The Cousins: Get Engaged and Cousin Eve Marries

By Amethyst E. Manual

IN THIS TALE THE COUSINS TURN 21 AND GET ENGAGED IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY, HOWEVER, GOD HAS BIGGER PLANS FOR COUSIN EVE. PLANS THAT INCLUDE MARRYING A TALL HANDSOME SEA CAPTAIN WITH VERY POWERFUL ANGELS OF HIS OWN. YOU WILL FIND THIS DELIGHTFUL AND FUNNY TALE QUITE ENTERTAINING WHEN YOU READ HOW CONCERNED EVERYONE BECOMES OVER COUSIN EVES NEW HANDSOME BEAU WHO IS BIGGER THEN VIC THOMPSON. A SEA CAPTAIN. A MAN IN WHITE, A MARRIAGE TRULY MADE IN HEAVEN.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 14, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503583924

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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Contents

Cousins Get Engaged& Cousin Eve Marries

The Cousinsat The Rodeo

The Visitation

The Cousinsin The Holy Land

Triplets In Theholy Land

The Thompson’sforgive And Forget

COUSINS GET ENGAGED

& COUSIN EVE MARRIES

September 3rd, 2003. 7:00 pm. everyone was arriving at the Thompson Hall dressed in their 1700’s outfits.

The Brothers and their wives looked absolutely radiant. The Cousins and their girlfriends looked fabulous. The guards and their wives looked handsome and gorgeous. Everyone was admiring each other’s outfits. Everyone was overwhelmed with joy at the beautiful dresses the woman and girls were wearing. They were all waiting for Eve and Captain Masterson to arrive.

I can’t wait to see her and what Micol and Rafaelean picked out for her. Sandra said as she watched the Hall Foyer door.

Well I know it’ll be white. Dana answered comically. Trevor and Ike had to laugh as they stared at their wives.

Do they look gorgeous in those outfits? I should have been born in the 1700’s. I like these suits. I feel like a real gentlemen. Trevor said proudly.

I know. I could wear this all the time. Look at these shoes, are these hysterical? Ike said as he showed Trevor his shoes. Denver, great taste in clothing.

Oh why thank you babe. Denver said as he hugged Ike. "Does he look cute in this outfit?" Denver asked Hackensack.

Maria, you look so beautiful. We were born in the wrong time. I love when you dress like this. This dress is even nicer than the one you wore at the Ponderosa Dude Ranch. I want a hundred pictures of you in that outfit. You look so dainty and like a little doll. Michael said as she kissed Maria on the forehead. Love you sweet pea

Love you too handsome 1700’s guy. You look good too Michael.

Sabo has great taste in clothing doesn’t he? Michael said with a giggle.

"Yes I do, not that I’m bragging mind you." Sabo teased. The other angels laughed softly.

Ronnie, I want pictures of us in these outfits. You look so good dressed like that. Want to dress like this all the time? Betty asked childishly.

All the time? Ronnie asked hoping Betty would say yes.

Yes!! Even my mother loves this style of dress. I feel so beautiful. Like a real lady. Love the little bag purses that match the dress. Little small but I can always make bigger ones to fit my stuff.

Betty, what stuff? Woman in the 1700’s didn’t have a ton of stuff in their purses, they had lip stick, a mirror and a comb and a hanky. That’s it.

Ronnie, be serious. I need stuff okay?

What stuff? Ronnie asked annoyed in tone.

Personal hygiene stuff. Betty said with a comically facial expression. Ronnie quickly covered his ears.

I’m not listening, I didn’t hear that, I didn’t hear that. I didn’t, I didn’t, I didn’t

Katie, you look like a vogue model in that outfit. I never realized your waist was so tiny. David said as he put his hands on her waist.

I’m wearing a corset. How did woman wear this all the time? I hope I haven’t displaced my organs. Katie said as she looked at Dotty, not wanting her to hear her complaining.

You look like a doll. Why can’t girls dress like this all the time? You look so gorgeous.

You’re saying that because you don’t have to wear a corset. My lungs are in my throat David. Katie teased. David laughed hard. Yeah, laugh. Think I can laugh in this? I laugh these buttons go flying all over the place, probably poke someone’s eye out, then I’ll be sued.

You’re so cute! David said as he kissed Katie then looked to see if Trevor and Trent were watching.

David, you’re 21 now. When are you allowed to kiss me?

Uh oh, where’s the hose. Beaumont said comically.

When we’re married. David said with a wink.

Then let’s find Father Bob, he can marry us tonight in these outfits.

Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage. David sang softly to Katie.

Who’s the horse? Not me? Katie responded with her hands on her hips.

