The Cousins: Go to Afghanistan

By Amethyst E. Manual

In this supernatural tale of 'The Cousins', One of the young guards, his two nephews are in the air force and end up being captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Cousin Eve and her angels come to the rescue to save the soldiers who were captured, but in a very supernatural way, which then leads the agents of hell in human bodies to give credit for the rescue to Aliens. This diabolical manipulation angers Cousin Eve and she is determined to give credit to the real hero's, the guardian angels.. who during a concert by 'The Cousins' for the soldiers on base. Introduce the soldiers who rescued the soldiers held captive. As they come out beside Cousin Eve, she begins to sing and they begin to march, on a moving floor, to her song. The Cousins, Thompson brothers and bodyguards are quite excited seeing their own guardian angels dressed as soldiers. They are over joyed to the point of tears. When suddenly the Base commander seeing the soldiers who rescued the boys, he becomes angry that these soldiers didn't get his permission to go on a rescue mission and demands to see each and every one of those soldiers after the concert. The Thompson's, 'The Cousins and the bodyguards all know who those soldiers are and they all look at the base commander, and become worried what will happen after the concert. Wait until you read what happens after this concert.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 2, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503571846

Amethyst E. Manual

Amethyst E. Manual FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS, AMETHYST E. MANUAL, WRITER, AND CELEBRATED ARTIST AND LITHOGRAPHER, WAS HARD AT WORK WRITING A DELIGHTFUL STORY CALLED 'THE COUSINS'. MOTIVATED BY HER DEVOUT FAITH AND GIFT OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE, AMETHYST NOW TAKES US ON A MYSTICAL JOURNEY IN HER BOOKS CALLED 'THE COUSINS'. THROUGH THESE WRITINGS AMETHYST CHALLENGES US TO RECONSIDER OUR OWN SPIRITUALITY AND DEVELOPED A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR OWN GUARDIAN ANGELS, AS SHE HAS GROWN TO DO SINCE AGE 6 WHEN SHE FIRST HAD CONTACT WITH HER OWN GUARDIAN ANGEL AFTER GETTING LOST AS A CHILD., APPEARING TO HER MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT HER LIFE AND SPEAKING TO HER WHENEVER SHE WAS IN GRAVE DANGER OF LOSING HER LIFE. THEY BECAME THE BEST OF FRIENDS. HE'S HER TEACHER, HER SPIRITUAL ADVISOR, HER BROTHER, HER WARRIOR FROM HEAVEN, HER DEFENDER AND PROTECTOR, BUT MOST ESPECIALLY, HER BEST FRIEND. IT'S BECAUSE OF HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER GUARDIAN ANGEL THAT SHE DECIDED TO WRITE THESE NOVELS. HER HOPES, THOSE WHO READ THESE STORIES WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR OWN GUARDIAN ANGEL. ALTHOUGH 'THE COUSINS; IS A WORK OF FICTION, AMETHYST KNOWS FIRST HAND THAT GUARDIAN ANGELS ARE REAL. THEY DO EXIST IN OUR LIVES. THEY WANT VERY MUCH TO BE YOUR BEST FRIEND TOO. SO MANY ARE EXPERIENCING GREAT DESPAIR, LONELINESS, LIVING IN FEAR, FEELING UNLOVED, LIVING WITHOUT A PURPOSE IN LIFE. YOU HAVE A FRIEND BESIDE YOU 24/7. TURN TO HIM FOR HELP DURING THESE TIMES OF WEAKNESS AND TRIAL. GOD GAVE THEM TO US FOR A REASON, TO HELP US. AND THEY WILL.. THE ANGELS ARE PERFECT HEAVENLY BEINGS, AND WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR AS YOU WILL LEARN WHEN YOU READ 'THE COUSINS'. THESE STORIES WILL WARN YOUR HEART AND TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE AND AFTERWARDS YOU AND YOUR ANGELS WILL BECOME BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.

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Nov 24th, 2002 1:30

pm. The winds blew hard as the Thompson wives and Eve sat around Dotty’s kitchen table discussing the Thanksgiving Banquet they were having at the Hall. Wind sounds scary. Lauren said as she picked up her cup of coffee.

