The Eye of Fire: The Third Gate (Episode 1) by Amina Beran Read Free Book Online Page B

gentle to her, and in her heart, she felt she had a good man for the first time in her life.  After her divorce had ended badly, she thought she would never meet a good man, but when she met Sam, he was just what she needed. He was her soul mate. They never were able to have children together, but Sam was understanding that she could not have any children. Instead, they spoiled each other any way they could, though they were struggling with financial problems.
                  Alicia pulled bits of the sandwich away and ate the little pieces. Sam thought she looked like a cute when she did that. “You’re my baby bird,” he said to her and smiled.
                  Alicia looked admiringly at her husband and smiled with her dimpled cheeks. She loved everything about her husband, he was handsome, with dark brown hair and almond colored eyes. His skin was like the caramel latte she was sipping on slowly.
    As they continued driving, Alicia studied her little map. I think you need to turn off here, on the main street, go right here.” She pointed the way.
                  Her husband turned down the main street. The buildings were all boarded up along the main street avenue. Except for a small café with a lit up sign was flashing open. And it looked like maybe the antique store was opened also. They drove a little further down the main street, and they saw a small gas station with a single gas pump, and across the street was a post office. With a very tall flag pole out front. There was another building beside that that looked like a city hall and police station.  About a block further down, they passed an old brick grocery store that looked like it had been open for over a hundred years. It had a tall placard atop the building with the words “Tillery General Store.”
                  “That looks promising for groceries.” He noted the paper hand printed signs on the front window, “Bananas by the pound. Hamburger by the pound. Corn on the cob by the bushel.”
                  “Where are the prices on that sign?” Alicia asked.
                  “Maybe they are so expensive, that they hate to advertise it.” Sam said.
                  “Probably, this place would be expensive. There are no other stores around.” She said.
                  “We can stop later if you like honey, but first we need to get settled in our new place.” Sam said to her.
                  “I hope they have some yogurt. I really have the taste for it right now, and maybe some fresh strawberries.” Alicia said licking her lips.
                  “Oh don’t do that honey, your killing me.” He laughed and put her hand on his lap. “Look see?”
    “Oh you’re naughty, stop it.” Alicia said.
                  “Just wait until we find a real bed honey, you won’t ever want to sleep in the car again.” He began to laugh.
                  She giggled, “Um yeah, that was a real blast, sleeping in the car for two weeks. I don’t want to do that again.”
                  “Me neither honey. Let’s go see our new place. I am sorry it’s not much. Maybe when we get on our feet, we can find a better place. It’s just temporary ok.” Sam reassured her.
                  “I know, it can’t be much for $300.00 a month. The rent in Dallas is nearly $1,400.00, so maybe we can save up a little by living here. My alimony check should cover all our bills for now, in case you can’t find any work around here.” She looked around as she said it, “And I am sure you can’t find anything here.”
                  “Well you never know.  I am good at finding work, and I have a real good way with people. It should be easy to find work.”
                  “God Willing honey.” Alicia said, “This must be the place,” Alicia said.
    An older man with white