14 Chapter 14: Timing will Come

"The branch and knob are in one piece as well as the flower in the vase.There are oils designed for the lamp, Do you wonder which pattern of light will meet you?" -Jogli read as they start their first day of retreat. The Vice Captains are seating under a green house full of flower and vase. The variety of flower had made the place feminine. Most of the men complained but the designated Person for them said that there first task is to arrange flowers. When the pure breed of men roared a "why". He replied with a beam that men should try and get interested to the things they thought they would never touch.

Jogli eyed the flower and inquired about his allegy but their teacher just said that he can do it. He walked and look around. The view is wierd due to the men holding a basket with vase and picking flowers. When Jogli saw a succulent and aloe he remembered the small yard Mahli cultivated behind their house. Thus he decided to grab some leaves and venture to the herbal section.

Vopshi knew that their Mayors retreat will just be a waste of time. Instead of having himself drinking and partying in the middle of nowhere and at the peak of a mountain he could have finished the stock of papers by his desk. Vopshi recalled how Tirzah smiled and bow at her at the opening ceremony. He was overly excited to seeing her but when they have clustered each person by position. Vopshi wanted to disguise himself and be one of the captains but his reputation and fame might put him on a critical spot that will affect the people under his wing.

Tirzah knew that the beach was scorching to the skin but having them gather some sea shells and star fish is a new adventure to her. She was careful in her every move that was unlikely of her. She is preventing Elim's shirt to get dirty. Guni noticed her restricted move.

" Ms. Eri are you alright? You seem to be lacking something?"

Tirzah just nodded even Igos commented that it's not like her to be so timid and careful. Igos even compared her to Jahleel who was splashing and running around like a kid who was happy to witness the sea. Tirzah perspired does she always act that way and due to that Tirzah remembered Elim's letter. She started to move freely. She leaped, dive, slide and even splash around like a kid. Jahleel joined her. The old men started cheering and laughing with them.

After they gathered the starfish and sea shells their teacher and guide instructed them to craft something out of it as a team. They will have to use all the marine shells they gathered. Igos and Guni can't help but gape at the pails Tirzah and Jahleel have gathered. How will they used all of that?

Guni suggested a frame. Tirzah put in some chime, Iconio made a plate out of it and Jahleel crafted a accessories made of the shells. He is not just skillful but is also talented.

By the next day they just seated and got a lecture in how to be a good leader. After that each captain spoke and shared their knowledge and experiences they learned for years. Tirzah was in owe for the bullsession. She was able to determine what kind of person and vision each Chief Villagers behold.

Jogli was able to arrange some shrub, aloe, cactus and olive leaves. They were all wondering how did he arrange such leafy and oragnic plants into a vase worth for auctioning. When Jogli presented his vase the men were envious at how simple but lovely was his arrangements. When they inquired who was he thinking while arranging, he just plainly said it's his wife. His plants even got bid by their teacher as the winner.

Elim recieve the news paper and Mahli ventured to his office. The news paper put on an article about Vopshi's splendour hunting skill. Jogli's herbal vase got featured and so are some commentary part for each Chief. When they flipped for a hot topic. Elim and Mahli was shocked to see a photo of Jahleel and Tirzah smiling at each other as they stood by the beach. The feature got even entitled as The best pair of this Season. Mahli tried to divert Elim's attention and flipped the page but Elim asked her to read the controversial article. Mahli complied and cleared her throat.

"The Moon and The Night Sky.

Jahleel Gog, the happy go lucky captain of the village from Euph known as carrefour of the waters, had an exciting and unpredictable pair with the cool and sassy Chief of Ligaments. Most of the elder captains said that the two were like peas in a pod and was all cheering that their relationship would be more than as co-captains."

Mahli finished as she sneak a glance at Elim who was staring at the space. Iconio knocked on the office door and had Mahli to check the files that recently got delivered from the Capital. Elim just grin at her and said.

"It's okay, Our Chief haven't confirm it yet. Don't give me that pitiful face."

Mahli just said a yes and made her way to the Chief office to check the packages and files.

Elim stared at the photo taken and sighed. If she is trully the person whom the Lord orchestrated for him, then why does it seems to be getting dim. He already acknowledge right after he got out of jail that no one will marry him because of his past records but Nahbi had told him that his walk is certain. If it was this certain then why does it felt agonisingly slow. The blessing is already in front of him but he felt distant from her.

Eshcol came in with some box of cookies. He already saw the newspaper and can tell that Elim had read it as well.

"What's with the long face Pastor?"

Elim slightly smile and helped Eshcol be seated.

"I'll brew some coffee for the cookies." Elim excused. After some time Elim get back with two cups full of peanut flavor.