Jessica's Life Journey (2) - Eclipses and Superstitions

We were promised a full lunar eclipse with a blood-red moon and I was looking forward to it.

I am not usually an early bird but was determined to see it. At the appointed time I threw the window wide open and looked out expecting to see a colourful show only to be met by a grey, overcast, sky.

In the past – and even now - eclipses have been associated with omens, good and bad. 

While solar eclipses bring about destined new beginnings and opportunities, it is said. lunar eclipses bring fated endings, breakdowns or breakthroughs. 

Good job I'm not superstitious, otherwise, I may start worrying about my dilemma regarding my relationship with Will

I have the strong suspicion that he would be happy if we could cement our friendship in front of a registrar in church or the Town Hall.

I, on the other hand, don't believe that a marriage certificate can strengthen an already solid partnership.

That is unless he has any douts in that regard.

Come to that, how steadfast are my feelings about the current situation?

My determination to sit down with him and have a straightforward talk has been thwarted by Her Majesty's government.

He has been sent to Ukraine on a very hush-hush mission.

It seems that president Zelenskyy has finally been granted his wish and new technologically-sophisticated weapons have been provided to his troops.

Will, who is an expert on armoury, will be training the soldiers in their use.

He mastered his trade at HQ, taught by none other than Q of James Bond's fame.

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During his absence, I've been formulating a plan of action that can provide mutual satisfaction. Perhaps a joint venture in which we can both employ our individual skills.

Bearing in mind the time spent with the spooks and the knowledge acquired from them, what better than a detective agency?

The names of the partners on a visiting card could  be 'Mazziarello and Browning, Private Investigators'. I quite like the sound of it.

The fact that such an undertaking would involve a lot of legwork doesn't put me off.

I don't know how long his secondment is going to be and until my scheme can be considered and accepted by my chosen associate, it remains the germ of an idea.

The thought that he wouldn't be just a 'sleeping' partner amuses me. I have a weird sense of humour.

© Luigi Pagano 2022