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Forty Seven
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Oren had it all planned out.
And all he needed was her yes.
Honestly, the wait was hard. She hadn't responded to him in days, and it was already Friday.
Richie and him had kept in touch lately, everyone was ready, he would be leaving Canada in two days.
And Asher would or would not be going too.
He stirred in bed.
This was pathetic. Seriously.
He couldn't lead her on even with how hard he tried. He was always feeling he did too much and ended up doing too little.
He sat up and prayed, needing to be calm.
It was barely six in the morning but his eyes didn't feel sleepy. Funny enough he needed as much sleep as he could get.
While it was still bright and early, he got out onto the porch to play his guitar.
The strings hummed beneath his fingertips, their vibrations sinking into his skin like whispered promises. Every chord he strummed was a stitch pulling his wounds closed, every note a salve easing the ache inside. His body, once weighed down by uncertainty, now swayed with the melody, as if the music itself is rewiring him—undoing the uneasiness.
The wood of the guitar felt warm against him, not just an instrument, but a vessel—a bridge between heaviness and healing. His breath evened out with the rhythm, his heartbeat syncing with the pulse of the song. The melody wrapped its warm arms around him, threading light through his soul.
As the final note lingered in the air, he exhaled, and for the first time that day, he felt whole and assured.
God had it all planned.
**
"Words cannot explain..." Jaden was recounting his experience at rehab "I felt like two arms wrapped around me and pulled my soul together!"
Everest beamed, as he picked up a fry.
"Must've been wonderful" Oren smiled as well
"It's something I won't forget, heaven knows!" their friend exclaimed ecstatically.
Everest chuckled.
There as they sat, Oren didn't see two fearful, depressed, discouraged and uncertain young men, but men with a confidence so great it shone.
It was slow but it was there, God's transformation and power to save. He couldn't have been more grateful.
**
Asher: I think I heard God call my name this morning 😇
Oren grinned so wide as he read her text the next day.
He quickly typed
Really? What did He say? 🙂
Asher: Be still and know that I am God...or something along the lines of it 🤷♀️
He chuckled
Then it was definitely Him 😊
Asher: Huh.
Anything planned for the day?🙂
Asher: Not exactly, I have to take Summer to the park later...😔
Why are you sad? 😕
Asher: We were playing a game and I lost so now I have to do her bidding 😪
He laughed
😂😂😂
Asher: Why do you always laugh at my lowest moments?
He laughed harder
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Asher: 😒
At least it won't be all boring. I'm sure she just wants to spend time with her big sister 😊
Asher: That's one way to look at it 🤔
He chortled.
Asher: Anyways, what's on your schedule?
Oren smiled. She wanted to know about his day.
Well...😊
I'll be busy packing stuff for the trip 😔
Asher: Oh, your tour! 😂😂
Oren rolled his eyes
Touchè
He wanted to prod her but held back.
Asher: Say, I want to tag along...would there be a spot for me to squeeze in?
He jumped in excitement, hurrying to type a response
Of course!! 😁
Asher: Cool...just asking 😊
His face fell, this girl couldn't possibly be doing this to him!
**
"You just love the way he's wrapped around your finger don't ya"
"Argh!!" Asher jumped, turning to find Lara looming over behind her "How long have you been standing there?!"
"Long enough to know you're clearly taking pleasure in this" she shrugged
Asher groaned "Nosy..." She held herself
Lara chuckled before joining her on the bed "Stop messing with him, girl. I know you want this so badly"
"I do...but this is hard"
"You're harder, Ash. Don't you trust Jesus anymore?"
"I totally do! But what does that have to do with this?"
"Um, everything?"
Asher stared at her friend like she went nuts.
"You've sought for clarity from God, He seems to draw Oren closer to you by the day! Put two and two together for crying out loud!" Lara laughed
Exhausted by the weight of acceptance, Asher fell back in bed and shut her eyes.
Lord please let this not be a mistake.
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Short StoryNow Completed!! *** Haunted by a past that left scars deeper than the eye could see, Asher (Olivia) had long stopped believing in love-real, steady, unshakable love. Broken by years of abuse and weighed down by the silent battle of depression, she b...
