Transcendence

28:Waves

Green swirled past her, many beautiful shades of red, yellow and blue intermixing in a whirl. She smiled and pressed her forehead against cool glass and breathed, a small foggy circle soon appearing.

"Rae, look." A dark winding road met her vision. But soon, off to the sides beheld gorgeous rock, carved by God's own hand. Rushing water fell and the sound of the roaring waters made her smile.

"It's beautiful."

"I think so too." She looked up at Hiroto, who held the steering wheel comfortably. He focused his attention on the road; better for her to look all she wanted. He looked ahead at the road. His hair was pulled back from his forehead and his cheeks were rosy. His jaw was relaxed but smooth and sharp. She glanced away before her eyes got to his lips. He looked so good wearing a flannel shirt, dark jeans and dark brown boots. So simplistic but so him. She sighed and turned to look out of the window again.

"Where are you taking me Man?" He chuckled next to her.

"I'm taking you on the best adventure of your life my dear."

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Little by little, step by step they had grown closer. Laughter filled her heart and his eyes. A new strength and a new bond had been birthed between them. Ebere simply returned to...Rae. Hiroto returned to... Roto. It had taken some time but it was so good to have him back.

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"Rae?" She laid her head on his lap and looked up at him.

"What?"

"Tell me something."

"Shoot."

"This feeling I have in my chest... this warmth. What is it?" She felt herself smile.

"Does it feel like a soft but big light inside of you? Somethin that takes over your being and leaves you unexplainably calm?" He nodded.

"Yes. What is it?" She sat up and pressed her forehead on his shoulder.

"That's the peace of God Roto."

"The...peace of...God?"

"Mmhm."

"Where does it come from?" She nibbled on her lips for a bit before answering,

"To be honest... it's somethin I think you can only experience once you have a relationship with His son Christ Jesus. It's one of them unexplainable things. It feels wonderful don't it?"He smiled and pulled her gently against him in a hug.

"There are so many questions I have... but... more than anything, I'm blessed to feel this peace with you." He sighed against her curls. She closed her eyes and inhaled his scent.

"Me too."

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The air was suddenly much cooler and she was immediately relieved. It was now mid August and still summery in conditions. The trees provided such shady and solace, the sunlight streaming through. She stepped out of the car and breathed in the clear air. She heard another car door close and smiled as he came around the car and stretched.

"I'm ready to eat." He said with a pout, glancing at her out of one eye. She snort.

"I'm sure. You could eat the whole place down."