Nobody says anything, the seer starts to walk again and instinctively all obey and follow him. There start going down Caraíbas bend and being in the morning, the sun is not too strong.
Revisiting known landscapes, touching with his toes that enchanting place, they go ahead in the bends of destiny. In a good mood, the 1.5 km (A kilometre and half) of the distance feel very short. And so, they complete it in twenty minutes.
At the edge of the highway, they wait for an incoming bus. Luckily, one comes quickly, they board it and in a matter of minutes they are in the centre of Mimoso. They climb down, pay the fare and say goodbye to the others. Now a new story is coming up.
The group advances, pass Joaquim de Brito square, turn right, go straight and arrive at the centre. They pass a few houses, on the right-hand side and they stop at number twenty. In front of the door, they knock on it. In a flash, the door opens. From the house, appears a tall young woman, blonde, pretty, normal body, wearing sunglasses, cap, sandals, white Bermuda shorts, knitted shirt and blue panties showing through the see-through clothes. With a captivating smile, she starts talking.
My God! The seer and his partner Renato and his class in my house! What honour! How can I help you?
Hi, Bernadete Sousa! Everything Ok? I and my friends ask permission to have a chat with you. I heard that you are not well. (The seer)
Oh, thank you. Please come in!
The hostess goes inside followed by the visitors. With six rooms (Two bedrooms, lounge, bathroom, kitchen and service area) it was a typical medium size house. They settled in the living room, furnished with a settee, shelves, sound equipment and a small table. The décor comprises of pictures, curtains and statuettes spread around to the millimetre.
With a little effort they all fit in the simple but cushioned settee. Then the conversation begins:
And you, Aldivan? Dont you introduce your friends to me? (Bernadete)
Yes, of course. I beg your pardon. This is Rafaela Ferreira, a friend from Arcoverde, these two are Rafael and Uriel, pointing out each one of them. (The son of God)
Pleased to meet you. Welcome all. (Bernadetete)
Thank you. (The others simultaneously)
How are you? (The seer)
You know it. I have not recovered yet. Everything is very recent. (Bernadete)
What has happened? What is her problem, master? (Rafaela)
Bernadete Sousa was a rape victim. Consequently, she got pregnant and under her patents pressure, who wanted to see her married and virgin, she left home and had an abortion. This happened three days ago. (The son of God)
I am sorry. (Rafaela)
Thank you. (Bernadete)
We came here to invite you to go on a journey with nondefined destination.
What is the objective? (Bernadete)
To show you God. (Uriel)
I dont know. God seems to have forgotten me, for he allowed that beast to rape me. Since then, my life became an inferno and I didnt deserve it Said Bernadete with bitterness.
Do not repeat that! My father never allows evil things to happen. We cannot make God responsible for the actions of a delinquent part of humanity. I saw it. I was there, in the beginning of everything. God made an agreement with the universe, that he would not interfere with anything happening. This is a consequence of the free will Explained the son of God.
Then who must I make responsible? Destiny? Explain it to me, please. (Bernadete)
Destiny is also a creative force. I cannot make it responsible either, because we are responsible, in a great way, for our happiness. (The seer)
Then I dont know what to say. (Bernadete)
It was a fatality. It must be overcome so that you continue your life head high up. (Rafael)
As for the abortion, I understand you. (Renato)
Indeed, Renato? That is not what most people do. I have already been judged and condemned by them. (Bernadete)
I know it. But I am not like the rest of the world. (Renato)
How good. Thank you. (Bernadete)
What do you say, son of God? (Uriel)
Life for me and my father is sacred, whatever the situation is. But I was sent here to say that I dont condemn. I am here to call you to my midst and to cover the darkness of your sin with my light and my fathers, do you accept? (The seer)
Yes, I dont know how but I need you, you person. Your words fill me with hope and expectations. What must I do? (Bernadete)
Join Rafaela and become also my apostle. Soon, we will make an interesting enriching journey through this world. Is it alright with you? (The seer)
Bernadete thinks for a few moments. Lately, her life was summed up, working as municipal servant and her private pain. Everything seemed lost up to this moment. Would it be wrong to accept the proposal? She didnt know, but for the little she knew about Aldivan he was trustworthy, a symbol of persistence, guts and fight. There were no more doubts.
