Love's Prophecy

Chapter 1-2

The female turned as Liam came in the door. He noticed her holding the phone.

“Did I get a call?” he asked.

“Yes, someone called Maddie. “She just asked me to tell you she called.”

Liam looked surprised. He was pleased to have Maddie reaching out to him. He was beginning to think she never would.

“Who is Maddie?” asked the girl.

Liam looked at her as if he had forgotten she was there.

“Maddie is my sister-in-law’s sister,” he replied.

“Oh, she is family,” she said.

“Yes,” said Liam happily. “Maddie is my family. Listen, I have to study for the tests I have early tomorrow, so we need to say good night. I’ll talk to you later, Leslie.”

“Alright,” said Leslie, reluctantly leaving. “I will see you tomorrow. Good luck on your tests.”

As soon as she was gone, Liam picked up his phone and called Maddie.

“Hello,” said Maddie.

“Hi, Maddie, I received a message that you called,” said Liam.

“Yes, I did. I wanted to see if you are going to go home when testing ends,” said Maddie.

“Yes, I am. I promised Jason I would help out this summer,” said Liam.

“Oh,” said Maddie. “I was hoping you would help me look around for a good location for my martial arts school.”

“You are opening it in Morristown?” asked Liam.

“Yes, my roommate, June, and I are going to be partners. I already called Dora and she is expecting us as soon as we finish our tests,” said Maddie.

“I will make time. I would love to help you scout locations,” said Liam, with a big smile. “How have you been?” he asked.

“I am doing good. How about you? You ready for school to be over?” asked Maddie.

“Yes, I am ready to get on with life,” said Liam.

“Me, too,” said Maddie.

“I’ll see you, soon,” said Liam.

“Yes, soon,” whispered Maddie as they each disconnected.

Liam couldn’t stop smiling. Maddie had called him. He had to take things slowly. He did not want to spook her. He had been waiting four years for Maddie to be ready for a relationship with him. He did a jig around the room. The time had come. How was he supposed to study when he was so excited? Soon, they would be together, soon.