Return to Panadonia

By Larry Wade Livingston

Return to Panadonia. A book that continues with Garret and Anna in Panadonia. They both agree a first on how Panadonia should look in the future. Then their views develop into totally different agendas. However, Garret is an outsider and Anna has become Queen of Panadonia. Was Anna’s change for Panadonia’s future because she was rejected by Garret to be her King. What do the people want for Panadonia? Does it coincide with Garret’s dream for Panadonia or with their Queens?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664165472

Larry Wade Livingston

Larry Wade Livingston was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in the month of November. He grew up traveling state to state only living in cities sometimes for only a few short weeks. His step-dad was an over the road truck driver which allowed him to attend countless schools throughout his entire childhood. Always being the new kid in school he really had no friends. He found that by writing stories it occupied his mind and he could create his own little world. It was a world that he could control and was accepted. I hope you enjoy the stories that Mister Livingston still amuses himself with as an adult. He writes humorous tales to deep complicated ones and covers many subject matters. If you enjoy his tales and downhome style, you can also find other books by Larry Wade Livingston at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Other books by Larry Wade Livingston The Poetic Storyteller. A book of poems representing the many poetic forms. Three Agendas. A book of three Sci-Fi stories filled with suspense and intrigue. Short Stories from My Heart. A book of Mr. Livingston’s favorite short stories. Sterling Sands. A book of a lawyer’s morality between good and evil. The Protectors. A book of people that are unseen and control part of earth’s survival. The Alignment. A book with many clues throughout to explain the Alignment and its prophecy. A life living fate. A lawyer’s story of making decisions, but were they his alone, or were they predestined? Panadonia. A book about a secret world hidden in the center of earth, until a young boy from earth discovers it’s existence.

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DEDICATION

I would like to thank so many people. I have to give thanks first and foremost to Connie Hughes. She was my muse and I’m still sad from her passing. She believed in me when I didn’t. She helped me to develop my writing and my own confidence in writing.

I have to give a special thanks to my mother Goldie Lee Miller and my aunt Ann Parsons. They both were writers in their own ways. It’s sad that their talents were never able to make it to the public to read. I have to give a tremendous thanks to my friends. They always stand by my side and I love them for their support.

I hope my books can bring some emotions to the readers. If through my writings I can have a reader laugh, cry, get angry, feel sad or jump for joy, or even hate it, I’ve accomplished what I intended to do. To connect to the reader is the goal of anyone that writes. I hope I have caused you, the reader, to be moved by any of your many emotions.

Larry Wade Livingston

Garret Clearwater spent the rest of the summer organizing things, so he would be ready to move to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Not only did he receive a scholarship to MIT, he was also accepted as a member of Mensa.

It wasn’t every day that a ten-year-old boy qualified for such a prestigious college and Mensa at Garret’s young age. It was like Divine intervention that his Uncle Haywood, living in Texas, took a superintendent job with the Cambridge Department of Transportation.

Haywood Clearwater was Garret’s father’s brother and had once helped out on the farm after there had been an injury to Garret’s father.

It had been a major problem trying to find a solution to Garret’s living arrangements in Cambridge. Garret couldn’t live on his own and his parents had to stay and work the farm.

Garret was leaving the small town of Ashland, Oregon and moving to the big city. When Garret’s parents heard that Haywood was relocating to Cambridge, they were on cloud nine.

Garret had to register by August 31st and start class on September the 1st. His mother, Beth, traveled to Cambridge with him two weeks before classes started. They met with Haywood at his new rent to own home and selected one of the three bedrooms for Garret to use.

I might go ahead and buy this house if my new job works out, but for now I’ll just rent. Haywood said.

I understand that completely Haywood. Jack and I would do the same thing. Beth said.

Garret and his mother went shopping. They bought the books he needed and several articles of clothing. Garret never realized what all had to be done when it was just himself for the most part. Beth saw to it that her son had a couple of pairs of shoes and all the toiletries that he would need.

She bought him an iPad, laptop, iPhone 11, PC, printer and a X-Box gaming unit to play. Money wasn’t an issue since they had gotten an inheritance from their neighbor, Mr. Willows.

Beth felt concerned and worried if she and Jack made the right decision in allowing their son to move far away. They knew Garret wanted to learn and utilize the gift that God had given him. He was certain that God had a purpose for his extraordinary intellect at such a young age. It was Garret’s destiny to find what it was and to fulfill that quest.

Garret and Haywood waved good-bye as Beth’s airplane rolled down the runway and lifted off the asphalt. Garret could see his mother’s face looking out the plane’s window as it sped by.

