Today has a lot of 20’s in the date; May 20, 2020
Word of the day: Willikers : (used as an intensive after gee or golly gee to express astonishment, delight, etc
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I added some captions for you ♥- David
Today’s post is the 8th instalment of CB and PB’s story.
The first post was Spread Your Wings . After I wrote that post, the next two instalments (part 1 and part 2) were what happened the day Ravi left home.
Ravi left his parents home to go to a new city, a new life, a new job.
If you are new to the series, I hope you will enjoy the story from the beginning with Spread Your Wings .
Thanks for coming along. ♥ – David
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The heavy rain pounded the road, and gusts of wind shook the old rusty Honda as Ravi and Marie headed back to Gravelberg. The heater in Ravi’s old car was a gem though, and both of them were warm and toasty.
Silly Love Songs was on the radio so they were singing along lightheartedly. “My voice sounds better in a car” Ravi joked.
You’d think that people would have had enough of silly love songs
I look around me and I see it isn’t so
Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs
And what’s wrong with that
I’d like to ere I go again
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“Hug-A-Mug PB? – Marie asked, I’m not hungry but would love one of Vita’s coffees sweetie, my treat ! Hug-A-Mug was their local coffee shop which was owned by Vita, and they were customers and friends of hers.
Ravi pretended to think about it, then grinned – ‘If you buy the coffee, then I will buy the lemon cake!’
“Resistance is futile!” – they said together with a laugh!
Ten minutes later, after a quick dash through the liquid sunshine, both CB and PB (Marie and Ravi’s nicknames for each other) were comfortably relaxing by a window table.
At first they warmed their hands by wrapping them around the hot coffee mugs (handmade by Vita the owner) but it wasn’t long before they held hands across the table. The “free” hands were used to munch on their moist lemon cake slices or sip coffee.
‘Vita looked upset to me. PB did you notice?’
Ravi looked over at Vita, who owned Hug-A-Mug and back at Marie. ‘Let’s talk to her and check, probably your imagination.”
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Vita locked the coffee shop door and joined them at their table. Vita hugged Ravi and then Marie and then sat with them holding Marie’s hand.
“Thank you for asking dearies, but I don’t think you can help.”- Vita smiled weakly.
“Go on Vita, maybe we can’t help, but we can listen”. – Marie encouraged.
Vita nodded, “I am worried about noises outside my house that woke me up a couple times last week. It’s probably nothing, but it keeps happening. I have only just moved in there a week ago, and now I wish I hadn’t moved.”
Ravi nodded, “I know what, Vita you could be just imagining things because you are in a new house, but I have an idea. I know I can borrow a wildlife camera, how about if I set it up for you for a couple nights and see it’s your imagination, or maybe just some animals, like raccoons?”
Vita brightened up, her smile “Great idea!”and leaned over to Ravi and gave him a hug and a smush on the cheek! “Let’s try that!”
Across the street, in a dark blue pick-up truck a man watched the three of them, his eyes focused on Vita and then he drove away slowly.
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Ravi drove Marie home and parked on the street. Of course, they held hands after he turned the car off, he called it hand-hugging.
“I don’t think Vita is imagining things, but we can at least check by using the camera. I think Vita is a strong person, she’s lived alone a long time, and she runs her business all alone. ” – Ravi shared.
“You read too many mystery novels Ravi! Casey Holland isn’t here to figure it out like in Knock Knock you know.” – Marie teased.
“I know, and this isn’t Vancouver either, but still…..”
Marie cut him off with peck on the nose ” I’ve going in PB, I have work tomorrow, and need some sleep. Great day today! Love you” – and off she sprinted through the rain.
Ravi watched Marie until she was inside and she waved. He waved back and felt all warm and toasty, but it had nothing to do with his old car.
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Today’s post is the 7th instalment of Ravi’s story.
The first post was Spread Your Wings . After I wrote that post, the next two instalments (part 1 and part 2) were what happened the day Ravi left home.
Ravi left his parents home to go to a new city, a new life, a new job.
If you are new to the series, I hope you will enjoy the story from the beginning with Spread Your Wings Ravi.
Thanks for coming along. ♥ – David
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The angel, Hikari, was enjoying watching over Ravi, and now Marie also came to be under his care and protection. It helped they were often together. Hikari liked to envision that he sheltered them both under his wings.
Hikari was a softie for sweet nicknames. Ravi’s nickname for Marie was CB for Cinnamon Bun, and Marie’s nickname for Ravi was PB for Peanut Butter.
Seven days ago Hikari had watched Ravi’s botched attempt at a first kiss to Marie. That awkward fumble had been overcome by Marie’s quick save! ♥ Marie could not breathe when he kissed her which cut that kiss unexpectedly short and that caused him to believe, only for an instant, his kiss was unwelcome. Marie quickly corrected his incorrect conclusion.🥰
Today CB and PB would hiking in the river canyon to find a scenic spot for a picnic lunch. Hikari and his helper angels could be busy today between ticks, snakes, and poison ivy. CB was making the picnic lunch while the angel invisibly watched.
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Marie finished making the picnic lunch, and she sat back to look at the results of her shopping, chopping and assembling.
Smiling, she laughed to herself – Too much food CB! If you put all this into a backpack poor PB won’t be able to walk ! Chuckling she put more than half into the fridge and took out some water for them both.
