Chapter 118: Chapter 118: The Truth

The years past and the two remained inseparable. Joy blossomed into a beautiful young woman, with rosy cheeks, long curly blond hair and light blue eyes. Her beauty didn't skip the notice of most of the boys in the neighborhood. Some made excuses to get near her in classes and school clubs. Some were brave enough to ask her out, but she only had eyes for Timothy. He had grown to a fit 5'11", active in track and swimming, as well as the school choir and co-captain of the speech and debate club. Of course, what won her heart was not his athletic build or quick mind, but the fact that he treated her like a princess; never missing an opportunity to hold a door, listen to her problems or compliment her choices. To her, he wasn't just her boyfriend; he was her best friend.