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Josefina took a deep breath and pointed to a card in the spread. "This card represents a powerful force entering your life, someone or something that will challenge you in a significant way. It could be a person, or it could be an event. But whatever it is, it will have a profound impact on your relationships…”
I stare at the card, my heart racing.
“You’ve got a big decision coming up,” she says. She holds up the first card, the hanged man.
“The hanged man appears when someone’s got a decision to make, but they’re staying in purgatory.”
Super accurate.
“And then, this card, the lovers…And the treasure at the end. What’s stopping you from finding the treasure? Oh. The hanged man in the past…lingering into the present. And…I see an issue of trust?” She eyes me.
“I feel like this should be an easy decision,” I say. “But there is a trust thing.”
Jack and I can’t last.
Right?
"What should I do?" I ask, my voice shaking.
Josefina reached out and squeezed my hand. "It's hard to say for sure, but the best thing you can do is to be prepared. Trust your instincts, and remember that no matter what happens, you have the strength and resilience to handle it. You are a powerful woman, Amelia, and you have the ability to navigate this situation with grace and wisdom."
I nod, trying to take her words to heart. I knew she was right, but it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the weight of what’s coming my way.
But I was determined to face it head on, no matter what.
“Maybe you should go see the turtles,” she adds.
“The turtles?”
“Yes, they’re being born tomorrow. It’s an incredible event. Only happens once a year for about two days. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event, really. I heard Jack talking about how he’s taking a group.”
My eyes drop at the mention of Jack. “Oh, right.”
* * *
It’s stilldark at four a.m. the next morning when I hear the door open.
Through a crack, I see Jack enter, dressed in board shorts.
“It’s turtle time,” Jack whispers.
“You are not seriously taking me to see turtles. It’s sleep time.”
“You’re awake. Unlike…this guy.”
I look across the room and see Jansen passed out on top of the covers. There are a couple of open beer cans next to him.
Jack walks in and views Jansen. He’s breathing heavily, still wearing his jeans. Jack picks up a can of beer.
“Still full. What the hell was he up to last night?” Jack asks in a husky voice.
“I’m not sure. I was up late chatting with some of the girls so he didn’t get back until after two a.m.”
Jack puts the beer can down. “We’re going. They’re only born once every year, and this is the time. Apparently it’s one of the coolest things you can ever see in your lifetime. It’s a spiritual experience.”
Jansen blows out a loud breath.
“Come on, Yale.”
