinking, 'He is more handsome now than four years ago.
But at that time he was so immature and was always angry and ignorant.' Recalling how she used to be so afraid of him.
And every little thing she did seems to cause a conflict between us, and it becomes and problem, causing him to make a fuss.
It was very frustrating because whatever I tried to do in the house, it never seems to please him.
So to avoid any conflict and complain, I did nothing just so he will not make a fuss.'
Closing her eyes Diandra whispers, "Oh God, I was so afraid to even look at him at times especially if he had a bad day at work, but now he has matured so much, and those things don't seem to bother him any longer.
Going into the kitchen Diandra made him a cup of coffee and a cheese sandwich.
Hurrying as he dress, thinking, "We was so close and hearing her talking I lost track of time. Now I am getting late."
Running down the stairs seeing her holding a cup and a bag up to him.. "Diandra, will you please go and change before the men come?"
"I will, now drink this, I cold it a little." Drinking it down then kiss the bump on her forehead, "Thank you and I have some balm up in my room to rub on that bump, I used it last night for a kick I receive."
"Was it that bad?" Placing the teacup in her hand, "You could be a good asset for the football team."
Hearing her laughing when she said, "I don't believe you."
"Okay, let me leave I am already late and Diandra tries and not to overwork yourself, and get some rest."
Seeing him hurried out when he called, "Diandra, get some clothes and put it on fast, and thanks for breakfast."
Turning to take the cup to the kitchen when she heard footsteps, looking back seeing him running up the stairs, wondering what has he forgotten.
Standing and looking as he hurried and came down the stairs. Taking her face between his palm seeing the worried frown as she reaches out and hugs him.
"Diandra, I promise to be careful so stop worrying," dipping his head and brush his lips on hers, "I will see you later."
"Alex, I am so scared."
"Aye, I will be okay."
"You don't understand, most of my dreams come true."
"Okay, then I will be extra careful, sweetheart, now I will have to hurry if I reach late, what example I will give the new recruits?"
Diandra, lifts her hands and waves as he leaves, "Lord, please watch over him."