No hurricanes around the Gulf is there? Rose asked as she poured some milk in her coffee.

Chester would be the first to tell us, there’s nothing out there, just a bad storm. Wanda said as she placed a plate of finger sandwiches on the kitchen table.

Okay, Lilly, you first. How many? Dotty asked as she took a cream cheese and cucumber sandwich.

There’s one thousand one hundred people with everyone coming. Eve answered as she took a cream cheese and liverwurst sandwich.

Your angels already counted? Lilly asked as she took a tuna sandwich.

Yes dear, and there will be 79 children, so if you want party bags you’ll need 79, which does include the infants. Eve said sweetly. Wanda excellent liverwusrt.

Thanks Eve, we have the menu, we want any changes to the menu? Speak now or forever hold your peace. Dotty said as she handed the wives and Eve a copy of the menu.

Dotty, now that we know how many people are coming, can we get enough turkeys, hams and lasagna ready for the 27th? Lauren asked as she sipped her coffee. Dotty looked at Eve.

Yes, no problem, the angels are doing all the cooking so the servants can enjoy the day. Eve said with a wide grin. Most will be done the night before.

So dinner is 3:00 pm. Marie asked as she took another egg salad sandwich.

Cocktail hour is at 12:00 noon. 1:15 PM everyone goes to the Hall for the kids concert which ends at 3:15, that’s when dinner is served. Dotty said.

Will the kids be able to finish their concert in two hours? Lilly asked as she looked at the song list.

Well we figure 5 minutes per song, that’s 75 minutes, we have two hours, that leaves 45 minutes left to hand out the prizes, some chit chat Dotty answered.

I thought the kids are dancing Latin after dinner?

Nooo, just the contest with some of the family members. Julia’s singing Qye for Chase and his wife Silvia. They’re been practicing. Their two sons will be there, they’re on leave from Afghanistan. It’ll be a big surprise for them. Then Julia and Johnny are singing Macerana for everyone to dance to. Johnny is singing Latinos for Ike’s brother Paul and his wife Jane, they’re dancing also. They wanted this leave for the kids to be special one for Chase’s sons. Then John dances next with his wife Trudy. Ike and Sandra are next with ‘Un dos tres Maria Then Trevor and Dana with ‘I like it like that and Trevor’s brother Jimmy and his wife Louise will do Cuba. Jimmy is very close to Chase’s sons. Then Michael sings ‘Born to be alive for everyone to dance to." Dotty said cheerfully.

Gee, no Buggle boy of company B. Marie teased.

No, I think the boys will enjoy seeing their Dad and Uncle’s dance for them. Dotty said as she poured herself more coffee.

Now we have dinner at 3:15, which ends at 5:00? Rose asked.

No, Vic wants family time until 7:00 in the Hall before they open the floor for dancing. So the guest dancing will be from 7pm to 10:00 pm, The kids have their CD’s to play so they can dance also, then we have dessert. Dotty said as she put some sugar into her coffee.

What about the infants? All that loud music. Rose asked seriously

Their guardian angels will cover them with a cone of silence, they won’t hear the music. Eve answered. "Most will sleep during the dinner and cocktails. The babies will be up though to enjoy their grandparents and family.

Is you know who coming? Lilly asked regarding Chase’s son’s girlfriend.

No they broke up. He’ll be alone. Dotty answered.

Thank God, she still doing drugs? Marie asked

Her parents put her into rehab. Dotty answered.

Good thing they broke up, isn’t Jason a fighter pilot in the Airforce? I heard they can’t have family members or friends who are on drugs. Lilly said as she poured herself some more coffee.

Luke is a fighter pilot also now. Dotty said proudly.

I’m glad they’re home for Thanksgiving, think they’ll be home for Christmas? Lauren asked.

Yes, they go back January 3rd, 2003. Imagine, it’s already 2003. Dotty said shaking her head.

They have their angels with them, they’ll be fine, unless they’re permitted to suffer, that’s up to God. Eve said.

So when soldiers die it’s God’s will? Marie asked as she took a cream cheese and jelly sandwich.

