Till Death Do We Part

By Aurelio Acebo

Opportunity has landed. Curiosity has brought Mia Anjolie and her twin sister, Bonnie to visit mortal Earth. They are armed with Loyalty, Love, Hope and Faith from their Heavenly home.

On Earth they found love, but punishment for their disobedience when returning to Heaven. Their loves, Duffy and Peter, roamed the Earth in search of them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon Publishing LLC
• Release date: Jun 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9798986122120

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Till Death Do We Part

A Sequel to Big Hearts, Small Arrows

Aurelio Acebo

A YA Christian Fantasy

A Simon Publishing LLC imprint

Till Death Do We Part

Copyright©2020 Aurelio Acebo

All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States.

This is a work of fiction. No part of this book may be used

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First Edition

Trade Paperback: ISBN: 978-17376256-7-7

eBook ISBN: 979-8-9861221-2-0

Library of Congress Control Number: 2022909881

Author: Aurelio Acebo

Cover design by Joanne Simon Tailele

Printed by Ingram Spark

United States of America

Cover photos from Adobe iStock #72586126

Dedication

This book is dedicated to

Anthony and Jenna,

with all my love.

Chapter 1

Bonnie and Mia Anjolie were the twin daughters of Floy-Floy and Mia Anjolie Cupid, and the granddaughters of Cupid and Natalie.

Born in Heaven, they were the happiest and healthiest girls one could ever meet. "Their building blocks and pacifiers and many toys where always picked up and put away. No toy dolls. They would wake up every morning, kissing everyone good morning.

Now they were three years old, mortal time.

They especially loved running up to Jesus on their young legs to hug and kiss Jesus, hello. They had already learned many different things. They were learning, several more languages.

One morning Jesus asked, What do you want to be when you grow up?

They answered simultaneously, Just like you! We love you, Jesus.

Jesus smiled. Thank you, girls.

Angels and several butterflies would fly by and go about their business. Heaven was home sweet home. There was no place in the Universe like Holy Heaven. Harps and violins played comfortably. There was singing in the background. There was always the smell of sweet flowers. It was always cool and sunny days. No fears of any harm.

Young Bonnie, and young Mia Anjolie took long walks with their beloved Jesus Christ. They walked and skipped through many Heavenly trails. The girls stopped to look up at Heaven’s biggest tree. Oh, so tall. The girls were too short to even attempt to climb it. Young Bonnie asked Jesus, Did you ever climb this tree?

Jesus answered, No, I never tried.

Young Mia Anjolie made chuckling sounds.

All three walked the many different trails for many a day to come. It was fun.

How do you like your schoolwork? Jesus asked.

Young Bonnie answered, I enjoy school.

Young Mia Anjolie gave her answerer, I love it.

Later on that day, the girls asked more questions to Jesus. Young Bonnie went first.

Jesus, will you always be there for us?

Without hesitation Jesus said Yes!

Young Mia Anjolie asked in a loud voice, Will you always love us?

Jesus said Yes! Always, and forever. For some unknown reason Jesus began to cry.

Jesus, are you feeling well? they both asked. Then they hugged him.

We love you, dear Jesus.

Jesus knew the answers to be honest and true. Come my children. It’s getting late. It soon will supper time.

The girls asked Jesus, Are you also the Holy Spirt?

Yes, I am.

Good we’re glad. Grandfather Cupid and Grandmother Natalie said you were.

Jesus?

Yes, young Bonnie?

Will you teach me and Mia Anjolie how to pray some more?

Jesus was delighted to hear such a question.

Many different animals roamed passed, walking freely. Mia Anjolie asked Jesus, May Bonnie and I pet and play with them?

Jesus said, Maybe later. We are going to be late for supper.

I want to sit next to you, Jesus, said Mia Anjolie.

You did last night, said young Bonnie.

Not to fuss, girls. We will sit together.

Chapter 2

Many mortal years passed quickly. Young Bonnie’s blond hair was growing long. Her brown eyes were a lovely sight. Young Mia Anjolie’s hair was also getting very, long. She had beautiful greenish eyes. At nine years old, the girls were growing up to be strong and well educated.

They enjoyed exciting times with all the many different animals. Sometimes they could ride the mules and horses. They always fed them and gave them water.

One day they asked, if they could go upstairs.

Hello Aunt Bonnie, said young Mia Anjolie, followed by a big smile and big hug from young Bonnie. Can we help you today, Aunt Bonnie?

What? Upstairs? asked their Aunt Bonnie.

