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About Lara's next exciting Book Series, "EVERCHANGING"

Lara Rose Lee (Aspiring Author)

WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:

    Angeline Downing is a high school student in Medina Ohio looking to find who she is. After the death of her mother things began to happen for Angeline. She has a dream of a man who gives her a necklace and wakes the next morning with the necklace on around her neck.

   While out with her friends on the sandy beach of Lake Erie, night time falls and while sitting around the fire pit Angeline sees a face in the flames and hears a eerie voice , the voice growling a name "Rand". Her boyfriend Todd seems to understand and is concerned about what is happening.

   After Graduation Angeline takes off in her convertible, with the blessing of Todd and her friends, she heads West to follow her heart to find who she really is and for what purpose was she born. Only to meet up with a mysterious motorcycle rider named Michael Storm.
  
  After the disappearance of many people around the world Angeline discovers Michael was sent to protect her during the chaos. The man in her dreams kept telling her she was special and that an evil being would do what ever it takes to be rid of her. The necklace around her neck is a key to something big and she must never remove it.


FOLLOW ANGELINE AND MICHAEL ON THEIR ADVENTURES. FILLED WITH SUSPENSE AND MUCH ACTION YOU WILL FEEL AS IF YOU WERE IN THE BOOK WITH THEM. KEEP WATCHING FOR THE RELEASE OF THIS CHILLING AND EXCITING BOOK..."EVERCHANGING"

A CAPTURED HEART....Chapter Three

Chapter three












After the service ended Rusty turned and asked Lexi.
“Usually these meetings are for a weekend with tonight being the start. You’re welcome to stay for the rest if you like to? For that matter we can share the motel room, I have one with two beds in it. This way you wouldn’t have to ride in the dark. Even if you decide to not stay for the rally you can still stay the night and leave fresh in the morning.”
Lexi smiled “That would be nice thank you. But I do intend to pay my share for the room.”
“You are staying then?” A familiar voice from behind her said. With out turning she knew who it was, she turned her face to look up at him and as she did, and as their eyes made contact, a strange electrical like current shot through her. She tried her best to not look effected and look and sound calm.
“I decided to take Rusty up on her offer of a room for the night.” She answered.
Raising one eyebrow Jade looked even more spectacular as he said, “It’s a start.” Then to Rusty, “Rust you try and convince her to stay for the rally okay?”
Rusty studying the conversation between the two said with a crooked smile, “You bet I’ll do my best Preacher.”

Back in the motel room Lexi grabbed her night clothes and went to the bathroom for a shower. As she came out ready for a night sleep Rusty walked through the door laughing with someone. After service Rusty and a few female riders went to a coffee house in town for more fellowship. They had asked Lexi to join them, but she declined wanting some alone time. Now Rusty and another woman named Phyllis came into the room. Seeing Lexi Rusty asked,
“Hey you don’t mind if we watch a movie in here. Phyllis’s room mate is already asleep. Or we would have gone there.”
Lexi shook her head, “No I don’t mind. I’ll just read my book.” Lexi lifted the book she held in her hand.
“Okay, thanks.” The two other ladies sat on Rusty’s bed and turned on the movie channel. At two in the morning the movie over Phyllis says goodnight and leaves the room. After closing and locking the door, Rusty turns to Lexi and say’s “Hey, I really appreciate you letting us watch the movie. That was a real nice of you.”
Yawning and stretching Lexi answers, “That’s alright I got caught up in that movie you two were watching.” As both women lay in bed and talked a bit, Lexi made up her mind about the bikers festivities this weekend.
“If the offer still holds I think I just may stay and check out your festivities.”
Rusty smiled, “Are you kidding? Of course the offer is still open to you. That would be great. That means we can be roomies for the rest of the weekend.”
Lexi smiled and yawned again which made Rusty laugh.
“Okay I get the hint, goodnight Lexi.”
Lexi smiled, “Goodnight Rusty.”
As she settled down under the blankets she had a smile on her face she really couldn’t help but like her new friend. She was sure this will be a weekend she will never forget. Just before sleep took over, the last thing she saw in her thoughts were soft brown eyes and a heart stopping smile.

The next day was a sunny one with a few floating white clouds. The main street was lined with all kinds of motorcycles from all over, and the side walks were full of people milling around in conversation. Lexi was enjoying a walk with Rusty when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned so fast she lost her footing and began to fall. When a pair of strong arms reached out and caught her in time. She looked up to thank her rescuer when she realized it was the man who invaded her dreams last night. He smiled at her as he helped her to get her footing. She was still blushing from that smile when she at last found her voice.
“Thank you.” She quickly looked down at the side walk. “I can’t believe how clumsy I am at times.”
“Well I shouldn’t have startled you like that.”
She looked back up at him which was a mistake. As their eyes made contact her heart did a flip. Why does he have to look at me in that way? She thought to herself. Doesn’t he know the effect he has on me? She let out a breath slowly then out loud said,
“Well you have my attention. You tapped me on the shoulder?” Again with the smile that made her heart pound fast.
“I was wondering if you had decided to stay for the festivities or not?”
This time it was her turn to smile. “Of course I will stay. Rusty and I were just on our way to the café down the street for some breakfast. Care to join us?” Now why had she asked that question?
“I would love to join you two lovely ladies.” He said as he began to walk with them towards the café.






