The Fine Line Book One Between Worlds Series (32 page)

“
You’re close,” he
whispered in her ear. “I can feel it.”

“
Yes,” she answered
breathily.

“
Don’t hold back. You feel
so good to me.”

Her hands found his arms and her fingers
tightened around his biceps. Her head fell back as a deep,
satisfying moan passed through her lips.

The tightening grip around him brought his
arousal to a peak as he also climaxed.

As they calmed, Robin didn’t move from him.
She rested her head on his shoulder and then kissed his neck
lightly. She touched his cheek with her hand and smiled.

“
I love you Matthew,” she
said softly.

“
I love you, too,
sweetheart,” he whispered. “It feels like it’s been an eternity
since we’ve been like this.”

“
We don’t have to stop,”
she suggested seductively.

“
Oh, trust me, we’re just
getting started. We have a lot of catching up to do.”

The next morning the ship anchored at Grand
Cayman. Because of the boat’s size, the ship literally anchored off
shore and ferries came to pick up the travelers.

Matt and Robin spent the gorgeous day
touring the island and finally ended their adventure on Seven Mile
Beach. Adorned in her white hat and bikini and Matt in his tropical
swim trunks, they felt at peace with their lives. It felt so good
to be in the sun. Both of them had missed feeling so alive. Robin
stood in the clear blue water as she felt the sand between her
toes. The ocean breeze brought more peace. All of the dark sadness
she had felt became a distant memory.

After dinner that evening, Matt and Robin
spent some time in the onboard casino. Matt turned out to be an
excellent blackjack player. Robin stuck to the slots. When they
were done trying their luck, they walked the deck over and over,
enjoyed the pool onboard. Then they retired to their room where
they spent hours on the balcony. Ferries continued transporting
passengers until the ship’s horn blew. Once again, the floating
city sailed on.

The next morning they arrived in Cozumel and
the ship would be docked there until the next evening. Robin stood
in front of the mirror braiding her pigtails. She wore a pair of
khaki shorts, a pair of hiking boots with some white socks, a thin
white linen button up short sleeved shirt, and her bikini top. She
planted her white hat on her head and smiled at herself in the
mirror. Her skin had already begun to bronze from the short time in
the sun.

Matt walked in from the balcony. He wore his
tropical shirt, a pair of khaki cargo shorts, and his hiking
boots.

“
It’s really humid, so
make sure you pack a lot of water,” he suggested as he grabbed his
backpack.

They met eight other couples on the gangway.
The guide for the Mayan tours hadn’t arrived yet. The couples were
all young. The excursion would be physically challenging because of
the terrain, so many of the older couples passed up the opportunity
to go.

A tall, gentleman with brownish red hair
walked to Matt and Robin as they stood patiently waiting on the
dock. He put out his hand toward Matt.

“
Hello there,” he began in
a thick British accent, “I saw you in the casino last night; quite
impressive.”

“
Oh, well thanks. I’m Matt
and this is my wife, Robin.”

Robin stepped forward and shook hands.

“
Pleased to meet
you.”

“
I’m Laurie and this is my
wife Tasha,” he continued.

Short in stature, Tasha had brown hair in a
bob style haircut. Tasha’s smile seemed radiant with eyes the color
of the ocean. Positive energy surrounded her. She reached out for
Robin’s hand. “Hi,” she said with an American accent.

When she touched Robin’s hand, she stopped
and looked into her eyes. Time stood still. Continuing with a
welcoming smile, Robin began feeling a little awkward. Tasha
released her hand.

“Sorry,” she said, “I sort of got lost there
for a moment.”

Robin shrugged it off with a grin. Matt and
Laurie teamed up as they rode in the ferry bound for Tulum. The men
talked and talked. They acted like they’d known each other for
years. It amazed Robin as she watched them interact. Tasha just
seemed deep in thought. To break the monotony, Robin looked over at
her and began a conversation.

“
So, you’re from the
United States?”

As if snapping out of a trance, the woman
looked up at her.

“
Oh yes. I’m from
Pennsylvania. Lived there all my life,” she answered.

“
How did you meet Laurie?”
Robin asked curiously.

“
Well, I’m a writer, so I
travel a lot. When one of the books got released, I flew to London
for a signing. I met Laurie there. We were just drawn to one
another. I couldn’t explain it,” she answered.

“
Mmm…
romantic.”

“
We’ve been together ever
sense. I admit the citizenship process for him has been tough, but
we’ve been persistent and patient.”

“
What kind of books do you
write?”

“
You may not be very open
to this, but I write about paranormal phenomenon.”

Robin’s mouth fell open.

“
Are you
serious?”

“
Absolutely. I’ve been
writing about it since I was in my early twenties. I’m a
parapsychologist.”

“
Fascinating… and ironic,”
Robin blurted out.

“
You’ve had some
experiences. I could tell the moment I touched your hand. Nothing
happens by accident, you know,” Tasha continued.

“
I believe that. But how
did you know about my ‘experiences?’”

“
I know it sounds crazy,
but ever since I was a child I’ve been able to touch an object or a
person and see the past. I’m not just talking their immediate past
either. I can see any of their past lives. I completely believe in
reincarnation.”

Robin didn’t know what to say.

“
I know,” Tasha said as
she nodded. “Hard to believe that out of all the 4500 people on
this ship, I crossed paths with you.”

“
Really, it’s not so
farfetched. I believe that the Creator has a plan and that plan is
large enough to factor in all possibilities,” she replied
confidently.

“
So, you’re a
believer.”

“
Without a doubt. There
have been too many things happen in my life for me to ignore such
things.”

“
I would really like to do
a reading for you sometime if you don’t mind.”

