RAWLINS HAD AN URGED

Rawlins was standing by the step looking at the two of them, running and playing on the sand. 'This is a blessed child, she seems okay, but why did I had this urged to come and see her?

Rufus is not here a few days, maybe the gas need to top up in the generator?'

Going to the shed, why is the generator off? Checking the gas but it was full, 'This shouldn't be happening?'

Trying to start it, when it didn't start, 'I can't leave this child here alone without any light, but I cannot take her home either. Cheryl and the others will ask questions.

This generator is important, or all the things in the refrigerator will spoil. I should get Clyde to come and check it immediately, then I will decide what should be my next move."

Going into the house using the back door, Rawlins opens the refrigerator, "Thank God, the meat is still cold.'

Removing all the meat and items from the freezer that will spoil, placing it in a box then close the door and hurried home storing it in the freezer, then went to meet Clyde.

Seeing Clyde busy fixing a generator like Ma's own. "Aye Buddy, I need you to check Ma generator."

Raising his head from his task, "Rawlins, not you to, I am up to my neck, it seems like everyone in your side is out."

"I don't understand."

"Look, Pal, you will either have to buy one or get one rented, but right now I cannot help you, I am trying to fix these here." Looking at the few on a corner, "So tell me what seems to be the problem?"Clyde asks.

"I try starting it but it won't budge."Rawlins responds.

"It the same with those there, maybe if you lucky you might get one to buy. When the others came and hear it was giving problem, the two I had for rent is already gone but Rawlins, Rufus could check that problem out for you?"

"I know, but he is stuck on the Mainland and the plane is giving some problems."

"From what I hear, the fairy is also having some engine problem." Clyde replies.

"Can you recommend someone to me that will be able to fix it?"

"Sorry Pal, these generators are different from the old model we had, the only other person is Rufus."

Sitting upright then sniff his nose, "What is it, Clyde?" Rawlins asks.

When he stood up and step out of his shop "Why do I have the feeling that something is about to happen?"

"I don't quite understand exactly what you are trying to say, Clyde?"

"Rawlins look at it, this, is the eight generators that came in for the day, this is not natural and all the same type with the same problem.

Jason said he only gets his six months ago, and Pappie got his two years ago, and all have the same problem."

"I am not following you, are you saying this is something out of the natural?"

"Some people say, I am sceptical and some say I am suspicious; then tell me, why it is all happening so suddenly?

All these generators giving the same problem, the only two means of transportation is giving the same type of problem?

I see Martha today, patrolling like a mad lady. I know something is wrong, just feel this breeze, even this is different? Today is only the twelfth of July, and the chill in the air is like a Christmas breeze."

"Your imagination is running wild, Clyde."

"I have heard my wife tell me worse, so I don't mind, but I have proven to her how wrong she was many times.

Now hurry to the store if you beat those fellers to get one, it won't waste; you will have a spear but believe me something is brewing in the air."

Walking inside the hardware store, "Bunty, I need to buy a generator so show me a good one quickly."

"Rawlins, not you too, are you having a problem with your generator too?" Most of the families from the eastern side were here with their generators giving some kind of problems."

"Not mine but Dad's."

"I made an order two weeks ago, and it has not been delivered yet, and the last two sold this morning."

"Dear God, what should I do?" Looking around, "Bunty, do you know anyone who can fix it? I tried to start it but I won't budge."

"Tanya, go and see if Junior is in the stock room?"

When she returns, "Sorry Boss, Junior went to help Gabriel with his generator."

"Rawlins, you could check by Gabriel, he was also here looking for a generator about an hour ago."

"Forget that, I am going about this the wrong way, beside lanterns what other means of light you have. I feel like a storm is brewing in the air."

"Why do you say that, Rawlins? Have you spoken to Martha?"

"No, but why do you ask?"

"Because Martha was here earlier, and those were her exact words, now look at this lantern? It works with propane gas, and light up the whole place, just as if the generator is on."

"How many you have?"

"I just bought two as a trial to see it the people will try it out."

"Okay, and where do I get the gas to buy for the lantern?"

"When I bought the lantern, I fill the tank thinking it will sell, but no one seems interested."

"I will take the two and thanks, let me get about seeing to the other things."

Putting the lantern in the van, then get a bag of ice before stopping at the house. Leaving one of the lantern home he takes up an Ice box and put it in the van.

Drive across to the cottage thinking, 'The few vegetables will stay fresh, until I make arrangement to get the generator fix.

If only Rufus was here I won't have this problem. He put himself in place to learn everything about this Island, and that lazy Carlos doesn't seems to care about anything.

Now everything is resting on my shoulders because Dad and Rufus is away. And he sits in the house and feels he could manage the responsibilities of this Island.

I must really speak to dad, this foolishness about having an heir is not the best way of choosing the person to manage this Island.'.