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Tempest in Paradise Chapter Fourteen [ A mothers' prayers]
Chapter Fourteen [ A mother’s prayers]Ericka cries out, “God, save me now. I need You! It's stinging and seems to be aching," as she detects little rushes and red patches on her skin.Ericka's face grows pale as she quickly flees the scene after snatching her sharp bolo and putting it back in its sheath.She put on her wide, brown, waved hats and carried her basket full of edible fern and mushrooms as she walked slowly due to her limping feet. She also used a big, long stick of weeds as a support because she was already feeling dizzy and couldn't open her eyes wide. Only the long stick was able to help her get home.After an hour, her parents arrive from the farm feeling fatigued and start calling her. While Ericka swiftly fell down to the bottom of the stairs and unconsciously leaned on the thin beam."Ericka, make our lunch right away so we can all relax.”She instantly grabbed the hanging string cradle and swayed to alleviate her tired body. She had anticipated that Ericka was alr
Last Updated : 2023-09-19Tempest in Paradise Chapter Fifteen [ The poison of snakes]
Chapter Fifteen [The poison of snakes]Ericka was the second-youngest child of farmers Elaine and Ernest when she was born. In the unfortunate circumstances brought on by Ericka's snake bites within the gloomy, shadowy banana and coconut plantation near the river bank, their ten already-adult children returned home to assist their parents. It's 12 o'clock. Rainy days in the month of July, following the oppressive heat of the summer, make it difficult for people in the southwest of the island to go to work and school."Ericka has been uncomfortably bedridden in the provincial hospital for two months now, Mama, Papa. We should find a solution how to change our dangerous situation that has caused our farm to be mortgaged by the bank because we must pay Ericka's rising medical expenses and additional prescription medication."The eldest of the 10 adult children, who are currently employed abroad, said after examining their expenses.“Arnold, you better withdraw your savings first. We are
Last Updated : 2023-09-26Tempest in Paradise Chapter Sixteen [ The new encounter with strangeres]
Chapter Sixteen [ The new encounter with strangers]Ericka is aware that large sacks of rice grains have been kept in their barns, which were built at the foot of the mountain.” It is safe there because it is covered by big branches of Catmon trees anyway. They will not steal it. If they ask for provision, they should ask my father. He is not stingy not to give them what they need. I know they are mountain people who go down here when full moon is bright.”Ericka speculates as she is moving her bowels inside the separated comfort room down stairs.She had already done her bowel movements after five minutes and wash her bottom as she slowly turn to the faucet to take a bath. The faucet is situated few meters from the stairwaysShe removes all her clothes and hide behind the shadows and quickly pour down a small handy pail of water to her naked body until she is done scrubbing and soaping then cleansing and she quickly wrap her body with big bath towel.She ran upstairs forgetting her
Last Updated : 2023-09-26Tempest in Paradise Chapter Seventeen [ Recuperation]
Chapter Seventeen [ Recuperation]Ericka goes to the farm with her quick-moving, hard-working parents in the early morning before breakfast.“This is just amazing. It caused me to reanimate as a brand-new being, Ma, Pa.”She exclaimed joyfully as her tiny, slender feet with rubber slippers passed through the early morning scent of fresh, light dew of the grass.Ericka's thin, white, and silky legs are pierced by the cogon grasses that are growing in profusion on both sides of the trail as they slowly climb the mountain in the early morning. Her mother notes that Ericka is neglecting the irritants because she is so excited.Look, my dear Ericka, from now on, I would advise that you swiftly grab long pants, a long-sleeved blouse, and a wider hat whenever you walk to the rice field with us so that irritants won't hinder your joy. “Mother stated adding,"When you enter the plantation to gather edible ferns and mushrooms following a downpour and thunder and lightning, do the same added wit
Last Updated : 2023-09-26Tempest in Paradise Chapter Eighteen [ Leaving amazed]
Chapter Eighteen [Leaving amazed]On that particular Sunday morning, Ericka Mendel is wearing a white dress with a straight cut above the knee, long, pony-tailed brown hair, black doll shoes, and white fishnet stockings. Her two brothers also look well-groomed in their white, long-sleeved blouses, black long pants, black shoes, and hair that has been gel-applied to make it look neat and clean. Papa Ernest and Mama Elaine wear the same styles but are a little out of date because they no longer purchase new clothing in order to save money for other essentials for the farm and home.Even though they hail from lower-income families and cannot afford to build a new concrete home like their neighbors who share the same farmland, people nevertheless view them as a nice family.Ernest appeared older due to the already aging and wrinkling complexion, haggard face, skinny build, and untrimmed hair and beard, while Elaine appeared stressed and preoccupied due to her constant concern about how t
Last Updated : 2023-10-17Tempest in Paradise Chapter Nineteen[Sacrificial offerings to save others 'life]
Chapter Nineteen: [ Sacrificial offerings to save others life]Ericka has been recovering from paralysis for a long time, and she has stopped her secondary school course. Her two brothers, John and Randy, are busy with weekday schooling already when Ericka is in terrible muscle pain on her legs, arms, and body. Her parents are currently busy checking the farmlands that Monday morning when it happens.She was feeding the fattened hogs and the poultry flocks when the pain stopped her. She collapsed while standing in front of the plucking hen and her newly hatched chicks, falling to the ground unintentionally. She didn't know that skipping maintenance may have a serious negative impact on her health and cause her nervous system to lose vital nutrients, which is why she hasn't yet found out what caused her muscles to go excruciatingly numb. "Mama, Papa, where are you?”She says nothing more before collapsing, her gloomy eyes going fuzzy and her vision spinning about the surface until she
