Dara

By Trina Warren

Dara is a fictitious story about a woman who has a life made of everything she ever wanted until she starts being followed by a stalker. He traumatizes her family no matter they go to get away from him.
This novel has adventure, suspense, and there are even some humorous episodes in it. Since the stalker is only interested in harming Daras family, her loved ones are mortified. Its not fairy tale. Once you start reading this book, you might have trouble stopping until youre finished. Its really interesting with lots of excitement hidden on pages between the covers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 17, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453528341

Trina Warren

I have lived in Alabama, Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio. I have traveled a lot. I am a certified travel agent, an author, and have had poetry published that’s in the National Library of Congress.

Book preview

#1

He appeared out of the night. Dressed disheaveled in appearance, he showed how mentally disturbed he was. He looked old. His hair was long, his eyes beady, his teeth were corroded and stained.

He looked me over from head to toe. He liked what he saw and licked his lips ten times.

I turned around and walked away. He followed me in the dark for ten minutes. I ran in the dark and hid in the bushes. It was like hiding from the law. He was disturbed by my disappearance and look for me everywhere. He did not find me.

I peered out of the bushes after an hour. He was gone. I prayed and walked home. I did not want to see him again.

I went to sleep and the next morning, I went to work. The sun was shining and there was not a cloud in the sky. Everyone was all right. I did not worry about the mentally disturbed man finding me.

I put on clean clothes, ate dinner, and left. I drove back into town. Ten men I knew yelled at me to meet them later where everyone got together. My friends would be there.

We ordered pizza, listened to the band, and wrote three songs. The songs were made to ease pain for people suffering.

Later, we went to the lake. The water was warm. We prayed for protection. God protected us all night.

I went to work the next morning. The mentally disturbed man walked into where I worked. He looked at me for ten minutes and left. He was dresses strangely again.

I drove home, ate, showered and changed my clothes. I prayed.

I watched my cat walk outside. She ran away. I decided to go for a walk. It started raining. I turned to go back home and saw the mentally disturbed man in the distance. He was glaring at me.

I continued walking until he got in a car and sped away. I turned around and went home.

The next morning I went to work. Later, the mentally disturbed man walked into where I worked and glared at me. He disturbed everyone who worked there. He stared at me for ten minutes and left.

I went to the restroom and checked my appearance. My hair was long and curly. My uniform was blue. I wore no cosmetics. My skin was dark. I wore three pieces of jewelry. I decided I was not dresses promiscuously. I cleared my mind and went back to work. He did not stop by where I worked again that day.

The mentally disturbed man was old. I did not like him being fascinated with me. I enjoyed my life and did not want him to change it or ruin it. I prayed for nothing awful to happen to me. I received peace of mind and drove home.

When I got home, I left my cat in the house, showered, ate and went back into town. Me and my friends played our new songs. We played and everyone there enjoyed our music.

We went to the lake again. We enjoyed the lake and the calm night. I drove home before dawn. I prayed for the mentally disturbed man to not become possessed. I slept peacefully.

It was Sunday. I went to a church. We prayed and sang. I helped the children with their religious teachings. We had a picnic outside our church. Discussions were made for future plans for our church’s people.

After we were finished, we walked in the woods and rode horses at one of our member’s ranch. We stayed there for the rest of the afternoon. The sun shone brightly. There was a soft breeze gently blowing through the trees. The horses got tired. We fed them and brushed them. I left when the sky darkened. The stars were bright. I drove home-fast, enjoying all the memories of the day that had just passed.

My phone rang when I got home: Dara, I’d like a date tomorrow night. I thought we’d meet at my place. All right?

All right.

Tomorrow, at sunset.

You’ve got a date.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

I dreamed of mists floating in the dark. I was lying down on some grass with trees around me. Fairies, spirits and angels floated in the air. My body felt ecstasy.

I woke in a daze. I ate oatmeal, fruit, bread, and hot cocoa. I showered, changed by clothes, and went to work.

The mentally disturbed man dropped by and glared at me again for ten minutes. He had a pink and purple lad shirt on and purple pants that were short. He had a large mole on his grotesque nose.

I drove home and dresses for my date. When it started to become dark, I drove to my friends’ house. The quietness of the surroundings was intoxicating. I knocked loudly on the wooden door and waited; not very long.

Kevin opened the door. He smiled a beautiful smile.

Hi, gorgeous!

Hi there!

Come inside and make yourself at home.

Thank you.

Love your house.

Would you like wine or weed, first?

Wine.

Kevin handed me a crystal glass with dark red wine. I drank as he studied me and rolled a joint.

We went outside and walked in the moonlight. The air was cool. The night was quiet. We heard some animals in the distance. The sounds were not unpleasant.

Lovely, Kevin. It’s perfect.

You’re beautiful. Marry me.

