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    Unexpected Arrival: A Sequel to the Midnight Train
    Unexpected Arrival: A Sequel to the Midnight Train
    Unexpected Arrival: A Sequel to the Midnight Train
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    Unexpected Arrival: A Sequel to the Midnight Train

    By Debra Witherspoon-Bland

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    Determined to put their lives back together, after being released from prison, two best friends encounter a couple of unexpected incidents that may affect their lives forever. This new sequel to the award-winning novel, "The Midnight Train", will navigate readers through the many obstacles that Stormy and Kerra face during this extensive journey. A journey in which neither will soon forget. While Kerra is busy being introduced to a world that she's only dreamed of, Stormy struggles to figure out whether or not she will continue the life she once knew, with her child's father Michael, or step into an entirely different world with Tony.Will the path that she chose lead to destruction, or happiness ever after?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateMar 24, 2014
    ISBN9781491871843
    Unexpected Arrival: A Sequel to the Midnight Train
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    Debra Witherspoon-Bland

    Debra Witherspoon-Bland-A Native Arkansan, is the author of the award-winning novel, “The Midnight Train” and its sequel, “ Unexpected Arrival”. “Taylormade is the third of incalculable novels planned by Witherspoon-Bland. Her hopes are that her passion for writing, would soon heighten her dreams and goals of becoming A best-selling author for fictional novels.

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      Unexpected Arrival - Debra Witherspoon-Bland

      AuthorHouse™ LLC

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.authorhouse.com

      Phone: 1-800-839-8640

      © 2014 Debra Witherspoon-Bland. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 03/21/2014

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-7183-6 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-7185-0 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-7184-3 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014904732

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Chapter 7

      Chapter 8

      Chapter 9

      Chapter 10

      Chapter 11

      Chapter 12

      Chapter 13

      Chapter 14

      Chapter 15

      Chapter 16

      Chapter 17

      Chapter 18

      Chapter 19

      Chapter 20

      Chapter 21

      Chapter 22

      Chapter 23

      About the Author

      Acknowledgements

      First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge my almighty Saviour, Jesus Christ. With his many blessings bestowed upon me, I’ve had the opportunity to accomplish one of my biggest goals and dreams of becoming a Writer/ Author.

      He has made it possible for me to expand my mind in efforts to create stories and characters that will later be transformed into fictional novels, in which many of us can relate to, in some form or fashion.

      Secondly, I would like to thank my mother and family, all of whom have been very supportive in helping to accomplish my dreams.

      My husband, Lee, who constantly keeps me focused, and on the right track.

      Special thanks to the owner of Network Media One and the Get your praise on television show, Floyd L. Donald. I certainly appreciate you and your staff for providing one of the media platforms for the promotion of my novels.

      Thanks to my pastor, Rev. Glenn Barnes Sr. and first lady, Ladawn Barnes of Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. My sisters in Christ, Carolyn Mayweather, Corlis Kinchen, Kathy Frazier, and Shirley Biley… You ladies made me feel very loved and overwhelmed when you all bombrushed me in church to receive an autographed copy of my first novel, soon after hearing of the release.

      You are the epitome of beautiful Christian women, spreading the love of Christ.

      Thanks to Mrs. Lucille Davis, Mrs. Maeola Tyler, Mrs. Dorris Burt, Mrs. Jeanette Green, Ashley Green, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Higgins, Mrs. Alberta Stokes, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Roberts, Sarah and Alexander Price, Shanta Thurman, Tonya Bateman, Sonya Jones, Arlene Moss, Tammie Patty, Mr. Stancio Battles, Carla Pugh, and far too many other members of Pine Hill to mention. However, I certainly appreciate all of you.

      Special thanks to Mrs. Wanda Tubbs, Wanda Grace, all co-workers and staff, at the Bank of Star City branches, for being supportive, as well.

      Last and certainly not least, I want to thank all of my current and future readers. Your support is greatly appreciated.

      I also enjoy hearing your reviews and suggestions. You may contact me via Facebook or email witherspoondebra@yahoo.com.

      Much Love

      CHAPTER

      1

      She remembered the very strong, distinguished smell of the train, all too well. And the long narrow aisles that led to that horrible place where her worst nightmare lye.

      Yet Kerra is determined to face her fears, and hope to soon put this all behind her.

      Although this is a completely different train, the smell and scenery somehow entranced her, while drawing out hidden memories that linger fresh in her mind, as if it only happened yesterday.

      She figures if only she could manipulate her thoughts into a somewhat pleasant state, for the next couple of days of this train ride she may then begin to place things into proper perspective.

      As Stormy and Tony boarded the train, Kerra slowly followed behind, dragging her bag.

      Stormy is ecstatic to finally head back home to reunite with her son, Lil Mike, after the one year prison sentence forced their separation.

      Despite the anticipation of getting back home to him, Stormy doesn’t regret having being forced to postpone the reunion, so that she could spend a few additional weeks at the hospital, looking after her best friend Kerra.

      It had been five weeks since the brutal rape. Yet Kerra was having flashbacks that consequently led to a minor breakdown.

      Carefully considering the circumstances, the doctors suggested that she remained under their care for further observation.

      Stormy’s friend, Tony, whom she’d previously met on the train, was truly dedicated to being by their side the majority of the hospital stay. Tony’s brother, Jeffrey had also taken a few days off from his job, and decided to spend that time with Kerra.

      The two of them appeared to be hitting it off pretty well.

      Although Kerra wasn’t sure how this long distance relationship was going to work out.

      She really didn’t have any intentions on moving to Memphis Tennessee, and Jeffrey certainly didn’t have any plans on leaving his job, and moving to Arkansas.

      Yet he and Kerra agreed upon giving the relationship a fair chance, once Kerra was situated.

      Soon after escorting Kerra onto the train, Jeffrey gave her a hug, and promised to come to Arkansas to visit her in a few weeks.

      He shook his brother, Tony’s hand and wished them all a safe trip. He then got into his vehicle and drove off.

      Kerra watched, as he drove away into the sunset with his convertible top dropped on his sports car.

      She sometimes wondered will she ever see him again. Although those thoughts didn’t venture in her mind very long, being that she hadn’t really spent enough time with him to have obtained emotional attachment.

      And maybe he just happened to be there at the right time to serve as a comfort zone. After all, he was Chief of Police in his hometown, and was responsible for apprehending the guys that raped her. Yet, she wasn’t sure if that was enough to generate a love connection.

      Besides, there were much more important issues that she needed to deal with.

      Tony appears just as excited as Stormy. He can hardly wait to arrive in Arkansas to pick up Lil Mike, so that the three of them can head back to his home town of Memphis, to unite with his son Corey, and begin their new life together, as planned.

      This was the best news that his son had encountered in quite some time.

      The possibility of Tony bringing Lil Mike home to become the little brother he’s always wanted, made the wait worthwhile for Corey.

      As they proceeded to scroll through the aisle, Tony managed to find a seat for the

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