You’ll be fine boy. You have always been far smarter than other kids your age. You’re special and we all know there’s something big ahead for you in life. Haywood said.

Thank you, Uncle Haywood. The older I get, the more pressure I feel to have to exceed everyone’s expectations. Sometimes I wish I wasn’t so smart. If I were’nt, there’s a place I could be in six-weeks that would be a dream come true.

Where’s that place? I’d like to go there with you.

I’m sorry Uncle Haywood, it’s my own secret world and I can’t share it with no one. Please don’t take it personally.

I don’t kid, everyone has to have their own happy place, even kids. Time to go home and get a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow is your first day of college for you and my first day at my new job. Oh, your mother and I arranged for an Uber driver to pick you up every morning for school and bring you home after school. The driver’s name is Kyle Smith and he drives a silver Honda Hybrid.

They picked up a Cowboy pizza at Papa Murphy’s on the way home and baked it according to the directions. It was fantastic, even though it was a little different from the ones Garret had eaten in Ashland.

Next day at eight o’clock, Garret heard the sound of a car horn. He looked out the window and saw a silver Honda out front. He grabbed his backpack filled with books and school supplies and ran out to the Uber.

Hello. I’m Kyle and you’re Garret, right?

Yes, my uncle told me you were coming. He told me your name and the kind of car you drove.

Well, I hope you like my driving and me personally. I will be the one to pick you up every morning and to bring you home after school. Speaking of school, how did a kid like you get accepted to MIT? Are you a genius?

Yes, I am considered a genius. My last IQ test, I received a score of 152 and was accepted as a new member of Mensa.

Whoa! I’m impressed. How did you get so smart at such a young age?

I don’t know for sure. I’ve always loved to read and see how things work. Anytime I have a question as to how something works or why it does. I just have this desire to find the answer.

That’s great kid, I wish I had your desire. I would be doing something other than this job for a living, that’s for sure. I’m going to enjoy talking with you during our ride time together.

That sounds good to me, I have no friends and I like talking to you too. You don’t have to call me kid. Why don’t you just call me Gar and drop the rest?

Ok, Gar, you’ve got a deal. Well, here we are Gar. Enjoy your first day at MIT. Let me know what the orientation is like. I hear its boring as hell.

I’ll let you know Kyle, when I see you later today at three. Garret said exiting the car.

There was an announcement over the college’s intercom system, asking all students to report to the main auditorium. Garret followed the others to the auditorium, since he had no clue as to where it was located. Once inside he took a seat near the back of the room.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen to your first day at MIT. I’m Dean Riley Washington and to my right is Vice Dean, Roland Whitmore. We at MIT hold our Professors and students to a higher standard than any other college in the country.

During this four-hour orientation, you will hear the do’s and don’ts that will guild your behavior and conduct while attending MIT. You will also learn what is expected from you as well. You will be told the consequences for violating our rules. They are severe and will permanently remain in your school transcript.

If you’re ready or not people, here’s Professor Edna White, head of the Engineering Department, to get your orientation started."

Good morning everyone. I’m Edna White and I want to discuss the penalties for being late or cutting classes. I suggest you take notes, because I have a long list of information you will need to adhere to.

The class did go on for the four hours that Dean Whitmore had said it would. There had been over a dozen speakers during that time explaining the rules, suspensions and being expelled all together.

As the class ended Dean Whitmore took to the podium one more time.

"Attention everyone, I forgot to do one last thing. I would like to welcome Milly Barnes to MIT, she’s the oldest person to ever attend our college. She just celebrated her ninety-third birthday. I also want to welcome Garret Clearwater to MIT.

If you see a ten-year-old boy wandering around the hallways, then you will have seen this young genius. He has an IQ of 152 and is taking Engineering and Physics. I hope everyone will welcome him to MIT and not try to intimidate him."

The students exited the auditorium and spread out in every direction to start their afternoon classes. Garret’s first class in the afternoon was with Professor White. He actually had a good feeling about her after listening to her speech as part of the orientation.

Garret entered room 347 and took a seat in the back row. As other students entered, several of them stopped and welcomed him to MIT. They were very respective and Garret felt they really were being genuine.

The room went silent as Professor White entered the room and took her place at the head of the class. She looked around the room and took out her tablet.

Where is student Garret Clearwater? she asked.

Garret raised his hand, but the Professor repeated her earlier question.

Where is Garret Clearwater? If you’re in my classroom, please stand up so I can see you.

Garret stood up and raised his hand while saying, I’m here Professor White.

