Chapter 12:
It was early Sunday when Christian came to get Elysia for church. Elysia awoke still in her night gown and Christian grabbed her hand. "Come, lets go see Rachelle," Christian said, "She'll find you something to wear, she's right at your size."
Elysia followed Christian to Rachelle's room. He knocked twice before she answered. "Hello," she said, "Come in." Elysia entered followed by Christian. Rachelle turned and looked at him with teal eyes. "Not you," she said. "Oh," Christian said embarrassed he left quickly, and Elysia smiled. "How long have you seen him?," Rachelle asked. "Three months almost," She answered. "You taught him?," she asked, "As you taught me?" "Not exactly," Elysia said, "He found my lair."
Rachelle smiled, "Well, lets find you something to wear. You know, Marcus says my pink dress is the pretty one." "Marcus?," asked Elysia as Rachelle led her to the closet. "Yes, Marcus Vincore, my fiancée and Fleur's brother," Rachelle answered. "Oh," Elysia said, "are you and her close?" Rachelle turned smiling, "No, truly, I never liked her." Elysia smiled, as Rachelle pulled out the dress. It was soft pink silk, with short sleeves and a skirt that reached the knees, with a tint darker pink rose. She smiled and laid it on the bed. "Lets get some shoes and nail polish."
After a half hour and all nails painted, Elysia ran a brush through her hair. "You have lovely hair," Rachelle said, "May I?" "Sure," Elysia answered Handing her the brush. Rachelle began brushing Elysia's hair. "You know, Marcus always asks me such silly questions." "Oh," Elysia said.
"Yes they're absolutely ridiculous," she said. "Like what?," Elyisa asked. "Well…," she said.
He asks me why I always brush my hair
Yeah
He asks me why I need 32 pairs of shoes
To wear
He seems to ask me why I do a lot of things
It's just a chick thing, he outta let it go
To me its nothing but its not getting through
Rachelle pulled Elysia to her feet. She handed her the dress.
That's what girls do.
They keep you guessing the whole day through
Play you're emotions
Push all your buttons
It's true
That's what girls do
Rachelle smiled and pushed Elysia into the bathroom so she could change. She picked up the brush singing in it.
You ask why I gotta play
So hard to get yeah
You ask me do I play it cool
Just to make you sweat
Yeah
You want some kinda
Explanation I can give
It's just a chick thing
That you're messing with
To me it's nothing
But it's not getting
through to you
Elysia re-entered and smiled. She already knew she liked Rachelle.
That's what girls do
They keep you guessing the while day through
Play you're emotions
Push all your buttons it's true
That's what girls do
Elysia smiled as she and Rachelle jumped on the bed.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Why should I change
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Elysia laughed as they posed. Rachelle put the brush between them, pretending to share the 'microphone.'
I'm having too much fun
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
To you it's amusing
To me it's nothing new
Elysia smiled taking the brush singing into it, smiling:
That's what girls do
They keep you guessing
The whole day though
Play your emotions
Push all your buttons
Its true
That's what girls….
Rachelle smiled leaning over to the brush and sang:
You try to understand
But you don't have a clue
Elysia laughed as they shared the brush playing around head banging and such.
That's what girls do
They keep you guessing the
Whole day through
Play you're emotions
Push all your buttons
It's true
That's what girls do
Rachelle smiled jumping off the bed, letting Elysia finish.
That's what girls do
You ask me why I change
The color of my hair
yeah
Rachelle laughed and sat in the chair. Elysia fell flat on the bed smiling. A knock came to the door and Elysia stood and went to open it. Christian stood there, wearing a lovely tux. "Elysia," he said, "You look beautiful…" "You look charming," Elysia said. "Well," he said, "Are you ready?" Elysia nodded, "I think so." "I hope you two can get along," he said, "Not like you and Fleur were Rachelle."
Rachelle smiled at Elysia, "I think we get along just fine." Elysia laughed, "I think so too." Elysia smiled as they entered the church. She'd never been into a church, her father had denied her access to religion. She'd always wanted to go to church. "We're Jewish you know," Christian said, "But mom and dad believed Christ was son of god, and we went to church." "I never went to Chruch, except the one in the Opera House. I, used to pray for my father…" "Why," Christian asked. "He was over come by a skin disease. It was…something he liced with for many years. It caused one side of his face to be distorted, but he managed on medicine. But one day his body became resistant to it, and nothing else could help him. He died in bed when I was a little over 14." "I'm sorry," Christian replied. "No," Elysia said, "Don't be, he was asleep and ready. He was always sad, like he had lost something valuable to him."
Rachelle smiled, "At least he knew no pain when he died. Come, let's find a seat." Elysia smiled, glad they could get off the subject. Christian followed her to the second pew. They sat down, discussing things until the sermon began. When everyone stood, Elysia hesitantly copied them. "Good morning brothers and sisters, open your hymnals to page 327." Elysia picked up a hymnal, sharing it with Christian.
What can wash away my sin
Nothing by the blood of Jesus
Elysia looked at Rachelle who held her hand. "It's ok," Rachelle said, "You'll get the hang of it." Christian smiled as Rachelle sang,
He was pierced for our transgressions
And crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace
Was upon him
By his wounds, by his wounds
We are healed
Christian nodded. He touched Elysia's shoulder, and they sat as the sermon began. He picked up the bible, showing to her. He smiled,
He was pierced for our transgressions
And crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us
Peace
Was upon him
By his wounds
By his wounds
We are healed
Elysia looked up and people stood, walking to the alter. She could feel her spirit call her up there.
We are healed by your sacrifice
By the life that you gave
Elysia heard Christian's voice speaking to her, and Rachelle smiled to her.
We are healed for you paid the price
By your grace we are saved
We are saved
He was pierced for our transgressions
Crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace
Was upon him
By his wounds, by his wounds
We are healed
Christian smiled as Elysia stood, he and Rachelle stood too. Christian took her hand,
We are healed by your sacrifice
By the life that you gave
We are healed for you paid the price
By your grace we are saved
We are saved
Eylsia walked to the alter. She calmly took hands of both Christian and Rachelle, as she followed them. She sighed,
We are healed by your
Sacrifice
By the life that you gave
We are healed for you paid
The price
By your grace we are saved
We are saved
They kneeled and Elysia grabbed her hands together as Christian and Rachelle grabbed her shoulders,
What can wash
Away my sin…
Nothing but the
Blood of Jesus