No, we have to be engaged first. Can’t just get married in five minutes.

So when are you allowed to get engaged? Katie asked seriously.

When I save up $150,000 for your engagement ring. David answered seriously. Katie’s eyes widen with shock.

They increase your allowance now that you’re 21?

Yeah, a lot too, but I’m not allowed to say how much.

I hope it’s 50,000 an hour. Katie said with a wink.

Dana, you look like a doll my sister had once. Trevor said as he winked at his wife.

Boboline has good taste doesn’t he?

Dana, he’s so happy right now, seeing you dress this beautifully. You’re going to be able to eat with that corset on? Trevor asked seriously.

Well, I’ll be able to taste a few things, then go into the bathroom and throw it up. Dana teased. Trevor laughed hard. Oh Eve and Captain Masterson are here. Sandra, Cousin Eve is here! C’mon, I want to see what Micol and Rafaelean picked out for her. Dana said as she and Sandra and MaryAnn walked hurried to the foyer of the Hall. Captain Masterson and Eve walked into the Hall foyer. The Brothers and their wives were there to greet them. The young guards and their wives came quickly to see them.

Oh my goodness! Ike said as he smiled.

Vic, she looks like an angel. Dotty said as tears welled up in her eyes.

Eve was wearing a white lace dress with a huge hoop slip. She had on white lace gloves and was holding a huge white lace fan. She had a white lace mantia, Spanish style.

Captain Masterson was in a white silk suit, 1700’s style with a Lavender silk vest and a white ruffled shirt. He look extremely sophisticated.

Wow!! They look so nice together. Trevor said as he stared at Eve’s dress.

How come my hoop isn’t that big? Sandra asked Ike.

Well honey she’s a little bigger then you, so she needs a bigger hoop. Ike said softly.

How is she going to sit down in that dress? Trent asked curiously.

Good question. Ike answered.

"Yeah how is she going to sit in that thing?" Denver asked the other angels.

"Same way Scarlet O’Hara did." Hackensack answered with a wink.

"Who?" Boboline asked comically.

Gone with the wind? Hackensack answered.

"Ohhhhh, wonder why they called it Gone with the Wind?" Boboline asked rather comically.

Everyone was admiring each other’s 1700’s outfits. The young guards were making quite a fuse over their wives and how gorgeous they all looked. So were the Cousins. They loved the 1700’s style dresses their girlfriends and mothers were wearing.

Ma, Lisa isn’t doing too well in that dress. Gary said worrying his wife would throw up her food. Dotty walked over to Lisa.

Honey, maybe your corset is too tight. Let’s go into the ladies room, I’ll loosen it a bit. What did you make it so tight her organs are all squashed? Dotty chided Gary.

She told me too! Said she had to have a 17 inch waist like Scarlet O’Hara. You better not die on me Lisa. Gary chided his wife.

I thought she had a 14 inch waist? Dotty asked curiously.

Did she? Lisa asked bewildered.

You had to tell her that? Gary said as he rolled his eyes. Take that thing off, why does she have to wear that thing? She was getting stomach pains this afternoon. Maybe she broke a rib or something.

Lisa, you’re very thin, you really don’t need a corset honey. Dotty said as she escorted her daughter in law into the ladies room.

Yeah, I think I’ll take it off. I was so nervous this morning Mom. I was waiting for the angels to bring our clothes. I even threw up. Lisa said as she took off her corset. Hate that thing. How did woman wear that all the time back in those days?

"They started wearing them as teens, by the time they were 20 their organs were all displaced, so the corsets didn’t hurt them anymore.

Why would the angels want us to be in this kind of pain?

Pain? Honey I am not having any pain with mine, none of the other girls or wives have complained about pain. Gary must have pulled the cords to tight.

Lisa put on the dress without the corset. She looked just fine. Dotty helped her straighten up her hair and hat and they exited the bathroom.

Vic and the brothers pulled the Cousins aside and the guards to inform them about Teddy’s visit and warning. You saw him? Michael said in shock as he looked at Bobby. Bobby nodded yes. All the Cousins and the guard’s eyes widen with shock. Then they all looked at Captain Masterson.

So keep what I said in mind. Do nothing, say nothing to offend that man and his angels and my brother Teddy! Vic chided as he and the brothers went back looking for their wives.

That’s it. I never talk to him again, I’m not ending up in Africa because I have a slip of the tongue. Michael said seriously.

Can’t not talk to him ever stupid, that will really offend him. Just be nice to him. Bobby answered as he looked at everyone. How hard is it to be nice?

Bobby’s right, we treat the man like the Pope. Jack Bellow’s, Bobby’s night bodyguard said as he looked over at Captain Masterson.

