NIA
It's been five years since my memories resurfaced......
Five years since Raqia, Faen and Luna manifested......
Five years since it all changed.......
To anyone looking in, the last five years of my life would appear 'wretched' or even 'cursed'. I left my partner of five years, lost my sister to cancer, left a well-paying job and moved back into my childhood home. To anyone looking in, I should have been declared 'non-compos mentis' after such a woeful succession. However, I saw to it that the pain that plagued that period did not become my identity. I couldn't afford such! So, I carded a time frame in which I allowed myself to grieve and began rebuilding myself as soon as I felt a spark of motivation. I boldly labelled myself as "The Experimentalist". A confident, balanced, open-minded gal who faced saw her fears no longer as 'fears' but challenges or stepping stones along the path to success. Now, five years later and I can proudly say that I have earned every ounce of that title.
Present
*Phone Rings*
GAIA (A close friend)
Hello Goddess! How are you? What time do I expect you? We'll be setting up the space for the event from five in the morning.
NIA
Hello Love, Okay. I would be there at about three in the afternoon at the earliest.
GAIA
Okay, I will see you then! Blessings!
NIA
Received and Reciprocated! Later Mama.
*Click* (Phone Call Ends)
Early the next morning, I got a head start on my errands and by one 'clock I was in Roca Grande awaiting, Atma, (my best friend's)arrival. By twenty past one, his red SUV was in front of me. "Greetings, Mai Lady!". "Greetings to Yiu." He grinned boyishly as he opened the passenger door. In all honesty, there was something about him that caught my attention. Perhaps his boyish charm or his intellect. Perhaps it was the way his smile lit up a room or the fact that his conversations boasted of objectivity unlike most men his age. Either way, as much as I liked him I could not afford to become enthralled, certainly not after my divorce. The affair forced my mind into its phantom palace in an effort to stop my dwindling sense of sanity. The retreat paused time enough for me to analyze, pray and regroup and when I had, lock my heart in a tiny faraway box until alignment decided otherwise. Upon realizing Atma's interest, I explained the circumstance and stipulations in detail and to my delight, he obliged and made the best of the situation. As a result, I've not glanced at another guy since finding a guy this respectful and willing only happens once every blue moon.
The drive to the event space was a long one but as the saying goes, "In good company, time flies", and it did. Upon arrival, we noticed our friends adding the final touches before the start of the event. Nonetheless, we made ourselves useful so those who were here earlier could get dressed. Within the hour, the space was completed, we were dressed and welcoming the guests.
ATMA
Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, we welcome you to, "The Seed". We would like to open with.......
