The Priestess (The Way in marked cards #1) (5 page)

“
Good morning !” - said Alessandra , very unpleasant..

“
Good morning ! Nice to meet you, I am Isadora, friend of Fernanda.

“
You are the friend of Fernanda? I Do not know who is, but nice to meet you.”

Isadora was apprehensive but struggling to get that all will be right. In the voice of Alessandra she felt that was not very receptive, but did not care much. That was a temporary situation, but needed one good adaptation to work things out. After the breakfast ,went to the coffee shop and Luciene presented Isadora to the manager, Mr. Javier. He took her to the office to arrange the documentation of the employment contract.

Javier noted that Isadora had never worked in one coffee shop, and then began to question it.

“
Do you speak Spanish?”

“
No, but I learn fast. I speak English.”

“
Well, at least this ... Have you worked in a coffee shop before?”

“
No, but I learn fast!” - Isadora insisted.

“
You don´t have a coffee girl....”

“
This means that you don't go hire me?”

“
This means you will need to be quick to learn, but if you will strive and ensure that will strive, no problem. But is important that you know that I'm picky!”

“
Rest assured, I will do my best to everything give all right!”

“
You know about the payment system?”

“
More or less...”

“
I paid a fixed salary, and the box is yours, each attendant gets what attend the tables. This is a good time to make money. Enjoy!”

“
I will do my best!”

“
Okay, I'll give a vote of confidence. Sign here.”

Isadora read the terms of the contract and signed.

“
Thank you for the opportunity!”

“
For nothing. Good luck!”

Isadora was put the uniform and Javier presented the coffee shop for her, explained the procedures of care and how everything worked. She soon began to serve the tables where the British were sit, that region during the summer season attracted many English people.

The day passed quickly and when she left the coffee shop, call to her family in Brazil and Flavio. She explained to everyone that all was well and would send news whenever possible. She went home and when arrived, Luciene was drinking one wine., and invited Isadora to sit and drinking together.

Luciene began to tell your story. She was married, had a young son, and was working nine months in Spain. She was crazy to back to Brazil, was tired but peaceful, because had already reached your target.

Isadora sympathized with Luciene, but feeling that Alessandra was difficult, but doesn't care.

"Everyone has a way of being, and your self reason to fight for something better. I need to seek what is good in everyone and everything! "- she thought.

Luciene wanted to know the Isadora story , but she did not elaborate, saying only that she needed to get up, because had financial problems in Brazil. Luciene knew she was an artist and with a heartbreak, but knew too that she did not want to talk about it. The Isadora's face,did not hide the sadness . Luciene did not insist. She knew that in life there are things that need to be forgotten so you can move on. They had dinner and went to sleep. The next day, needed a lot of energy.

VII

TWO OF COINS

Possibilities of new opportunities,

but you must be care to take a right decision.

Through balance and attention

can see a situation peacefully,

following the road safely.

One month past fast, and the days became increasingly burdensome. Isadora already learning speak Spanish, and became more friend of Luciene. It was the height of summer, and every day more and more English people coming. She was faster on the job and was wining more money. Cigarette's smoke and the voice loud of customers were giving a sign that fatigue was starting to bother. She was talking to Javier.

“
Hi Javier, I wonder what you think of my work.”

“
I'm enjoying it, you surprise me!”

“
I would ask a favor.”

“
Tell me.”

“
I'm working for a month without rest, I need at least two days because I'm feeling very tired.”

“
I'll talk to Alessandra if she cover everything well.”

“
Thank you!”

Isadora hoped that Alessandra will agree, even feeling there was a certain hidden rivalry between the two , and did not understand why. Luciene would be back to Brasil within two days and would like to know a little more of the city with her.

The day passed quickly and the three went home. Javier confirmed the clearance of Isadora in the next two days. Alessandra seemed more excited that the previous day and even chatted more with Isadora.

“
Can I cover you in your time off, relax.”

“
Thank you! Javier told me.”

“
He spoke with me and tomorrow you could rest.”

“
I do not know how to thank you!”

“
No need to thank! Let's eat a Brazilian food. Let's dinner out today!”