Yes, upstairs. We have never been there to see what you are doing, said young Mia Anjolie.

Young Bonnie gave a half smile. Both girls nodded their heads.

Aunt Bonnie frowned. Girls, it’s not a very pretty sight.

Please, said the girls simultaneously with big smiles. We won’t mind.

Well okay, said Aunt Bonnie. Follow me. And get ready to hold your breath!

The girls were holding hands. They were unaware what they would encounter or experience. They trusted their Aunt Bonnie."

Young Mia Anjolie was first to hear a baby crying. Do you hear that, Sis?

Yes, I do, said Young Bonnie. It sounds like more than one baby.

They held hands ever more tightly.

Well, here we are girls.

The girl’s smiles were wiped clean from their faces. They began to slightly shake.

Don’t be afraid girls. They are the unborn. They came from the mortal earth down below. They are all aborted unborn children. They are the unwanted! They are the forgotten. They are all nameless children. I help them, along with many angels and, of course Jesus. Well girls, now you know what I do and what’s up here.

At first, both girls were in shock. They pulled on their sweet Auntie’s dress. Can we help? they yelled at the top of their lungs.

Young Bonnie said, Please, let me help.

Young, Mia Anjolie said, Pretty please, over and over.

Aunt Bonnie sighed. Yes, you can help me.

With no concerns their whole youthful lives, they now were invited to offer their first contribution.

Young Mia Anjolie said, What is our job?

Come, girls. I will show you. First, I want you to carry these blankets. Then bring these diapers. Then I want you to fill these baby bottles with water.

The girls looked around the giant nursery. It looked endless. Rows and rows of countless unborn babies. Some were crying, but many just laid silent.

Look Aunt Bonnie, one of the unborn just waved to me, said young Bonnie.

Young Mia said, Wow this little one will not let go of my finger!

Aunt Bonnie smiled. Hang on girls. They just want love and affection.

Does Grandpa Cupid and Grandma Natalie come up here to help?

Yes, they do. But your grandparents get sick looking at the helpless and unnecessarily aborted babies. But yes, they keep coming back.

Does my dad, Floy-Floy and our mother, Mia come up here too? asked Mia Anjolie.

Yes, girls but they also get sick to their stomachs. Your mother mostly cries. But the two of them always come back to help.

Young Bonnie looked she might cry. Aunt Bonnie, will this ever stop?

I am not sure. I hope and pray it does, someday. Come girls, Let’s get busy now. We must not keep the unborn waiting for our help.

Young Mia Anjolie said to her sister in a low voice, Hey Sis, these unborn babies never had a favorite color to choose or have even seen a rain drop!

That is nothing, answered young Bonnie. They never heard the words, I love you!

I love you, Sis! said Mia Anjolie, wrapping an arm around her sister.

And I love you! replied Bonnie.

Calling out to their Aunt Bonnie, Does Grandmother Marcy also come to see and help the unborn?

Yes girls, but she also gets upset.

The girls would work almost tirelessly. They skipped out on dinner and worked all through the day and night. They even slept on the floor.

Aunt Bonnie watched them sleeping on the floor and said to Jesus, Sir, look at these two.

Jesus just smiled.

Their parents had to bring food up to them, so that they had strength to continue. They became dedicated. Both girls volunteered and donated all the free time one could have.

Many days and weeks passed. More unborn arrived daily. Bonnie and Mia Anjolie worked together like a team, knowing the unborn were helpless. Frustration finally took over. They went down, and outside to take a break.

Young Bonnie and young Mia Anjolie wiped away their tears. They never felt sorry for themselves. They were so thankful to have been born in Heaven. A very Holy Kingdom.

It’s time for us to pray and give thanks, said young Mia Anjolie.

I agree, Sis!

Want to go check on some animals?

What for? said young Mia Anjolie.

Who knows. We might run into Grandfather Cupid! He is fun. He might say something funny. Or tell us a story.

I see Grandfather, squealed Bonnie.

I see him too.

Hi Grandfather. How are you today?

Oh, hello girls. Glad to see you. I am just checking on the animals.

Can we help? asked Bonnie.

No thank you. Everything is in good order.

Grandfather, we have spent a long time helping and getting to know the unborn and forgotten babies, explained Mia Anjolie.

Yes. I know where you were and what you were doing. I am very proud of you both.

Thank you, Grandfather! they said in unison.

Got any stories to tell us today? asked Bonnie

Not today. I don’t have any new stories to tell you. Move over girls, let this old mule pass. But I do have something maybe you can learn from. Want to hear it?

