21st Century Love . . . Andy & Aria’s Act II Scene IV
Act II Scene IV
Narrator: The curtain opens upon a new scene. An artist’s studio on campus. Available to students their work to perfect after hours. A few select.
Enters Vie, Andy, with Aria between. Escorted, as if anyone watching wanted to glean why an obvious African American girl, at the 7:00 pm hour is found roaming a predominately white campus ground.
For just upon glancing one does not know that Vie and Andy’s blood ‘black’ also flows. Never in discussions before would Andy’s ancestry anyone care to explore. Especially since, Andy usually kept to himself creating an aura of mystery. Once a protection for him in an environment forever spinning drama and suspense.
However, race is not the reason we’re here to discuss. Vie contrives to create an atmosphere of trust, while contemplating how to convince Andy to convert his painting of Aria to a work of sculptured body in entirety. Necessitating a more intimate interaction producing seduction based on primal lust.
You see, Vie battles issues of self-esteem. Therefore, to manipulative others to even evil extremes incites her own passion. Causes her to forget any semblance of love or affection based upon godly kindness exhibited her by an older woman, not mother, now sickly; yet extremely worried about Vie and her lack of compassion behind an exterior serene.
After spending a bit of time glancing at the work of others, while determining what form of art Andy should utilize to display Aria in his best endeavors, they for a time leave the room. All three with curious thoughts inner consumed… TO BE CONT’D
This shows us the value of good associates.
“The eyes of Jehovah are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.”—2 Chron. 16:9.
Note the case of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. On one occasion, Jehoshaphat unwisely agreed to accompany King Ahab of Israel in a military venture. Although 400 false prophets assured wicked Ahab of success, Jehovah’s true prophet Micaiah foretold certain defeat. Ahab died in battle, and Jehoshaphat barely escaped with his life. Upon returning to Jerusalem, he was reproved for allying himself with Ahab. Even so, Jehu, the son of Hanani the visionary, told Jehoshaphat: “There are good things that have been found in you.” (2 Chron. 18:4, 5, 18-22, 33, 34; 19:1-3) Yes, Jehoshaphat committed a foolish act, but Jehovah was not blind to the good things he had done. (2 Chron. 17:3-10) This Bible account provides a reminder that despite our human imperfection, Jehovah will have enduring love for us if we wholeheartedly seek to please him. w15 8/15 1:8, 9
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