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It was a hell of exhilarating day! I surpassed
the challenge but I knew it was not over yet. I transformed those fierce beasts
into tamed fireflies. They were flying around Bethany Hotel. Their abdomens were sparkling against the
rays of the sun. If you looked at them far below, you would never think that
they were fireflies but just like a gold dust up there in the sky. People
passing by the hotel found this a strange phenomenon. Yet they could not find
any explanation. Science would explain in a different way. A once furious beasts
turned to fireflies were now under my spell. I knew another test was
coming. Maybe more intense that the
first one. I was always ready for the next
level. It was registered in my cunning mind.
I wished I had pleased dad and grandfather. They were my knight in a
shining armor. My tutelage. And Alan…? What happened to him after he was
swallowed by a thick fog? A penny for my thought disturbed me. Immediately, I
changed the course of the wind in my mind. Why worry about him anyway. He was
exactly like me. Born with supernatural powers. Dad said he could take care of
his self. I shove away this negativity.
Almost damn tired! Profusely soaked with our
damn sweats! We all returned to our respective suites to take a shower and rest
for a little bit. I intend to eat
sumptuous Italian foods later. I missed eating pasta garnished with Parmesan
cheese and herbs on top of it. Now I
could feel my saliva was almost falling. I could taste the pasta just imagining
it. My room was just adjacent to my
siblings and Joey. And speaking of Joey, he doesn't even care to show-up when
were embroiled in rat-race with the freaking beasts. What happened to my
warrior angel? I needed to find that
out. I had a difficulty reading Joey’s mind. He blocked me out. I was about to knock the door of his room. A
light bulb of message struck my head. Joey was not at his room. I decided to go
straight to my room instead. I was sticky. The dirt almost consumed my clothes.
“Oh yuck," I smelled awful. Besides, why should I bother about Joey if he
doesn't bother either?
When I was about to enter my room, I heard a
voice. “I am always with you. Remember that.”
“Cool Joey, you always blow my mind away. See you later. I need
explanation from you.”
“I am scared to be reprimanded, Abby.” His voice echoed and faded away. I shrugged
my shoulders. He always acted strangely since the time I met him. A warrior
angel with cuckoo on his head. "Ouch forgive me Joey," I murmured.
"Stop accusing me, Abby," Joey reacted. "Oh sorry, I am just responding out of
the blues." I told Joey. "You behave like that much often. Have faith
honey." "I have faith. You owe me an explanation,” I said. Joey never responded. I knew he doesn't want
to have arguments with me.
I filled the pink Jacuzzi pink tub with lukewarm
water. Once filled with water, I poured hyacinth liquid soap. The aroma filled
the air. The scent was invigorating. It seemed like my room was surrounded with
hyacinth flowers. I loved pink, purple, red and white hyacinth. I was enjoying
while imagining. I couldn't wait to
submerge myself in a tub so I took off my clothes. I stepped inside the tub.
Lied down while my head was on the edge of the tub. I could feel the pores in
my skin opened. It was relieving. I
sponged my copper colored skin with soap. I decided to stay for a while. I let
my mind travel and wander. Finally, I felt drowsy. I had no choice but to close
my eyes.
I was kinda on the alpha state of sleeping.
Usually in my alpha state my creative visualization was hyperactive including
my precognitive ability. I saw myself
standing between skyscraper buildings. The walls of the buildings were made of
green colored fiber glasses which meant to say the buildings were made of
sophisticated materials but tangible to destruction. Many more buildings were
erected. Soon, I know I would take care of the legacy. I was destined to it. I
was going deeper in my alpha state. Suddenly, I felt an urge of uneasiness. I
sensed that someone was looking at me. I opened my eyes. No one was around.
I stepped out of the tub. I wrapped myself with
a beige colored towel. Sped out of the bathroom in haste. Lo, in my bed there
was a small note. I read what was written, “More surprise to come, Abby.” I crumpled the note. I answered, “I am ready.
Anytime! Anywhere! Any place!” All of a
sudden, purple petal roses were encircling in my room like a hurricane. They
came from nowhere. It was a product of mind materialization. The petals piled
up till they reached the roof of the room. They were behaving like this for few
minutes. The purple petals were
multiplying to million folds. I gasped. This time they encircled me. My body
was almost covered with petals. I shouted, “Alan.” Alan didn't answer at all.
He acted deaf but I knew he was in my room playing mavericks with me.
There was a light knock at the door. When the
petals heard the knock, they instantly disappeared from my sight. I was still
holding the crumpled note in my hand.
“Wait,” I
said. I need to change clothes.
“Abby, just proceed to the Italian restaurant at
ground floor. I ordered Orecchiette with Ricotta and Chard Pan Sauce. Your
favorite Italian pasta. We will wait for you there. Just hurry-up.”
The voice sounded familiar to me. I shouted,
“Dad, you’re here.”
“Yes, darling I am here to check out if you are
okay. If your limbs and bones are still intact.”
“Hahaha,” I laughed loud. “Of course I am daddy.
I am not a piece of junk."
“I’ll wait for you there, Baby.” My daddy still liked to call me baby. My
heart leaped. It was good to see dad again.
Then there was silence. I knew dad was already
in the Italian Resto. He could move fast in split seconds and could pass
through the walls.
The ambiance of the La Bethany Resto was
striking. It reminded me of Italy. I and daddy lived in Italy for almost three
years. The Italian people were friendly and religious. They were fun to be
with. They loved to joke. Mostly, they were honest people. I had a playmate there named Pablo. His
father was an accountant and a computer savvy. He was working closely with my
dad when it comes to the finances of Josephus Group of Companies. I heard that
his father retired and Pablo took over his position. He followed his father’s
footsteps. Dad gifted Mr. De Luca, father of Pablo a diamond ring which cost
million dollars, a brand new house and luxury car for his honesty and loyalty. Dad
was philanthropic by heart but devious to enemies.
I saw dad sitting at the far end corner of the rectangle
red wooden table. A white china porcelain antique vase with red roses was
sitting in the center of the table. Mom’s favorite flower. Sitting next to him
was Joey. In front of Joey were Mikhail, Stephen and Darwin. There was one
vacant seat reserved for me next to Joey. The Italian pasta garnished with herb
and cheese was already served. The chili aroma filled my nose. I almost
swallowed my saliva. My throat lumped.
Come along with pasta were red wine, potato salads with parsley and
Hawaiian pizza. Seeing these palatable cuisines made me hungrier.
“Hi dad!”
“Hi my baby.”
I kissed dad on his forehead. Darn, who could
ever say that dad was already in his 50’s. Angels never seemed to grow old.
Only in years. Only in numbers. And so
with Joey and my siblings. They maintain their youthfulness and robustness in
the passing of times. I winked at Joey before I sat next to him. He winked back
and smiled. His angelic smiled could almost melt my heart. Who could ever
believe that a dazzling guy sitting next to me was a warrior angel. I could see
the halo on his head.
"Joey, say a little prayer before we
eat," dad said.
"Bless us O Lord and this thy gift which we
are about to receive from thy bounty through Christ our Lord. Amen."
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