And they went to a Brazilian restaurant and killed the missing of Brazil. It was also a farewell the friend Luciene. They eat Brazilian foods and the environment carried the three to their country. Even if things were right there, the roots are very strong things in one person, is the mother earth, its origin, its homeland. When was late night, they went to home.

That night everything seemed very magical. The people were friendly and pleasant , the Mediterranean sea breeze made everything seem perfect. When coming home, each one went to her room. Isadora began to pack up and found her Holy Bible. She thought of all that was living, and was read the page that your hands was chose.

" O God, thou art my God, early morning I seek you , my soul thirsts for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and tired land, where no water ...".

“
So strong! "- said alone.

“
Salm 63!” - said Luciene, while enter into the Isadora´s room.

“
How do you know?” - said Isadora , startled.

“
It's my favorite salm...”

“
Coincidence I was reading it now...”

“
It is a salm of great strength!”

“
Got it. What a coincidence!”

“
Coincidences do not exist. There is synchronize, and I realized this since I met you. You have a very good energy!”

“
I feel the same in you too!”

“
I would like to ask you a question ...”

“
Sure, you can make up to two ...”

“
Why did you stoped your work with painting? Sorry to intrude, but Fernanda told me your story, I know that you are an artist...”

“
Was .. “ - said Isadora , lowering your head.

“
One can never cease to be who really are! Never! Do you want to talk to me...what happend?”

“
It's a long story!”

“
No problem. I love long stories!” - said Luciene , sitting on the edge of the bed.

Isadora told everything about her life and about the relationship with Marcos and Luciene listened carefully to all the details.

“
Don´t you believe in what he said, isn´t it?”

“
About what?”

“
About your ability, your sensitivity your talent. In these last days that we live together, I can know you better, and, if you want know my opinion, your "ex" does not deserve one minute of your suffering, neither a drop of your tears.”

“
Can be my karma...”

“
Maybe so, but you can get rid of it.”

“
How?”

“
Forgive. Ask forgiveness. And follow your way!”

“
Just it?”

“
You might even think that is little, but it requires willpower and a great sacrifice. Think fondly. You will feel much better and with the time, will remember him with less force. He will be just a breeze in your head. And you deserve to open for a new life and even a new love, but must go through a process of detachment.”

“
Of course I think, I'm pretty sure he is not the man of my life.”

“
Your trip to Spain is an act of detachment. Now is the most delicate moment, clean what is dirty. After this process will be ready for a new love. Without it, will continue in a vicious circle of suffering. Additionally, you must recover your esteem, your real work. You're an artist! What are you doing working in a coffee shop?”

“
Earning money...my last works were not good.”

“
After this process that I told you, I'm sure you'll jump, and as an uncompressed spring, will fly so high that you will not even remember those useless reviews of your "ex".”

“
Thank you, you have proved that is a great friend. I will go miss you so much ... what will be of me without you?” - said Isadora with a sad voice.

“
You will continue your way ... that is what you need! When you return to Brazil ,call me and tell me about your comeback and invite me to your next exhibition. Your horizon is waiting for you! Do not let your talent slip through the hands because of the mind of a man ... not even, love himself!”

“
I will think about it ... Thanks!”

They embraced and Isadora began to cry. Luciene consoled her friend, and Isadora request to Luciene that she would like to be alone, and shut the door carefully. Isadora looked up and asked for God to liberate the feeling, that the universe help her to free all hurt,so, she could start your life with harmony and balance. All she wanted was to rediscover herself and be happy.

VIII

THE STRENGTH

Your strength if awakened,

but it is important to know how to use it

to get what you want.

Let this energy flow grow...

in a manner propocional and balanced.

In the next morning the three was take a breakfast together and Isadora ask apologized to Luciene for last night, but her friend understand. It was the last day of Luciene and she wanted to address some things around town, and invited Isadora to accompany her, so could learn a little more about the city.

“
Did you know that Malaga is the birthplace of painter Pablo Picasso?” - said Luciene.

“
I know, is an honor to be here now!”

“
Malaga is a city full of charm, privileged by the sunshine brightest that I already saw in my life!”

“
All this is a great news for me, and I'm feeling reborn. Every minute has been intensely lived, although it is working great.” - Isadora said, more lively and with your brilliant eyes.