AROUND THE HEART IN 80 DAYS

Twenty Eight

It was all her own darned fault! With the run-around involving juggling between businesses, she'd foolishly forgotten she was diabetic. Yes, she had been eating healthy and yes, yoga was exercise but it was still scheduled work. Her drugs had long run out and she did not bother to notice. All it took was for her adrenaline to elevate so high the Sunday Edrei almost kissed her so it could flop down with the same intensity. And had she not been so busy with the Moana order, she would have gone to her regular local hospital for a check up.
Though nothing dire was in store for her organs due to neglect, she was still given a months' worth of insulin to inject daily. And oh, she hated injections. Never again would she be so silly! Besides it was so tedious to try and steal some pills into her mouth without Imogen noticing.

Outside, through the windows, she gazed upon the white specks of snow cascade beautifully. Edrei earlier boasted that he saw the very first snow fall last night while she was fast asleep. The change of weather added another strength to her day. Her clients would very much appreciate the warm interior in contrast to the chilly streets.

She blew on the match that lit one of the candles then stood up. Imogen was on the opposite side of the room, lighting up her own part.
"Today looks so wonderful, don't you think?"

"It's pretty much normal." Jacquie went round setting the mats in the orderly fashion of four by three. "Perfect for business however."

Lord quietly walked in, smile card forever in action. His arms splayed out at the sides. "Good morning."

"Good morning!" Jacqueline sent a smile his way.

"It's much warmer in here. Thank goodness. Because guess who's guest starring in today's session with you guys."

"Celebrity?" Imogen guessed earning a small grin from him.

"It's me."

"You didn't give me time, that was my next guess."

Jacqueline laughed lightly then walked barefoot to her mat at the front. "What inspired you to finally visit today?"

"I said I would before so I'll live up to my word . And I cannot lie, I like to see people get all bendy. Plus I've never seen you in action before."

"Why, Lord, Lord. Are you being cheeky with Jackie? What action do you want to see exactly?"

Lord chuckled this time. "Behave."

Imogen's back kept facing them as she lit another candle. "I was being innocent."

"Oh come on, stop being weird Genie. I feel like being very peaceful this morning you guys. And I encourage a moment's silence before every session." Jacqueline pointed at a mat in a corner. "Lord, you can stay over there. Are you paying?"

The look he gave her told her he wouldn't. Not that she minded. "I pray you're not blocking a potential client though. Believe me, if the mats are not enough, you'd better get ready to stand up."

"Then I can only hope that doesn't happen. I'm a guest today, mind you."

A couple of people in varying workout outfits sauntered in, taking off their jackets and getting themselves set. Jacqueline quickly leaned in to Lord's direction. "By the way, how is Edrei doing?"

"Be calm. He's in his own world out there." Lord leaned back to sitting position but swiftly leaned closer to her again. "He's going harder than when he first began. What is his goal exactly?"

Deep in her heart, she hoped whatever the goal was, it would please her aesthetically. Shrugging off the question to focus on her increasing number of new arrivals, she settled into a relaxed child's pose.