Well, it’s complicated Marie, remember, we’re not all children of God. The reprobates are in the military also, when a child of God dies, it’s part of God’s plan for him. Reprobates however, well, God allows them to suffer more then his children because reprobates are under the control of the demons, they do their fathers will, and they cause the children of God to follow along with them. So God has strick punishments for the reprobates who cause one of Gods children to fall. You are mothers, what would you do to someone who made your son offend you and your husbands? You’d be furious, same with God. He’s merciful to his children, but not to the reprobates."

But the reprobates don’t know they’re reprobates? Maria asked sadly.

Exactly, it’s not for us to know because we would pass judgment and we’re not allowed to do that. You can’t see the people’s angels, so you may think someone is a reprobate when in reality he’s just a spoiled undisciplined child. So we must never judge anyone. Each person stands alone before God. He judges, no one else, and he will show mercy to whom he pleases. Eve instructed.

We have 1100 people coming for Thanksgiving, what if one is a reprobate? Rose asked nervously.

There are no reprobates on the guest list. Eve said patting Rose on the shoulder.

What about these Talibans. I know we’re not to judge, but look at them? Lauren asked with a comical facial expression.

Each country has reprobates, they’re everywhere. In every Nation under the sun. The reprobates enjoy hurting people, torturing people, does that mean everyone in Afghanistan is a reprobate? Of course not. Does it mean everyone in Russia is? Of course not. Think we don’t have them in this country? They are everywhere. In the end God will separate the cockle from the wheat."

You can see the angels, so you know who the reprobates are? Dotty asked.

Yes, but I still don’t judge them, I feel sorry for them.

Do you pray for them? Marie asked

Well, I pray they stay away from those I love and the children of God, but I can’t pray for their souls, they don’t have souls if they’re housed by fallen angels, if they’re dammed souls, yes there’s a soul but it was damned and condemned to hell. These are what the bible refers to in Romans regarding those who have been delivered up to a reprobate sense. They’re condemned. They enter the offspring of the reprobates in order to come into the world to destroy the children of God.

So they’re like reincarnated? Lauren asked.

Not really, more like possession. There is no reincarnation. That’s the doctrin of demons, make people think, ‘Oh I can sin all I want, I’ll pay back my karma in my next life, come back as a cow or born with two heads, I won’t remember anything. Well, wait until they die and find out ‘you’ve been dupped buddy’. Why do you think the bible says they’ll be weeping and nashing of teeth? A lot of angry people in hell and purgatory saying How did this happen? I was suppose to come back as a cow, or come back to pay back my karma, I don’t believe in purgatory, how did I end up here?" Eve said comically. The wives all laughed.

2:15 pm. Michael, what are you doing? Ike asked as he walked into the parlor. Why aren’t you in class?

I finished my test, teacher threw me out like a dog. Michael answered as he looked out the parlor window. Wind is pretty bad out there, hope this isn’t a hurricane.

Ike sat on the couch next to Michael, Trevor sat across from them on the other couch by the window. What? Michael asked looking at Ike and then Trevor.

I want the truth Michael, I have to know.

What? Michael asked Ike with a cranky face.

Can my brothers and sister-in-laws dance, I won’t tell them what you say. Ike asked comically.

I want to know if Jimmy and his wife can dance, there’s going to be over a thousand people at that Thanksgiving dinner party. Trevor said seriously.

Oh, yeah, they dance really good, so does Jimmy Trev, relax will you please. You’re going to be very surprised, I almost fainted when I saw Silvia dancing. Michael said with a giggle. Ike’s eyes widen. She’s really good Ike, so is Chase. His son’s are going to be so proud of their parents, so will you and your family.

Really? Aww thanks Michael, I’ll be able to eat dinner now. Ike said comically

I wonder how they’re going to feed over a thousand people? It’s sit down dinner right? Not buffet style. Trevor asked.

My Mom and Dad hired 105 waitresses, Eve and her angels hired them, Micol gave the thumbs up on each one interviewed, so we’ll be safe. At 12 people per table, that’s about 105 tables, so they’ll all be treated well, food served quickly. One waitress per table. All our servants are celebrating with their kids and grandkids, so my parents hired cooks, Cousin Eve said the Angels are going to be cooking the night before, then the cooks will come in the morning to finish up and prepare the food plates. It’ll be cool.

