Against God April 15 1829

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" Sister ! Sister Arthur !"
Arthur held with him a basket of bread for the village boys and was about to head out the door when he heard someone call him.
He turned to see another sister , Sister Maria , running down the aisle and waving her arms.
   Sister Maria came to the convent 2 months ago. She's a quite a attractive young woman. She had crystal blue eyes and fair skin. Her lips were plump and pink. Her voice like melody. Arthur couldn't understand why she would give away her young life up by going into a nunnery.
Of course the sisters were very pleased to have a new member of the church and of their friends.
Arthur smiled at her and turned towards her. " Yes," he asked, " what is it?"
Sister Maria stopped in front of him and panted, trying to catch her breath.
    " There's...a ...man...he's...a ...traveler. " she managed to say between breaths. Arthur looked at her quizzically.
A man..no a traveler..here ? " Alright sister Maria , where is he?" He asked her.
Still panting, Maria stood up straight and took one big gulp of air. She coughed. " He's in the north Transept with father Alfred. "
Arthur held his breath. He hadn't spoke, looked or thought about Alfred since the day he laid on his chest.
Arthur shook his head wildly, trying to lose the memory. He walked right in past Maria into the Northern transept.
Maria rushed to catch up with him and whispered. " I saw him! The traveler! I wonder why he's here? Do you think he's a secret prince ?! Or a runaway?! I think he's from France ..and he's sooo handsome !! The most beautiful man I had ever seen! With that long hair and gorgeous eyes!" She squealed and Arthur shot her hard glare.
" you fool!" He hissed ," don't be talking such things in such a common way! Tis not proper. Especially For a nun!" Maria looked ashamed and turned to look down to her shoes.
Arthur heard voices up ahead and saw father Alfred near the pews. He was talking to a man, who Arthur assumed was the French traveler. The sun rose outside , making its bright light pour into the church though the glass stained Windows. It set everything into having a angelic halo.
When he approached Alfred, the American stopped talking and stole a glance of Arthur.
He then looked at his guest, avoided any eye contact with the British nun and introduced them. " Mr. Francis Belfroy- these 2 nuns will be providing you a room and essential needs. This is sister Arthur and sister Maria. "
Maria bowed slightly, her cheeks clearly red, and Arthur was about to do the same, until he looked at the stranger himself.
His heart stopped.
The man  shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes, and had a slight amount of facial hair on  the chin. his eyes ranged in hue from bright blond to light brown. He wore a long red coat and matching capelet, with blue  pants and brown boots. His hair was tied into a ponytail. He carried with him two worn out bags for any personal belongings.
  Arthur just froze. Maria looked at him with mischievous eyes . When Francis saw Arthur his eyes went a bit wide too and his cheeks pink. He quickly recovered it with a dazzling smile.
"bonjour mademoiselle" he said with a thick French accent and bowed.
Arthur bowed slightly in response and looked at Alfred.
  Alfred expression changed. It went from cheery eyes to dark, clouded eyes. Glancing at Francis he asked
" Sister Arthur, please escort Mr. Belfroy to the pilgrim's quarters. " he said in a dead tone.
Arthur simply nodded and beckoned Francis to follow him.
They walked down the halls together. Arthur could feel Francis was staring at him the entire time. It made him unusually self conscious and made his cheeks burn. He clutched his bread basket tighter.
They then went into the hallway with 4 rooms in each side.
Arthur stopped at one door and opened it. " please mr. Francis , make yourself at home and ring if you need anything. Someone will come by to bring you your lunch."
Francis walked into the room and scanned the area. Arthur couldn't tell if he was please or disgusted. The room was rather plain consisting of one bed, a dresser, one window , a mirror and a washing bowls with towels.
Francis turned towards Arthur. " Thank you. And don't worry..ill be calling you very soon."
He then smirked at Arthur and winked.
Arthur jumped a little and his whole body went up in flames. He closed the door after him.
Francis didn't turn away for a minute.

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