The Pastor's Heart - By Desiree Future Page 0,32

her because he was too embarrassed to even reply.

“Nice to meet you Sinclair, I’m Pastor Calvin Carter but you can call me Pastor Calvin. And like my beautiful wife said, we are extremely happy that you have taken our son off the bachelor list,” the tall thin framed man said.

“Sinclair, I just love that gown of yours, it’s so beautiful.” Louise complimented Sinclair while looking at the gown.

“Thank you. I love your gown more than my own. That emerald green really goes well with your complexion and those sequins are stunning, I really love that.” Sinclair said as she admired Louise’s dress.

“Where do you shop?” The two said simultaneously. They shared a laugh as Louise led her away from the men so they could talk.

“We will be back in a few minutes.” Louise said as they took off in the opposite direction.

Kingston stood with his father looking in the direction where the two went. “She will be fine. You know your mother has to check her out. You’re lucky your sister couldn’t come and then you’d really have a reason to be afraid. Because if both of them were together interrogating Sinclair that could be really rough.”

“I’m good because I know she will be fine.” Kingston replied as he was offered a small pastry by a passing waiter.

“Pastor Carter.” Someone called out.

“Yes.” They both answered as they turned to see who was speaking to them.

Several hours later they finally arrived back at Sinclair’s apartment exhausted from the long drive home. Sinclair’s hair had half fallen out of the bun and Kingston had loosened his bow tie.

“I didn’t mean to stay that long at the gala but I wanted to make sure my parents got home safe. I just wish they would have told me before the end of the event they had rented a room at the hotel to stay the night.” Kingston said as they parked in front of Sinclair’s apartment and Kingston went to open Sinclair’s door for her.

“You are a good son for looking after your parents. That’s a good thing and besides I had a blast,” Sinclair said while grabbing her purse. “I really had fun tonight especially hearing the old stories about you from your parents, they were too funny.” Sinclair laughed hysterically.

“Please don’t remind me, I get chills thinking about that.” Kingston was having a flashback and it was not good. “Anyway I am glad you had fun.” Kingston said as he stood just staring at her.

”What?” Sinclair noticed him staring.

“Nothing,” he said smiling and then went to embrace her. “Everyone loved you tonight and I do believe my parents have already started planning our wedding.” He said with a laugh.

“And what makes you say that Pastor Carter?” Sinclair questioned him.

“Because you are the first woman my parents ever bent over backwards for.” Kingston knew his parents liked Sinclair just as much as he did and that was good.

“Well I aim to please,” Sinclair batted her eyelashes while Kingston held her in his arms. Kingston pulled a hairpin out of Sinclair’s hair causing her curly hair to fall. “You’re wonderful,” Kingston said with such softness as Sinclair stood on her tip toes to kiss him.

THE PROSPECT

With the two windows sitting at an angle in this corner office, the sun was able to shine brightly. The wood desk and large shelves complimented the taupe colored walls. Rounding out the well decorated office were matching chairs for visitors and a leather high chair with its back to the window. Various awards and documents hung nicely on the small but cozy room.

“Excuse me Mr. Carter, your lunch has arrived.” The young woman informed Kingston during his meeting.

“I didn’t order anything,” Kingston replied in a confused voice.

“What would you like me to do Sir?” She asked while standing in the doorway.

“Beth, you can bring it in here.” He responded even though he knew for a fact he hadn’t ordered anything since he had been in a meeting all morning and lunch hadn’t crossed his mind.

The young woman returned with a paper bag with a note attached to it. “Enjoy this special lunch just for you. Sinclair.” Kingston read the note out loud forgetting that he had a client in his office with him.

Kingston opened the bag to find lunch from his favorite restaurant Sam’s in Washington DC. He chuckled when he saw a box of his favorite Fig Newtons inside the bag.

“By the huge grin on your face Mr. Carter I can tell that your wife surprised you