Oceans Apart by Karen Kingsbury

Author:Karen Kingsbury
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Tags: Romance, Religion, Adult, Contemporary
ISBN: 9780310295129
Publisher: Avon
Published: 2004-03-18T22:00:00+00:00

Nineteen

In the end, Connor did everything he could to talk her into going on the trip.

Though they missed the service, he met with the pastor Sunday afternoon. He explained the situation and how his night with Kiahna had been a mistake. “The thing is”—Connor leaned forward in the chair opposite the pastor and took hold of the armrests— “it could’ve happened to anyone. It was a series of bad choices, and it’s in the past.”

“Not for Michele.” The pastor was in his early seventies. He preached only once a month, handing over the pulpit most weeks to his younger associate. His voice was scratchy and unhurried. “For Michele it happened two weeks ago.”

“I realize that, but I messed up just once. Now she’s questioning everything, our entire marriage.”

The pastor stared at him for a while. “Why are you here, Mr. Evans?”

“I need help.” Connor raked his fingers through his hair. “We leave for vacation tomorrow, and she doesn’t want to go with us. All because of Max.”

“I suspect she’s troubled by more than Max.”

“Look.” Connor glanced at his watch. He’d come to the man for a quick fix, advice that might clear the fog of confusion and make everything right again. “I can’t do anything about the past. And she doesn’t want to talk about it, anyway.” He exhaled in a short burst through his teeth. “Her attitude’s bringing all of us down. I know she’s hurt, but that woman meant nothing to me. It was an accident and it’s long over. Everything’s been fine for years. How can I make Michele forgive?”

“Only God can do that, but I can give you a hint ...” He settled back in his chair, his gnarled hands folded across his lap the way he might look if he were praying. “It’ll start with you.”

With me? Anger filled Connor’s senses. He clenched his jaw and then in sudden defeat he gave up and released a soft chuckle. The pastor obviously hadn’t heard a word he’d said. “With me?”

The man gave a slow nod. “Yes. With you.”

“Okay.” Connor chuckled again. “Whatever.”

They exchanged a few more words, but the conversation was over. Michele didn’t understand him, and neither did the pastor. He’d have to figure a way out of the mess he was in without anyone’s help.

As he left the church office, Connor shot a look at the scattered clouds above him. “God ... looks like it’s You and me on this one.” The statement was only half serious, and Connor heard no audible answer, no strong sense of knowing deep within him. If God had been listening to his prayers, he never would have run across Kiahna in the first place. Connor climbed in his car and strapped on his determination.

He would get home and do what he could to convince Michele to come with them.

When he found her in their bedroom half an hour later, he reminded her that their time with Max wouldn’t be an actual trial run if she wasn’t there; and

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