The angels are cooking the food? Ike asked with a stunned facial expression. I didn’t know they knew out to cook?

Imagine, Angel Turkey, I bet it’ll be white. Trevor teased.

People won’t eat it if it’s white, they’ll think it’s raw. Michael said comically.

Hate to tell ya guys but turkey is white okay? Ike said as he got up.

What about the dark meat? Trevor said as he lit a cigarette.

They’re making ham and lasagna, wonder what they’re lasagna will taste like? Michael asked as he followed the guards into his Dad’s study.

Nov 26th, 2002 5:30 am. "Michael, c’mon get up. Breakfast will be ready honey in 30 minutes.

Maaa I hate getting up in the dark, it’s not normal. Michael said with a yawn.

Bobby’s in the shower, use Gary’s bathroom. Dotty said as she began to make Michael’s bed.

We have to have a bathroom schedule, four days a week I get the bathroom first, three days a week Bobby does.

He’ll say why does Michael get four days and he only gets three? Dotty said as he continued to make Michael’s bed.

Okay, three days he gets it first, three days I get it first, we flip a coin for Sunday.

Michael said as he sat on his rocking chair.

Who’s coin? Dotty asked with a raised eye brow as she fluffed up Michael’s pillow.

Cousin Eve’s. Michael answered with a wide grin.

David, c’mon baby, time to get up. I need to change the bedding honey, c’mon get up and washed. Marie said as she opened the curtains over his window.

Maaa, why you opening the curtains, it’s pitch dark outside. Why are we awoken so early? My brain sees darkness it tells my body stay in bed it’s still nighttime.

Because College starts at 7:00 am now, not 8. Have to wash up and have breakfast.

Maaa please! My brain can’t get up in the dark. David said as Marie pulled him up.

The roosters are laughing at us. David said as he went into the bathroom. Look at those jerks getting up before I cookadoodledo. Think they’re up at this hour? No, they’re in the nest with some hot chick. Marie had to laugh as she changed David’s bedding.

Trent was still on duty and walked into David’s room. David up? Trent asked as he sat on David’s rocking chair. How come you never let David make his bed?

Go ask Jack! Marie answered.

I had to make my bed every morning or no breakfast. Trent said as he crossed his leg over his knee.

Jack is old fashioned and afraid of Vic’s house rules, wives do the chores, maids only help out. I have my wifely duties to perform, besides, I change the bedding every day.

Laura does it too now, satin sheets? Trent said with a wink.

How’s the baby doing. Marie answered.

Getting ready for his first Thanksgiving. Trent said as he left the room.

Ma, you need to tell Katie after we’re married to change the sheets every day okay?

David asked as he came out of the bathroom.

Why can’t you tell her?

She’ll divorce me, have Aunt Dotty tell her when she’s wearing her spike heels.

I’ll talk to her, you told her about the bed mites?

She’ll freak Ma, start scratching her head, crying she has mites, bed bugs, maybe I’ll just change the sheets every day.

Antonio ! Time to get up honey. Lauren said as she opened the drapes. Antonio opened his eyes and saw the moon out.

Brother! There should be a law! No one is allowed to be awaken until the moon goes away. No wonder it has that stupid smile on it’s face, it’s laughing at me right now, you’re getting up now? ha ha ha you idiota. Antonio whined as he went to the bathroom.

You’re so cute, quit complaining, vacation starts tomorrow, you’ll have five day break.

Wow, five whole days to get up at Noon Mom, not a second earlier. I need to catch up on 1,000 hours of sleep.

Stop being a crank, go wash up, and you will be up for breakfast young man, want your father to Tell Uncle Vic you’re sleeping until noon?

Maaa I’m 20, I have constitutional rights, right to peace, liberty and the persuit of sleep. Antonio yelled from the shower. Lauren had to laugh as she fixed his bed.

Rise and shine! Lilly said as she walked into Ronnie’s room and opened his curtains.

Maa, can’t say that when it’s pitch dark outside, can’t shine in the dark.

The moon is shining dear, even has a smile on his face.

