Every Woman Needs a Praying Man by Pat Simmons

Author:Pat Simmons
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, christian romance, panic attacks, strongwilled heroine
Publisher: Pat Simmons

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Monica and Veronica mingled with the crowd at the African American Women’s Tea Sunday brunch and fashion show. Although it was an annual fundraiser for various high school scholarship funds, this was their first time attending.

“Girl, do you know how many New Year’s resolutions we’ve kept besides this one?” Monica asked as she admired the balloon decorations throughout the room.

Veronica shrugged, then began to count on her fingers. “Let’s see, there were five and we were supposed to give each a try at least for two months.”

“Nope, six. This counts toward our ‘going to social gatherings.’” They secured seats at a random table and removed their coats; the two headed toward the buffet table.

She eyed Veronica’s small plate piled with more pastry than fruit. She nudged her friend. “Number one, we were supposed to eat healthier.”

“Not today, sister.” Veronica gave her a murderous scowl. “The healthy part is restricted to five days. Weekends don’t count.”

“There’s enough food for you on the table, so don’t bite my head off too.” Her friend was the one who suggested adding diet and exercise on their list, whining about the twenty pounds she had gained last year, blaming it on worrying about Alexander’s well-being while serving his country.

Without saying another word, Monica grabbed two muffins from the mountain of treats. She added more fruit than cheese to complete her selection.

Veronica backtracked to the meats. “Besides, our hair is healthy. We’ve been rocking our natural ’dos since December and I’m thinking I may keep this resolution. There is no going back to chemicals for a while,” she stated, adding an extra slice of bacon to her stack.

Monica agreed with her on that one. Her fine shoulder-length hair appeared fuller and thicker in its natural state. She disagreed with the food ideology and closed her eyes to the temptation. Of all the meals, she enjoyed breakfast too, but would forgo the meats in favor of the carbs from the oversized muffins.

Neither of them were petite; but they weren’t plus size either. Veronica’s pounds went to her shapely hips, which she overemphasized in a sway passing a table of seemingly interested male guests.

When they made it back to their table, the other occupants were four ladies. Too bad. Another one of their resolutions was double dating, which Veronica used to try to convince herself she was over Alexander and ready to move on.

They each blessed their food and dug in. Monica took a sip from her water glass. “So is double dating still on the list?” She smirked.

“Nah,” Veronica said after a couple of bites of bacon. “Not on the list. My heart hasn’t been in that resolution. You’re on your own, sister.”

“Hmmm-mmm.” She lifted an eyebrow. “I wish you and my brother would kiss and make up instead of all this breaking up.”

The two were in denial. They had been childhood sweethearts, but both felt they had outgrown each other. When they dated other people, each complained something was missing.

Would the onset of the anxiety attacks keep her away from a special someone? An episode almost cost her a job and compromised her driving.

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