Last Updated : 2023-11-09Tempest in Paradise Chapter Twenty[ Giving generously brings benefits]
[Chapter Twenty: Giving generously brings benefits]Ernest opens up about the most recent problems on the farm, and John looks at Ericka, who is still unconscious and lying flat on her hard wooden bed with a soft, flat pillow on her head. Ernest mentions, frightened,“Because one of our neighbors borrowed money from our funds to pay for Ericka's emergency—a sick baby—we were unaware that Ericka had previously been suffering from a lack of maintenance.Now, my two older sons, you had better lend me all of your savings if you have any in your piggy bank so Ericka can stabilize and regain her lost strength. She already had epilepsy and experienced numbness and stiffness in her muscles.While tending to our flocks, Teddy mentioned that she trembled and quivered, covered in feed. The hens and chicks helped to awaken her senses by making their unique noises, which attracted others to help her. The hogs continued to bump their noses against her unconscious body, making her smell bad and filt
Last Updated : 2023-11-09Tempest in Paradise Chapter Twenty-one[ Dreamlining involuntarily]
Chapter Twenty-one [Dreamlining involuntarily]Because Mother Elaine had taken Matilda and Teddy to the parking lot where their car was, Ericka was left alone in the private ward, still asleep.As they went along, they had a nice relationship as neighbors, and Teddy felt better since, despite his youth, he still loved Ericka. This was thanks to the Christian sisters. Their mother found Teddy's treatment of Ericka to be amusing.“Teddy is the only child I have with my European-born spouse. He enjoys integrating with people because he gets lonely living by himself in our home. Although I was scared every time I saw him away from home due to the ongoing problems with those snakes that produce medical ailments that prevent Ericka from studying for school, I am very happy that he found her close to our farm. However, I'm glad my son already has a friend here.” As Teddy listens intently and silently to every kind comment that her devoted and kind mother makes to Ericka's mother, Matilda ex
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Chapter Sixty-three [ The Lovers of mans’ soul]Ericka couldn't help that morning while she was in Teddy’s car with her family but thought after hearing about that sporting event from her male playmates that early morning. She recalled how they had taken her to the secret hideout where the majority of male army guys hid."When we play those wild deer games, you should dress like a man." Additionally, "they must not identify you as female. Otherwise, they will become attracted in you, Ericka. If we are together, we shall tag you as Eric."However, Ericka and John keep that secret from everyone because, to them, the incident is merely a part of rural life and nobody is interested."Everyone is too preoccupied with their problems to bother other people's lives when it isn't required." Her face turns gloomy adding,“My father would have to compensate them for their work on the farm if they needed help and support. "She even defends the workers' problems, and she smiles quietly while her
Tempest in Paradise Chapter Sixty-two [ The secrets and conspiracies of man]
Chapter Sixty-two [ The secrets and conspiracies of man]When Ericka sees her male relatives, who are her uncles' sons, coming toward her, she simply sways her hands and body to fully appreciate the current moment.“It's time to play like a mountain and wild deer with our other childhood plaything. Would you like to join us? “ As he is trying to persuade her.”Ericka, this is a very lucky night when the full moon shines to provide us with lights."Roy, her cousin, eagerly extends an invitation to bring her, saying,“We may invite John and the other four boys of Uncle Johnny as well because their house is perfectly located for us to play hide-and-seek. We can go quickly across the higher mountain and down the valley with the little rill that divided the owner of the field to your farm.”Adding a few justifications,“Do you believe that even if it's a little slick when we get on, we may use the dry coconut midrib as a sled to go down the region, making it impossible for the person on th
Tempest in Paradise Chapter Sixty-one [The Ful moon]
Chapter Sixty-one [ The Full Moon]However, John, Teddy, and Ericka did not pick up when the teachers’ called. Someone responds on their behalf so they are unaware that Ericka's other pals and the three little children are already absent.The teacher also observes that the three partners who make up Ericka's group have already vanished and that darkness has spread to both sides of the area. However, someone responds on their behalf, and there are more sounds coming from the woods."All right, seniors, look for your seven companions—Ericka, Alona, and Nesty, Vanessa and Rusty, Amelia, Jason, and Teddy and John—as they appear to be drifting away from us at this .Everyone yells and calls their names.Alona, Ericka, Vanessa, Amelia, Nesty, Rusty, James, Teddy, and John, where are you now?"Everyone yells and calls their names.Alona, Ericka, Vanessa, Amelia, Nesty, Rusty, James, Teddy, and John, where are you now?"Adding, “Calling, calling you all! Please reply urgently!”They can also
Tempest in Paradise Chapter Sixty [ The Cosmos]
