Molly's Miracle Colonies

News For Angel

Ben was waiting for me. "I wish to show you my parents!" By my handsome blond-curled beau were Lineas, who also had blond, and Keea, with dark hair. They had a lot of gray when I knew them, after losing five sons on diplomatic missions! Neither of them had his light yellow-green eyes, though. Lineabin, his grandfather, did. I hugged them. Lineas had bright blue eyes. Keea had medium brown with golden highlights in them. All of them were dressed up.

"Fa, I am so happy to see you!" I gave a formal bow.

He startled. "Molly, you know protocols for us?" His delight tingled on my skin!

I giggled. "I want to learn more. If I am going to run a healer colony, I need to always be polite." I bowed to Mea, too. She wore a pretty, long dress in cobalt blue, Ben's family color. Fa's and Ben's pinstripe suits and ties matched.

"O, such a wonderful sae I have! Welcome to our family! Bin, you nae told us she has such delightful manners!" I hugged both of 'em.

My beau oranged. "I nae knew, Mea! Eae, she is surprising. This Molly enjoys romance!" He recited a love poem from Miter'han, a MarKuan from centuries before Fhiah moved from MarKu to Alb Seer. I blushed and looked away, like a maiden should. Smiled, big. Why didn't I learn this stuff from Mia in that other future? And that wonderful full moon shone on us, like a sign from above.

Ben put a gigantic bouquet in my arms. All diff kinds, and all of my faves! Roses, sunflowers, tulips in every color, and a lot more! I waved up a floating vase so we could all enjoy 'em.

I didn't see Deb or her mom. Briahh and Greg were asleep in their bedroom, just as it was in their apartment. Briahh had his arms around his brother, and he was more relaxed. So glad Greg doesn't have to lose him! He and Greg were like my favorite uncles.

I ported to Angel's. She was riding her bike, so I waved for mine and caught up. "Angel!"

She slowed down. "Molly!"

Ben rode on my other side. No traffic much, yet. "Molly, you should let me accompany!"

I flinched and wobbled. "Sorry, Ben!"

"I am nae angry, I merely worry for your safety—"

"In our neighborhood? Crime rates are terrible in metro Atlanta, but I haven't noticed anything here." Angel giggled. "The full moon lights our way even where street lights aren't lit."

"See this home? Notice the number of cars near it." He pointed. I know he's Zheien, but he looked Earthan. Telepathy can do that. I smiled at him.

"That house always has lots of cars. Maybe they just have a big family."

"They deal in illegal drugs. Police watch. This car is that of an undercover detective." He casually waved towards an older green car. Led us riding the other way. I noticed a mean fella watching us by the front door. Creepy.

Angel's bike wobbled. "How do you know?"

"My father met new friends. One knew of them and warned him. We bought a house near here." He gave the address. Angel nearly fell off her bike!

"Anderwood Ridge? That's a millionaire neighborhood! Our house is only worth maybe a half mil!" Wow! I rode over there and the people who used to live there called a police officer to talk to me. I'd been visiting one of Mom's friends to try to get her to buy one of Mom's houses. She was nice about it, but not interested. I knew house values from Zillow, 'cause Mom wanted me to learn about real estate. Angel's folks were shocked at how much theirs was worth! Mom's prices were over market.