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27: Chapter 6

On April 15, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei by Amanda Miller Hawaii is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. I live in California and in my opinion, it’s one of the most beautiful states on the mainland. But Hawaii is like a fairytale dream of all of the shades of green you could ever imagine. We had the best welcome - …

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27: Chapter 7

On April 12, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei By Amanda Miller I’m all mixed up. What’s happening with my life? I’m sitting here alone in our rental car and Gary’s inside a pizza place using the phone. I can’t see him talking. I don’t want to see him talking. He said he was going to call our Aunt Halani and try to …

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27: Chapter 8

On April 9, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Courtesy great-hikes.com “We have to bring this guy Coors Light,” Gary says. “Coors Light?” I ask. I’m confused. “Isn’t this guy some sort of a priest or shaman or something?” I ask. “I don’t know, Josie,” Gary says. “I mean, I don’t know what you call him. He knows Huna and he likes Coors Light. …

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27: Chapter 9

On April 7, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 273 Comments

Image courtesy Gary Heller Manu is up and rumbling about in his kitchen like nothing happened. He’s muttering about something but I’m not sure what. I feel the best I have in a long time. No more stomach ache. No more cloudy brain. I actually feel like doing a shift at Kava Kava right now. …

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27: Chapter 16

On March 26, 2019October 21, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei courtesy balihai.com I saw something weird, but mostly disappointing when I walked back to the motel from Sway Hanalei. And that something helped me figure out where Gary's been. I walked back the mile or so to the motel on “cloud nine,” as Gary says. Not a care in the world. I think I …

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27: Chapter 17

On March 25, 2019November 12, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Tahiti Nui courtesy LA Times “Take it! Take another little piece of my heart now babaaaaayyy!” The young Hawaiian man in a tropical shirt sings from the stage at Tahiti Nui. “Break it! Break another little piece of my heart, oh darlin’ yeaaaaahhhh,” he continues. I’m peeking in between columns watching what must be Kala’s …

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27: Chapter 18

On March 24, 2019November 18, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Tahiti Nui courtesy eater.com The decision to sing with the band was far less dramatic than I thought it would be. About halfway through my Mai Tai, when I started to feel the alcohol course through my limbs and sour my stomach, I agreed with Kala. Somehow, it did feel right for me to sing …

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27: Chapter 19

On March 23, 2019December 2, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Photo by GEORGE DESIPRIS on Pexels.com “Are you OK?” I ask Kala as I kneel down and put my hand to his face. His ponytail is splayed out above his head on the gravel road in a mess of curls, and pain is contorting his face. “Get closer to me, Josie,” he whispers. I lean …

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27: Chapter 20

On March 22, 2019December 9, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Loco Moco courtesy Barbecue Bible The smell of bacon woke me. It’s probably the best thing I’ve ever smelled. I open my eyes and forget where I am. I’m staring at a black and white poster of a Hawaiian man in the tube of a huge wave. The image makes me happy even though I’m …

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27: Chapter 21

On March 21, 2019December 16, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei Inn courtesy 10best.com It’s another beautiful day in Kauai. The constant sunshine reminds me of California but the people, the pace of life and calm of Hanalei Bay create a totally different vibe. I love my life back home but now that I’ve experienced being here, I’m questioning if this is where I am …

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