Awakening Sheeple

~ Chapter 30 ~

"We need to get out of here....now." I was on my feet and urgently trying to get my coat. I felt like I was physically being nudged and tugged at by some unseen force to go faster.

"Okay, okay, what's going on Avery, are you all right?" Hannah was very concerned but trying to remain calm. "Is it the baby?"

"No, we're fine, we just need to go, hurry!" I was trying to whisper. I looked at the lady facing me and she just smiled and nodded knowingly. I could envision her full wings and I heard the child say she looks like Grandma Mommy but Grandma is an angel. The mother just patronized the child and told him to hush and turn around.

We were trying to get out the door, Hannah went out to hold it open and a scruffy man pushed his way in past us sending Drew and I back a few steps into the bistro. He was carrying a backpack that he set down at the nearest table and he turned and said to me, "I think you forgot something over there lady." He was pointing at our table where my purse was sitting right on the end of the table. This guy wanted us to get away from the door and stay inside. His aura was cloaked and full of fear.

Drew said, "Oh thanks man, I'll get it for you Avery." I grabbed his arm and said silently in his mind, 'no, we have to get out right now. I'll get it after.'

"After what?" He protested as I dragged them away from the restaurant. "What are you doing Avery?" He must have thought I was losing my mind.

When we were in the car just across the street I quickly blurted out, "those two ladies in there were Angels. They were there for that family."

"Yeah, so?" Drew waited for more.

The restaurant exploded in that moment, less than a minute after we left. Glass blew across the street, flames licked out the windows and smoke billowed into the air. I saw the Angels busy at work, one lady taking the child and his parents, while the other lady dashed about caring for injured people on the street. She too left escorting a few sad souls to the other side. At the same time I saw the dark shadows enveloping the soul of the man that had locked himself inside the restaurant with the family and the bomb. There was at least one hungry entity looking for a good body to steal too. We all sat in silent shock. The emergency response teams arrived in minutes. The police came to us in the car to ask us a few questions, we gladly told them that we had just left and that the man was acting strangely and carrying a bag. I told them that I think I left my purse inside in case they found any of it in the rubble. Another officer came to the car carrying my purse, "does this belong to you ma'am?" I was shocked that it wasn't damaged at all. "I found it in the street, you must have dropped it." I just thanked the officer with a puzzled look on my face, I guess the angels must have brought it out for me but I wouldn't tell them that!

Kaysen was at the office waiting for us. He seemed to know what had happened. "If you knew there was going to be danger why did you let me go?" I was shocked and heartbroken that he would let that happen to me again!

"Sweetheart, I didn't know anything was going to happen! I would never let you go into danger! I did know you would be alright though." He was appalled that I would say or think such a thing. He held me in his strong and forgiving arms.

I felt sick for thinking it and pathetic for saying it to him, "I'm so sorry Kaysen, please forgive me." I cried again.

"I already have Love. Can you forgive me?"

"You didn't do anything wrong Kaysen. I love you."

Hannah came in the room, "are you okay Avery?"

I turned to hug her, "I am. Thanks for lunch!"

"Anytime!" She joked. "I guess we will finish our visit another day?"

"Sure Hannah. Thanks for coming here to see me." I hugged Drew too.

That afternoon it was hard to focus on the work I was supposed to be doing. I felt a strong urge to call Helen in Australia. When she answered the phone I apologized immediately for the events that took place during our last call and thanked her for contacting Kaysen. She just let me talk and as I was recounting the whole horrifying ordeal I realized I didn't need to go through it again, she likely already knew what had transpired. Halting my verbal garbage mid-sentence I could almost hear her smiling on the other end of the phone. She said, "so, how is Kaysen?"

She should know he is fine. What kind of reply is she looking for? I replied with hesitation, "he's fine."

"Are you spending lots of time together?"

"Well, yes. He is very busy but he's always here for me if I need him."

"Oh, that is just great. So how is the conference coming along?" She changed the subject again, I guess she was just making polite conversation. I am so paranoid lately. We talked about the conference tour and finalized all the details before hanging up the phone. I felt better after talking to her and refocused on the business at hand, but there was a nagging little feeling that I just couldn't shake.

The conference was about to be launched in the States. It would go all around the world in a chain reaction. Every city had their own talent lined up, our target audience was young people from ten to twenty-five years old. It would be like a concert with motivational speakers, prizes, comedians and a video message from Kaysen and some very famous personalities on the same path. We tried to target every city with a population of over three hundred thousand worldwide. Some cities would run it two or three times. It was surprising how many people were interested and the amount of support we got from well known bands and other celebrities. My work was pretty much done, I had staff working on the details and issues that needing taking care of and the meditation groups were being managed as well. Carly and Connor were doing a great job overseeing everything. What was I going to do next or should I ask what is in store for me next?

Kaysen came into the office at the end of the day, "are you ready to go home now Love?" He stood in the doorway.

"I am." I was feeling kind of lost, like the journey was over, almost disappointed.

"What's wrong Sweetheart?" Kaysen could see something was on my mind. He closed the door and locked it then came over behind my chair and started to rub my shoulders.

"Oh, that feels so good." My head fell forward in relaxation all my worries were gone in that moment. His hands were so strong. After a minute his hands slid around my neck and he unbuttoned my blouse and slide it off my shoulders. He continued to massage my neck, shoulders and down my arms. Pushing my bra straps off, he found the front fastening clasp and his hands scooped my breasts up and he rubbed them firmly. My world of stress melted away as he proceeded to make love to me right there on my desk. He whispered in my ear, "love me like it's the last time and know that I will love you forever more than anything in this world or beyond."