“
A reading would be good,”
she agreed.

The irony of the situation still surprised
Robin. It fascinated her that out of all of the people on the
planet, Tasha had been sent to her. Truly, the power of the Creator
amazed her.

Everything made perfect sense now. If she
hadn’t lost Bryan, she would have never needed to grieve. If she
hadn’t needed to grieve, she would have never had the opportunity
to be on that ship at that exact moment. She could not forget that
a larger, more organized plan existed.

The ruins of Tulum were breathtaking and the
majestic coastline, inspirational. The clear, blue water crashed
against the cliffs. Robin felt free. For the first time in years,
she wasn’t a captive of the haunted house.

Hand in hand, Robin and Matt walked among
the mighty ruins of the Mayans long after the guide finished the
formal tour. Spiritually, the land pulsated with energy. She knew
the ground to be sacred and she felt privileged to be able to
experience everything with her beloved Matt.

The activities of the day exhausted Matt and
Robin. After boarding the ship, they took quick showers and snuggle
into the large bed for a nap.

When Robin’s eyes opened, she saw Matt
sleeping soundly. There were no alarm clocks in the room, so it
wasn’t until Robin reached the pool deck she realized the clock
prepared to strike six.

Many of the passengers were still on
excursions, so there weren’t many people around.

Tasha sat at a table reading a book when she
caught Robin’s eye. She saw her look up from her book and their
eyes locked. Robin waved and Tasha waved back.

After getting a plate of food, Robin walked
to Tasha and sat down.

“
Hi there,” Tasha
began.

“
Hello,” Robin
replied.

“
I hope I didn’t freak you
out too much earlier.”

“
Not at all, Tasha. You
have no idea what my husband and I have been through.”

“
The loss of a child is
devastating,” she blurted out.

Robin’s eyes filled with amazement.

“
I’m so sorry,” Tasha
continued, “I have the tendency of just coming right out and saying
things when I probably…”

“
No, no,” she interrupted,
“you’re right. I don’t know why I’m even surprised that you knew
that after what you told me today.”

“
That was the first thing
I saw when I touched your hand. You’re still in pain. I usually see
the freshest wounds first. Although I must say, God has certainly
performed a miracle in healing your sorrow.”

Robin nodded as tears brimmed in her
eyes.

“
Please, let me do a
reading. I think what I have to say may help you,” she said as she
smiled.

Robin nodded again as Tasha took her hand.
Her eyes closed.

“
You have a very solid
marriage. He is your soul mate, truly. He has a daughter that you
are very close to. She has abilities also; very special gifts. She
can see the dead and she communicates with them. She has been
learning to develop that gift and you’ve encouraged her to do this.
You have a very strong belief in the paranormal also, but it really
didn’t solidify until you moved into your home. Things have
happened in your home to confirm suspicions that you have always
had. You have gifts also; since you were a small child. Your dreams
often open you to things going on in the spirit world.”

Robin listened in awe.

The woman continued. “You have a zest for
life. You are a leader. You always have been. You are called to
help people. There are times in your life you’ve felt damaged, but
the Great Healer has closed those wounds. Someone in your adult
life hurt you badly. I can see you crouched in a corner pleading
for your life. His name starts with a “B” I think. That is what
keeps coming to me.”

She nodded. “His name was Brett.”

“
There is so much more
pain in your past, but you have learned to adapt and heal. And your
husband; this is not your first time with him. You have abided with
one another for decades before. You have several past lives Robin,
all of which have involved helping people and all of which have
involved your husband. I can see so many lives you have touched; so
many souls. And your husband has always been a healer. He doesn’t
even realize his potential. My husband has been touched by yours in
his past lives also, which is why they gravitated toward one
another. World War II I think.

“
I see you standing in a
palace in a toga. I see you working in a field. I see you sewing by
dim candlelight. I see you typing on a typewriter. These are all
past lives for you; past experiences.”

Tasha opened her eyes and smiled.

“
That’s amazing,” Robin
said.

“
You need help with your
home,” she continued.

“
Yes, we do.”

“
You should contact the
paranormal team that your friend told you about when you return
home. They will be able to help you and they will know what to
do.”

“
Thank you so much,” Robin
said sincerely.

They exchanged information to keep in
touch.

The rest of the cruise went entirely too
fast. Before they knew it, Robin and Matt were on a plane bound for
home. Robin didn’t share anything with Matt about her encounter
with Tasha. She felt the experience deserved respect and privacy.
In her heart, she wished Matt could truly embrace faith. She felt
that he cheated himself by remaining so skeptical. The still, small
voice always assured her that in time he would come to understand
and embrace the possibilities of spiritualism and faith.

As they drove up the lane, the glow of the
digital clock lit up the dashboard. The midnight hour approached.
Robin noticed something strange as they neared the house. The house
lit up; every light in the house beamed through the panes of glass.
No one was given a key, so logic told her no one could have gotten
into the house.

“
Why is every light in the
house on?” she asked not expecting an answer.

Matt stared up at the house, but did not
answer. After pulling the car into the garage, Matt defensively got
out of the car and made his way to the door, Robin slowly following
behind. He unlocked the kitchen door and took Robin’s hand. They
walked from room to room, taking account. They found framed
photographs of Robin shattered into pieces on the floors. The
chairs in the dining room were turned upside down.

Carefully, they walked up the stairs and
into the study. All of Robin’s certificates lay on the floor,
frames busted and beyond repair. The rolling chairs were placed
beside one another in the center of the room. No sense could be
made of anything they were seeing.

“
We need help,” Robin
whispered.

Matt turned to her and nodded. “I believe
you’re right.”