It’s probably possessed. Ronnie said as he went into the bathroom. Lilly laughed when the door wouldn’t open.

Julia, five minutes and you’re out. Ronnie snapped.

Maaaa, he’s bothering me!!! Julia yelled from the shower.

Ronnie go across the hall and shower in there, girls need the bathroom longer then five minutes. Lilly said as she fixed Ronnie’s bed.

Is that in the bible? Ronnie asked seriously, call Cousin Eve."

They didn’t have bathrooms back then Ronnie, stop being a child.

According to Cousin Eve I’ll be a child for another 7 years, so you’re going to have to cope with my remarks. Ronnie said as he left his room and went across the hall to the guest bedroom. He saw his night guard snoring on the queen size bed. Hey Wyatt, time to get up from protecting me! Good thing the Bollatari’s only work from 9 to 5, otherwise I’d be dead.

Who told you they work 9 to 5? Wyatt asked comically as he sat up. Ronnie rolled his eyes and went into the bathroom.

"Al, time to get up, Chris is waiting for you to have breakfast with him.

Uh, oh, okay.. give me a few hours honey. Al said as he laid his head back down and closed his eyes.

Al, he said if he has to get up to go to school everyone else in this house better be up with him, otherwise he sleeps until 8:00 and misses his first class, which no one cares about because no one wants to be up to have breakfast with him. Rose said comically. Al sat up and looked at Rose.

He said that? Al asked stunned.

No, not yet, but he will if you don’t show up down there to have breakfast with him.

I’m staying in my pajama’s, soon as he goes to school I’m back in bed until 9:00. I don’t start work until 9:00, otherwise I expect time and a half. Al said as she put on his robe. Making these kids get up so early is a sin. Stupid teachers can’t start at 9:00 like the rest of the human race? Al snapped and he tied his robe belt. My son better not end up with circles under his eyes, I will sue Rose. Al said comically as he went to join Chris for breakfast.

7:30 PM. The Cousins were practicing their songs at the Hall while the cooks, maids and butlers set up all the table decorations. Ike and Trevor were angry when they found out there was a $10,000 grand prize. Michael said to Ronnie from his drums.

What did Uncle Vic say? Ronnie asked.

"He just waved them over to his desk and warned them that neither of them better win, the money is for Chase’s son’s.

Awwww! Julia said sweetly. I love Uncle Vic.

My Dad’s sending toys and clothing and shoes for the Afghan children, Luke and Jason said they are dirt poor. Bobby said as he jumped down from his organ platform.

Bobby, why do you think Dad put that step there, he better never see you jumping off that platform, you break your leg Dad will break your butt. Michael said as he came down by way of the steps. You know Luke said 1 out of 8 soldiers end up coming back from Afghanistan on crutches, some in wheelchairs for life! Michael said with a sad countenance.

Wonder why their angels don’t protect them? David asked as they all looked at Chris.

I don’t know! Chris answered.

Ask Alexander. David said as the Cousins walked over to Chris. Chris asked Alexander. Well, what did he say?

That some soldiers are stupid and jump when they should take the steps. Chris said looking at Bobby. Everyone looked at Bobby.

He called you stupid, how embarassing! Sabo, you better never call me stupid, I’ll report you to the Pope. Michael said comically. The Angels all laughed.

"He said some soldiers get wounded and even killed because they risk their life to save another soldier. That act of charity erases all his sins, especially when they’re wounded or killed, if killed they go straight to heaven and there they are rewarded.

So when a soldier dies saving another, although it’s a sad thing to lose someone you love, he attained immediate entrance into heaven, not having to spend one second in purgatory.

Those that come back crippled, in wheelchairs, they are greater hero’s in the eyes of God because they continue to suffer, not like those killed who’s suffering ended, but the ones who came back maimed or cripple or paralized, these people, like Jesus, are carrying a heavy cross, and they are admired by all the saints of heaven. Many of the saints suffered but not for long years, and they wished they could have suffered longer for Christ. So they look upon these soldiers and they love them dearly. Many of the saints visit these soldiers in hospitals and nursing homes. That person attains many graces for each minute he or she suffers pain, discomfort, sorrow, sadness. God is rewarding them for every minute they carry their cross, and when they die, they have attained so many graces, that they too attain immediate entrance into heaven, but the graces he or she hasn’t used for their entrance into heaven, those graces God gives to that person’s wife or child, or parent, sibling, someone they love, to help them attain immediately entrance into heaven. See grace is like money, sin is debt, so the graces pay off the debt someone owed due to sin. This is why prayer is so important, you attain graces when you pray."

