Followers, Soldiers, Spiritual Walkers

I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman)  AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 29  WHAT A FELLOWSHIP The next morning, Rachel woke up with her head swimming and throbbing. As she swallowed, her mouth tasted awful. She turned away from the window to avoid the bright sunlight beaming through. As she turned, she saw the time on her bedside clock. It was ten o'clock. She had missed prayer and group study and would be late for worship service. She sat up and covered her face, then, looked down at her clothes, wondering why she was still dressed. She couldn't remember when she had gotten into bed, but, the awful taste in her mouth brought back an unwelcome memory. She had thrown up. She remembered she was with Derek Graves at the restaurant. Derek Graves...Derek Graves had gotten her drunk. She hoped nothing else had happened. Looking at her phone, she saw that she had ten calls and three messages. Five of the calls and...

I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman)  AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 28 I AM NOT HIM   Rachel was to meet Derek Graves in a well-known, highly rated restaurant after work. She didn't mind, since she had skipped lunch that day, but, was hoping that afterward they could go somewhere quieter and more private where she could interview him properly. Derek told her that they could go to Graves Tower after dinner and finish the interview. Knowing the atmosphere and dress code of the restaurant, Rachel knew that she had to go home and put on something more appropriate. She had a form fitting, spaghetti strap, black, cocktail dress that was perfect for the occasion; not too dressy and not too casual. Derek said that he was sending a car for her at six-thirty, so she barely had time to put her hair up and apply her make-up. She couldn't help feeling like royalty, arriving in a chauffeur driven limousine, being ...

I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman) AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 27  THE PRISON YEARS   Derek Graves, by choice was still a bachelor, although, he had been advised to get married before he started campaigning to make him look more stable, conventional, and family oriented, as a presidential candidate. He was a handsome man and he knew it. With wealth, status, and looks, he was confident in his ability to get anyone he wanted, when he was ready. If someone would have told him that he was in bondage, a prisoner to sin, he would have laughed in their face. Meanwhile, he used women the same way he used the stock exchange--wisely and frequently, making sure he always profited and got his money's worth. He was always on the lookout for new stock for his portfolio and his eyes never failed to spot a prime investment. Needless to say, Derek, never let anything stand in his way when opportunity presented itself, not...

  I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman)  AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 26 AGAINST MY WILL  Mr. Wellington began the reading of Miriam Barrett's will as if he were officiating over a wedding. He had placed a large portrait of Miriam beside his desk surrounded by flowers. Hal brought Steve and Jake into the office and they each sat on one side of him. The air in the room to those who did not wish to share it with one another was tense and stifling.  Miriam's two sons Conner Barrett and Everett Barrett, Jr., grandchildren, and brothers, Richard Graves and William Graves, stared at Hal, loathsomely. Hal pictured a neon sign hanging over their heads flashing, "IF LOOKS COULD KILL." "We are gathered here today, family and friends, in the sight of witnesses to ceremoniously disclose the love and remembrance of Miriam D. Graves-Barrett. It is with great honor that I deliver the ...

I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman) AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 25 Part 5 FOLLOW THE MONEY  Just as the funeral service was about to begin, a well-groomed older gentleman was ushered down the aisle, escorted by a man wearing a white medical uniform. He was seated in the same row as Miriam's two sons, who immediately took offense and tried their best to ignore him. Who else could it be, thought Hal, other than their mentally disabled brother and his attendant from the institution? Obviously, they were embarrassed of their brother, who was glad to see them, and tried to chat with them in spite of their trying to disassociate themselves from him. "Typical," Natalie whispered to Hal. "You know that President Graves made fun of people who were disabled and challenged. Being a jerk is a family trait." "Sssh!" Darla, who heard Natalie's loud whispering, as did pro...

I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman) AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 25 Part 4  FOLLOW THE MONEY When Hal returned to the hospital that evening, after spending time with Arturo's family and assuring them of his ongoing support, he was told that Tanya wanted to see him as soon as possible. He thought that she wanted to hear about the funerals, but, her loyal grapevine of informants had done their job and so, Tanya had other things in mind. Hal was told to bring his notebook and recorder, so, Hal thought that they would also be working on his book. First, he checked in on his father and found him sleeping, then, he changed into something comfortable, grabbed a soda and went to Tanya's bedside. "Hello, Auntie Tanya. How are you feeling this evening?" "I feel like I look, but, I can't help that either. It is what it is." Hal, grinned, remembering his first reaction to seeing Tanya and h...

I HAVE AN ETERNITY AHEAD OF ME (Intermittent Waves Recorded From The Transformed Heart Of A Woman) AUNTIE YONNY EPISODE 25  FOLLOW THE MONEY Part 3 All of a sudden, Rachel moved toward Hal. All he could think was, "OH NO!" He wondered if sweat was pouring down his head and from under his arms. If it was, Natalie Tiledeler didn't seem to mind.   "Mr. Siegfried, I'm Rachel Montgomery with The Daily. Is it true that you saved Tanya Yanovich and her nurse from the same fate as Miriam Barrett? Some people are saying that you're a hero." Natalie Tiledeler squealed, "Oh, my! My own personal hero!" Hal wanted to shrink out of his suit into the size of a tiny ant. Then, again, he probably would be stomped to death by Rachel. Following Rachel's lead, most of the media crowd had flocked over to Hal. Hal looked at Derek Graves, who was giving him a dirty look, angry for having the spotlight stolen away from him, while he was...