Captured hearts

dinner at Sharon's part one

Lena's: POV
Lena was surprised that Stef wanted to attend church service with her and the girls. After the woman brought over breakfast a few hours ago,
Lena was quite shocked when she saw the table setup, how romantic Stef was. When Lena and her daughter's went to upstairs to get ready, leaving Stef downstairs
While Lena went upstairs. Stef cleaned up the kitchen by washing the dirty dishes, left in the sink
Stef hope Lena wouldn't mind she straighten up. After an hour went by
Stef heard noises coming down the steps, Stef sat in the living room reading a magazine. Stef looked up and seen Lena dressed up in a two piece skirt with a matching blazer
Her hair was up and out of her face
Channing wore something similar to what Lena had on, and Amar'e had on a dress. Stef took in Lena's purfume
Lena went to grab her car keys from the hook hanging on the back door
Channing sat beside her sister on the couch. Waiting on Lena to return
Lena was in the kitchen taking her aniexty medicine, Lena didn't hear
Stef come in. Lena felt somebody tap her on the shoulder, it startled Lena
She quickly turned around. Goodness
Stephanie you scared me half to death
Lena said, love l'm sorry scared you
Stef felt bad when she saw the frightened look in Lena's eyes
Stef honey it's fine. We need to get a move on if we want a seat, Stef wasn't much of a church goer. She went enough growing up, when Stef came out as a lesbian. She just stop attending regular services, Stef wanna badly to near the woman she was slowly falling in love with, Lena made sure everything was locked up
When the others were waiting outside on the porch. Lena gather her bag
Carrying her father's bible under her arm, Lena headed to the front door
And open it. Lena suggested to Stef
She could ride along in her car,
Lena unlock the doors. Channing and Amar'e got into the car, Lena slid in on the driver side. Stef was already in
Lena fasten up her seat belt, and started up the engine. Lena pulled out of the parking space on the curb,
The church was a thirty minute drive
Lena felt Stef's hand on her thigh
As she drive. Lena played close attention to the road, channing and Amar'e. Talked quietly amongst themselves. About their upcoming birthday party, next weekend
Mommy l forgot to tell you the lady called that's making our dresses the other day. And said they were ready, channing knows she might get in trouble for not telling Lena sooner about the message, channing says
Channing l wish you would have told me about this. Lena sighs and said
They pulled up into the church parking lot, Lena turned of her vehicle and took a deep breath
Before exiting the car. Stef notices
Tension in the tall woman shoulders
Stef wanted to help Lena relax
After Stef invited Lena and the girls over to mother's for Sunday dinner
Sharon always cooked a big meal
For Stef and brandon to come over and eat supper with her. The six seven year old woman missed seeing her grown children around the house
Especially Stef's presence, brandon she wasn't to much worried about
The three walked into the building
And they were greeted by an older lady. With a friendly welcome
She handled both women a bulletin
Channing and Amar'e went off to the children center, that was in another part of the church. Lena and Stef went inside to find a place to sit at
They sat in the middle row, Stef took in her surroundings. Stef saw same sex couples and different nationalities
I was the same way when I first came
Here, Lena whispers and said
Lena saw the expression on Stef's face
I never been to a church like this before. Stef replied, everyone feels that way when they go to a new place
Lena tells Stef. Honey if your uncomfortable we can leave,
Lena doesn't want to push Stef into
She's not ready for. No it's fine honestly Stef says to Lena, Lena holds Stef's hand, the pastor came out and
The people stood up outer of there seats. Stef realize the preacher was a woman with long hair and dressed in black, this was a whole new experience for Stef to take in
Stef felt under dress. There were men and women in jeans tee shirts
Stef's was a little at ease, she had on
Jeans. A blouse and a blazer
They sat back down, Lena shared her bible with Stef. Lena always took notes so she could study in her spare time, if there is any first time visitors
We ask you to please stand.
There's nothing to be embarrassed about, we all God's children's
The woman states. Lena's been this process already, Lena knows Stef is nervous. So she herself stood up
Stef saw how confident Lena was standing, Stef bite the bullet and stand. Lena reached down and grab Stef's hand, everyone came over to shake her and Lena's hand to welcome them. Then when Stef felt a calmness take over her, she's never been accepted any where. But the out pouring love and support, was nothing she never experienced
They continue on with the service
The pastors message was on heart ache. Lena and Stef could relate to this subject, both women have been hurt in there previous relationships
Lena shed a few tears of her own
Stef found herself crying as well
It was in that moment. Stef felt a huge weight off of her, all the pain
She's held on to over the years
Seemed to disappear all of a sudden