TO BE CONTINUED

CAPTURED HEART....Chapter Two

Chapter two





Jade smiled at the hostess as he said, “That’s my party over there.”
“Yes of course, sir.” She said as she smiled her sweetest smile. She watched as he walked past and towards the room. Lexi following close behind.
“I didn’t know you were going to be meeting friends? I could get a different table for myself.”
“Nonsense, it’s just a gathering of friends for dinner before the service.” He told her.
“Service?” she asked him as he stopped to hug a friend.
“Alexis this is Bikers for Jesus. Once a month we decide on a place to meet for a dinner gathering and a service at one of the local churches.” He said as he indicated an empty chair for her to sit.
“Everyone this is Alexis Wyatt. I invited her to our dinner and hopefully she would like to stay for one of our services.”
With everyone looking at her she smiled as warmly as she could and said,
“Of course I would love to stay.” Now why did she say that, when she wanted more than anything to just eat and be on her way. Yet looking into the kind faces of everyone around the tables, and the warm greetings, she felt quite relaxed.
Jayden sat at the only other available seat which so happened to be the one across from her. She removed her black riding gloves and slid them into the pocket of her jeans, as a waitress came and handed her and Jade a menu.
“We’ve already ordered. Hi I’m Gil.” Said a man next to her. Lexi watched as he extended his hand and she shook it,
“I’m Alexis, Lexi for short.” She with drew her hand to study the menu. Gil wasn’t a bad looking man with medium blond hair and hazel eyes. In fact he was intriguing in a friendly sort of way. As she ordered her dinner she looked up and caught Jade eyeing her.
“Tell me what Bikers for Jesus are?” she turned to ask Gil. With her prettiest smile.
“Well it’s a Biker club that does ministry work.” He answered obviously interested in Lexi.
“Ministry work?”
“Yes like going around and doing Gods work. Being His hands and feet.” Jade intercepted before Gil could finish.
“Oh I see. I didn’t think there was anything like that around.” She turned to Gil.
“There’s more Christian bikers out there doing the work for God then anyone’s aware of.” Gil said with obvious pride in doing what he feels is his calling of the Lord.
“Yeah all being much as dedicated in doing Gods will as we are.” Jade put in.
“Really, this is very fascinating.” She said really interested.
As their dinners had arrived, everyone around the tables bowed their heads Lexi included. When she head a familiar voice say the grace. She looked up as Jade had stood saying Grace for the food.
“Father again we humbly come before you and ask for Your blessings and Grace, as we partake in another service for our group. We ask that you bless all our new comers and visitor. We thank you for this food we are to partake and bless our meeting as we come to You to do Your will. In Jesus’ name amen.”
Everyone around the tables repeated, “Amen.”
“Hey Preach, Hope you’ll have a good one for us tonight.” A red head woman nicknamed Rusty said.
“You bet I do.” Replied Jayden as Lexi began to choke on a bite of pork chop.
“You’re the Preacher?” she asked huskily while lifting her water glass to her lips.
“Yup, he sure is and a darned good one at that.” Replied Gil. Patting Lexi lightly on the back until her coughing fit subsided. “You two came in together; you mean he hadn’t told you?”
“No, he didn’t.” she said and looked at Jade while he took a bite of his steak. For some reason he just don’t seem like a minister type. In fact he looked more like a James Dean biker type to her.

With dinner now through and they were all walking out to their motorcycles, Jade walked her to her bike and said, “You could follow me if you like?”
“Yeah, I think I will.” Was that another smile she saw before he turned to walk to his bike? For some reason unknown to her, she too was smiling as she put on her helmet.

It didn’t take them long to get to the small church up on a hill. They all parked their bikes and gathered at the door as Jayden opened it to allow everyone through. Everyone mingled for a short minute before finding seats. Lexi sat down next to Rusty, when Gil came over and sat on the other side of Lexi. She smiled sweetly at him and turned her attention to the Minister Jayden. A brunette walked over to the piano and began to play. As everyone sang it gave Lexi time to really study Jade. He was tall and very handsome with dark brown long hair touching his collar with layers. It was a neat long style not to unruly, but it was those soft brown eyes that held her attention. They were quite incredible. Every time he looked at her she felt as though she would melt. No man had ever had that effect on her before.
After the singing Jade asked if anyone had any testimonies to share. Rusty was the first to stand.
“Yeah I have one. Ever since the last meeting, I witnessed and lead twelve bikers to the Lord. I also told them of the many bikers for Jesus organizations. They seemed pretty interested in it. I feel they will be checking it out.” As Rusty sat down Lexi could hear many “Alright’s.” and “Amen’s.”
“Alright, anymore want to give a testimony?”
Many stood up and offered testimonies and after about a half hour, Jade began his message.
Lexi was really getting caught up in the service and found it easy to forget Jade is a biker and is a true man of Faith. For reasons she can’t explain, it warmed her in knowing that.




TO BE CONTINUED

CAPTURED HEART....Chapter One

Chapter One




On her metallic blue Honda Spirit motorcycle feeling carefree with no obligations in life, Alexis Wyatt was her own person. Going town to town and working when her finances run short, she lived a little on the wild side. Her long golden Blond hair and turquoise eyes and her average hour glass frame made any man stop and stare. Seeing a service station up ahead she stops in to fuel. She stood and took off her helmet and set it on the seat of the bike. Walking into the convenience store she noticed two men one behind the counter and the second in front leaning on the counter talking with the attendant. Lexi walked over and paid fifteen for fuel. After giving the man a twenty she turned her head to the other man and caught him looking at her. He was tall in black jeans and a t-shirt a leather jacket in his hand. She looked up and noticed soft brown eyes set in a handsome face with a classical shaped nose and stubble for a beard giving him a rugged look.
He smiled at her as he asked, “You traveling far?”
She took the five from the cashier as she answered. “As far as I want to go.”
“You have a nice bike there.” He inclined his head towards the bike out by the pumps.
She smiled, “Thanks it gets me where I want to go.”
He crossed his arms over his chest as he studied her.
“So where is it you’re heading?”
“Here and there, just around.” She said with a shrug.
“A pretty thing like you?” The cashier added.
“And what is that supposed to mean?” she asked with a glare towards the cashier.
“Don’t mind my friend here.” The handsome man said, “Tom you really need to have better manners. I’m Jayden Montgomery. And this here’s my friend Tom.” He extended his hand out towards her, but she declined
“Jayden, I’m going to go now and Fuel up. If you’ll excuse me.” As she turned to leave she heard the cashier comment.
“Now who’s being rude Jade?”
Lexi stopped and turned walking back towards Jayden she extended her hand out.
“Alexis Wyatt.” Retrieving her hand back from Jade she turned look at Tom crinkled her nose at him and walked out.
As the door was closing she could hear Jades laughter in her ears.
After Fueling she was getting ready to put on her helmet, when she saw Jayden walk out and over to the side of the building. After fastening her helmet secure she could hear the sound of a motor start up and saw a FXDI35 35th Anniversary Super Glide Harley Davidson pulling out.
“Ooh Sweet.” Lexi spoke to herself.
The Harley pulled up beside her and from beneath the helmet she could see that handsome smile.
“Mind if I ride with you for a bit?” He asked in his dreamy tenor voice.
She smiled at him and answered. “It’s a free country.”
His smile deepened as he said, “I was hoping you would say that.”
As she climbed aboard her bike she added, “By the way, Nice Bike.”
She started the motor to her bike and took off ahead of him before she could hear his response. He watched a few seconds her backside and long golden blond braid trailing down her back. With a grin he headed off after her taking him no time at all to catch up.
She couldn’t believe the nerve of this guy. Who does he think he is? Couldn’t he see that she wanted to be alone? No obviously not. She glanced over at him about the same time he looked at her. ‘Ooh that smile of his.’ She thought to herself. Just as she was about to look ahead he shot past her in front. His bike really was something. That’s when she noticed the gold cross with a dove emblem on the fender of his bike.
“He’s a believer,” she spoke to herself in surprised awe. She stayed not too distant from him, or was it that he is keeping a pace where it was easy for her to keep up. She knows the capability of his bike; a Harley was the best make around. They are built for speed, if she could have used her parent’s inheritance for a Harley she would have, but that was way out of her league. She was glad for the Honda she was able to afford and money left over to begin this adventure of hers, to see the States. So with a couple of med sized luggage bungeed to the back of her bike, and the house she grew up in now hers locked up tight in Pleasant Lake Montana. She’s now free to fulfill her dream and see all she can with no worries.
Jayden slowed his bike to match hers and pointed to a sign indicating a town up ahead. She nodded an acknowledgment and he again went ahead of her for her to follow him. As they approached the town it was fast becoming evening, he rode through the center of town towards a restaurant where she noticed a few more bikes parked in the lot. He pulled in and she followed not really knowing why she did. He parked and got off and she did the same. Removing her helmet she looked towards him as he approached her.
“I hope your not minding stopping here for a bite to eat?” he said with that knee weakening smile of his.
“Actually I’m quite hungry. I forgot to stop for lunch today.”
He turned and walked towards the restaurant as she sat her helmet on her seat and ran to catch up with him. He stopped at the door and held it for her, as she past him she caught the scent of a woodsy musk cologne. She stopped in front of the hostess stand as Jayden walked beside her.
“Hey Jade, over here.” A voice called out from a room off the main dinning area.