I can’t see you boy, if you’re sitting way back there in the back. There are three seats available up here in the first row. Why don’t you come down here and select one of them for your seat? I will be able to see you more clearly.

Garret took his backpack and moved from the last row to the front of the class and selected a new seat.

"Thank you, Mister Clearwater. I’m going to map the classroom, students, so where you’re sitting now is your seat for the entire year. I want to start with seat one in row one. Please, stand and say your name and a little about where you’re from.

Start over here and go left to right and zig-zag from row one to row two, etc. What is your name young lady?"

Everyone followed the Professors order and the introductions went by swiftly with no complications.

"Thank you all for your cooperation. I’ve listed the books you will need for my class on the blackboard behind me. I would like you to read the entire first chapter of Introduction to Engineering.

It’s not very long and it explains the importunacy of engineering and how it made our civilization successful. From the Pyramids of Egypt to man walking on the moon, engineering principals were why they happened. I will see you tomorrow, class is excused. Garret, may I talk to you for a moment?"

Yes, Professor White.

Garret, if you have any trouble or have questions, you can come to me and I will try and help anyway I can. Don’t be afraid to speak up in class if something isn’t clear to you at the moment. I know you’re a very bright boy. I’m not going to embarrass you ever in front of the class. You decided what question you want to ask in class and the ones you would like to ask me in private.

Thank you, Professor White. I will remember your words and utilize them where appropriate. I thank you for offering your help.

Garret left for his next class, which of course was on the other side of the campus. Thank goodness that the time allowed between classes for him was long enough that he wouldn’t be late.

He walked into the physics class and many heads turned as he walked to the front of the class and took a seat. There were several mumblings that spread around the classroom. It went silent as a man walked in and put down a stack of books on his desk.

"Good afternoon students. I’m Professor Tip Sterns. Yes, as in Tipper O’Neil. I’ve heard every joke and insult there is and I don’t want to hear any more of them. Is that clear? If it’s not, I’m sure extra homework for everyone will see to it that it doesn’t happen again.

If you think this is going to be a class you can glide through, stand up and get the hell out of my classroom. I’ve been teaching this class for thirty-seven years and I don’t waste my time with idiots, smart ass’s or people that aren’t serious in learning physics.

If you get a C in my class two semesters in a row, I’ll drop you and replace you with another individual that really wants to learn.

I guess I better address the elephant in the room. Mr. Clearwater, I have read your application and educational history. I see you have an IQ of 152, that’s impressive, even if you were an adult. There are two dozen fields of physics. Which one or two would you like to study?"

I realize Professor Sterns that your class is mathematically orientated and you only touch on many of the different fields in physics. I have set my goals for earning degrees in both Electromagnetism and geophysics.

"Welcome Mister Clearwater to my class. I admire a person who knows what they want and what it will take to achieve it. I hope the rest of the class has that same drive and desire to learn physics as you have.

Being that it’s the first day. I’m required to spend our time together and explain the importance of physics to you. I know it’s dumb. You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t know what physics was."

Professor Stern spent the afternoon explaining the subject to them in detail. He finished around fifthteen minutes to three. Garret walked fast to get to the street where Kyle was waiting for him.

Three o’clock, right on time Gar, Kyle said.

I’m glad my first day is over.

How was the orientation? Was it boring like I told you it was?

It was long, but I found it informative and I rather enjoyed it.

Did you meet any of your Professors?

Yes, I met Professor Sterns and Professor White. One is very friendly and the other one is going to be tough; I can tell.

Kyle drove Garret back to his uncles’ home.

See you in the morning Gar.

See you then Kyle. Garret said as exited the car and entered the home.

Garret sat on the sofa reading the engineering assignment that Professor White had given the class. His Uncle Haywood came in and put his briefcase on his work desk.

How did your first day at MIT go, Garret?

It was informative and I found my way around the campus. I like both my professor’s, maybe one a little more than the other.

How did you like your Uber driver? If you don’t like him, I can get another driver for you.

No, I like Kyle a lot. We had a nice exchange of thoughts and views. I’m looking forward to having more discussing’s with him on our ride’s to and from college.

Good to hear that. I haven’t had time to go grocery shopping. Would you rather I order some food and have it delivered? Are would you like to go grocery shopping with me?

I think it would be healthier if we went to Safeway and bought groceries, Uncle Haywood. I miss eating vegetable’s and good old homestyle cooking.

You’ve only been gone from home for a few days, Haywood said with a smile.

I know, but food that isn’t homecooked just doesn’t taste the same to me.

Alright, let’s go shopping and you can pick out whatever food you want to eat.

