All Chapters of In the Name of the Sacred Tree: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I got into Santos's Jimny car,  then started the engine. I stepped on the gas lightly. The offroad wheels rolled slowly. When I passed the deep puddle, I could feel the hardness of the car's suspension. Even though it was designed for offroad, the springs were still not soft. Not comfortable. What else could I do? Instead of using my car, it would go straight to the car repair shop.Not far from Bli Wayan's black-fibered house, my pheromone radar alarm blared. I pushed my body as well as my head, look toward left and right. Even though I knew, even if I sat upright, my view was the same. But I insisted focus on finding Zoey!Apparently, in this block, there were more and more productive age women milling about. On either side of the road, I could see each house with a large windowpane the size of its terrace.On the windowpane, tacked stickers like the one on the barbershop windowpane. Some say BARBARA, MADONNA, ANGELA, and other hot names. From behind the

THE guests who attended the assembly looked shy. They just smiled. Ashley herself looked upset, so she was angry."Is there anyone who wants to go to school?" she asked.Ashley deserved to be upset. She was allowed to be angry. The thing was, Ashley and friends had accompanied these guests since 11 o'clock in the afternoon, as said Big K earlier. However, four hours later, no one was interested in 'school'."Really?" said Ashley, "I have accompanied you from eleven, and still no one wants to go to school?" Ashley then snorted.Suddenly, an intro to a song that I recognized, followed by a verse, confirmed my guess. At first, I thought this song would be sung by these girls. Therefore, I did not take it seriously.However ..."Party girls don't get hurt. Can't feel anything when I will learn. I push it down, push it down," sang a woman.Her first note was perfect and caught my attention instantly. That hoarse voice reminded me of the or

WHEN I promised to free her, suddenly, the atmosphere became quiet. There was a strange frozen moment enveloping this 3x3 room. But Zoey remained silent, then nodded again as if to bless what I just said.Then I felt guilty myself for urging her to tell a story. I shifted my seat to get closer to her. It felt like I want to hug her. I guess Zoey also thought the same thing. When we were sad, we want someone to be around us.Then, Zoey took a breath, then exhaled. It was as if she was taking off some of the burdens of the past she was carrying."May I hold your hand?" I was asking permission."You already paid me," Zoey replied, "you can do whatever you want."I just shook my head."I just wanted to hold your hand," I repeated.Zoey then held out her palms.I held her palms then rubbed them as if I was going to read what had happened to the palms. It was rough. It reminded me of Julia's palm. I guessed the two of them are hardwo

I imagined Zoey's face and voice as I cleaned myself in the bathroom. As if she was like the Narcissus goddess who made anyone who saw her become falling in love. Beautiful face, sweet voice, body curves, soft-spoken, and graceful every swing of her waist.Still the same Goddess Narcissus - because of her beauty charm - she was chased by many gods who were crazy about her, even Zeus. Moreover, the gods were fighting each other over her. So that they made their heaven fall apart.To avoid further bloodshed, Narcissus fled from heaven to earth, then got lost in Saltyville. I meant Saltyroth-Dolly, to be precise.The gods who knew Narcissus were running away, chasing her while stabbing each other. Some of them perish at the edge of the other god's sword.Tired of being chased by the handsome, rich, and powerful CEOs in heaven, Narcissus finally could no longer run away and chose to rest on the banks of the salt pond.When she was about to drink water

THE backstage area was a stretch form of military tents and red cross tents. I could see that trucks and buses were going in specific directions. Many people could be seen lowering the black rectangular crates with silver trim. Very busy and crowded. I believed those people were band crew members.The sound of the harmonies musical instruments was heard backstage, even though the sound system speakers were facing the opposite direction. From the song, I guessed that it was 5 Goddesses girls band who was performing.The backstage, the smell of alcohol and cigarette smoke was overwhelming. The halogen lights installed in every corner were dazzling to my eyes. Stinging and very hot.I was then invited by Kacey to go to one of the tents. If I did not memorize it, I would definitely get lost. Before I entered, I could read the sign on the outside that said "G5". And there was a list of the guest stars, such as 5 Goddes, Kacey Loves Monday and the others.When