TO BE CONTINUED

BEAUTY FROM ASHES.... a true story..(continued)

She also prays Gods will to show her true love does exist and that he has that right someone, who God has designed for her. That one true love, that connects two spirits together, as one with God. Deep down she still believes and she knows when God does bring him into her life he will be compassionate with an understanding heart. Most of all with the healing she is going through she knows God can bring beauty from ashes.


Authors note:

I know this story is quite different from my normal ones. It is a story of real life and real heartache. And of a woman who never gives up on her God or her faith. I pray that one day she will have her happily ever after. Who knows maybe that day has come. Only God knows.



THE END.......Or Is It?

BEAUTY FROM ASHES.... a true story..(continued)

In school she could never seem to make friends, she pretty much stayed to herself withdrawn, alone deserted and abandoned. No one understood, no one felt her pain. They finally moved to where her older sister lived in Arizona and by that time the damage was done. Becky was now growing into a depressed young woman. No friends, no one to talk to, why would anyone want to be her friend? She wasn’t worthy of any love, worthy of any friends. Everyone she got close to left her. So why should she give her whole heart away? Then at seventeen Becky found a love beyond her wildest dreams. She found God! She had begun to finally make friends who wanted to be near her. She began to blossom into a beautiful rose. Three years she had now grown into a lovely woman and met a man who she fell in love with. They had a secret engagement planned to get married in September, until one day he broke it off and broke her fragile heart. She felt her whole life that she had to be loved, she wanted to be loved, and she craved love. So when she meets some one, then they walk out it destroys her. Yet she always gave of herself to be accepted and loved. She grew compassionate towards people because she understands pain. When someone hurt she hurt with them. Due to her big compassionate heart people began to use Becky, walk all over her. No one knew the deep secret, or scars that she bore. Becky felt so alone except for the Love of God the Father. She knew He would never leave her nor forsake her. Becky was misunderstood and felt no one would listen to her no matter how hard she tried to be heard. A few months after Becky’s boyfriend broke up with her she met some one new, who in a few months has convinced Becky that no one but him could ever love her. Then came the time when he took some thing that she held very dear and special. (Her virginity) How she wanted to save herself for her soul mate and one true love on her wedding night. Now that was lost and not by her choice. Now with this new secret the only one she could talk to about it is God Himself. She doesn’t know much at this age of spiritual growth, but she does love God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit with all her heart. After being raped for a few months she now meets a man who she believes is the man she is to marry. For now she felt strong enough to break up with the man, who said she was nothing, and he has dated prettier, and who said she would never be loved by another. After two years she and the new man did marry and had three children together. Now she experienced a new type of abuse, emotional. Her husband would now and then buy her flowers and call her beautiful but it was his actions of looking at another women. Calling attention of their sexuality or he would go up to a woman at a family gathering put his arm around her and say this is my girlfriend. Where Becky already felt unattractive weighing now more then she did when she first got married. So here her husband is with his arm around another woman thinner then her. Making Becky feel like who is she? The deep hurt in her heart growing, but she never gave up on God. And He never gave up on her. After about fifteen years of emotional heartache and depression her husband did something to their oldest daughter. Something he never should have done. The police got involved and so did Child protective services. Now with the husband in prison she filed and is now on her own to raise three kids. Never being on her own before she now felt fear, so after a year of staying at her sisters, her sister gives her three months to find a place and move out. It wasn’t because Becky and her kids were bad it was her sister’s husband wanting the place to them selves. Becky didn’t blame them she just has no idea of where to go. She begins to question God and His will. She really is feeling alone and scared. Here she felt again abandoned emotionally by her now ex husband and she has no idea of Gods will for her life she and her daughter were the victims. She felt like the one who has done the crime. She begins to question where the justice is. Yet the hurt is burning deeper into her heart. She still struggles to hang on to God in her life. The she get a phone call from her ex sister in law in Ohio and said Becky and the kids are welcome to stay there until they can get on their feet. Becky believes this is Gods answer. So with the last bit of money she has she packs up all the belongings she has and moves to Ohio. Once there, Becky’s ex sister in law begins to act differently and very distant. After two weeks and Becky’s belongings in storage the sister in law (I’ll call her Ruth) throws Becky and the kids out in the middle of the night after Ruth who does not know God and her family got in a drunken state. After loading the few things they had in the car and with no place to go and now terrified she heads to the only place where she feels comfort. A church parking lot, now with no money left they sleep in the car only Becky couldn’t sleep she walked in the cold night around the church crying out to God. She wanted Him to hear her prayer, and wanting to know His will. She tried so hard not to blame God for she knew of the evil one it just seemed she couldn’t understand why it seemed God had forsaken her. What had she done but Love Him with all her heart and wanted so much to be loved in return. She began to wonder if true love really existed. Maybe it was only make believe, to Becky God would now have to prove to her that the real love as in stories she reads does exist. Now with tears the next day at the advice of her mother she goes to the police and explains what happened. The police paid for their food and a motel for three days until Sunday. Sunday came and Becky heads with her and her kids to a church and explains the problem to the pastor. He takes pity on them and paid for a week the motel and more food until Becky appointment at the welfare office. At the appointment the welfare was able to qualify Becky for a grant to pay for a motel for a month with food stamps for food. At the motel Becky asks for a job application and gets hired as a housekeeper. She makes it for a month until her car kept her from the motel the assigned her to work at and they dismissed her. Now with not knowing what to do she goes back to the welfare office and with the help of her worker Becky and the kids get sent back to Arizona to Becky’s family. With Becky’s dad coming back into her life and wanting to make things right He paid for Becky’s apartment. Now with Becky, and her kids, getting counseling, and Becky finding her strength in writing, she puts forth an effort in writing Christian romance stories. Still on welfare and growing stronger in God she still has her struggles and hurts. Like when the kids get rebellious because now they question God about what all they had endured. It’s tough on Becky to try and explain to them when at this point the two older ones are nearing adulthood. It has been years since they have come back to Arizona from Ohio. Becky’s things are still in storage there, and one day she prays God will open a way for her to get her things.