Wow, we should send Chris to visit the wounded soldiers. Michael said as he hugged Chris. Love ya bro. The Cousins all went and hugged Chris.

Awwww is he the cutest thing? Sabo said proudly.

He’s right, Chris should go visit the wounded vets, help them get through their difficult time, some are really in bad shape and could use his counsel. Beaumont said as he watched the Cousins hugging each other.

If Jesus allows it to happen it will happen. Alexander said as he watched the kids.

Where are the bodyguards, we’re in here alone? Julia asked as she looked around the Hall. Peter!! Peter!! Julia yelled out. The guards came running from the kitchen with cream puffs in their hands and powdered sugar all over their ties. Thanks for protecting us from the kitchen. Julia said with a raised eye brow.

We were gone two seconds? Peter lied. His guardian angel jotted down the lie.

Listen, be honest with me okay, you saw everyone’s dance number, which do you think should win the money? Trevor asked hoping it was his brother Jimmy.

I think Jimmy and Louise, they’re number was XXXXX. David teased. Trevors eyes widen and his mouth dropped. The other guards felt their heart pounding in thier chests, worrying Dotty would shoot them on stage.

Call Jimmy and tell him not to come. Ike said nervously.

You tell him, he’ll hit me. Trevor said child like.

He’ll hit me worse then you, I’m not telling him. Ike said comically.

Will you stop telling him that, Trevor he’s kidding, they all danced good.

So how come I wasn’t asked to dance Latin, I’d like to win that money too. Willie said seriously. The kids all looked at him.

You can dance latin? Bobby asked.

Well, kinda, yeah.

Well Kinda well yeah Latin? What’s that? Michael asked comically.

It’s the Harlem rendition of Latin. Ahhhhh please don’t kill me, here’ the keys to my car.. Willie said as he danced Latin running away from the crooks. Everyone was hysterical laughing, including the angels and servants who witnessed it.

C’mon, you guys done practicing, your parents want you guys in bed by 9:30. Trevor said as he looked at his watch.

What? Who said we had to be in bed at 9:30? I’m 20 years old Trevor. David said annoyed.

11:30, did I say 9:30? Trevor asked Ike with a comical facial expression.

Even 11:30 is to early, I’m not going to school tomorrow, so I can’t go to sleep when my body collapses, which will probably be in ten minutes, I got up a 5:30. My whole body is tired, Pete carry me home. Antonio said as he hop up in Pete’s arms.

Get off me, you’re as big as me now Antonio, and stronger, you need to carry me home.

Yeah, pretty soon you’ll be taller then us. Sal said looking at Ronnie.

So, I’ll kneel next to you. Ronnie teased.

You better not get any taller Ronnie. Sal warned comically. Ronnie was now 6ft tall.

I think Ronnie will eventually be the tallest of all us Cousins. Michael said looking at David. You’ll probably be next David.

Nah, I think Bobby will spring up like a beanstalk, his Dad was the tallest of all our Fathers. He’s already 6ft, right? Chris asked Bobby.

6 feet and an half inch.

I’m six feet in my boots. Michael said.

Are not, you’re my size in boots. Ike said as he lit a cigarette.

You’re six foot in your boots? Trevor said to Ike.

Oh yeah, forgot. Okay so you’re my size, not another inch taller. Ike warned comically.

Angela, Angela!! Frank Bollatari said as he found his Aunt Angela on the floor of her office in their home. Frank felt for a pulse. Francesco came into the room and found a box on the floor. What’s this? What happen to her?

She’s alive, we have to call for an ambulance, what’s that box? Frank asked.

It’s from the Thompson’s, no wait, it’s says Thompson Valley but it doesn’t say who it’s from, she must have opened the box and fainted.

Open the box! Frank said