Oh yes, Grandfather!

Okay. Well here it goes. If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is. Our living moment is right now and is everything. So, live it now!

Thank you, Grandfather.

Do not forget that! Hey kids, be careful not to step on those flowers.

Let’s go see what Mom’s doing, said Bonnie.

See you later Grandfather, thanks again! said Mia Anjolie, waving her hand.

The girls walked back to their mother’s cloud kitchen. They had missed out on breakfast.

Hey Sis, help, me do the dishes, said Bonnie. Give me a boost up here, here Mia Anjolie, use this chair.

Good idea. Wow, look at all these dishes.

Bonnie and Mia Anjolie looked out the kitchen window.

Is that Earth out there?

It sure is Mia Anjolie.

What a lot of people. So many mortal people. Are they arguing? What are they rushing around for?

"Look, Bonnie, that one girl in the red outfit just punched the other girl, for no real reason. Sis, can they see us?

No way! said Mia Anjolie.

Listen, they are using foul language, and offensive swear words. We better get down now. If Mom catches us, she will get upset.

Quick Bonnie, put this chair back. Here comes Mom.

Mia Anjolie spun around just as their mother came through the door. Hi Mom. We did the dishes. They’re all done.

Well thank you, girls. That was very thoughtful of you.

We saw Grandfather this morning, said Bonnie.

How is he doing?

Great Mom, Bonnie answered.

Good Mommy, said young Mia Anjolie.

Are you going back upstairs to help the unborn today?

Mia Anjolie looked down at her feet. She liked helping, but it hurt her heart. Maybe later.

Where is Dad? asked Bonnie.

Your father went fishing early this morning. He should be back shortly. He likes fishing.

We love Dad. And we love you too.

She looked at them curiously. Okay. girls, what’s up with all this ‘Mommy-we-love-you business?’ Did you girls do something? Did something go terribly wrong?

No Mom, everything is fine, they answered together.

Bonnie and I are going outside. We’ll see you later,said Mia Anjolie.

Wait girls, you didn’t even have any breakfast.

Not hungry, Mom, answered Young Bonnie. I’ll have a piece of fruit, from the banana tree later.

What about you, Mia Anjolie?

I’ll have an apple later Mom.

That was a close call, whispered Bonnie as they stepped outside.

I’ll say, that was a narrow escape from an early disaster!

Can we get into trouble Sis, just for looking out Mom’s kitchen window? We don’t have permission.

Don’t worry Mia Anjolie, I think Mom was on to us anyway.

You think Mom will tell Dad on us?

No, we didn’t actually get busted!

Busted! Mia Anjolie laughed You sound like one of those, Earthly mortals.

Bonnie gave her sister a small punch to the arm. Chill-out Mia Anjolie.

See? You do sound like an Earthly mortal.

Tonight, after supper, we will volunteer to do all the kitchen clean up.

This time, said Mia Anjolie, I’ll go, first. I want to hear all the slang and gossip those crazy mortals talk about. We can pretend we’re not interested.

Really? said Bonnie.

Yes, really sister, said Mia Anjolie.

Let’s go see what Grandmother Natalie and Grandmother Marcy are doing. Grab a couple of bananas from this tree.

Will do Bonnie, said Mia Anjolie.

They walked swiftly and quietly.

Look Mia, there they are.

Hello, Grandmother Natalie and Grandmother Marcy. How are you?

Natalie’s face lit up with a big smile. Oh, what a nice surprise.

You girls look just fine today, said Marcy, extending her arms for a hug.

We came by to see if you need help with anything.

No, said Marcy. Everything is just fine.

Bonnie leaned into Grandmother Natalie. Can you keep a secret? she said.

Yes girls, for you I can.

Bonnie looked over at her sister, who nodded her head to go ahead. Grandmother, we looked out Mom’s kitchen window and what a surprise!

Natalie’s smile vanished. Mia Anjolie and Bonnie, you girls stay away from that window. It has nothing good for both of you to learn. Sometimes I wish your grandfather never installed it.

But Grandmother, it’s been there since we were born, protested Mia Anjolie.

Well girls, I’ll keep your secret, but I don’t approve of you looking out it. Girls, I have my own secret. Sometimes I look to see how my old friend, Newie and her daughter Lydia, are doing. They were good earthly friends of mine, and of course your grandfather Cupid and your mother, Mia Anjolie. Newie really helped and looked out for your mother Mia Anjolie and even your Aunt Bonnie. But of course, I only heard stories about Newie, the Muslim lady, I have always felt like I knew her. I hope to really meet her someday.