TO BE CONTINUED.....

BEAUTY FROM ASHES.... a true story.

She stood at the window and watched him leave for the last time. Her life suddenly felt empty as she stood there watching feeling helpless the tears falling down her cheeks. She doesn’t understand why this is happening, after all she’s only five years old watching her daddy walking out of her life. Will she ever get over this hurting? Only time will tell.

The little girl is eight now and her mommy’s engaged to be married. Spending time with her mommy’s fiancée and his family including the fiancée’s dad at his home, every one is having fun and playing games, the little girl’s brother and sisters are hanging out with the older kids. All the younger kids are all playing hide and go seek with the granddad to be. The granddad takes the little girl by her hand telling her “Come I know a good hiding place.” The innocent little girl so trusting follows him to the secret hiding place, under the house and there alone he touches her in places he shouldn’t. She’s afraid to say anything, afraid no one will believe her. Later that night the mom calls the little girl named Rebecca (Becky) in to take a bath. After getting the bath ready the mother knows something’s not right so after questioning Becky, Becky breaks down and confesses what had happened. The mother tells Becky to stay in the bath room and confides to her fiancée what had happened. The fiancée got angry at his dad and broke down and cried saying, “I never believed my ex when she told me about my dad touching my younger kids.” He couldn’t stop apologizing enough for what happened.
Two years later Becky’s mom moved the family to Oregon after the break up with her mom and her fiancée. The Mom still grieving over the divorce of the little girl’s daddy leaves to have fun with close friends, singing and dancing in bars. Becky’s oldest sister is now married with a baby and one on the way living in another state, Arizona. Becky’s brother and other sister are out all the time getting high and hanging with their friends leaving Becky alone to fend many times for her self. Becky would go to friend’s houses in hopes to get invited to eat just to have food. Christmas time and all Becky wanted was a pony a neighbor was selling for fifty dollars. Knowing every Christmas her dad would send twenty five dollars she begged her mom for the other twenty five and for Christmas got her dream, a pony, Becky was eleven then. Two months later Becky knows her mom is struggling to feed the pony yet the pony was losing weight. After all they were living on welfare. Saddened with a heavy heart Becky asks her mom if it was alright to give her pony to her friend. Her mom said it’s alright, so she gave her pony to her friend. One month later her friend’s dad then sold the pony to his friend for his grandchildren. The grandfatherly man who now has the pony told Becky and her friend, if ever they wanted to come and visit and ride the pony, they are welcomed to do so anytime. Becky took him up on it she still loved that pony. She was in the stable brushing him when the grandfather came in and started to talk to her about the pony. He walked around her and stood behind her and reached around her and touched her where he shouldn’t. Becky was afraid for he was bigger then she was, and she does love that pony so much, and wouldn’t want to hurt the chance of not seeing Peanut (the pony) again. She closed her eyes and trembled as he touched her. When he was done he handed her a five dollar bill she took the money and ran out and headed for home. At the age of eleven Becky had no idea what a prostitute was. This lasted about three months and it was getting worse when this man began to stalk her by driving past her apartment where she and her mother lived, everyday. It got so bad Becky would hide in the apartment shaking so bad with fright. She never told anyone she was too afraid of him to tell. Finally at age twelve her mother moved them to another town.




TO BE CONTINUED.....

I've been tagged

I've been tagged by Michelle who was tagged by Margaret and Cheryl. This means I have to post fifteen things about myself and my reading. So here I go...

1, I am a mother of three girls ages ( 17, 16, 11)

2, I am divorced for the second time and I pray that the third one will be the one for sure. (God, you lead me this time)

3, I love reading Love Inspired books as I put myself always into the stories, as I read them and Pray for that same happy ending for my life.

4, I am a stay at home mom and homeschooling. So I am focused on getting my stories out there to help in finances.

5, I would love to see my name out there on the selves as it will be an accomplishment for me.

6, I am also a singer as I sing songs such as Point Of Grace and Avalon with my three girls. Who also have been blessed with voices as angels.

7, I live in Az which I don't really like and if God sees fit my girls and I would love to move where there are four seasons instead of two.

8, I love movies with happy endings such as... You Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, While you were Sleeping and others like these.

9, My girls and I are building a stronger relationship with each other and God.

10, I have a lot of love and compassion for others that people take me for granted, I have too big a heart.

11, I am an animal lover and have a house full of pets one dog and five (Yes Five) cats.

12, My dream is to be an accomplished writer and to buy my own home. Renting your pretty limited in what you could do to the place.

13, I do have to admit that a few of the writers for Steeple Hill has been my biggest Inspiration for writing. Thanks for your inspiration ladies. There's to many names to mention. But it was God who blessed me with the gift.

14, I enjoy doing things with my girls and acting like a kid myself at times.

15, I love to write and I do pray God uses my gift to His full advantage. That many will be inspired and see that there is always hope and they are not alone. "Thank you Lord for the gift in writing and that I can be used to do Your will in my life."


I am now Tagging Margaret and April.

Have fun everyone...

THE MYSTERY WOMAN (Another 500 word)

THE MYSTERY WOMAN

500 words

She closed her eyes as the explosions and gun fire where drawing nearer.

