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"The explosions and vibrations have almost stopped," Vivian said as she placed her ear against the wall. "Maybe we should open the door."
"I think not. All the explosions were outside. I suspect the Black Eagle Force was taking care of all the external defenses. The fighting will move inside now," President Thompson said. "Let's stay put. If Cojone can't find us, he can't use me as a hostage or human shield."
"I see your point—it's getting a bit stuffy in here, don't you think?"
"A little. We'll just have to tough it out. Maybe it won't be too much longer. Sit down here beside me, let's conserve our energy."
Vivian moved away from the door and sat down against the wall beside Annette. Her eyes began to fill with tears.
"Why are you crying, Vivian?"
"Oh, Annette, I can't tell you how many times I almost gave up all hope and thought about doing away with myself. The church says suicide is a grave sin and that our body is the property of God—a gift to all the world, but Javier is such an evil, horrid, horrid man. I knew that one day he would take a new girl as favorite and I would be handed down to his underlings or sold," she said as she buried her face in her hands.
Annette put her arm around Vivian's shoulders.
"Vivian, I admire your strength so much. I need you to be strong for just a little while longer. My faith tells me we will be rescued soon—pray with me. Are you familiar with the 23rd Psalm?"
Vivian raised her tear streaked face, nodded and looked at Annette.
"I can see why you are the leader of your people," she said as she raised up so she could kneel and clasped her hands.
Annette knelt beside her and they began to pray together.
"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. In Jesus's name we pray."
Vivian crossed herself and turned to Annette.
"Thank you."
"No, it is I who should thank you," the President said as she embraced Vivian.
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