Helena had been back several times since that night.  Miss Stephanie had been able to help her through the healing process and had foretold many great things for her future.

“Helena my dear, give an old woman a hug.”

As they embraced Miss Stephanie noticed the presence of another person.  As they made eye contact she whispered to Helena. “I see you found your way home.”

They parted and shared a smile

“Jo I would like you to meet Miss Stephanie, Miss Stephanie this is my friend Joanne.”

“Nice to meet you Joanne.  Are you here for a reading?”

“Sure, why not.”

“Right this way my dear.”

She followed Miss Stephanie in to the room and gave Helena a wink as she passed.

“Take a seat”

“Thanks, I must admit, I expected to see a crystal ball and a gypsy woman, but instead you remind me of the oracle from ‘The Matrix”

Miss Stephanie laughed, “I like you, you have a sense of humour.  So do you know why you’re here?”

“Honestly, Helena dragged me here.  I am guessing she has been here a few times before.  She told me that you have been right so far with what you have told her.  So I’m game.  What do you see for me?”

“I see love, a great love that is all consuming.  One that you have never forgotten or let go of.”

Jo decided not to give anything away, even though she knew exactly what Miss Stephanie was talking about.

“I see you surrounded by family.  You will have great new friendships.  I can see that you have struggled with finding friendships before.  You will no longer be alone.”

At hearing this, Jo started to well up.  “I have been lonely for a long time.  My job kept me moving all over, so I was never in one place long enough to make friends with anyone.  Helena was right about you.”

“You also know that she is the love I am speaking of.”

“She always has been.  I fell in love with her the moment I saw her and I never stopped loving her.  Even after all this time, I just couldn’t forget her.