“Dear Lord Protect us.” She cried over the sound of another explosion about 100 yards from where she and Joseph were crouching in the dense forest.

“Shh…” Joseph tried to quiet the frightened Kerrie.

Voices could be heard not far away searching for the two who kept proclaiming the word of Christ. God was forbidden here and the very mention of God or anything pertaining to the bible resulted in death.

Now as they hid a rustling noise from behind them made a scream rise in Kerrie’s throat until she saw a woman emerge and beckon the two missionaries to follow her.

The woman led them further into the woods until the voices of the men grew softer in the growing distance.

“Where do you think she is taking us?” Kerrie asked in a whisper.

“I don’t know I guess we will soon find out.” Joseph whispered back.

The woman soon stopped in front of a big bush and Kerrie and Joseph stood looking at each other with wonder in their eyes, when they saw the woman push the bush aside to reveal an entrance to a cave.

The woman turned and said, “You two will be safe here. Come...”

She motioned with her hand for the two to follow her into the cave. The cave slopped downwards leading them underground, the path turned right into a larger opening where a small table with a small lantern was sitting on top already lit dimly with enough light to reveal a few chairs around the small table. In a corner was a small fire with a small pot on a wire rack across the stones that encircled the fire pit.

The woman indicated for the couple to sit as she served up what was in the pot.

Kerrie took a small bite and smiled. “This stew is real good, thank you.”

Joseph then lifted his spoon and took a bite and nodded his approval.

After they ate, they tried asking the woman who she was and all she would give them was her name Lydia.


Four hours later the woman now called Lydia spoke, “Come with me.”

They both followed her out the cave and through the dense woods to a clearing at the beach as Joseph and Kerrie’s eyes focused; they saw some men standing around down the beach a ways from where they stood.

Joseph recognized the uniforms US military, they were safe now.

As they turned back to Lydia she was no where in sight.

The couple looked at each other puzzled, when Kerrie looked down and said,

“Look.”

Joseph looked at what Kerrie was pointing at and was amazed for there in the sand were only two sets of foot prints where there should have been three.

The two looked at each other with full knowledge that God had answered Kerrie’s prayer for protection in the form of an Angel named Lydia.



THE END

MIXED UP ORDER (500 words)

“MIXED UP ORDER”

500 words

“I don’t think I ordered that.” Andrew said as he laid down his newspaper and glanced at the plate set before him.

“Uh miss, I believe you gave that gentleman my order.” A woman’s voice from the next table said.

The waitress looked from one to another and switched the orders apologizing for her mistake. “I am so sorry this is my first day on the job and I’m making many mistakes.”

Andrew smiled at the waitress. “It’s quite understandable, mistakes happen.”

The waitress smiled and walked away.

The woman sitting at the next table turned towards him and smiled a sweet smile. She was quite pretty with golden hair and dark green eyes.

“It’s a good thing I didn’t have your order.” He said.

“Oh is anything wrong with pancakes and strawberries?”

Andrew smiled. “Not really, it’s just I’m allergic to strawberries.”

Her eyes got big as she exclaimed. “Oh! Then I am glad you didn’t eat any.”

He reached over and introduced himself, “I’m Andrew.”

She shook his hand “Danielle, Danni for short.”

“Would you care to share this table with me? I hate eating alone.”

“I would like that.” She picked up her plate and coffee mug and sat down in the empty seat at his table. “So Andrew what line of work do you do?”

“I’m in espionage.” He said with a sly grin. Her laugh was like music. “Actually I’m enrolled at the police academy.”

“Really, you want to be an officer?”

“I want to become a detective.”

“Wow!”
He took a sip of coffee before asking. “What about you? What do you do?”

“I’m in fashion design.”

“And you’re eating pancakes? I thought you would have to watch your figure?”

She looked shocked. “What’s wrong with my figure?”

From his view nothing, she was perfect.

She laughed at the look on his face and added, “Besides it’s not the designer that has to watch their figures, it’s the models who wear the designer’s clothes.” She studied Andrew as he laughed; he was quite handsome with brown hair and piercing blue eyes.

“Do you think we will have an early snow? I mean for fall its pretty cold outside.”

His eyes twinkling he pointed a fork in her direction and said, “Talking weather now are we? I guess you people in the fashion world are sensitive.”

Laughing she answered. “Only about our figures.” After taking a sip of her coffee she added. “Actually My church is having an old fashioned day this Sunday with a pot luck and hay ride. I wouldn’t want it to be snowing on our fun.”

“That sounds fun does your church do this every year?”

“Always in the middle of fall, it’s our harvest day celebration.”

He lifted his cup as he spoke. “I like the sound of that. Mind if I invite myself?”

Her smile was like sunshine. “That would be wonderful.”

He smiled back with a gleam in his eyes. “Yes it will be.” He said as her eyes lifted to his with a hope of forever.


THE END

TWO HEARTS ARE ONE.....Cont.

Her hand he was holding felt as if electricity was flowing through it. Yet it felt so right, so comfortable and soft. She didn't want the feeling to end.
They got to a shop he saw and went inside. Walking down the different isles he stopped to look at a clock that interested him. As he stood looking at the clock she studied his handsome face. Eyes so blue she could melt in them, Hair so brown and combed back. Lips so... She closed her eyes and turned away.
She looked at a statue just under the clock on the bottom shelf and lightly touched it. She turned to ask him something when she noticed he was watching her. Their eyes locked. She couldn't turn away she just stood there gazing deep into his eyes, like in some sort of…she couldn’t explain. Yet there was that peace again. She opened her mouth to say something when he leaned close to her and placed his hand softly upon her cheek, bringing her closer yet. She just couldn't tear her eyes away. She softly took a breath just as his lips took hers in a most gentle kiss. He backed away slightly still looking at her, and then kissed her again arms wrapping around her bringing her closer. How she never wanted this to end.

He hadn’t meant to kiss her, but her lips were so inviting so soft. Her eyes were so tender with emotion he couldn't tear his eyes away.
This feels so right it has to be God. He smiled at her and turned to walk out the store holding her hand. They got back to the food court when he turned to her and asked.
“Had you decided on where you would like to eat yet?"
She looked up at him, how he could melt in those eyes of hers. He reached again and touched a curl that hung down her face.
"Yeah, I believe I'm in the mood for Chinese." she smiled at him.
He turned with her hand in his and walked over to the Golden Sticks in the food court. If he didn't watch it, he could fall in love with her. You already are! His heart skipped a beat, where did that thought come from?
He looked down at her and thought would that be a bad thing? No, he answered himself; it wouldn't be a bad thing.