Chapter Sixty [ The Cosmos]But before Ericka can raise any more questions, the audio declares loudly that the vehicle is ready to head back to the lowlands."Everyone who has registered and logged into our system is directed to prepare to board the vehicle that is parked at the outer gate by packing their belongings."They all had a good time during the party, but their questions about Ericka remain unanswered until they all get on the truck to go home.Ericka no longer realizes that she is resting on Darwin's chest and occasionally with John, who prevents her from collapsing, as she nods off throughout the hour-long drive home.Teddy is also feeling worn out as he sits in his father's lap. When everyone gets home, they all enjoy their meals and each other's company. They have a persistent mistrust about Ericka:"Why did nothing worse happen to her after an hour of submersion and why was she able to breathe like a fish?"Most of them lighten the tone of the interrogation by joking wi
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Chapter Fifty-nine [Diving Sharply and Nose Dive]It's a steep diving challenge for Ericka. She is currently focusing on how it operates while on the air. She is further able to recall her trainer's instructions:“When diving, you lift your two straight arms over your head and let gravity carry your body freely until you reach the water's surface.When you tilt your body upside down and concentrate on diving straight to the water's surface, with your fingertips touching the water's surface first, it can protect your head. Your hands should firmly focus with straight arms until your head, shoulders, and entire body reach and submerge the water.To reach the target underwater, your two powerful, firm hands extend overhead until your entire body flips over, shielding your head with your two long, powerful arms.Like a bird that is about to nosedive and swoop straight to the water's surface, Ericka doesn't care about anything else anymore and maintains the same body posture while doing so
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Chapter Fifty-eight [The Challengers ]Darwin and Teddy, as well as John, are so amazed and feel awesome at how they warmly welcome them and provide all their needs.Thinking about what they brought as part of their share of the birthday treats, Ericka looks at John.“When everything we need is readily available and free, do we still need the ripe bananas and charcoal that we attempted to carry? All we have to do is write down what we want, and they will deliver it right away!"Darwin and Teddy concurred with delight, and Ericka laughed quietly."And observe! It appears that this waterfall tourist destination still has something intriguing to offer. It appears to be a centre of worship for our beloved God over there.The image of our Lord Jesus Christ is located in a man-made garden that is comparable to the Garden of Gethsemane, and the sky is open and glistening with lights as bright as the sun.”Ericka demonstrates as Alona and Neste approach them and join her, who appears to have
Tempest in Paradise Chapteer Fifty-seven [ The water falls]
Chapter Fifty-seven [ The water falls]Ericka speaks softly, saying“God heard your plea and granted you a younger sister or brother, my dear Teddy. It is your responsibility to look after Mom and her child.” Darwin finds what Ericka mentions surprisingly.“I had no idea that my son wanted a brother or sister. He longs for a large family, which is why they view you both as his brothers and sisters.Darwin chuckles as he gives him a big hug and invites him to go home to prepare for tomorrow's event.“We shall be leaving her before eight in the morning, Kuya. It would be wise to exercise caution, advise Ate Natalia to get enough sleep, and offer our congratulations on the new life she has inside her womb. May God bless you!"Ericka says this before Darwin and Teddy cheerfully depart.They were all restless and anxious about the upcoming events tomorrow, so they were unable to get a good night's sleep that night. Teddy constantly asks her mother how she is feeling and kisses her while c
Tempest in Paradise Chapter Fifty- six [ Granted Praayer requests]
Chapter Fifty-six [Granted prayer request]"Sister, come with me! Since the sun is still waiting to set and allow the shadows of darkness to engulf the entire area, let's attempt to follow this path right now. Let's seize this chance. It's Thursday today and Friday tomorrow. One more day is available for us to explore and learn about the hidden areas close to our neighborhood and what awaits us at the end of this path trek.”When John says this, Ericka becomes intrigued and holds his hand as they eagerly go along the weedy trail. “Is it safe to bring this back to our residence, in your opinion? We could get lost in the process.”Adding,“It appears that only cars have been using this pathway for a very long time. John, which vehicle is coming in and using this path?"Since they never bring a weapon against silent intruders, John declines to respond and tells Ericka to keep quiet so as not to disturb any other living beings that may be there. He coiled a stiff vine after noticing it. Hi
Tempest in Paradise Chapter Fifty-five [ Identifying the three cross pathways]
Chapter Fifty-five [ Identifying the three cross pathways]In the back of her tired mind, Ericka thought sarcastically that those interesting boys were trying to get rid of her till she left the school grounds for a semester break.But Ericka also lacks peace because her parents are focused on staying in the rice fields all week long, and her female classmates are idle and bother her while she is thinking in the farmhouse. They cheerfully invited Ericka to join them for a gang visit to swim in a remote waterfall with her male classmates, and she couldn't say no. Ericka is aware that she will face new difficulties as the gang will undoubtedly watch to see which of the girls will draw the boys to the swimming competition.“No! Since nobody will be left to watch over our residence here, I am unable to go to such a swimming party!”As one friend responded, Ericka's eyes widened and turned round.“Because you have amazing dogs that faithfully bark occasionally when something moves around
