The Replacement Date by Tyora Moody

Author:Tyora Moody
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian, Christian Romance, Romance, Dating, Divorce, Widow, Relationships, Blended Families
Publisher: Tyora Moody
Published: 2019-05-18T00:00:00+00:00

3

Maxwell kept his promise. He called Saturday night and I lost track of how long we talked. I just know when we finally got off the phone it was close to one o’clock in the morning. I did catch a glimpse of him with his kids at Victory Gospel on Sunday. His daughter was almost as tall as me from what I could tell, and the boys had their dad’s height.

My heart longed to move in that direction, but logic kept my feet planted. I wanted to be in Maxwell’s presence, but convinced myself to let him and his kids enjoy the day. Before I made it out the sanctuary, I felt someone touching my arm. When I turned, Maxwell stood so close, he practically took my breath away. Like Friday night, it was as if everyone around me disappeared.

How had he made it over to me so fast? Victory Gospel Church had a large membership trying to pile out the doors. “Maxwell, I see you found me.”

He smiled. “I saw you when you came in so I knew which direction to head. I know you and I have a date Friday, but I was wondering if you would be interested in joining us for dinner next Sunday?”

“Us? You mean, you and your kids?”

He nodded. “We’re living in my mom’s house. I was still managing the upkeep while I was away.”

I frowned. “You moved back into your childhood home? Really, how have we not ran into each other before now?”

“I know, right? I’ve been wondering about that too. The neighborhood and the school system is still good. Even better than when we were growing up there.” He shrugged. “Just never been able to let go of the house. I’ve been renting it out for years. After Alison died, I decided to pour some money into renovating. It really doesn’t look like the same house.”

I looked around, stumbling a bit with my words. “Wow, I would love to see what you’ve done with the house. Next Sunday?”

“Just me and the kids. I wanted to introduce them. They are always interested in people I knew when I was younger.”

Meet his kids.

Maxwell’s eyes held a hint of concern. “Is that okay? It will be a simple meal.”

I cocked my head. “You cook?”

That smile of his returned. “My daughter and I cook together. She’s probably the better cook since she cooked all the time with her mom.”

I nodded, still grasping the invitation. “Does she know you invited me?”

“Yes, my kids know I invited a guest. They’re excited to meet you.”

I smiled. “Okay.”

He winked. “Looks like we will be seeing a lot of each other.”

Instead of following Maxwell out, I stood and watched his retreating back. It took me a minute to realize I was clutching the back of the pew as if I needed support.

I was planning to stop by my mother’s house this afternoon. If Maxwell had moved in right down the street, Mama should have known that.

Funny, she never mentioned it.

My mother still lived in the same house where I grew up, a few houses down from Maxwell’s mother’s house.

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