His hand feels so soft as it held hers. Her heart was beating harder then normal. She placed her order for her food as he also did and after paying for it, they turned to find a seat. He was holding the trey of food then nodded with his head,
"How about over there?"
She looked and saw a cozy spot near the window and began to walk that direction. She knew he was following her to the table for she could feel his presence. Then he set the trey down and held the chair out for her.
"Thank you." She said softly.
As they sat he reached over and took her hand in his. It was a gesture for prayer yet she looked over at him and again their eyes locked. Something was happening here. It was exciting yet frightening at the same time. Yet all she could see was much peace in his eyes, Gods peace.
Her heart wouldn't slow down. She has never experienced anything like this before. What was God doing here?
If she didn't know any better, she would think she was in love with him. He lifted her hand to his lips and said
"We should pray before our meal gets cold." She giggled, but couldn't tear her eyes away.
You are in love! She heard. How could I be I don’t know him. She argued with herself. I know him.
She heard that thought say. Dan pulled her gently towards him and kissed her lips again. She sighed softly. I am in love!

When they parted from the kiss he bowed his head to pray.
"Father, Thank You for the fellowship of two believers. Thank you for what ever it is you are doing here in our lives. We will accept all blessings from you. We thank you for this food, and ask you to bless it as we receive it. This we pray in the name of Jesus, Amen."
He heard her softly repeat,
"Amen." Then he looked over at her. She was so beautiful sitting there with her eyes closed in reverence to the Lord.
Then she opened them and looked up at him. In his heart he knew she was the one the Lord had for him. He knew with out a doubt that they were soul mates. He wanted nothing more then to make her his own. He could tell by the look in her eyes she must be feeling it too. The eyes are the window to the soul, he kept reminding himself. In her eyes he sees beauty and love for the Lord. He wanted nothing more then to drown in those eyes.

They sat there and chatted as she put the last of her sweet and sour chicken into her mouth and wiped with her napkin. As she took a sip of her drink, he took her free hand in his and asked.

“Would you like to walk around in the mall again?" She looked in to his eyes and realized she would go anywhere with him, but instead she just said
"Why don’t we walk around outside, there is a park across the street we could walk around." She hoped the fresh air would bring her to her senses. He kissed her hand and said.
"Alright that sounds nice," he stood up and helped her out of her chair. She could feel the heat of his body standing so close to her as she stood. She looked up at him and smiled, her heart beating a mile a minute it seemed. As they walked towards the door she felt as if she were walking on shaky legs. If she didn't know any better, she would have believed he knew she was on shaky legs, for at that moment he placed his arm around her to steady her.
Electricity shot through her body at the touch.
He opened the door for her and they both stepped outside. They walked a few steps when he stopped and turned her around. With his arms around her, he pulled her close to his body. She leaned thankful for his strength against him and held him in return. She placed her face against his heart and could feel it beating as one with hers.
She looked up with eyes so full of love for at that moment she knew, in God they were as one her soul mate was standing right before her.
She knew she will have to thank Cindy for giving her brother her screen name. With that thought she smiled.

"There is no denying what is happening here." He spoke softly. "God has brought us together. Cara, do you believe in love at first sight?"
She nodded then answered “I heard about it, but I never knew it existed until...”
He looked deep into her eyes, he was lost in them, and then she softly finished.
"Until now," it was a whisper. She looked so irresistible he bent down and kissed her softly. This is right, so very right.
"Thank you, Lord, for the greatest blessing of all.” he whispered into her ear and heard her sigh and whisper.
"Amen," holding him tighter. Then his lips claimed hers again, as they knew now and forever their hearts will always be as one with God!


The End

TWO HEARTS ARE ONE.....Cont.

The weeks were going by fast with the usual twice a day chats and time with the kids. It was now Thursday evening and Cara was again chatting with Dan at the appointed time of seven. "Well tomorrows the day!" Dan typed to her.

"Yes, it certainly is.” she answered.

“As you know the purpose of my being in town is a business meeting. I should be done by one o’clock. How does one thirty sound to meet you at the downtown mall?"

"One thirty would be fine." She just wasn't about to tell him she had major butterflies fluttering in side her stomach. She even had an outfit planned and laid out for tomorrow.
"I am looking forward to meeting you tomorrow." She typed.

"So am I! I'm just glad I don’t have to wear a suit for this meeting. It's pretty casual."

She smiled. "Gee, don’t you like suits? From the look of your pic you would look great in a suit!"

He laughed out loud. "So you think I would look great in a suit huh? Should I wear one for you tomorrow?"

she giggled. "Please be comfortable, you don't have to impress me. lol"

"Well Thank you a woman after my own heart."

"No not really, I just know there is a time and place for dressing up. Please be comfortable, I know I will."

He sighed and stretched. "Thanks I will; I think my jeans and polo shirt will do just fine then. lol"

"Ok that will narrow the search to almost any one in the crowed. lol Good thing you sent the pic to me. That will help me to spot you.”

He smiled; He already feels he would know her right off. So he wasn't worried about that.

"Bling"

His thought was brought back to the screen.

"I'm going to say good night for now and get a good soaking in the tub. I had a long day and want to relax.” Is what he read.
"Alright I'll be seeing you tomorrow then. I have to get up early myself. It will be a two hour drive for me." He yawned then.

"Good night Dan, My prayers will be with you.”

he smiled. "Good night Cara. Thanks, See you tomorrow." he logged off and shut down the computer.


The next morning was beautiful and warm. Cara was just finishing up the last part of her makeup ritual, her lipstick. She stepped back and looked at her reflection her dark hazel eyes sparkling. She looked nice in the casual dress she chose to wear. It was a soft peach colored, which swirled around her sandaled feet it accented her auburn hair, a rose bud necklace with matching earrings. She applied a soft musk fragrance onto her neck, and sighed. She was ready and real nervous. She grabbed her purse jotted a note for her oldest daughter to watch over the younger ones, that she shouldn’t be long, and headed out the door. She has thirty minutes to get down town and the lunch hour traffic to tend with.

About thirty minutes later she pulls into the parking lot and found a place not to far from the doors. She turned off the motor and closed her eyes for a silent prayer. She climbed out of her mini van and began to walk towards the building when she noticed a man walking in front of her not to far ahead. She knew it was Dan. She studied the way he walked and thought how nice he looked from the back. She watched as he opened the door for another woman coming in at the same time. He walked in and stood there looking around. He is just so handsome. He was still wearing sunglasses. When for some reason he turned towards the door and noticed her coming towards it. He reached out as she smiled and he opened the door. She walked in and stood next to him.

