Her name is Moiria, the Ancient Greek goddess of destiny.
Greek mythology is a major theme in the second Naked Hero book – The Journey Home, and there will be many blogs on the subject to come. But the
theme is touched on from the very beginning of the first book – The Journey Away. Lewis has a destiny, but he can’t see it. He is a leaf battered in the storm of life, the premature death of his father being the most powerful force.
But ten years later, other forces are at play, and his destiny is being shaped
by other men - Lee Porter being the first to step up to the mark. Chantal Duboir makes the remark when Lewis first spots him at the party they are attending – ‘Perhaps it’s fate that you meet so far away from home.’ Perhaps, but then with Lee Porter, little is ever down to chance.
But whatever the forces, be they accidental or contrived, there is still a destiny. And it's there in the word - life holds in store a destination, and no matter what, you'll end up there.
Here’s how their opening encounter ends...
“Look, I know you won’t be back for the Mardi Gras, but if you want to see a bit more of Sydney before you leave, then I’d like to show you around. I’m getting to know my way about the city
now.”
“Sorry,” answered Lewis firmly, reaching out for his drink and draining it, leaving Lee’s discarded hand on the bar. “Thank you, but no. I’m going to Melbourne tomorrow.”
And tonight obviously wasn’t an option. Accepting, Lee did likewise and drained the remains of his drink then got up to leave. “Sure. I understand. I’m probably the last person you should be seen with anyway – the paparazzi would really have a field day then. But thank you for taking the time to talk to me Lewis. It’s been good meeting you - it really has.”
Savvy opportunist or master of seduction, call him what you like but Lee Porter always came prepared with more than just a condom. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card. “Here, take this. Call me if you ever need to talk again – nothing more – just a chat... with someone who understands.”
Lewis got to his feet, and accepted the card with the same half smile as before.
“Thanks.”
They shook hands briefly, and then as Lee started to walk away he turned to ask one last question.
“It’s in Melbourne then. What you want, Lewis... what you’re looking for. Do you seriously think that you’ll find it in Melbourne as opposed to here in Sydney?”
Stunned into silence, it took a moment before Lewis managed to answer. “No,” he said with a shake of his head. “But who knows, I might be lucky. It’s where I have to go.”
Greek mythology is a major theme in the second Naked Hero book – The Journey Home, and there will be many blogs on the subject to come. But the
theme is touched on from the very beginning of the first book – The Journey Away. Lewis has a destiny, but he can’t see it. He is a leaf battered in the storm of life, the premature death of his father being the most powerful force.
But ten years later, other forces are at play, and his destiny is being shaped
by other men - Lee Porter being the first to step up to the mark. Chantal Duboir makes the remark when Lewis first spots him at the party they are attending – ‘Perhaps it’s fate that you meet so far away from home.’ Perhaps, but then with Lee Porter, little is ever down to chance.
But whatever the forces, be they accidental or contrived, there is still a destiny. And it's there in the word - life holds in store a destination, and no matter what, you'll end up there.
Here’s how their opening encounter ends...
“Look, I know you won’t be back for the Mardi Gras, but if you want to see a bit more of Sydney before you leave, then I’d like to show you around. I’m getting to know my way about the city
now.”
“Sorry,” answered Lewis firmly, reaching out for his drink and draining it, leaving Lee’s discarded hand on the bar. “Thank you, but no. I’m going to Melbourne tomorrow.”
And tonight obviously wasn’t an option. Accepting, Lee did likewise and drained the remains of his drink then got up to leave. “Sure. I understand. I’m probably the last person you should be seen with anyway – the paparazzi would really have a field day then. But thank you for taking the time to talk to me Lewis. It’s been good meeting you - it really has.”
Savvy opportunist or master of seduction, call him what you like but Lee Porter always came prepared with more than just a condom. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card. “Here, take this. Call me if you ever need to talk again – nothing more – just a chat... with someone who understands.”
Lewis got to his feet, and accepted the card with the same half smile as before.
“Thanks.”
They shook hands briefly, and then as Lee started to walk away he turned to ask one last question.
“It’s in Melbourne then. What you want, Lewis... what you’re looking for. Do you seriously think that you’ll find it in Melbourne as opposed to here in Sydney?”
Stunned into silence, it took a moment before Lewis managed to answer. “No,” he said with a shake of his head. “But who knows, I might be lucky. It’s where I have to go.”