Stars Beckon Call by Orrin Jason Bradford

Author:Orrin Jason Bradford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gambling, crossroads, struggle, alternate universe, big brother, alien contact, dystopian novels, dystopian fiction young adult, classic dystopian novels, dystopian mysteries, dystopian science fiction, good dystopian books, ya dystopian series
Publisher: Porpoise Publishing
Published: 2018-02-26T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

Carmiel Meeting

It was late by the time Jason returned to his apartment so he decided to wait until morning to place a call to the ULC district office. Since it was Saturday, he half-expected to get a recorded message when he called, but instead the vid showed an attractive young woman wearing a ULC cloak with the hood pulled back.

"Blessed day to you. My name in Angela. May I ask your name?"

Jason laughed, despite his effort to stifle it. "Is your name really Angela?"

The receptionist returned his smile. "It most certainly is. It's what got me this job. Your name, please."

"Jason Joval. I’m calling to speak with Archbishop Carmiel. I'd like to set up an appointment to meet with him."

Angela continued to smile, but it had now shifted to one of mild condescension, as though she was placating a small child. "Many people would love to have an appointment with the Archbishop. Unfortunately, he is a very busy man. Perhaps someone else can help you."

"Angela. Do me a favor and just check and see. Tell him I want to talk to him about Jessie. Be sure to mention that name as well as my own."

Jason was on hold for several minutes. While he waited, a picture of the Holy Mother Church of the MED flashed on the vid-screen, and a soft, feminine voice started soliciting for a donation. At the bottom of the screen, a toll free number appeared for anyone who wanted to call in for a confession, a donation or both.

Almost five minutes later, Angela came back on with a shocked expression on her face.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Joval, the Archbishop is unable to take your call at the moment. He is in the middle of a very important meeting, but he said he would be pleased to meet with you on Monday morning if that would work for you."

Jason nodded. "That will be fine. Tell him I'll meet him in his office at 10 a.m."

"The Archbishop asked if you would meet him in the rose gardens at the east end." Angela's voice had taken on a tone of deep respect. "If you come to the main lobby, someone will be there to escort you."

"That will be fine." Jason started to hang up, then added, "Thanks, Angela."

"Oh, no, thank you, Mr. Joval," Angela replied enthusiastically.

Jason broke the connection.

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