"It's pretty hot today. Hello Cara." He said and gave her a hug. "Mmm, you smell real nice."

She smiled and said "Thank you." She felt comfortable yet shy at the same time. There was just something different about him. Not like the others at all.
"Is there any place you prefer to eat at?" She was just so nervous, but was determined not to show it. They both settled to get something to drink first before they decide to eat. They sat at a table and for the first time he removed his sunglasses and their eyes connected.

He was sitting there looking into her eyes. What incredible eyes she has. He couldn’t tear his gaze away. What was happening here? He knows it's of God; there is just too much peace and honesty in those eyes. It made him feel peaceful.

"Would you like to walk around for a bit before we decide on what to eat?"

She continued to smile when he added. “I like the way your eyes sparkle when you smile."

She blushed when she answered. "Thank you. You’re not looking too bad yourself." She smiled. "Walking would be nice."

He got up and walked over to her as she stood. As they were walking around looking at things in the shop windows their hands brushed each other. On impulse he reached for her hand and entwined his fingers into hers, a perfect fit. He heard a soft sigh escape her.



To Be Continued

TWO HEARTS ARE ONE.....Cont.

Dan left the service and headed over to his sisters. He had been invited to her home for Sunday dinner. Cindy's husband had planned to put some steaks on the grill, how could he pass that up. He smiled because he knew there was an ulterior motive to his sister’s invite. She knows that Cara and he have been communicating on line. So Cindy has been bombarding him with questions. He also suspects that she must be drilling Cara as well, he knows his sister. He sees his sister's house now on the left and pulls in to her driveway. He spotted Terry in the yard with a ball, and as he got out of his car he waved at his nephew.
“Uncle Dan!"
"Where's, your mom and Dad?"
“They are out back, waiting for you."
"Let me make my appearance and I'll come back and toss you some balls your way." Dan said as he noticed Terry holding a baseball.
"Cool, sure thing Uncle Dan."

Cara had just finished tucking in her twin nine year old boys and settling her teen girls ages thirteen and fifteen down for the night. She sat at her computer and logged onto the net to check her email.
"Hello Cara." He must have seen her log on.

"Hello Dan Just logged on to read my mail."
"Am I bothering you?"
"No, not at all, I was a little surprised you’re on.” She answered.
"Well to be honest, I was only checking my email when I saw you log on and thought I would say hi. How was your day?" He asked.

"We had a sermon on faith at church. It spoke to me. God always knows what we need to hear."

Dan read what she wrote about faith and smiled. I wonder if she is referring to our lunch date? He thought to himself.
"I know what you mean." He typed back to her.
"How was your day?" she asked.

“After church Cindy invited me over for a bar-b-que had a fun time!"
"How nice, she told me that she and Mitch like to give bar- b- ques."
"Boy, do they! Lol." he typed.
"lol, Sounds like you are a close family!"
"I'm sure chatting with Cindy yourself; you can get a picture of how close we are. Lol”

She smiled. "She has spoken quite highly of her family."

Dan yawned and stretched and looked at the time. “Yeah, Cindy and I are close were close in age and grew up more like friends. Well on behalf of you needing to be up early for your kids. I will bid you goodnight."

Cara stifled a yawn. She hadn't realized how late it was. "Ok I'll let you go. I hadn't realized the time till now. Goodnight Dan. God Bless.”

"God Bless you, Cara Goodnight,"

she logged out and stood up and stretched. Then she shut the computer down, walked out shutting off the light. She smiled as she climbed the stairs and headed towards her room. She undressed then showered and pulled on her night gown, Climbed into bed and sent up a prayer to the Lord before she settled to go to sleep.


To Be Continued

TWO HEARTS ARE ONE.....Cont.

The next day she was just setting down her plate with her small salad she fixed for lunch and her hot green mint tea when she heard.

“Bling.”

She herself sat down in her chair and saw his IM.
"Hello Cara, you on?"

"I'm here. Hello Dan." Again her heart flipped.

"I said a prayer for you and your kids."

She read the words and replied. "Thank you. I had said a prayer for you as well."

"I was thinking about where we could meet for lunch. Is there any place to your liking?" He is so thoughtful.
"I was thinking there is a mall we can meet at downtown and we could discuss the place at that time, if that is all right with you?" she answered.
"That would be fine."
"What about tonight? Can we chat again at seven?" She stared at the screen with so many questions inside her.

"Bling."

"Are you still there?"

All she could think to say was. "Why this sudden interest in me?" she clicked send, before she could change her mind about the question.

Dan saw her question. He wanted to answer with the right words so he wouldn’t sound crazy. So he sent up a quick prayer of guidance. Then, wrote.
“Cindy showed me your picture. Told me all about her friend Cara, It sparked my interest in her friend. Is that alright?" He hoped and prayed for her to receive this in a good way. Lord, do not let her take this wrong.

"Bling"

"Oh I see checking me out for your sister huh? lol.”
he let out his breath and smiled yes she had received it good naturedly.
"lol yeah looking out for little sis." and wanting to see why the stirring in his soul.

“Yes I guess I can understand that since Cindy and I had thoughts of meeting one day. Tonight would be fine."

He looked over at the time and saw it was about three.
"I'll be chatting with you then at seven this evening. I know you will want to spend time with your kids."

She couldn’t help but like him, she is finding herself looking forward to the chats. A week had gone by and they were chatting twice a day everyday. Laughing and joking and getting comfortable with each other. She found herself excited about the lunch date. It was Sunday and she was enjoying the service at church.
The Pastor was talking on Faith.
"Jesus said ‘Blessed are those that have not seen yet believed. Thomas didn't have the Faith to believe until he had seen Jesus himself. To be a believer it is a big step in Faith for us to believe that the Word of God is truth."

Like a big step in Faith that God is in this meeting between her and Dan. A peace washed over her she knew she is to meet him. It's all in Gods plan.

When she got home she finished the last minute ingredients to her Sunday dinner tradition, of a roast and potatoes and carrots. It was the easiest to fix on Sunday. She prepares it the night before, and in the morning places it in the oven on low heat, while at church the dinner is cooking, and ready by the time they come home. Then they spend a wonderful Sunday just being together. How she loves Sundays with the Lord and family.


