An ancient love story (Part 2)

Isaac

Today I woke up feeling like my heart has been trampled over by 10 donkeys, then ripped apart by a baboon.
Must have been a nightmare last night. Can't really remember the details, but I remember mother's face graced my dream and she told me she would be leaving. I begged her to stay, but before I knew it, she'd vaporised.

Dreams like these would visit me almost every night.
Sometimes I would find myself grabbing mother's hand as she's about to fall off a cliff. Sometimes I would watch helplessly as a gang of dark clothed men take her away from me and father.
No matter how varied my dreams are, they always end up with the separation of mother from me.

I hate feeling so powerless about what happened to mother. She was the only closest woman in my life.
I was her only son. She had high hopes for me. But I couldn't protect her... not even from death.

Rebekah

The journey was long and tiring, but I was not the least bit exhausted. I was too worked up inside, anticipating what was about to come.

During the travel, I learnt that the name of servant of Abraham is Elizer. He is the head servant in the house of Abraham.

Elizer told me stories of Isaac. What I enjoyed most are stories of Isaac's childhood.
From Elizer's stories, I could almost imagine a young Isaac playing, talking and doing things young children would do. Elizer, being a faithful servant of Abraham, never revealed too much, but just enough to keep me motivated.

I tried asking Elizer to describe how Isaac looks like, but he never gave anything away.
He just wink and said "You'll find out soon enough."
I could feel my cheeks turn the colour of crimson, and I asked no more.

Isaac

I went out to the field, to calm my heart.

I wanted to remember mother for who she was, and out in the open field is where I get to feel that.
Mother was a woman of great beauty. Her beauty had once attract kings and rulers of other lands.
She carried herself with poise, just like how this tree carries it's branches filled with lush green leaves.
Her voice was soft and soothing, like the sound of rippling grass as they brush against each other in the wind.
I like the way the slow breeze would wrap around me, reminding me of mother's embrace.

All of a sudden, I hear sounds of camels from a distance.

I look up to see Elizer, father's head servant, and with him was a few maidens. They were still some distance away, I couldn't really see the maidens.. but I remembered that father had sent Elizer a few days ago to go look for a bride for me..

How cold I forget that? I was too busy drowning in my own misery to remember that I still have a life to live.

Rebekah

Elizer suddenly lifts his hands up and points to the land before us. He then announces that we're reaching.

My palms started getting cold. This is it. My new home. My new life.
My servants girls came to me. They reminded me that they're with me and that I'm not alone. I grip their hands tightly.

Our camels pass by a large land. It looks like a field.

I look out into the field, and there, I saw him.

Isaac

I quickly stood up. Dusted myself.

Could it be?

Could he have found someone to be my bride?

Heart racing, I went to greet them.

As I walk through the open space, my mind wonders how she looks like. I tried to get a glimpse of her from where I am. But the distance is too great. I can only see their outline.

Rebekah

But could it be Isaac? I only see a man. He's getting up. He's walking towards us.

If he is Isaac, surely Elizer will say something about it?

I look to Elizer and he's as calm as ever. Not intending to talk.

Dear Lord, the suspense is killing me. Please let me know who is he, so that I won't drown in mindless wondering.

I hurriedly got down my camel.

"Who is that man walking in the field to meet us?" I blurted out.

Elizer, as if he's been waiting for me to ask, has his answer ready
"It is my master" he answered calmly.

For a moment I almost believe that man was Abraham. But this man is certainly too young to be my granduncle.

I can see his sandy coloured hair become yellow in the sunlight. I can see the way his broad shoulders move back and forth as he walks nearer. I can see that he walks with a certain young energy and vibe.

There is only another master Elizer serves apart from Abraham. Isaac.

My heart skips a beat. 

I quickly took my veil and cover it over my head. 

Isaac

As I got nearer, I see one of the maidens got down from the camel. She also put up her veil.

She must be the one. My future bride. The rest must be her servant girls.
With that realisation, a wave of happiness comes over me.

Without thinking, my steps got bigger and I'm breaking into a jog.
I want to see her face.

My future bride, look at me.

Rebekah

I looked up. He's getting nearer. I can see his face now. I can see his eyes.
Deep set of eyes covered by thick dark eyebrows.
A dimple can be seen when he smiles.

The look in his eyes sends chills down my spine.
That determined, protective look, it's as if he knows already who am I, and that I am his.

Despite the strong emotions on his face, I can see the soft curves of happiness hanging from the side of his mouth.

Then it hit me, Isaac is happy to see me.
He's glad I am here and he's here to welcome me.
With that knowledge in mind, my tummy sets of an army of butterflies.

Isaac

There she is, standing now in front of me.

Her head is covered by the veil. She is modest and calm.

Her eyes are mysterious and carry a hint of green. Long, thick lashes decorate them.
Her lips are soft and full. Her cheeks shows a faint tint of pink.
She smells of light perfumed peach and rose.

Her face is the most beautiful I have ever seen.
But it is not because of her looks that I am captivated... it is because her beauty reminds me of something. Her elegance triggers back something in my mind.

Rebekah, as I was told was her name by Elizer, her beauty reminds me of only one other beautiful woman in my life- my mother.

With that, I knew God had sent me a cure for my nightmares.
He might have taken away my mother, but God is good and He never fails, He has now provide a wife to comfort me.

I will love her with all my heart.