Mable And Her Magic Ways -- Chapter 9

 Mable And Her Magic Ways

A Novel

By Paul McCann

Chapter 9 

Mable’s Unable To Respond  

Mable was up early and looking out the window of the Hotel Tower . The past few weeks had been a getaway for her that she had never had before .. As she looked out over the concrete streets at the traffic moving and above in the blue sky some clouds were s hovering and, in her mind, thoughts were bothering her . The holiday was almost over and even though it was great to disappear for a little while from the only place she ever knew , part of her was wanting to return to the grey sky and bleakness of everyday life where everyone knew her and had a smile for her . Here it was much different and, in this getaway, place she had got used to Dave being around . He brought her a rose each day of her holiday , she felt the difference of being appreciated for no reason and in that getaway place far beyond the pale she could the whispering breeze that seemed to say , romance in in the air and it’s a beautiful new day . Time to rest , time to play , time to take it easy , there’ s no work to be done and it’s ok . Chill out , relax and recover you’re on a holiday and everybody needs a holiday where they can get away to a someplace , somewhere , just to unwind and escape from the demands of normal everyday things , the daily grind , the hungry horses , the gangs , the people and the connection of being needed and used for who you  are in a place where the sun shines in places unseen out in the open spaces .but now the day has come to return again where everyone awaits with something to be done .

She already had  her bags packed . All the money she had won at the casino was put away safe in an envelope for Mr Locke ..

A knock came to the door; it was Dave calling for her to come for breakfast . She liked that and was going to miss all that  .As she left the room, she saw him, waiting for her by the lift .

“Well, there comes a time when dreams end and reality returns”.

He said  /

‘’Back to reality again >

She replied .

They made their way to the breakfast bar and picked a table before going to choose what they wanted to eat . Returning to the table Dave , clicked his fingers and three musicians appeared playing guitars softly and  romantically .

Before Mable could speak , Dave softly said ,

“In the past few weeks I’ve got to know you and have fallen in love with you and everything you do and have done and I can’t allow you to just disappear out of my life so if you would please accept me into your life and become my wife it would make me the happiest man in the world Mable  .

He took and box from his pocket and from it he took a ring and held it out .

Mable was speechless . She couldn’t talk . Her emotions were all over the place , her heart was racing , she wanted to say yes but all she could do was nod her head , She was unable to respond , Her hands were sweating , her head was spinning , her knees were weak and she couldn’t speak . Falling to the floor she passed out . No one knew what to do .Someone rang an ambulance . When it arrived, Mable was still unconscious on the floor . The paramedics did some observations on her . Not knowing what the problem was she was put into the ambulance and rushed to the hospital . Doctors were unable to say what the problem was . Then suddenly Mable awoke with a smile on her face , Dave was sitting there looking worried .

“Yes, Dave I’d be happy to be your wife “

She said,

Dave went over to her and embraced her and put the ring on her finger .

One of the nurses came over to check her vital statics and make some notes .She called for one of the doctors to come for his appraisal .The doctor came and was unable to grasp what had happened to Mable so he called for a neurologic assessment to check what was going on with Mable ,

Around the room were doctors and specialists trying to assess what had happened to Mable , she looked at them all with a puzzled expression on her face and said.

“You all look for an answer that doesn’t exist , let me try to explain . When I was a little girl, I would often fall unconscious for no reason . My mother would refer to it as Mables Magic Ways . I was always very talkative and now and then something would come over me that made me feel exhausted . The priest said it was the Holy Spirit , others called it paranormal but each time I woke up I felt so happy and at peace . My mother would say to me , it was God’s way of making time to talk to me . All I know is that it’s been happening all my life . So don’t try to diagnose it or dissect it , don’t try to understand it , don’t look for an answer , don’t try to find a cure , don’t try to give it a name , don’t try to explain why it happens , it’s always been a part of my life , it’s a normal thing for me .  Just trust in the things that are a mystery and put in away in a box that cannot be opened because it’s a gift that belongs to me and no one else .”

Everyone in the room looked at each other , there was no response . Dave went over and put his arms around Mable .

“I love you Mable and all your magic ways ‘

They both walked out of the hospital and made preparations for their wedding day .

End Of Chapter 9

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 Mable And Her Magic Ways

A Novel

By Paul McCann