Chapter 18
AJ
AJ was happy. It was less than four weeks to the election and it looked good for Mitchell Farmer. AJ was delighted to be part of the campaign. He was really a neat guy. It was such a shame he was stuck with that stupid wife. She really was a drag. AJ was happy anyway. She had been invited to several important press conferences, and even been allowed in on some of the strategy sessions. Everyone had said what a shame she was still in school because they could have used her skills in several places. But reaching her age group was important too. Mitch was going no place but up. By the next election everyone who was reading her columns would be able to vote.
AJ was wondering about something important though. She had felt certain she would meet the man of her dreams at college. So why was she growing so attached to Mitch? He was married. She didn't really care about that of course. But a lot of the public did care. "Zisa," AJ said absent mindedly, "Can you give his wife some sort of disease or something that would be fatal?"
Malachi
Mal had taken a few days to think over Amelia's idea that he and Belle should get married right away. It was a big step and he wasn't prone to do anything that big without a great deal of consideration. He had already stepped out of his comfort zone when he became a Christian so fast. He had no regrets about that. But this was different. Mal guessed his biggest question was how his parents would react to what they would consider a hasty marriage. Also, Frederick had already insulted Belle. He would only think the worst if they got married in October. Finally Mal came to the conclusion that if he was going to marry Belle his decisions about when to marry should be based on what he and Belle thought was going to be best for the marriage. The only way to get her opinion on that was to just ask her. He picked up the phone and dialed Belle.
"Belle, we need to talk - how about right now?"
Belle was a little apprehensive about Mal's sudden phone call. She had grown to trust him deeply as well as love him. She guessed sadly that it was something to do with his parents. Belle had to admit their reception of her had been an all around disappointment. Frederick and AJ were openly hostile. Shelly had seemed ok at first, but she had not followed up with any sort of invitation or phone call.
Well, I didn't call her back either," Belle thought guiltily. "Maybe there is some hope there. Maybe that is what Mal wants to talk about."
Belle's thoughts were interrupted by Mal's arrival. He was as usual about fifteen minutes early.
"Oh dear," she thought as she opened the door. "I hope this isn't something too bad."
"Hi honey," Mal said cheerfully. "Are you busy? I mean are you busy in about 3 weeks?"
"Busy doing what? I have classes and church. That's about it. What did you have in mind?
"A wedding."
"A wedding? Who's getting married?" Belle asked. "Are you in a wedding and need a date?"
"I could be in a wedding if the bride says yes?"
"You mean he hasn't even asked her yet and he is planning a wedding?"
"He is asking 'her' right now. Belle, lets get married in about three weeks."
"But, I thought we were getting married next summer. Why now? You didn't have a fight with your parents or something did you?"
"Nope. They don't know anything about this. This is between you and me. I don't like you and Amelia alone here. I liked it here the other night, even right after the earthquake. I think we should get married now. Of course you have to finish school before we start a family or anything like that. But now is a good time. Let's go for it."
"I could consider it. I have to talk to Amelia first though. She is pretty sensitive you know."
"Somehow, I have a feeling she will be very agreeable." Mal said.
Angels of Darkness
As usual, Zisa was satisfied with AJ's progress. The idea of a disease for Mitch Farmer's wife was a good one. Of course, Zisa had thought of that ages ago. It was just a matter of timing. She was glad AJ had the idea though. It would make it appear that Zisa was able to answer AJ's wishes. But Zisa was a little confused herself. She had someone picked out for AJ at the university. She would have to see what worked out. Either way, Mitch's wife was already ill with breast cancer. She just didn't know it yet.
Angels of Light
As in the day's of Noah, people were getting married, having children, raising families, working, and going on like eternity was here and now. Raphael was glad to see Belle and Mal planning an early wedding. He thought it would be a good match.
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