I want it! It seems madness, but I think it is my only chance. When do we leave? (Bernadete)
Right now. (The son of God)
Wait a moment. Just need time to have a bath and pack the suitcases. (Bernadete)
Ok. (Aldivan)
Bernadete goes away to get ready for the journey. While this happens, the conversation continues lively in the lounge about other subjects. Sometime later, the hostess returns to the lounge and everything being ready, they depart. They go through the door, lock it and return to the streets.
Outside, they go through the centre, turn the corner again and head to the small chapel of Saint Sabastian. There, they make a stop. The seer takes advantage to speak:
Renato, do you remember? It was here that our adventures started, a mad journey through time. I had an experience in the desert, faced ghosts and demonic men, fought the final battle and survived. See! Nothing is impossible to those who believe in God.
Yes, I remember, partner. I was only a child then and with my help, we balanced the opposing forces, solved injustices and helped someone to find himself. It was incredible! (Renato)
And now I remember our encounter in Arcoverde. How good it was to have accepted your invitation. Every minute, I feel better and more hopeful. (Rafaela Ferreira)
I was before God begging for the success of both Revealed Rafael.
And I was the angel who helped you in the final battle. (Uriel Ikiriri)
Goodness! I never suspected! (The seer)
Yes. At that time, everything ought to be a secret, for your own good. (Uriel)
Mysteries of the universe! (Exclaimed Renato)
It is so! (The seer)
I also want to be part of your life! I am afflicted by the circumstances and I only have you to turn to. Help me son of God! (Pleaded Bernadete)
Aldivan became emotional again. In front of him, was another suffering woman, affected by the circumstances and the human evil. He knew very well what that was. Numerous times, he had been violated corporally and spiritually by the human scum. Despite everything, he forgave the infamies and offences, even if they did not deserve it. As their brother and father, he loved all, friends and foes. For if he loves only your friends, what award would he get? Dont the pagans also do it? Be perfect like his father and sons, who give sun and rain for the righteous and the evil, indistinctly.
Armed with this sentiment, he approaches the lass, gives a smile, stretches the arm and softly touch her face with the tip of his fingers. In those fragile and well-made curves, he can see a little of the inside of that creature, in a quick vision:
It was a clear night, peaceful and with little movement in the village of Mimoso, in middle November of 2014. Bernadete had just come from mass and being the only catholic in the family walked alone. Initially heading home was intercepted by a stranger asking for directions how to reach the cousins home at the back the road. Trying to be polite, she explained in detail to him how to get there, but the stranger appeared very confused. At the end of the explanation, he asked her if she could go with him and personally show him the way. Very naïve and full of pity, Bernadete accepted the proposal and went with him to the back street. They passed the centre, turn towards south, and at the first time they were alone, the man grabbed her, gagged her with tape so she didnt shout, and finally took her to an empty plot. There, using violence, he had sex with her. In the end, he beat her up and threatened to kill her if she reported him. After, disappeared towards the road so wouldnt be caught and identified. There started Bernadetes despair. Now, she was dishonoured and marked forever by a strange, who in her opinion, was sent by the devil. However, the worse was still to come.
The seer, in shock, takes his hand away. What a thing! This was one more example of how far human evil has gone. If it werent for his constant prayers, surely the world and mankind would no longer exist.
Full of compassion, he embraces the apostle, comes away a little and says:
I can see! All I can say is that by my side nothing will happen to you. My father has promised me and my followers happiness, success and safety.
And what must I do? How to reach this level of safety? (Bernadete Sousa)
Aldivan turns to her and the others. Full of the holy spirit, he speaks:
You pray like this: Eternal father, lord of the spiritual and carnal armies, I beg of you, peace, tranquillity, joy, happiness and your protection on earth. I beg of you that wherever I go, my feet walk to success, bliss and sanctity. Free me from evildoers, slanders, kidnappers, hired assassins, the stray bullets, swindlers and any criminal type. Free me from the spiritual forces opposing mine, for example, demons, spiritual beasts, spiritual powers and all their tricks, such as black magic, works, spells and witchcraft. That the infernal gates do not approach, do not defeat me, nor prevail in my life.Finally, that nothing bad happens to me, my family and all who accompany me. I beg you for the mercies of the cross, of the seven thousand virgins, the pure spirits, the angels, the chosen ones and all the benign forces. God of mine, do not ever abandon me. Amen.
