With a broad smile revealing her pearly white, Shawney strokes his face, "You look as though you needed a night out, but never mind. I accomplished my gold. I wanted to see what San Francisco looks like, with all the lights on, and what better night could I have chosen? I could feel love in the air, knowing it would be perfect."
Unable to control the slight rage that was growing gradually, he wanted to know, "You are very persistent and determined to dine out, what is the main reason, Shawney?"
Shawney is never one to miss an opportunity when it arises, especially when it comes to learning or seeing something new.
Having no idea when she will be leaving San Francisco, Shawney plans to enjoy and appreciate the present moment. "Why shouldn't I? I don't stay any place for long, so I might as well enjoy the few days I am here."
Holding her closer to him, "Shawney, what are you saying? I thought you said you would work for me? So why are you talking about leaving when you now arrive?"
Avoiding his eyes, "I will stay a few days until you are better. After that, who knows what my Father's plans are?"
Anxious to know why she would be in a hurry to leave, she had only come a few days ago, "What do you mean by that, Shawney? Don't you have a family or a home to return to when the sun sets, and tell me, is your Father in San Francisco?"
Shawney felt loneliness fill her heart, smiling to cover the unpleasant feeling, but when she thinks about the goodness of God, she perks up,
"Oh, Torren, my Father always has a place prepared for me. He knows what tomorrow holds, and when the night comes for me to rest. He ensures that I am well taken care of; all might not be luxurious like this huge mansion, but it does not matter to me. As long as I am safe, I am happy, and that is enough to give God thanks?"
Torren silently listened to her words; he even glimpsed a slight discomfort thats appears on her face, but that disappeared in a split second. Wanting to know which father would inflict such pain in their daughter's heart, "Who is your father, Shawney, and doesn't he care about you?"
Shawney gently strokes his face, seeing that he is ready to ensure her happiness.
At that moment, Shawney recalled all the young men her dad had brought to their home to join an alliance with the family. Even being on the road for the last three years. Not one can look beyond the natural envy and greedy desires, and care for a person's feelings. None was ready to fight for her. I have given up all thought of expecting any companion, but seeing Torren's concern brings a special joy to my heart.
Most of them had rejected me because I wasn't ready to give up my inheritance, while others thought I was too poor to join their family statue. "God, what a set of sneeze balls."
Shawney blinked as she gazed at Torren, when he gently asked, "Please give me the address to where your father is staying, Shawney, and I will ask for his permission for you to stay if that will make you happy. What do you say?"
Shawney felt a sense of safety and comfort from those words; her eyes contracted as the tears blurred her vision. She felt as though her heart melted, her voice hoarsely asked, "Will 814you do that for me, Torren?"
Shawney couldn't help but admire the way he quickly said with excitement in his voice, "Yes, yes, please believe me, Shawney, and don't worry about a thing, I will make all the necessary arrangements for you to stay immediately."
Holding in her tears of joy, Shawney gently replies, "That is so sweet of you, Torren, but there's no need to be concerned about me. You see, Torren, my Father cares a lot about me. He is aware of all I have been up to this last week. He has been keeping a close eye on me and watching my every move."
Thinking, 'If only he knew who I am speaking about, but he believes it's my earthly father I am speaking about. Oh my Lord, he still thinks like a child so innocently. Please heal him, and I know he is very smart and kindhearted. And very soon he will start feeling better and will certainly catch on as soon as all the confusion is dispelled.'
Shawney heard Torren ask, "Is he living somewhere in San Francisco, Shawney? Tell me and I will go to him immediately to get his permission."
Avoiding his question Shawney taking his hand that was holding her face between his palms, "Shawney, please give me his address. I will personally go and speak with him?"
Torren heard her laugh, but there was something about how she was laughing, unable to believe what he was seeing. 'It seems to radiate a glowing beam on her face, and when she did speak, it was with such joy, Oh God, how is that possible?'
When she did speak, it brought him back to his senses, hearing her say, "He never leaves me alone, Torren, anywhere I'll go, He always goes with me like a shadow, but He always stays out of sight."