So what do we call him Father? Antonio asked straight faced.

Will you be serious please? Michael snapped annoyed.

Just call him Captain Masterson SIR! Ronnie said seriously.

Yeah, no more Cappy! Julia said as she looked at Ronnie.

I only called him that three times. Ronnie defended.

27 times, I kept a list. Julia replied comically. They all laughed as went looking for their girlfriends and wives.

"She right it was 27 times." Sammuel said with a comical facial expression.

What? In human flesh alive like? Sandra asked comically. What if he and Marnel show up here? Sandra said as she looked around. Imagine poor Bobby, seeing his dead father after all this time.

My parents die, they better stay dead. I couldn’t handle them coming back to visit me. I’d end up in a psycho ward. Ike said as he lit a cigarette. Sandra gave him a stern look.

What? Oh, no smoking in here. All right, relax. Where’s Big Momma? Ike asked as he looked around for Dotty.

Teddy? The dead brother? He went to see Bobby? Dana asked stunned as she looked for Bobby. Did his hair turn white? Remember what happen to Moses. Dana said comically.

He saw his Father not God Dana. I wonder if I could come visit you when I die. Trevor asked sweetly.

You better not Trev, scare little Matty to death, what do I tell the kid? That’s you’re dead father, say hello. Want him with night frights? Dana snapped. Trevor’s eyes widen as he looked at Ike.

This like a joke? Jessica asked with her arms crossed.

No, why would I joke about a thing like that. His father visited with the kid, He warned everyone not to upset Captain Masterson. That his angels will probably kill us, that’s probably why he came, to save our lives. Sal said comically.

Kill us? I thought these were holy angels, they’re allowed to kill us? Where’s Father Bob, this can’t be right. Jessica said as she looked for Father Bob. Did he have to dress like the priests did in the 1700’s?

He always dresses like they did in the 1700’s hundreds, he’s a traditional priest. They don’t change with the times. So watch your mouth missy in front of Captain Masterson. You going to be able to eat in that corset?

You’ll be the first to know when I throw up on your dish. Jessica answered. Sal’s eyes widen with shock.

What? Oh my goodness, think my mother would visit us? Laura asked excitedly.

God forbid. Trent said under his breath. Well honey, she may not be in heaven yet.

How could you say such a thing? Why wouldn’t she be in heaven? Just because you didn’t like her Trent doesn’t mean she went to hell.

Okay, I’m sorry, she’s in heaven, happy. If she comes I don’t want to know. She’ll just insult me again and I don’t want her talking bad about me to Johnny. He tells me his dead grandmother said I was good for nothing I’m writing to God! Trent said comically. Laura had to laugh.

You know maybe your parents will come visit you on your birthday after they die.

I’m telling them now not too. My heart couldn’t handle it. I’m surprised Bobby isn’t in a strait jacket.

Trent you dare tell them that and I will clobber you. Upset them like that. They love you.

Okay they can visit but not show themselves to me. I’ll crap myself.

So wear diapers on your birthday. Laura answered seriously. Trent gave her a dead pan expression. Laura had to laugh.

What? He showed himself to Bobby? What if my sister does that to me? MaryAnn said her eyes bulging. My birthday’s next week. Chet, what do I say to her?

MaryAnn, only people who are in heaven can make these visitations, trust me, you won’t have to worry about your sister visiting you because you’ll be in heaven by the time she gets there. Our great great great grandchildren will be in heaven before she gets there. Chet said seriously as he straightened his tie. How do I look in this get up?

I told you ten times Chet you look handsome and dapper.

Dapper huh?

"And why does he look dapper?" Sumatra said with a wide grin.

Who told you this? Ginger said to Allen rather suspiciously. Maybe the kids were kidding with you.

Vic told us, and he doesn’t kid. Teddy showed himself to Bobby, they’re allowed to do that when they get to heaven. On his birthday, day he was baptized, the day he made his first Holy Communion and confirmation. Day he gets married, day he has his first child. Ask Cousin Eve.

So when we die we can visit with our children like that too. I hope they don’t get afraid of us and die of fright. Where’s Bobby, he look psychologically disturbed? Ginger asked as she looked for him.

Don’t even say that as a joke Ginger, the brothers were very happy Bobby saw Teddy. Now here’s the scary part.

There’s a scary part? I thought they came from heaven?

They did, but Teddy warned his brothers and Bobby not to offend Captain Masterson, that he has very powerful angels and that Micol and Rafaelean and all those other giant angels are in obedience to Captain Masterson’s angels. So we’re not to do or say anything to offend him. Allen and Ginger looked around for Eve and Captain Masterson. I hope Eve knows that.