Thank you, Grandmother Natalie, your secret is well hidden in our hearts. We love you Grandmother Natalie.

Natalie kissed them both on the cheeks. You two run along now. Tonight, after dinner, all three of us can snoop around the kitchen window. There was a twinkle in her eyes.

Just as long as we don’t get into trouble, said young Bonnie.

Hey Sis, do you think it will be cool? asked Mia.

Yes, Mia, it will be so cool, answered Bonnie.

Mia laughed. Now who sounds like a mortal earth person?

The girls walked around were all the animals stayed and roamed.

Mia pointed to her left. Look Bonnie, look at that big gorilla.

Holy smoke, he is big and looks so strong.

I think he looks lonely, said Mia Anjolie.

Want to go meet him up close?

Sure, why not?

They approached the lonely gorilla with great caution.

There is a ball. Roll it to him, Mia.

The gorilla picked it up, examined it and rolled it back.

Did you see that, Bonnie? He rolled it back to us.

We should get closer, said Mia. She carried the ball, then handed it to him. Hello.

The gorilla stood up, towering over the young girls. He dropped the old ball near their feet. He pounded his chest, very rapidly, hard as a drumbeat.

It was frighting at first. The gorilla sat down. Mia Anjolie offered her hand. Soon Bonnie followed, giving the lonely gorilla her hand.

Bonnie looked at Mia Anjolie. They began to laugh. Soon both girls were petting his brown and black fur. They sat downnext to the lonely gorilla. Their fears were gone.

He is friendly, said Mia Anjolie.

He sure is, said Bonnie, stroking his thick fur.

They all sat together for a long time. Finally, the lonely gorilla fell asleep. Quietly, the girls got up and walked away, leaving his old ball next to him.

Mia Anjolie looked at her sister. Bonnie, I think we’re friends with him. She dusted some gorilla hairs from their white cloaks. Next time, we can bring him some food. He would like that!

They walked past all the other animals. They made the sign of the cross!

Mia urged Bonnie along. It’s time to see if supper is done. Let’s not forget that after supper, Grandmother Natalie said she might look with us out Mom’s kitchen window while we do the dishes.

Bonnie looked worried. Mia Anjolie, I sure hope we can pull this off.

Bonnie, there you go again, you sound like Earthly moral.

Well, so do you sometimes, Mia!

Whatever!

Chapter 3

Upon arriving for a much needed, meal, both girls washed up. The food smelled wonderful, but they couldn’t stop staring at the kitchen window. One by one everybody showed up. Each brought a surprise like homemade bread or apple pie.

Here comes Grandmother Natalie, said Mia.

I see her, Mia.

They called out to their grandmother. Come sit next to us Grandmother.

Natalie also looked towards the kitchen window, a short glance at a time.

Cupid, sat next to his loving wife, Natalie.

Hi Daddy Floy-Floy. Hi Mother, Mia.

Aunt Bonnie, I saved a seat for you, said young Mia.

Thank you, Mia, and you, too Bonnie.

It was quite obvious that the young Cupid girls looked spooked and suspicious about something. They didn’t glance again at the kitchen window, not even once.

Aunt Bonnie said grace for the meal they were about to receive. Thank- you Jesus. Everyone prayed and gave thanks. Then she asked. Did anyone have fun today?

The Cupid girls answered quickly. We did, said young Bonnie, stumbling over her words while young Mia Anjolie just nodded her head. We made friends with that lonely gorilla. We even played catch with him. He likes us.

The others joined in and the conversations at the dinner time was enjoyable. Suspicion took a turn away from the Cupid girls. They lightly kicked each other under the table.

Supper time ended. Everyone was laughing at silly jokes. Some even told fascinating stories. Slowly, one by one, they each left the supper table. Grandmother Natalie volunteered to help out in the kitchen. Do you girls want to help me she asked.

Sure, Grandmother, I will, said young Bonnie.

Me too, chimed in young Mia Anjolie.

Everyone else left the kitchen. Grandmother Natalie, Mia and Bonnie first cleaned the pots and pans, then the dishes.

All done Grandmother, said Mia.

Good job, girls. Their grandmother looked around to see if anyone else was around. Let’s check out this available window. I’ll show you how it works. Your grandfather, Cupid might be disappointed in me for showing you.

She leaned toward the window. "Well here goes. All you have to do is tell it what you want and where to