They went to the store and filled a shopping cart to the point it wouldn’t hold another item.

That should keep us eating for a week or two, Haywood said.

They went home and put the food away except for two Hungry man TV dinners. It was late and they both were tired, so they agreed on the TV dinners for the night.

The ping went off on the microwave and Garret removed the two dinners and put them on the kitchen table.

Thank you, Garret.

They ate their dinner and Haywood turned on the TV and watched SportsCenter on ESPN. Garret went to his bedroom and continued reading his engineering book.

The next couple of weeks slide by and Garret was getting more acclimated to college every day. Haywood was setteling into his new position with the Cambridge Transportation District too.

After two weeks had passed, the house was a pigsty. Haywood knew something had to be done. He decided to have a talk with Garret about a solution he thought was the answer to solve the problem.

When he came home from work, he called Garret and asked him to come into the living room. Garret exited his bedroom and went to see what his uncle wanted.

Sit down Garret. I want to run something by you. What would you think if I hired a live-in housekeeper? Someone to do the cleaning, make our meals and so you wouldn’t be here alone while I’m at work.

I guess it would be alright. It sounds good, except, what if I don’t like her?

I promise that when I have made a decision on who I want to hire. I will have her over and you can meet and talk with her. Would that be okay with you?

Yes, that would be great, Uncle Haywood.

Haywood spent the next two days consulting employment agencies for a live-in housekeeper. The agency found three women that met the requirements that Haywood had requested for a person to have before being considered.

The agency arranged for three appointments on Saturday morning at its offices. Each an hour apart from one another. The first interview was for nine AM.

Haywood and the agency supervisor met the first interviewee. She was a woman in her late fifties and said she could fulfill all the duties that were being asked for the position. She was nice and Haywood said he would sincerely think about hiring her.

There was a ten-minute break after the first meeting before the second interviewee entered the office complex for her meeting at ten. She was also a woman in her fifties and like the first lady, she was qualified and again Haywood was impressed with her as well. He thanked her and she departed.

The third woman entered and sat down for her interview. There was something different with this woman from the minute she walked across the office floor and sat down.

Hello, thank you, for this opportunity to talk to you about this position. I am Lilly Deminer. What questions would you like to ask me?

Welcome Mrs. Deminer. I’m Haywood Clearwater, and I am the one seeking a live-in housekeeper for my nephew and myself. Have you read the list of things that I needed for a housekeeper to perform?

"Yes, Mr. Clearwater, and it’s Miss. It’s no longer Mrs.

May I ask why the change?

"My husband died a year ago from a heart attack. We had no insurance or savings to fall back on. The bank foreclosed on the house and reprocessed my car. The job market doesn’t have much to offer a forty-eight-year-old woman these days.

I’m living in my married girlfriend’s house with her husband and three kids. I’m sleeping on the couch and I can tell that I’m becoming an issue between her and her husband. Plus, having to file bankruptcy and having bad credit, I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. I’m sorry, you don’t want to hear my sad story, I apologize for rambling on."

No apology needed. Are you comfortable living in a house with a single man and boy? I wouldn’t want anyone to feel strange or worried for their safety. I assure you the agency did their background check on me. I have never been arrested, nor do I smoke, drink or take drugs. Those were some of the exact requirements the description for the job offer stated.

Yes, I don’t do any of those things either or been arrest. I read that I would have my own bedroom and if I wanted a lock installed, you would be happy to do that.

That’s true. I would like you to come to my home and see what would be your room. I think you should meet Garret, my nephew. He’s ten and goes to MIT.

Ten-years old and he goes to MIT. Did I hear you right?

Yes, he’s a genius with an IQ of 152. He really is an exceptional boy.

Are you offering me the job?

Yes, but I want you to see my home and meet Garret, before you give me your final answer.

The three left and Judy Mills, the agency supervisor drove them in her car to Haywood’s home. Garret was watching the Discovery channel when the three entered the home.

Haywood introduced Miss Deminer to Garret and his eyes opened wide followed by a big smile.

It’s a pleasure to meet you Ma’am, Garret said.

It’s a pleasure to meet you too Garret. Lilly said.

The four of them toured the house and answered all the questions Lilly had asked. She was relaxed and seemed happy compared to the woman she was when she entered the office earlier.

I’d love to come and work for you Mr. Clearwater, if your offer is still on the table and if Garret doesn’t mind.

It’s okay with me. I like you and God knows we need help around here. Garret said.

Great, let’s go back to the office and sign some papers to finalize the agreement, Mrs. Mills said.

Back at the employment office, Haywood, Lilly and Mrs. Mills signed the appropriate papers.

