What is Love?

Chapter 8: Love is a Blessing

HalleluYAH for Gabe's dad who's better now. They still don't know what he had. But the twins are back on campus to finish this year strong.

I'm almost done with my thesis; I just need to finalize my rough draft.

"I'm so excited to read it!" Emily said with a smile.

I nodded before taking a sip of my tea.

"You chose a topic none of us would've guessed." Drew responded.

We were all having lunch at the café, something we occasionally did to hang out. In fact, the first time we all met was at this café. It was the summer of freshman year. I already knew Gabe and Drew from classes, and Emily from a Bible study. I wanted them to know each other, so I set up a date at the café. Since, we've consistently tried to stay in contact and hang out.

"I want to see the person you end up marrying." Gabe said.

"If I ever marry."

Emily, who was about to drink her iced tea, placed her cup back on the table.

"Why do you say that?"

I just shrugged, not really knowing how to answer her. For as long as I remember, romantic relationships and marriage weren't things that crossed my mind too often. Therefore, I don't think about them.

"Only God can handle that unromantic aspect of him." Drew chuckled.

"What about you, Emily, eh? I've never heard you talk about your romantic feelings." I said, partly to defend myself.

"Uh." She placed her hair behind her ear, just like she does whenever she's nervous. "I do have romantic feelings for a guy."

"Ooooh!" Drew excitedly leaned towards her. "Spill the tea!"

Gabe and I laughed, while poor Emily's face was burning with embarrassment.

"He doesn't like me back."

"Aww, I'm sorry." I said, sympathetically. But she lightly hit my shoulder.

"Shut up, Jay."

"Bro, you're so mean." Drew shook his head at me.

"And so blind." Gabe added.

I was genuinely confused about their reproaches.

"What'd I do?"

"Forget it guys. I don't even understand my feelings for him. And these past four years, we've gotten closer and we're good friends. I wouldn't want to ruin the friendship."

"Poor girl. On behalf of that gullible guy, we apologize." Drew said.

"I'm sorry too."

"Don't even say anything, Jay. You've no idea since you've never had feelings for anyone."

I decided to keep quiet. Was it a crime to not have romantic feelings? Now I'm seriously questioning my life. I've never fallen in love. Actually I have fallen in love. His Name is Yahusha. Obviously not in a romantic way. But I genuinely love Him, there's no one else that will ever take His place in my heart even if I find myself married.

Emily's situation sounds complicated: to love someone who doesn't love you back is painful.

Love is such a blessing that needs to be shared with everyone.