Marie was enjoying her dates with Ravi. It was funny to her how shy Ravi had been before he kissed her that first time. She had been starting to worry Ravi was immune to hints and she was going to have lasso him! (chuckling again)
Tying up her shoes and grabbing her coat, and backpack Marie was almost ready to go. She thought I must in love, I’m not just on time, I’m early !
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The hiking trail was narrow and twisty leading up the side of the canyon. Ravi was trying not to seem breathless but they were climbing a steep angle, and he wasn’t used to hiking.
Marie pretended to be out of breath 4 times otherwise Ravi wouldn’t stop to catch his breath, but she was smart and said nothing. When he was rested, Marie would say “thanks for waiting” and give him a smile and wink to say thank you.
Ravi would have waited all day for one of those smiles. ♥
Near the top Ravi found a tiny deer trail and it lead out to small viewpoint that was small and flat, The view was amazing, it looked all the way down the canyon which was far below.
The sky was deep blue, and a light breeze kept them from being too warm. The clouds looked dark a few miles away so they decided together that this was “the spot“.
Marie’s blanket was unfolded onto the ground, their food was quickly unpacked. Fresh air makes for hungry people! Ravi sang a light grace to say thanks for the food, all of which disappeared quickly.
After eating they relaxed, talking about the week past, and nothing serious. A light smile never leaving their faces.
Hikari had seen constant smiling like this before, those face muscles were getting a workout!
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain what I hear when you don’t say a thing
Silently for more than ten minutes they just sat together looking at the view. Holding hands. Looking into each other’s eyes and then down the canyon.
Twinkling eyes of both of them. The eyes said everything they needed to hear.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
Now you say it best when you say nothing at all
A distant rumble of thunder brought them to their feet.
Packing quickly Marie filled the backpack, helped Ravi put it on and gave him a quick peck. Ravi pulled her back for a longer kiss and then contentedly they headed down the trail.
Marie leading down the dirt path with her heart and stomach both full.
Ravi with her every step, his heart singing.
Message received loud and clear when they said nothing at all.
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Last night before sunset it was raining hard, but then bright sunshine broke through!
I wish it had dawned on me more quickly that the rain was slowing down. I dashed out side in my bare feet into the centre of the lawn.
I was in time to catch a glimpse of the rainbow which I was confident I would find.
The rainbow was beautiful, bright, vibrant, and rich. However, I had ran out unprepared and was caught without a camera. When I returned, albeit quickly, the colours were washed out, pale in comparison to 4 minutes before.
I learned a lesson:
When it rains, be prepared for a rainbow because the sun is still up there.
– Thank you for reading ♥ David
inside a few weeks ago and it was time for them to leave home and grow on their own (as in a garden bed).
My good neighbour assisted and using his trailer to delivery soil to bolster a new garden bed. Now we have two garden beds in the backyard.
Some of the new soil went into planters, and we have a variety of planters in the yard. Another six planters in the front yard on the balcony.
This year a few of these boxes have a just a few plants so they can spread or as my son said ” Room to Bloom. “
Room to Bloom is a wonderful concept.
This concept I see in many blogs, including these three examples.
I think when I heard this phrase I thought of how people and plants are always changing, growing and that involves space and encouragement. – David
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– three minutes – how often do you hear a commentator say the words “he paints with his face“?
You will hear those words here. – I am looking forward to hearing that you loved this. – David
Today’s post is the 6th instalment of Ravi’s story.
The first post was Spread Your Wings . After I wrote that post, the next two instalments (part 1 and part 2) were what happened the day Ravi left home.
Ravi left his parents home to go to a new city, a new life, a new job. In the 4th instalment, Cinnamon Buns & Peanut Butter, Ravi discovers the basis for successful relationship. In the 4th instalment, Ravi realizes that A kiss will tell.
If you are just visiting, please enjoy the story from the beginning, Spread Your Wings Ravi. Thanks for coming along. ♥ – David
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Heart beating fast and his mouth dry, Ravi hesitated outside Marie’s bookstore.
When two people left the store, he took a big breath and walked in.
Mmmm patchouli, and he reminded himself to breathe.
Marie’s face lit up in surprise and happiness when she spotted him and she lightly flew through the book stacks to hug him tightly.
“PB, I was just thinking of you and I …”
Ravi never let her finish, he leaned in and planted his lips lightly against hers. For just two heartbeats……. then Marie’s hands pushed him backwards gently.
“Wait“
Ravi mumbled “I thought …
“I just needed to take a breath PB, you caught me off guard. Now get back here and let’s try again my dearie.”
This time Ravi’s eyes were closed long enough he forgot that he was even standing.
All his awareness was in CB’s lips and his hands on her back, and the happiness he felt bursting inside.
After a few seconds but seemed longer, they leaned back and their eyes were twinkling at each other.
“I have to work now PB, so scoot! ” Marie planted a soft kiss on his nose, and smiled.
Marie blew him one more kiss as he closed the door and he grabbed it on the way out, smiling from ear to ear.
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When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool
That’s amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You’re in love
When you walk down in a dream but you know you’re not
Dreaming signore
‘Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli
That’s amore
Ravi had nearly walked a block before he realized he was going the opposite direction than going home.
Ravi’s face was beaming, and he was smiling like he had a secret he was dying to tell.
Unable to stop himself, he spun around around on the sidewalk, lifting his hands over his head and dancing back and forth like a boxer who had just won his bout.
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