How often should we pray? (Rafaela Ferreira)
Everyday, for the enemies await looking for only a slip of ours. When you go praying, go to your room, and affectionately talk to the father. I promise that to those reciting this prayer with convict faith, will be lacking nothing and in the spiritual aspect will obtain protection and predilection by Gods side. Do not give up, brothers. Our strength is in praying. (The son of God)
Thank you. (Bernadete Sousa)
Nothing at all. Are we going, Rafael? (The seer)
Yes, lets go He answered.
The group continues to walk in a northern direction, towards the road giving access to the highway BR 232. Next destination: Pesqueira, the land of grace and lace.
On the way, they meet acquaintances and strangers and out of politeness, they greet everyone. At that point, everything conspired in favour and was necessary that they continue to follow their own values.
As everything in Mimoso is near, in ten minutes, the group gets to the road and as a coincidence, an empty bus pass exactly at that time. They get in the vehicle, a grey coloured beast of fifteen seats.
When everything is ready, the journey restarts. Along the road, they have the chance to admire the wild nature, passing through the villages of Novo Cajueiro, Riacho Fundo and Ipanema. After this point, there were fourteen kilometres to cover.
As they go along, they try to entertain themselves the best way possible. Arriving at Pesqueira, there are dropped in the centre, opposite the cathedral of Santa Agueda. From there, they head in the direction of the bus to Cimbres, that is a few blocks away, and near the local bus station.
Going from side to side in the streets, making strategic stops, the seers team stood out wherever they passed. Together, they gave the impression of being a sole body in search of a mutual realization, apart from being protected against eventual attacks. What bandit would risk confront them? Even unarmed, they knew too well how to defend themselves.
The weather gets hotter. They step up the pace, making shorter the distance separating them from the destination. Every second was important in the life of those who were in a hurry to win and be happy.
It was thus, that with no major setbacks, they arrive at the bus stop. It was exactly 10H00 and they must wait a while until making up the numbers, with seven more passengers. When it is completed, they get in the transport, a green combi, with the side windows broken, and start the trip.
They cross he centre, climb up the neighbourhood of Water tank, and take an asphalt road, but in bad condition. Going up a steep incline, narrow road and sinuous bends, the combi reaches the mountain top and takes the flat part. This was a relief to everyone.
Now it was only a short distance. The remaining thirteen kilometres are covered on a road almost without traffic, because it was the beginning of the year 2015, the month of January. Suddenly, gets dark, dark clouds fill the sky, but it is a false alarm. The drought lasting already three years promised to perpetuate itself for some more time, what a pity for everyone.
A little further ahead, more bends that are negotiated easily by the experienced driver called Toledo. Nothing seemed to scare them now apart from their own internal fears.
Fifteen minutes later, the trip is completed, and the vehicle leaves them in the centre of the village, on the edges of the square and just opposite the church of Our Lady of the Mountains. Alighting, they pay the fare, say goodbye and begin to walk. Consequently, new perspectives appear.
The village of Cimbres was an historic place, one of the first to be discovered by the Portuguese in their forays to the interior of the state of Pernambuco. It didnt develop because of the transport difficulties imposed by the mountain, but has already been the seat of the senate of the Municipality, which influence extended over the whole of the interior, part of Bahia, Paraiba and Alagoas.
What was the reason the seer had brought them there. A place that now is an indigenous area, belonging to the Xucuru nation, after long years of fighting and blood with the local landlords. The answer: Nobody knew it.
The seer goes along the main street of the village and his friends accompany him without questions. They do it for respect to him and by the assurance he transmits with his words, affection, treatment and his presence. It seemed that the man knew the right moment for everything, adjusting them perfectly. In it resided his wisdom, intelligence, dignity, tenderness and his value as son of God. Something undisputable, indeed.
They cross the entire village and approach the local cemetery. With each step the son of God seemed nervous and uncomfortable. What did he intend? Whatever it was it was something important indeed, to have had the trouble to come there, an inhospitable and frightening place.