SAVE ME

Chapter 16

Morgan Smith

The day was getting dark and we were saying our goodbyes to the children with the promise that we would come for the end-of-month birthday celebration. I had fun, honestly and I hope that I will come again.

Meeting these kids and knowing their stories was really beautiful. Although Ann would say this I have to say it 'GOD is Great' he indeed is great. Awesome!

Coming here made me realize just how lucky I am, yes, I know... I know that I have been through hell... my parents and little sister's sudden death... everything that happened in the past but still, I am so lucky I could feel my heart so full of so many emotions that are there and I just want to burst into tears with just feeling this way.

Maybe I believe Ann when she said that GOD did me well and that I was still on the lucky side. I do have a lot of questions but I need this to settle in fully.

"Morgan? Are you okay?" I heard Ann ask beside me and I turned to look at her with a smile on my face.

"I'm fine, thank you" I replied then looked back to the window.

We were leaving for the church because it was already evening, thirty minutes past five, I guess. From there we head home, although, some people are leaving for home from the orphanage.

"You're sure?" she asked "Because you... err... don't really seem to be yourself lately," she said and I smiled.

She notices everything about me.

"Oh, I am fine" I looked at her with a forced smile on my face and I could see that she didn't look convinced "Honestly" I assured and she let out a sigh and then nodded her head.

"Okay, if you say so" she still didn't look convinced but I was glad that she dropped it "How was your today?" she handed me a burger that she and Ricardo picked up at the nearest burger spot for everyone. We are exhausted no doubt.

"Thank you," I said then took a bite and chewed for some time before downing it with the cappuccino that accompanied my meal "For me, it was great... meeting new people, kids, and..." I paused and then thought for some minutes "GOD is great" I say after a while and saw Ann pause from taking another bite from her burger.

She faced me and surprise and excitement were written over her face. I know she wasn't expecting me to admit that but I couldn't resist, he is really great like come on. A huge grin made its way to her lips before she engulfs me in a hug I returned.

"Yes, he is. GOD is truly great" she said still hugging me.

We leaned away from the hug and I could see how happy she looked, her eyes gathered unshed tears and they were happy ones if you look at them. I was happy too.

"What happened?" I asked when she kept looking at me like that and she chuckled and then continued eating.

"Nothing, I... I am just happy to hear that from you" she gave my hand a little squeeze and I smiled and then continued eating.

We stayed in silence as we ate our food and when I was almost done eating, I felt someone tap my shoulder so I turned to see a smiling Ricardo, he handed me another paper bag with more food I am guessing.

"I got more, just in case," he said and I grinned.

"Thank you" I smiled and brought out the burger inside the bag after I was done with the one Ann gave me then took a bite from it and closed my eyes as I enjoyed it.

I leaned my head on the headrest of the chair then I spoke.

"Seems like you knew I was going to disturb you or Ann for some more"