Sins and Lies

can see what the priest or the old man is up to,

he back porch, which faces a hu

s and coffee

s Melanie." sa

ve the

you some coo

o luxury black cars pulling up. Obviou

get out. While two stand still li

s white tie. He is very elegant, with small eyes. His nose is a little big and he looked thought

to be in her 40s, but she's still pretty, with golden, wavy hair, a high gaze and a high chin. Her lips appear

. She takes the man's arm and they walk inside. She looks a lot like him, they must b

iest passing by me an

ave to b

" says the woman

ace. Yes, she kissed his cheek and by the way h

ght at me, s

eakfast. Please join

from head to toe. "I see you have found a beautiful helper. 'What's h

lanie,

call me ma'am. I'm Analice Gilbert, this is my hus

er, just giv

coffee." I say an

ce comes from. She is the mayor's daughter and

h. I need to get out of this situation. I can't risk getting caug

ke it to the table, being lucky enoug

lping the church with a good income, mayor.

e supported me a lot too. Thanks to you

rong, but I can see a certain discomfort

bible lessons?" Sofia of

that would he?" inquires P

Come when you

les exc

n't have to answer me quickly, but it would be great if you became a pastor. That way you could marry

why Sofia was so accurate in saying with

can tell. Does he want this? Judging by the look on his face, I'm

longer, mayor if yo

nd on his shoulder

From what I've noticed, the mayor would like to have Nicolas by his side as a son-in-law, so the faithful would support the

e one who fantas

voice makes me turn and s

as kind as I can be, not because

e to flinch a bit and be compelled against the sink. "Or just call me

ide, because she is very close

wing off her s

hand on my cell phone that was on the table. "This one's mine alone, so do

ne and put it

l do

ves me

asure to meet you.

ne

I quickly caught which o

and finish puttin

nd see that it's almo

he priest's office and knock on the door in ho

the hall, already dressed in his cass

this man is go

Can you help

ollow him already lea

with everything he will need for the mass and hel

e, with only the m

to overcome

and watch as Nic

regretting asking the question the second he stops moving and l

e to discuss with

rt and see him awkwardly. "Maybe it's on a tightrope because the

"You have just arrived, you must not intercede in matters that do not concern you." he t

had a conscience for a while, but right now it s

metimes it's hard t

th and finish my w

t be that I screwed it up by going too far, maybe an apology? I still wonder why I'm in this situation. I can leave

n the table for a few seconds and stay like

f the kitchen like a barrier and I wish I knew what he's thinking

u still her

ng it back. "I'd like to apologize for the way

e should be just that, keeping away from any idea that might come into your mind, whether it be rapprochement

others?" I ask and I see him

mfortable to bring up the subject. "I don't fall

answer. "I'm on my way

thout saying anyth