NO ENGAGEMENT RING

Chapter 24

Hannah had not had so much fun as she was having now. Everyone was comfortable with

each other putting Hannah at total ease. She was particularly intrigued by Jonathan's friends.

Graham, the MC and the best man was also his best friend. Together with his wife, Whitney,

they were charming and friendly.

"I can't believe this man kept you a secret, even from me," Graham laughed.

"Maybe because she is so gorgeous!" Whitney stated causing Hannah to blush. "We

really should get together for a weekend," Whitney continued. "In that way, we'll get to know

each other better." The last statement was directed at Hannah

"Yes, we certainly must. Off course with your busy schedule, I wonder when that will

be," Jonathan laughed knowingly.

The two men began talking about their schedules while Whitney engaged Hannah in

conversation. "I heard your dad is also a pastor," Whitney began.

Hannah was grateful for the other woman's intuitiveness. Younger than them by a good

few years, Hannah was not sure she fitted in but Whitney was determined to draw her into the

group. Hannah was glad to furnish information pertaining to those around her.

Suddenly the conversation switched to her and Jonathan. "I have never seen him look so

happy," Whitney commented pleased.

"Really?" Hannah doubted that.

"Yes, really. Since his divorce, he has not looked at another woman and we were certain

that he was going to remain single. Therefore, it was a huge surprise when we got the

invitation. A pleasant surprise, mind you. We had no clue he was even seeing anyone."

Whitney smiled happily.

"We didn't want to make it public knowledge," Hannah said lamely.

"Always the considerate one! Probably didn't want to overwhelm you. For the years we

have known him, I can tell you he is truly an anointed man of God." Whitney's voice held

awe.

"I gathered that too," Hannah agreed just as awed.

"You do realise you are going to be the envy of every single woman now, don't you?"

Whitney teased.

"Oh, no!" Hannah said in mock despair. "Is it too late to run? Or maybe I could lock

myself in a tower away from the world." Whitney burst out laughing.

"What's so funny ladies?" Graham asked with a blank look.

"I was telling Hannah that she is going to receive some very stiff looks from all the single

ladies at Gateway Eternal, and she is thinking of becoming Rapunzel." Whitney's voice was

still laced with laughter.

Not expecting Whitney to divulge their joke, Hannah blushed. She was not used to getting

laughs at her wit and wasn't sure how to handle it. Jonathan caressed her hand.

"Oh, yeah! Did your husband tell about his fan club?" Graham teased.

"Guys! Please don't scare my wife with untruths," Jonathan moaned.