Passing Whispers

"What's it like…to die? Is it scary or painful?"

Endel furrowed his brows, thinking. No, not at all. It's…I don't know how to say it…wondrous.

"Is there a bright light? Or some kind of tunnel?"

I didn't see one. Not yet anyway. Maybe that's why I haven't gone on.

"Did you get to see your friends and family that died before you?"

No. I've been too busy watching over you, young lady.

"Have you seen…God?"

Endel turned over so he could look into her eyes. There are some things that you can't know yet, Kate. You'll find out all the answers when it's your time.

She scowled.

Kate…all I can tell you is that you don't have to be afraid. Death is the end of the life you know now, but it's only the beginning of another journey. There's a gradual understanding that was never possible in this life. The answers to all the questions you ever wondered about.

"So, now you know what really happened to Amelia Earhart?"

He laughed. Did anyone ever tell you what a nut you are?

"Not since you left." She put her arms around his neck and snuggled against him.

I love you, Kate.

His mouth was only inches from hers and she wondered if he would kiss her. Her bottom lip quivered. "I love you, too."

Lying beside him she realized how stiff, dry and cold she had become. Was it her heart, her soul or her body? She wasn't sure.

He pulled her so close that she felt she was a part of him. She slowly grew warmer. Her muscles relaxed and she felt almost…soft. Every inch of her body was alive and tingling. A thousand memories of their lovemaking flooded her mind simultaneously. Her heart pounded. She had no idea it was possible to feel so much pleasure at one time. It made her delirious. The void that yearned for Endel every night when she lay in her bed alone was gone. So engulfed in her passion, she was unable to move or speak. Tiny sparkles of light cascaded down on her like a gentle rain. She was glowing warmly, as she felt her own spirit mesh with his.

Every sound and smell she ever delighted in filled the room. She was surrounded by the scents of lavender, honeysuckle, baby powder, and Endel's cologne. She heard the sounds of rain, waterfalls, ocean waves, and children laughing. What had to be a heavenly orchestra played all her favorite music. Each and every note reverberated her very core.

She felt as though she were standing naked under a waterfall of liquid cashmere. It swirled around her body like a soft caress. She saw the shadow of her soul illuminated by a sea of scented candles, glowing softly against a midnight sky. Spent and satiated, she finally fell asleep in his arms.