Yes, I’ll marry you, Kevin Mercer.

Kevin pulled a turquoise small box out of his pocket. He opened it and showed me a very exquisite ring. The band (macramé with fine rope) was blue with a silver stone and a gold stone engraved into the other.

I was very surprised. I almost opened my mouth. I smiled and he took the ring out, putting it gently on my right finger.

We bowed down on our knees, held our hands, bowed our heads, and exchanged our vows. Our marriage was then sealed with a kiss.

We made love in the moonlight. Then we went inside. He took me to his bedroom. It was dark. The bed was soft, and we slept. I had never felt this way before I had always been happy. Now, I felt love more than ever. I thanked the Lord and he blessed by unborn child.

I put an ad in the newspaper to sell by house. I quit my job, packed all of my belongings. My cat jumped on the front seat of my car. I loaded everything in the car. I drove to Kevins’. Teish yelled a loud meow. She did not look back at her home of the past again. I would not miss it. My new home made me happier. Kevin was waiting for me.

Love was written all over his face. He smiled, carrying my possessions inside his home. They were put in the hallway. We ate a delicious dinner; then danced. I concentrated on choosing names for our children. I thought of eight names. My new husband was pleased. He sent me off to bathe. I would be very well cared for. I was exstatid. I worked hard. I had been good all my life. Kevin was a dream come true. I thanked the Lord. I was extremely grateful. I would be grateful-always.

Three months later, I was showing some extra weight. Kevin told me how beautiful I was. My hair was longer. I blushed with pleasure. My baby did not give me any problems. I loved every minute of every day. Life was incredible!

Eric was born in May. He was gorgeous. We thanked the Lord. He was perfect. The Lord blessed us every day.

New experiences were occurring. I loved my child very much. My son became excellent at everything imaginable. Kevin was pleased with me. He was pleased with Eric, and he seduced me.

Our new baby was born in the month of August. I named her Dalray. She was also beautiful. Her hair was dark, her eyes lit with fire. The boys followed her everywhere. Dalray was as happy as her mother had been. The girls fought over Eric. He taught his sister and she loved her brother!

Eric left the wonderful city to marry his bride. Dalray stayed in town. She worked. This was when Eric was sixteen and Dalray was ten. She worked at a grocery store. The boys gave the store business after school. They wanted to see Dalray. She enjoyed life very much. Kevin and Dara were proud parents.

The marriage ceremony of Eric to Reisha was similar to Kevin and Dara’s. It was not at a church. They were alone. Animals gave them their blessings. The wilderness was a perfect place for the wedding. The twilight made them glow with pleasure.

Eric had worked hard for six years and after he left the city where his parents lived, he bought supplies and built a house like his father’s. Reisha thanked the Lord for her good fortune. Eric and Reisha were blessed with peace, love and happiness.

Dalray knew everyone in town. She was like her brother. He had been very popular. Dalray had trouble keeping one boyfriend at a time. She did anyway. She thanked the Lord for all her divine favor. She, like her mother, was extremely grateful.

She woke up every morning refreshed and excited about the new day. Her future decision would be who to marry. Unlike her mother, Dalray got to choose from ten. The boys promised to take care of her and they loved her. She was then 16.

Dalray asked the Lord to guide her in making her decision. She did not want to hurt any of her friends. They had always been nice to her, helped her and respected her. She had to realize which one she loved the most.

None of the girls were jealous. They each had their own admirers. Dalray decided not to ask her friends for help on deciding who to marry. She waited for inspiration.

Dalray, have you chosen yet?

No, Jess. There’s a meeting tonight at the usual place. Will you be there?

Yes. See ya later.

See ya.Dalray hung up the phone and sighed. She had to narrow it down to a fewer amount to choose from.

The phone rang again.

Dalray, I’d be pleased to be your only one. Is your decision made, yet?

No, Troy. I’ll see you tonight.

See ya.

All of the boys were at the meeting. Tom, Phil, Joe, Carlos, Craig, Marahti, Buck, and Lesley were there. When Dalray had all of the flattery, attention, and affection she could cope with, she got ready to leave. Lesley stopped her and they walked together outside for hours and talked. He made her laugh more than her other friends. She made her final decision. Lesley broke into tears of joy.

Dalray, I’m the happiest person in this town. I’ll be a good husband, I love you.

Lesley, I’m sure you’ll make me very happy.

I promise I will.

Lesley held her while tears welled in his eyes. Dalray felt very contented. She loved Lesley. She and Lesley would always be happy together.

I went to the local mall to shop for gifts for my children and some food. I was in the grocery store when the mentally ill man appeared a few aisles away. He glare at me and held the glare. He started moving towards me. I was not afraid. He moved through the aisles slowly, never looking away. I laughed to myself and left the store. He did not follow me.