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