Looking at Snakebite, Yeshua said, “You have been given a great opportunity. Use it and repent, or end up with the same fate as your friend.” Then, Yeshua smiled at them both, and left.
She and Snakebite could not leave the still, lifeless body. VD hugged it hard, not willing to let go. Unabashed tenderness filled her; and hope.
Tuesday, October 7th
Tears fell from Evie’s eyes at the news of her erstwhile roommate. She had taken the day off to grieve the loss.
“I really don’t understand, Lord. Why would she be killed before she had a chance to give her life to you?”
There was no immediate answer in her spirit, but she knew that the Lord knew all things, and all things work out for good. She opened her Bible to Psalm 23, and read the verse familiar to her:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
“I’ll just have to trust your judgment, Lord.” Emotion overcame her, as her chin quivered. Completely overcome she cried disconsolate tears. “Oh, Poisonous, I loved you so much…”
As if to save her from her sadness, her cell phone rang. Forcing herself to regain control, she answered the call.
“Hello?”
“Are you Evie Chen?”
“Yes, I am. How may I help you?”
“This is Chief of Police Barbara Haywood. Your roommate, Perri, was supposed to meet with me, Dan Hightower, and Dwight Ordman to day at ten o’clock this morning. It’s now noon. Are you aware of her whereabouts?”
The lump in her throat kept her from speaking right away, but presently she said, “I’m afraid she died last night. She was pushed off the metro platform at the Eastern Market station. Her arms and legs were broken, and the stress caused a blood vessel in her brain to explode. I’m sorry, Chief Haywood. I’m so very sorry…” Her voice trailed off, as tears once again fell down her face. She disconnected the call and sobbed.
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