"Now for the part no one likes. The fee for my employment office finding you a job Lilly is half your first two paychecks. For that reason, I must ask you Mr. Clearwater, what are your intentions of payment to Miss Deminer?

The average wage for a live-in housekeeper is something that usually is between the two of you to negotiate. A guideline is between 1500 hundred to 2000 a month. After all the housekeeper is living rent free, with no bills like water, sewer, trash-pickup, gas or electricity." Mrs. Mills said.

I’m offering to pay Miss Deminer 2000 dollars a month for six months. After that amount of time has passed, and I’m happy with her work and she wants to stay. I’ll raise her salary to 3000 a month. She can quit if she’s not happy with the job or for whatever reason at any time. If she works for a month or two and don’t like it, she can walk away.

That’s too generous for you to offer Mr. Clearwater. Well, let’s see if Lilly accepts either of my offers

Yes, I will come work for you and your pay is more than acceptable. Lilly said.

In that case, my fee is one thousand hundred dollars a month for two months. If you will sign here Lilly acknowledging that you will pay me two payments of thousand dollars for a total of two thousand dollars.

Lilly picked up the pen and was about to sign the document, when Haywood grabbed her hand gently.

"Don’t sign that, Lilly. Haywood said.

He took out his checkbook and wrote a check for two- thousand dollars. He tore it out and handed it to Mrs. Mills.

This should cover everything. Please give Miss Deminer her paid in full recite. I thank you, for finding quality people to work as my housekeeper. Please, tell the other two women that they were excellent for the job, but I went with someone else.

Yes, mister Clearwater. I will inform both the others and here is Miss Deminer’s recite.

He and Lilly left the employment office and Haywood walked over to his truck.

Is there something else I can do for you Lilly? Where is your car?

I don’t have a car; I rode the city bus.

You said that earlier, I forgot, hop in truck and I’ll take you home.

Mr. Clearwater, all I have is two suitcases of clothes. I can get them in a minute and go to work right now.

If that’s what you want to do, it’s fine with me.

Haywood drove her home and she ran in and returned with her two suitcases in less than a minute. She put them in the truck’s bed, got in the vehicle and fastened her seatbelt while looking at Haywood.

I’m ready to go. I can’t thank you enough for giving me this job and a place to live. You won’t regret putting your trust in me.

I’m not worried Lilly. You’ve had a stretch of bad luck and if I can help you out some, then that’s a good thing in my mind.

They arrived back at Haywood’s home and he carried Lilly’s suitcases into the house. He laid them on the bed in her room and left.

Make yourself at home Lilly. I really think you’re going to like it here.

Thank you, Lilly said as she started unpacking her belongings.

It was late afternoon when Lilly came out of her room and started preparing their dinner meal.

You don’t have to start this minute. You can start with breakfast in the morning. Haywood said.

I don’t mind. I see you have plenty of food for me to work with. What would you and Garret like for dinner?

How about cooking up those porkchops, make some baked potatoes and heat up some green beans.

That sounds great. I’ll start on fixing that right now.

Haywood and Garret played video games until Lilly told them dinner was ready. They saved their game and sat down at the kitchen table.

Why are there only two place settings? Where is yours Lilly? Haywood asked.

I’ll eat mine after the both of you are finished and the dishes are washed.

No, you are part of this family as long as you live here, from now on you set three place settings. Grab a plate, some food, silverware and sit down at the table with us. Haywood said.

Lilly smiled and did as Haywood had told her to do.

Thank you, Mr. Clearwater.

That’s enough of Mr. Clearwater. You can call me Haywood and Garret, Garret. May we just refer to you as Lilly or would you prefer to be called by another name?

Lilly will be fine…. Haywood.

They finished eating and Haywood helped Lilly do the dishes. Lilly had little to expand on her life story, since she explained most of it at her interview. Haywood explained that he was once married, but his wife had passed away many years ago in an automobile accident.

His two sons didn’t want to leave their friends or college in Texas. He allowed them to stay with his brother, Troy, in Dallas. They were more than excited when their Uncle Troy said they could stay with him and not have to relocate to Cambridge.

Next morning Garret and Haywood were wakened by the smell of bacon drifting in the air. They went into the kitchen and saw Sarah putting their breakfast on the table.

There you go men, bacon, sausage, Denver omelets and orange juice. Lilly said.

Wow, that’s great, Garret said as he sat down and started eating.

As Garret swallowed his last bite of bacon, a car horn sounded.

That’s Kyle, Garret. Have a good day at school. Haywood said.

Garret