EXCERPT – BROKEN COMMANDMENTS “Welcome back Sidney. How was the conference?” Olivia Teal leaned down and placed an absent kiss on his cheek. The scent of Sheila McCartney wafted through his brain. Like everything else about her, Olivia’s fragrance was subtle and conservative. She was a very attractive woman but reserved. Not one for outward signs of wealth, she preferred classically tailored looks that showed off her still-youthful body to best advantage. “It went well, I saw Pastor Hawkins from First A.M.E. He looked pretty good for somebody who just found out that his associate pastor had been dipping in the tithes. That’s going to be an ugly situation, considering.” “Oh,” she said. That was it. “By the way, you haven’t forgotten that we’re taking the children to Coney Island tomorrow.” From her tone it was obvious that Olivia thought he had forgotten. With a thin smile, “No, Livvy, I hadn’t forgotten.” “That’s good. That’s all those kids have been talking about for the past few days.” Olivia sighed theatrically. “If I hear one more ‘whee’ they’re grounded.” When he didn’t respond, she began walking away. “I’m going to pick up little Sidney from practice. I didn’t make anything for dinner, but I can pick up some Chinese if you want.” Sidney nodded absently, his eyes closed. He heard the clicking sound of her expensive heels and then the slamming of the door. He listened until he heard the sound of Olivia’s SUV leaving the driveway, then he took out his cell phone. Four rings later he got the voice mail. “Baby, I’m sorry but I’ve got plans tomorrow, so I won’t be able to come over.” The phone picked up. “Why am I not surprised?” There was disappointment and resignation in Yasmin’s voice. He heard her sigh. “Oh well I knew what I was getting into.” Sidney’s heart dropped. He hated making her sad. “Well we did have a few days together, right baby?” “Yeah,” she sounded less than convinced. “Look I just got into the house and I’m tired. I’ll see you in church on Sunday. “ The phone clicked off. Click below to grab your copy of this sizzling read that illuminates infidelity behind the pulpit! And Please Leave a review on amazon or barnesandnoble. tinyurl/lhyqesv UK tinyurl/oy5h7kw CA tinyurl/n5ern4a DE tinyurl/ormc6uh Paper Back tinyurl/levp2j2
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