The First Lady by Carl Weber

Author:Carl Weber [Weber, Carl]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, cookie429, Kat, Extratorrents
ISBN: 9780758254207
Publisher: Dafina
Published: 2007-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

22

BISHOP

As I watched Monique turn and walk out of my office, I sensed that it was more than an exit from a room. I felt as though she were walking out of my life. The man inside me wanted to run after her and stop her, to grab her and kiss her again, then carry her into my office so we could make love on my desk.

So, what’s stopping you? I asked myself right before I walked out of my office behind her.

Lust, that’s what was stopping me. I had to resist my lustful urges and examine my conscience. But that wasn’t the only thing that stopped me from following Monique.

As I turned the corner, I saw Lisa standing there, chatting away with two other female members of the congregation. I should have known she would find a reason to stall and hang around. Seeing her there was like a cold shower of reality, reminding me of just the kind of man I am—a man of God. I slowed my pace.

Lisa looked up and smiled when she noticed me.

Good, she’s not angry, I thought. At least she didn’t look angry. Then again, that could have been a front for the two women she was talking to. I wondered briefly if they had noticed Monique exiting the hallway near my office, but as I watched them wrap up their conversation, no one’s face betrayed any sort of indignation. They seemed to be having a perfectly innocent conversation, which ended with quick hugs and a good-bye from Lisa as she left them and approached me.

I looked over Lisa Mae’s shoulder and I saw Monique making her way through the church doors. My heart fluttered briefly, but I stayed in my spot, hoping I wouldn’t regret letting her walk out. I plastered a big smile on my face as I reached out my hand to Lisa.

“So, did you two get your little talk out of the way?” Lisa Mae asked, trying her best to hide the underlying sarcasm that laced her tone. It didn’t go unnoticed, but I chose not to respond to it.

“As a matter of fact, we did,” I answered, taking her hand in mine. “And trust me, there won’t be any more talks needed between Sister Monique and myself,” I said, watching a slight smile creep across Lisa’s lips. She had such an angelic smile, I thought, a smile that any person who walked into the sanctuary would love to be greeted by. Yes, that right there was the smile of a first lady.

Just as quickly as that thought entered my mind, the angelic smile disappeared. It was as if someone had tapped her on the shoulder and reminded her of the situation.

“And just why should I believe that, T.K.? Why should I believe that there will be no more private talks with sisters like Monique and Savannah Dickens? Every time I look up, there’s a woman in your face. It’d be nice if everyone knew what direction our relationship was going in.

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