“That may be, but at what cost? We don’t need some rock star looking pastor. It’s completely irreverent. Is that what they want for Trinity Covenant Church?”
Hannah hadn’t realised her hand was pressed to her chest until her sister pointed it out.
“Do not work yourself up. Stop pressing your hand to your chest like that. Also, you might think about not being so judgy.”
Hannah wasn’t judging. Was it wrong to acknowledge there was a certain way things were done?
Wait!The thought struck her. “Did you say it was already settled? How can it be already settled?”
“They are going to call you in and talk to you tomorrow.” Her sister sighed. “But they already offered him the position, and he accepted it.
ChapterTwo
SAMUEL
“Ican’t believe you have decided to settle down and take a pastoral position.” Daniel commented as he took food out of his fridge.
“The time was right.” Samuel shrugged.
“I still don’t understand why you didn’t become Co-pastor with me.” Daniel arranged the glass containers on the counter, then removed the wooden lids.
“Less talking and more serving, Namdongsaeng.” He affectionately referred to Daniel as his little brother. “Quick question. Your wife is still in Korea, right?”
“Yes, I had to fly back, but she and the children will be there until next week.”
“Then who made breakfast?” Samuel asked. Getting up from his stool, he walked around to stand beside his brother.
“Omma.” His brother didn’t look the least bit embarrassed as a grown man that his mom had made him breakfast. He had two hands and was more than capable of cooking.
Samuel opened his brother’s fridge and freezer, both of which were filled with containers of food. “Wow, so you had your Mommy fill your fridge and freezer with meals?”
“No, not just Omma. Janet also left food in the freezer before we left for Korea.”
“You have the women in your life spoiling you rotten. You should be embarrassed.” Samuel lightly smacked his brother behind his head. He removed plates and bowls from the cabinet for them both.
“Why would I be? They both love taking care of me. Why would I deny them the pleasure? What you need to be concerned with, is who is going to look after you. You need a wife.” Of course, his brother thought so. It seemed as soon as his brother could legally do so, he married his wife, Janet. Ever since, his brother had an easy life. Janet took spoiling his brother to another level. Even Omma thought she could be over the top.
“I don’t need a wi?—”
“Whosoever findth a wife findth a good thing.” Daniel clapped him on the back, then retrieved and handed him the serving spoons. Each brother served themselves.
“Like I was saying, I don’t need one. Especially not to take care of me. I can take care of myself. Unlike you, I can cook, clean, and wash my own underwear.”
“Hilarious. I can do those things, but I don’t have to. Let me get to the point, I know you don’t need one Prodigal…” Samuel hated the nickname. However, he had earned the title. Instead of going directly into the ministry the way his brother had. He’d taken a detour. A lengthy one at that. “…but there is no greater feeling than coming home to a good woman.”
He couldn’t agree more with his brother. However, he had no intention of telling him that. He must have nodded against his will.
“So, if you agree. Why aren’t you doing something about it?”
“Who said I’m not?” Samuel raised an eyebrow as he nudged his brother out of the way and placed his food in the microwave first.
His brother was quiet for a moment. “Now that explains the position you took.”
Samuel didn’t bother to answer. He wouldn’t deny it. It had a lot to do with why he had taken the position at Trinity Covenant Church.
“Do you think you can manage not to back her into a corner and issue ultimatums this time?” His brother asked. Then had the audacity to whistle as he removed Samuel’s plate and handed it to him. As Daniel put his plate in the microwave, he was tempted to smack it out of his hand. His brother knew her, no, not her, Hannah. Samuel had to get used to saying her name again. After all, she wasn’t Voldemort. She was just the woman that crushed his heart so many years ago. Despite what his brother believed, he hadn’t issued her an ultimatum. Samuel knew better than to ask her to choose between him and the church.
They were both the eldest children of their preacher fathers. However, the responsibility always seemed to weigh heaviest on Hannah. She made her world about that church. A little thing like falling in love with a fellow member of Little Shepherd’s Summer Camp wouldn’t deter her from following the path of taking the helm of her father’s church. No love had been an easy sacrifice for her.
