- Death is a gift sent to us by our god, it's a gift I say, because we get a chance to meet him and feel his holy presence . - Priest stood in saint Nicholas cathedral , raising his hands pointing at the ceiling. - This world has strayed far from god, and it moves further , day by day . Children, my beloved children. We must help spread the word of god.
- Are you proposing another crusade , your holiness - said the stranger With a smirk. he was wearing a black robe , only his mouth was showing.
priest slowly turned around , grabbing his censer
- what brings you to the house of god serpent ?! - priest said in anger
- if i were a serpent. would i be present in your "house of god" - stranger cynically said with air quotes.
- You slithered your way up to Eden, this wouldn't be hard for your kind - Priest sarcastically said and spread his arms , people in cathedral started laughing.
- you old bastard! - stranger screamed and rushed towards him
- Illuminate the darkness, oh holy lord, Come to my aid and help me overcome this darkness - priest started praying and swinging his censer.
stranger dropped down in midway of running, sliding and ending up at priests feet.
priest kneeled
- know your place you filthy creature!- he said in a loud voice
stranger instantly got up and acted confused , moving back with his hands.
- where... where am i?!
- you my son are at house of god. your soul was corrupted by the darkness and we saved you.
stranger smiled , with a bliss on his face, he quickly got up and rushed to hug the priest
-Thank you!
priest smiled and whispered to him
- the moneys on the table in the backroom.
- I deserve an Oscar for this Father Nathaniel - stranger whispered back.
in the crowd there was a young girl looking at them with happy face, she rushed to priest.
- bless me father.
- May the holy father in heavens bless you my kid - he lifted her chin up and his mind was struck by shock , he didn't know why, he felt something, something powerful, something pure - tell me child, what's your name?
- Alice.
- seems you've found your wonderland Alice. - Nathaniel smiled.
- I hope so.
- Are you having doubts about your faith child?
- Yes father.
- Well tell you what. after the church closes down, we can have ourselves some tea and we can discuss that doubts of yours.
- Thank you father.
***
in a room , with a dimmed light , metronome was ticking , Alice , layed on the couch , was calmly breathing.
- interesting, i think that's enough for the session. - said the woman infront of alice and turned the lights on
- I don't get it. how does that corelate to what's happening to me.
- What happened when you met him alice.
- We didn't get to meet, I waited for Father Nathaniel in church yard till 6 pm. but he didn't show up, instead Arch-bishop came and said Nathaniel was being sent to Rome .
- Maybe that's when you lost faith, and now the guilt is doing all that.
- You're saying I'm seeing all that stuff because I feel guilty for leaving behind religion?
- May be. Subconscious works mysteriously my love. - Therapist smiled.
- Well that's an interesting preposition . - Alice smiled and reached to her purse - I should get going now, i have a shift in like 9 hours, gotta get ready. - she smiled and got up
- see you on wednesday! - therapist smiled.
- Thanks Miriam. - alice went outside and took the stairs down, as she entered hallway, a cold breeze hit her shoulders. - it's summer for heavens sake, I'm gonna go crazy if i catch cold. - she said to herself and continued walking down the hall.
As soon as alice passed the doorway , a young man , with a long trenchcoat approached her and grabbed her shoulder
- Excuse me!- Alice screamed
- Hello dear! - Young man smiled
- get your hands off me - Alice removed man's hand and stepped back , reaching in her pocket she grabbed pepper spray and pointed at stranger - a step closer and i will make your eyes burn up like a sun sicko!
- Wow ,hey , wow, Chill alice! - Stranger reached his hand out - name's jordan, You dont have to be scared!
- You know... Jeez You know my name? what are you , a stalker or something, I swear im gonna spray!
-Im not a stalker! i just have answers to your questions!
- You even stalk my Socials? - Alice stepped one more step back
- no no no, i can explain!
alice sprayed his eyes and ran , Jordan for a second ducked, wiping his eyes , straightened back up and started laughing
- There's a first for everything - he laughed - Untill we meet again . - he wiped his eyes one more time and started shaking the spray off from his hand - Ugh, gotta work on my manners...