BROKEN INNOCENCE

pressed to her ear as she speaks with her moth

en each other. You've been so busy with the new br

I've just had so much on my plate. But okay, how abou

sounds perfect! And Kira... I want to

g the seriousness i

hat is

ll talk when I get there

qued, but she pushes it aside, focusing

tment is neat but filled with signs of Kira's busy lif

his place your own, haven't you?

u could say that. It's my s

ing at her daughter with a

Kira. You've grown so much, and I

ebrow, sensing th

: Bu

church, but what about your own life? Your future

rtable) Mom, I'm focused on my calli

with a good man who loves you. I want grandc

. But God's timing is perf

entirely satisfied with the answer

ch this Sunday? You can see where it all started

. It'll be nice to see where you've

her, the service lively with worship. After the sermon, Kira

his is my mother. She's

charming, extends his

pleasure to finally meet you. Your dau

where their eyes lock, and her smile fades slightly.

ile) Thank you, Pastor. K

ion is palpable to Kira's mother. As the

lunch. The atmosphere is still, but Ki

I need to talk to

's on your

astor Jonathan... I know you respect him, but I have to

ardens immediately,

g? Pastor Jonathan is a man o

m that doesn't sit right with me. I felt it the moment we m

er, her loyalty to Past

of God. He knows the Word inside out, and he's performed mirac

orks are one thing, but character is something els

pset, stands up

re judging him without knowing him. He's b

s well, sensing tha

is because I love you, Kira. I

d she turns away, signaling

, Mom. I know

le silence. After a moment, Kira's

ng now. But please, thi

oor closing softly behind her. Alone, Kira takes a deep breath, trying

onference Hall,

rom all branches gathered together. The air is charged with excitement as

the outstanding work of one of o

lauds. She walks to the front, where Pastor Isa presents her with

ne unnoticed. We are blessed to have you, an

e returns to her seat, she notices Pastor Jonathan watching her from

ra is making her way out when

Isa would like to se

ch. She starts to head in that direction bu

his voice low and

surprised by the te

at is it

han: (leanin

r I've shared with you in the past, it must rema

for answers, but he offers none, only a strained

t... why? What are y

mile) It's nothing, Kira. Jus

mind races with questions she can't answer. Why is Pastor Jonathan so tense? What does he think Past

me? Does this have anything to do with Pastor J