Unholy by Miles Dini

ed herself with her hands. "It was, wasn't it?" Peter responded proudly. "When can we do this again?" she eagerly asked. "Soon, my lovely. In fact, I need your numb

r she could leave him alone. However, he asked her not to leave the room. "Um, hello?" he received the call. "Hallo Pastor Peter, I hope you are do

ommunicating earlier." Washington seemed disappointed but understood the pastor's situation. "So, when can we meet again? My family was really looking forward to meeting you. We always enjoy your sermons on Sundays," he asked Peter.

at her and said, "Sometimes you have to lie. I deal with needy people all the time and trust me it can be exhausting." Olivi

ried look on her face. "Well, she won't find out. I have slept with many women without my wife finding out, so relax," he tried to be reassuring. "Wow, you are really a philanderer. I don't kno

ed him, "I didn't mean to sound like I am complaining. In fact, I see why many women have slept with you. You happen to be good-looking for your age." Peter seemed relieved and s

s wouldn't last since Peter's phone rang again. He was infuriated and looked at the caller ID; it was Joan!

u?" he asked her back. "I am well. So, how is that suicidal client of yours doing? Remind me his name..." she said. Peter nearly forgot he made up the story about a suicidal boy. He almost admit

th the gesture and blew kisses to him in return. Once she left, he continued speaking to his wife. He talked about how much he loved Joan, which caused her to blush. He was quoting every platitude one c

lay a part in helping him feel loved." Filled with ire, Peter asked her, "Um, why? Why do you want to help him?" Joan was confused by his question and asked, "Wh

interjected, "So, this is about me not being at home lately? For a second, I thought you were concerned about Anton." "Peter you are making it seem like I am doing something wrong when I

ask me that?" Peter responded, "Can I handle Anton's matter by myself? Remember, I am a pastor. Counseling people like him is what I do. You, on the other hand, are not a pastor, so you can't as

," he said to her. "Is that why you think I suggested inviting him for dinner? I only thought it would lessen your burden. Think about it, the more time he spends with us, the more we get to know each other. Once he is used to me, he may open up about his troubles. A

now what, I will never ask about Anton again. If you like, you can even live with him. It seems he is more important than Bruno, Evans and me." Peter was embarrassed by th

dinner, I will have to talk to his parents first. He is still a kid and I don't think most parents would want to leave their kid with strangers," he lied to her. Joan calmed down a little and

the family will be happy to spend time with us." Joan was relieved and decided to bid him goodbye. Before she could do that, she said to him, "Please tell me you will be home today

e was also hoping his wife would drop the whole Anton thing. However, he needed to consider two possibilities. Theref