Like she’s going to offend him? Ginger said rolling her eyes. How come we only got these outfits, I thought we were going to be dressing like this for three days? Do we wear the same thing for three days?

I guess, I don’t know. We’ll check the closet tomorrow morning. See if there are any new things in there. Allen said knowing the bathing suits would eventually show up in the closet.

Lying is a sin Pete. Claudia said not believing Teddy came to visit with Bobby. If that were true, everyone would be seeing their dead parents for all the holidays. How can you believe that?

Because Vic told us that’s why I believe it. Bobby doesn’t make stuff up. You better not let anyone hear you talking like this Claudia. Pete said nervously as he looked around.

So my grandparents visit with my Mother and Father on their birthdays and anniversaries? How come they can’t see them?

Maybe they’re not in heaven yet. Have to attain heaven before you can be given this grace. Pete tried to reason.

My grandparents were very holy people Pete. Trust me they’re in heaven. I bet they have been visiting my parents for years and they don’t know. I hope when we die our kids leave a chair empty for us at the table for their birthdays. Least they can do for all the aggravation they put us through, paying for colleges, new cars. They better save us a seat and a piece of cake. Claudia said comically. Pete laughed and then kissed his wife. Think we’re be able to eat the cake? We leave a request, has to be a whip cream black Forrest cake

All right. We’re have that engraved on our tombstone.

I want a Mausoleum.

Why?

Because I am not being buried under the ground, that’s how the bugs get into the casket and eat you up.

So we get a cast iron casket, nothing will penetrate that.

Why can’t we just get a mausoleum? Have the kids come visit us on their birthdays, then we won’t have to go to their house.

Claudia, don’t talk like this in front of my parents okay?

Michael walked over to his Dad and Mother with a serious look on his face. Vic looked down at his son knowing a question was coming forth from that cranky face. Okay, what happen now? Vic asked seriously.

I want you and Mom to make a vow before my face?

What vow? Dotty asked seriously.

And I want it notarized, is there a notary in here? Michael asked as he looked around.

Michael what is it? Vic asked shaking his head. You better behave young man.

I want you and Mom to make a vow that you will not die before me. Michael said seriously. Dotty and Vic locked glances. I couldn’t handle you guys coming to visit me after you’re dead. I love you both, but I would end up in my own psychiatric hospital in the snake pit. Dotty and Vic went hysterical laughing. They both saw the movie Snake Pit

"Is he the cutest thing?" Sabo said as he hugged Michael.

Michael, if you were to die before us, we’d be dead right after you. I couldn’t handle losing you Michael. I couldn’t. Your Mother would die also. Vic said seriously.

Okay, you can die first but no visits in human form. I have a weak heart.

Who told you that you have a weak heart? Dotty asked nervously.

You show yourselves and it will go into cardiac arrest, want that? Leaving my kids orphans? So come but be discreet, quiet and no smoking cigars Dad, I’ll smell it and die of fright.

So, you saw your real father? Janet asked with a bowed head. He say anything about me?

"No, it was a short visit, but he’s coming again tomorrow with my real Mom. I’ll ask them about you. I’m sure they will say God sent you to me the same way God sent my Mother to be my Fathers bride and that I was to respect you and love you as I love my own body. Never to hurt you. So I guess you’re stuck with me.

Think they’ll say that? Oh Bobby I’m so happy! Think they’ll like me? Janet asked as her eyes filled with tears.

Why would you think they wouldn’t like you? Bobby asked confused.

Well, I’m not wealthy Bobby. My family are good people but middle class kind of. Sometimes real poor but they’re good people. I thought maybe they would want someone more, you know, with a better pedigree.

Pedigree? You’re not a dog Janet. I didn’t fall in love with your family or your financial resources. I fell in love with you. Bobby said as he looked to see if anyone was watching, he then kissed Janet.

Jack!! Oh Jack!! Get over here please. Jupitor said as he waved for Jack Bellows to come over by Bobby.

7:30 pm. everyone was now trying to seat themselves. The woman were having some difficulty. Honey, wait, wait, wait!!! Let me pull the chair back. Relax will you please.

Ike, what if I can’t sit in this hoop dress. Where’s Cousin Eve? Is she sitting down?

If so I want an instruction booklet on how she did it. Mom, let me seat Sandra first. Can’t believe this. Ike said trying to get his wife in the chair. We need plyers or something? What did the woman do back then, stand to eat?

Don’t upset Captain Masterson? Luke Jones said through grit teeth to his youngest son. Ike got nervous and looked to see if Captain