A NEW PHASE OF LIFE

2 years later

Martha and Steve started dating for a while, and they

eventually get married after 2 years when Steve was 40 and

Martha 35. They go on to raise a beautiful son a year after their

marriage. Steve names his son Joshua, after his friend who's the

only person in his life who cared about him.

5 years later

Joshua grows on to be five. He grew up with nothing but

pure love from both his parents, especially Steve. Steve handled

him with gentle care and protection, and never allowed a single

scratch on him. Steve wanted his son to be a strong hero than a

coward like his dad. Steve finally filled the void in his soul and

finally came to terms with his life was truly contempt. He was

the most happiest person in the world.

One fine day, it was time for Joshua's first day of school.

Steve looked forward to this day and prepared his son to be bold

and strong just like his mother. Steve sat near the bus stop with

his son next to him waiting for the bus. Steve starts to slowly

weep at the side of his eyes, and Joshua upon seeing this asked,

Joshua: Daddy, why are you crying? (with a sad voice)

Steve : I ain't crying, son. It's just the dust. I'm just happy to see

you go to school. I've been waiting for this day all my life, kid. I

still remember my first day of my school. My parents didn't

come for my first day. All I had was my friend Joshua at that

time.

Joshua: Joshua ?? Dad that's so cool. Your friend is named after

me. Bet he was kind person.

Steve: (whimpers)

You bet he was. He was a great man. He was the eye of my life.

Guess who's the apple of my eye now ?

Joshua: Me ! Me ! Me!.

Steve : You're goddamn right son.

Well, I guess it's time for your bus. All the best for your school

now, kid. Be kind to everyone, have fun and don't hurt anybody.

Always remember, kindness wins over anything. Learn to say no

to things you don't want. Hope you find your "Joshua" in school.

You little kid, are going to have everything I never had as a child.

I'm going to be the best father in the world and raise you unlike

anything my dad ever did. You are the most beautiful thing that

ever happened to me, kid. I want you to know that. You'll always

be the little sunshine of my life, Joshua. He gives him a yellow

hanky to him as a symbol of luck.

(whimpers)

Joshua embraces and hugs his father. The bus arrives and Steve

carries Joshua to the bus and leaves him in the seat and wishes

him luck. He waves goodbye and Joshua leaves for his first day of

school. Steve is overjoyed and waits in the bus stop until Joshua

comes. He can't wait to see him.