That Valentine

Enemies In Progress

The church, the holy house of God, was bursting with life as people clapped thier hands, singing praises to God rhythmically to the tune of the instruments and the high glorious voices of the choir that filled the church. The church members glorified God for the good He had done for them.
Linda and Audrey's family with Felix came together and sat next to each other. Linda felt somebody nudge into her. She looked sideways just to see her crush.
"I'm so sorry-Linda?"

"Luke?!" Linda shouted over the loud singing. "Oh my God Luke. You attend here? How did I not know that?"

"I always sit at the back because I sometimes come late. But hey! I made it! Isn't that great?"

Linda hugged him. Feeling his ironed, smooth dark blue suit on her skin. Luke smiled dreamingly. 
"I'm so glad that God brought you here" She said to his ear.

"Anything for you Linda" he replied back. But Linda didn't seem to hear because she released him, before he could say it.
Luke saw Audrey, she just shrugged and smiled. Luke and Felix shook hands. Luke patted Abby on the head. Everytime Linda looked the other way, Luke would adore her, she dressed so beautifully, with her gold striped white silk dress with her golden hat, her hair curled, falling to her shoulders.
To Linda, Luke couldn't be more attractive. His suit fit him so well that it showed his fine, built up, physique. Neither could stop adoring the other.
 
When the praise and worship ended they all settled for the preaching. Pastor Williams after dancing and singing, wiped his forehead with his  small white towel.
"Praise the Lord!!!!" He exclaimed.

"HALLELUJAH!!!!!" The church replied in return with energy. He said it again and they replied with another full cheer.

"Thank God. Shall we open this service with a prayer?"

Everyone held their hands together and bent their heads for the opening prayer.
"Lord, Almighty God, the God of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, The Alpha and Omega, the Forgiving God; We thank you for everything you have done for us. We thank you for our sleep and our waking up, we thank you for life, good health, for forgiving our past and present sins, for our strength and knowledge and family. We thank you for everything Lord. In Jesus Christ's name!"

"AMEN!!!!" They chorused along with the melodious choir.

"Father Lord," Pastor Williams continued, "We ask for your forgiveness towards our sins. Whether unknowingly or knowingly, we ask that you plead with us Lord. Accept us back as your children, in Jesus Christ's name!"

"AMEN!!"
He prayed to God for protection, to fufil the the needs of the church and world spread wide. They prayed for the wellbeing of themselves, others, the sick, the diseased, the helpless and the poor, he prayed for the students, the workers, the business owners and the employees, the writers and the readers. 
Luke prayed for his mother, to release her from the bundles of sickness.
He prayed that she will not die.
He prayed so hard, that he held Linda's hand so firmly. Linda looked at him and saw his head filled with sweat, despite the cool air.
Linda prayed to God to answer his prayers.

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The service had ended and everyone had gone outside. Some went home, some stayed to talk with their friends, some stayed to pray more.
But one person was just waiting for the right time. Luke, Linda, Audrey, Felix, Abby, and her parents came out talking together.

Luke and Linda stayed behind and started their own private conversation. Ken couldn't bear to watch them together. It was sickening- at least to him.
He firmly gripped the car wheel in anger.
How could she? After every thing he had done for her, after all the money and riches he spent on her.
He was sure that Luke just came here to see her and not to praise God or listen to some bible preaching.