A Christian Easter by Pat Simmons

Author:Pat Simmons
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: easter, easter customs and traditions, holiday contemporary romance
Publisher: Pat Simmons

CHAPTER FIVE

Bethani rushed out of her bedroom and banged on Joy’s bedroom door. “We have to hurry, Auntie.”

After returning home from service, stuffed from the buffet, the family took a nap. Unfortunately, they had overslept. Joy had just freshened up as she stepped into her outfit and slipped into her shoes in record time.

Christian was in Shane’s room, getting him ready. Joy wasn’t surprised that Bethani made sure Jada and Darla were dressed and ready to go.

“I have to give my name and description to a lady before the show begins,” Bethani explained as she adjusted the garment bag over her shoulder, containing the dress, hat and shoes she had worn to church earlier.

“Sweetie, remember, this is about Jesus,” Joy reminded her as they climbed into the SUV.

“I know.” She bobbed her head. “Mr. Andersen already told me.”

Lord, I hope I’m doing the right thing. The world was filled with impressionable girls that followed their friends to be accepted. Not that there was anything wrong with a fashion show, but if Joy didn’t monitor her niece’s friends, Bethani could find herself surrounded by girls whose interests were purity, salvation and obedience to their parents. The last thing Joy wanted was Bethani to succumb to peer pressure with other things that were as innocent as modeling. She didn’t want Bethani to become a single mother like she had, especially as a teenager.

They arrived at Christ the Redeemer Church with ten minutes to spare. Bethani’s friend, Leah, waved at them and hurried her niece inside, giggling. A hostess greeted them at another entrance. She handed them a program before directing them to a lower level. They entered a large room that was decorated in festive colors. A makeshift walkway had been erected down the middle aisle. Judging from the rows of chairs, the planners expected a hundred or so guests. “I’ll find us a seat.” Christian walked ahead in search of five chairs. Shane wiggled from her hand, begging to tag along.

Releasing her nephew, Joy’s eyes watered as she watched the two bond. Shane had taken to Christian while they were dating and called him Daddy before they were married.

Joy twisted her lips when her husband motioned them toward the back. She wanted to be close to the front to root her niece on, but there were only one and two seats together sprinkled throughout the place. Surveying the audience, Joy wondered if the fashion show was among the crowd with the many hats and other stylish wardrobes that adorned some of the women.

As they settled into their seats, Joy smiled and nodded a greeting at those around them. Christian made Darla and Jada sit on the other side of him as he held Shane. “I want you to sit next to me, baby.”

Joy blushed at his endearments.

“Welcome, ladies and gentlemen…” A tall woman quieted the crowd from a podium on the side of the stage. She was decked out from head to toe in a stunning pastel yellow suit. “This is our fourth annual Easter Fashion Show.

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