When Shawney wiped the tears away she said. " Mister, the bag you see me with entering this village didn't have many pieces of clothes. It was mostly gift sets from people who blessed me because I cared. My Aunt feels I don't have any money and she is right, but she doesn't have to know that. Mister my gifts in my bag are worth double their shares put together. I don't mind helping people but users, I detest."
After listening to her Train felt peace in his heart, her tone of voice clearly states that she has a deep joy from her achievement and mission. "Then my child, if you are happy, I am glad for you just be careful and take care of yourself as you travel."
Standing up Shawney replies, "I will, and you take care, and Mister, please don't forget to leave your name and address. And the name of the hospital your Son is in."
Sunday morning bright and early paying his bill, Train, leave alone. 'He was not disappointed or dissatisfied, knowing the long conversation he and Shawney shared was very enlightening to him. He could see how genuine and happy she was when she was sharing her experience.
Just listening to her confirm that his choice for Torren is the right one.'
Realizing as he ponders in his heart. 'What I don't want for myself, I cannot give to someone else child. I need to set my house in order first before Torren remarrys anyone. The others have to leave the house so he won't have to choose. I only pray that the Lord will answer my prayer and bring her home to me.'
One week of driving, not stopping anywhere for long. Using public facilities to bathe and change, and to get a bite. "Finally, I am almost home," he inhaled a few deep breaths then exhaled.
Hungry and tired, hoping to get a hot meal and some rest. Before having to go for Torren this afternoon to the hospital. Seeing the view of the house, he whispers. "I am sorry Shawney, for not telling you the truth that my mansion is slightly bigger than yours. And that My Torren, owns a garment factory that is enormous and very successful."
Parking in the garage, feeling every bone painting from the many days driving.
Train quickly enters the house only to hear Torren saying, "Dad, I heard you were coming home."
Looking at his son in shock, his heart swells with joy especially how well he looks, "Where did you hear that from My Son?"
Torren was excited seeing his father's happy face after so many months, "I met a friend of yours a few days ago at the hospital."
Hugging him first, Train said, "I was coming to get you later. Now let me take a good look at you, oh my Son, you look well."
Torren knew his dad was happy the way his eyes were watery, "I am feeling much better Dad."
Train embraces Torren once more, feeling pleased to hear that, "That my son is wonderful news, so did this friend give his name?"
"Dad, your friend is a woman."
Baffle thinking, 'Who it could be? The only person who knew I was returning home was Shawney. It could only be she had taken a flight to reach here so quickly. Oh my God, she told me she doesn't like deceivers. When she sees the mansion, she will turn around immediately.'
Curious to know when he had seen her, "Torren, when did you meet this friend of mine Son?"
"Dad, haven't you listened to anything I was saying?"
Train was confused, he couldn't recall him saying anything about when he saw her. "What do you mean, Torren?"
Hearing him saying, "Dad, I said she came to the hospital a few days ago. We get a chance to talk for a long while. Dad, it was then she told me she knew you. Dad, she was here this morning, saying very soon she will visit when you return."
Still baffled Train asked, "Did she give a name Son?" Wanting to say he met so many people on the road.
Seeing how relaxed and sound so clear-headed, no one would believed he was the same confused and hostile person, "Not her first name Dad, but Dad she is your friend?"
"I met so many people on the road Son, I can't figure out who it could be. Well, never mind about that now, when she visits again I will see her."
"Dad it's Miss Wayman."
Hearing it was Shawney Train felt as though his heart made a flip rejoicing. Whispering "My good Lord, you did give me your favor. She had planned to visit even before I left, that was why she asked for the hospital address."
Overhearing his father whispering, "Dad, did you say something, you look so confused and tired, will you be alright?"
'If only he knew the truth,' "I am fine Son, I just need to eat something and get some rest."
Hesitating for a few minutes then looks around, wondering, 'Why is the house so quiet?' "Torren, where are the others?"
Seeing the smile, "Dad they all went on the beach early this morning, so when your lady friend came, she helped me prepare a meal. She is a very nice person, and Dad Jeff told me you went on the road introducing the latest on our men's line."
"Yes, I did but I didn't take up any orders, I just left the factory number."
While eating Train smiles thinking, 'Now I am certain it is Shawney.'
Torren noticed the smile on his dad's face, wondering, 'What could he be thinking, It has been years since I saw him smile,' "Dad, why are you smiling?"
"Oh, Son this food tastes so delicious, it reminds me so much of a young lady, I met when I visited a village a few weeks back. She used to cook her meals just like this."
Walking towards his room he thought, 'Shawney is very smart, she didn't want to expose me or reveal the truth.'