11-04-2014, 10:04 AM
Jared could see the guilt building in Ekene's eyes, and Jared's heart broke to see it. He was too young to bear the burdens he had to bear. Jared didn't try to stop Ekene as he left. Ekene made his choice. He hoped the young man would think on his words and come to terms with himself. He had to have faith that would happen.
Jared began to feel guilty too - for the part he played. Perhaps he had moved to fast with Ekene. Jared swore as he stood and moved to put on his gun belt before lighting a cigarette. He stood leaning against a wall just thinking. Choices...he made one too. He made the choice to bring up Jay. Perhaps it was the wrong one. He had to hope it wasn't.
Jared looked up to the ceiling and imagined the sky beyond it. Then he, a man who questioned the existence of God, prayed. "God, if you are really up there, watch over Ekene. Guide him through these hard times. And do the same for the rest of the people here too - the refugees and those trying to help them..."
His voice trailed off, not knowing the words to say. If God existed, hopefully he would understand.
Jared began to feel guilty too - for the part he played. Perhaps he had moved to fast with Ekene. Jared swore as he stood and moved to put on his gun belt before lighting a cigarette. He stood leaning against a wall just thinking. Choices...he made one too. He made the choice to bring up Jay. Perhaps it was the wrong one. He had to hope it wasn't.
Jared looked up to the ceiling and imagined the sky beyond it. Then he, a man who questioned the existence of God, prayed. "God, if you are really up there, watch over Ekene. Guide him through these hard times. And do the same for the rest of the people here too - the refugees and those trying to help them..."
His voice trailed off, not knowing the words to say. If God existed, hopefully he would understand.