To Be Continued

TWO HEARTS ARE ONE.....Cont.

Dan sat there and still couldn't believe he had just asked her for lunch. To top it off she had accepted! What is the Lord doing? He took in a sigh,
"Oh well, Father you’re in control." he spoke softly to himself.
He looked at the time and saw he had to get back to work.
"I'll be looking forward to our lunch. I do have to sign off now and get back to work. Would it be alright to chat with you about seven this evening?" He clicked send and waited her reply.

"Bling,"

"Of course, that would be fine. I'll be on at seven. God Bless you Dan and nice meeting you. Give my love to Cindy."
He typed a quick.

"Ok I will, God Bless you too Cara." Then he logged out.

Cara tried to get back to work, but she found she couldn't focus on her job. So she got up and went to the kitchen and fixed her a cup of green mint tea with honey and a sandwich and went back to her computer sat down and brought up Dan’s picture.
"Lord what is it about him?" she prayed.
He had short dark brown hair combed back into a neat style and the most incredible blue eyes she had ever seen. Just looking at his picture her heart began to beat faster.
"This is crazy!" she told herself and closed out his picture.

Dan sat at his computer in his den and was waiting for it to finish loading. He took a sip of his iced tea and waited. As it came on line he saw she was already logged on. So he double clicks on her name and typed. "Hello Cara."

Cara was feeling a little nervous as seven o’clock came around. She sat at her computer already logged in. One minute after seven she jumped when she heard

"Bling."

It was him! Her heart began to beat faster. She took a breath and typed
"Hello."

"How was your day?" He asked.

"I spent some time with my kids this afternoon." She typed.

"Cindy had told me about your divorce and how you have full custody of your four kids. I do hope you'll forgive Cindy for telling me?"

She sat and stared at the screen. Of course she'll forgive Cindy. After all she had not told her to not tell anyone. "It's alright, and yes I do forgive her."

"lol, Ok I was hoping you'd say that."

She smiled. He has a pleasant way about himself, she thought to herself.
"My kids and I went rollerblading in the park. Then we rented a movie and ordered pizza. Its Friday night, family night. It's a tradition with my kids and me."

He smiled at that thought. "Sounds like fun. Traditions are nice."
He had kids himself from a bad marriage; he loves his kids and remembers spending time with them when they were younger. "
My two kids are grown now. My daughter is married with a baby on the way. My son is in college, so for now it's just me. lol I do see my kids from time to time, when they visit with me.”

“A baby, that's great! So you'll be a grandfather, a very young looking grandfather. lol”

He chuckled when he read it. "Thank you for the compliment. At times I feel my age. lol I'll be forty seven in March."

"Forty seven! Wow you don’t look it! I will be forty three in May,”

forty three? He couldn't believe it; he thought by her picture that she was at least thirty five. "Wow! Not only beautiful, young looking too."

He called her beautiful! She couldn't believe it. She accepted who she is in God, but she had a hard time believing she was beautiful. All she could think of to say was
"Thank you."

"You’re welcome. Would I be able to chat with you on line tomorrow during lunch? I know its Saturday."
He wanted to chat with her again!

"Of course you can, same time as earlier today?"

"Yes one o clock."

"Alright I will be looking forward to it."

"I'll let you go for now so you can spend the rest of this evening with your kids. Good night and God Bless."

"Good night and Blessings to you." She signed off and went to the living room to join her kids and the movie.


To Be Continued

TWO HEARTS ARE ONE

Cara Roberts logs on to her computer to begin work. She really doesn’t need the internet for what she does, but she likes to take breaks and chat with a few of her friends.
As she was typing her transcript an invite popped on to the screen.

“Who, on earth?" she spoke to herself.

There was a message with the invite,

“Cindy Wilcox a mutual friend gave me your screen name. Please accept so we can chat."

She clicked, the accept button added this person on to her list. She set aside her transcript and brought up her list.
As she was doing so an IM popped up with a "Hi" on it.
She smiled and said to herself.

"So you beat me to it." Then she answered with a "Hi, so Cindy gave you my screen name, who are you?"
"My name is Dan Barns, I am Cindy's Brother. She speaks of you all the time. I thought it was time I met you."

Cara sat back and stared. Cindy's brother! She talks the most with Cindy. They had more in common, then anyone else she has chatted with on line. She had even thought of bringing it up to Cindy about them meeting one day in person, being that they lived a little over a hundred miles away.
"Bling" her thoughts were interrupted.
"Hello? Are you still there?" he had typed.

"I'm here, Sorry." She answered. "How is Cindy today?"


Dan was at his computer in his office looking at his screen.
"She is doing fine today. She just had some errands to do so she couldn’t get on line to chat." Ever since Cindy showed him Cara's picture he felt a stirring inside. He wasn't sure why, but he wanted to chat and see if God would reveal something.
"Bling" He looked back at the screen.
"I remember she told me yesterday she may not be on today due to errands."
A thought came to him, and he wondered as he typed.
"Had Cindy ever sent you pics of her and me together?" As he waited her answer he brought up his picture file and opened it to find the picture of Cindy and him standing outside of Cindy's house. The picture was a nice one and showed him real well. His blue eyes like that of his sisters. "Bling"
"Only the pictures of her, her husband and her kids," was her reply.

"Ok, I thought so. Watch your email I am sending you a pic of Cindy and me."
He opened his mail box and clicked onto the composed mail. He clicked the attach icon and attached the picture. Then he wrote a message inside.
“Here is Cindy and me, outside Cindy's house. Now you have an idea of who you are chatting with. May God bless you and your children, Dan Barns" Then he clicked send.

Cara heard the click of email arriving. She opened her box and opened her mail. She read the note then scrolled to look at the picture. Her breath caught as she saw Dan standing next to Cindy. He had deep blue eyes and dark brown hair and a smile that could melt any woman’s heart. Cindy was laughing like a joke was just told, but the only one Cara saw was Dan.
She couldn’t stop looking into those eyes. The photo was as if he was looking right at her.
"Bling"
she shook her head and brought up the conversation.
"Had you received it?"
She began typing. "Yes I did. Nice pic."
She wasn't about to tell him she was taken off guard with the photo. She had met so many and seen many photos. So why was his different?
"Bling"
"I have business in your area in a few weeks, would it be possible for us to meet somewhere for lunch?"

Her heart began to pound at what she had read, lunch? She closed her eyes for a moment in silent prayer. A peace washed over her. She knew her answer.

"Of course I would love to meet you for lunch." she replied.


To Be Continued