Redemption series book 1.5: A soul's beat
Her only crime was being born.
At the tender age of three her mother had been killed in a riot, but she knew it wasn't an accident. Even though she was little, she could still recognize the look of loathing...
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The twins were celebrating their second birthday, Chris was nearly going mad by the noise they were generating.
The party had not even started!!!
It was just the twins, Jamie and some of the farm hand kids.
She was sorely tempted to call the whole thing off, but the smiles on their faces was enough to keep her quiet.
God had been faithful to her and hers. She barely went to the firm these days as she was not yet sure if she wanted to be a stay at home mom yet.
Situations like these made her wish they were someone else's problem even if it was for a couple of hours everyday.
As she massaged her temple the door to the house opened and a very tired James came in.
She told him he could come in much later, but apparently he knew that she would be at her wits end before the occasion began.
'Thank you', she said the moment he was within hearing distance. He smiled and kissed her on the lips.
'Where are they?',
'Hopefully not hanging off the roof. I let them be when I realized I was going to lose my voice and get a headache from all the shouting',
James smiled at that, Chris never really lost it with the kids. But whenever she did, it wasn't pretty.
'I'll go see', he kissed her forehead and walked out to the back where the kids where running circles in Chris's flower garden. She was going to blow a fuse when she saw this.
'All right champs, let's get the party started!', that got their attention as he ushered them all to the main house for a bath and a change of clothing.
By the time he had all the kids dressed the cake and refreshments had been set outside with Mama Becs sitting under the shade watching the organizations going on.
'Hi mom',
'Hello dear, where's the birthday unit?'
'Somewhere in the house with James. I only pray for whatever gift he has with kids that I severely lack. It seems the only role I play is birthing them',
'Oh don't pout, at least you've got help. Some women end up doing it all as their husbands remain clueless no matter how many times they make a new one!', both women laughed to that.
She really was counting her blessings. At least if she needed a moment to herself she was never worried as having them with James was as good as it gets.
Plus he never complained whenever he had to watch them.
The party progressed without a hitch. The parents of the kids in attendance made an appearance to help and have a good time.
Soon cake went round and other refreshments. The day was almost over and Chris was glad
Looking closely at James, she knew that he too could use a break.
As soon as the twins and seven year old Jamie were put to bed, James all but fell flat on the bed.
Chris chuckled.
'Alright big guy, let's get you cleaned up as well. And of course, out of your work clothes',
'Dont remind me', he groaned into the pillow he had his face in.
'Come on, just get it over with', she pulled off his shoe and socks. Then climbed over him, made herself comfortable on his back and pulled of his bracelets and wrist watch.
Stretching up to place them on the night stand, James made a swift turn and pulled her down to his chest making her hoot and him laugh.
'Now now darling, I believe I had an offer for a shower'
'Oh really? The one coming to mind is the one you'll be having alone'
'How cruel..', their playful moment was broken by the phone ringing.
What now?! James thought as he reached for the said phone and Chris took the opportunity to continue undressing him.
'Yes, put it through'
He was tensed. Chris didn't like it. So she removed her hands from his person and he didn't notice.
Strange
The call quickly switched to spanish so she was lost. But she couldn't miss the agitation on James.
'Trabajaré para conseguirlos tan pronto como sea legalmente posible'
(I'll work on getting them as soon as is legally possible)
He waited for whoever was on the line to respond to whatever he said.
'sí, gracias por contactarme'
(yes, thank you for reaching out to me)
At least she understood gracias, she smiled at her thoughts.
'Okay, thank you. Please find a way to send some funds to the woman. Ensure those kids are properly fed and cared for till I can make the trip next week. Thank you George, you're a blessing. Good night',
He placed the phone on the night stand and buried his face in his palms.
His day just got longer!
'Hey, what is it?',
His wife's voice pulled him out of it.
'Remember that trip we made while you were pregnant for Jamie? The gypsy girl that housed us?'
'Yea, the one you left a bible and your company number. What happened? She okay?'
'I honestly don't know the full situation. But what I understand is that there was a planned raid and she was killed'
Christ gasped.
'Thats not all, she got two kids now. One is three and the other is still a baby. The bible seemed to be the only thing that survived the fire, and of course the kids. I need to get to them babe',
'Sure, can't you go tomorrow?!', was her frantic response. She couldn't imagine their kids in a world without them.
'No, but if I can go I will at the quickest notice. Gosh, I wonder how they're doing',
Both knelt down at the foot of their bed and prayed for the little ones.
Praying for their safety and that God's healing should come to them at this time.
Well well well
Here we are, the first chapter of the the second installment of the redemption series.
