Chapter 2

Adams Strong was going in front while Evelyn Beauty followed behind. He seemed to know everywhere and everything in the garden. The journey to the river Euphrates was more of an excursion to her. He pointed out to things and explained them to her. He greeted all the animals as they passed them by. One of the creatures that fascinated Evelyn Beauty most was the Crafty Curl.

"Here we are at the river." Adams Strong announced.

She looked at the river. It was crystal clear. She could even see the waterbed at the bottom of the river. A long stretch of beautiful flowers outlined the boundaries of the water. Bright colorful creatures were dancing around in its crystal clear waters, as though they were excited at the sight of her and are staging a welcome performance. A small golden fish darted across as she bent down to scoop a handful of water. Her hands nearly missed it.

"I will leave you here to take care of yourself. You can rest under that Almond tree when you are through with bathing." He said, pointing to a tree not too far away. "I will come around in the evening to keep your company".

"Thank you", she replied as they both parted ways.

She jumped into the river and swam around for some few minutes. Where she learnt how to swim, she could not recall.

She cast her mind back to all that has happened that day. So much has happened in such a short time, but nothing made any sense to her. She still cannot make anything of it. Whatever happens, she pray she is in a safe hand. She got out from the river and lay under the Almond tree. A lot of things still bothers her mind.

Who is Adams Strong?

Why is she falling in love with him?

Who is she, Evelyn Beauty? What will Mr. Gracious Being say when He sees her?

As she pondered on this thought, she did not know when she slept off.