40 year old, Beyoncè Knowles-Raymond has always tried to be the perfect Pastor's wife. Her husband, Pastor Usher Raymond, constantly puts "the work of the Lord", as is first priority. But what about the needs of his wife?
26 year old Normani Hamilto...
*Author's Note: Welcome back. So because there are two different Laurens in this book, (Actress Lauren London and singer Lauren Jauregui) I will notify you all of which Lauren is being referred to. In this chapter it is Lauren London as "Lauren Maraj".
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Beyoncè's P.O.V.
It was a Thursday evening and I was busy helping my husband pack for his trip to Arizona. I made sure his suit was clean and ironed. I checked behind him to confirm that he wasn't leaving behind his extra boxers, socks, body wash, toothbrush and other necessities that he just loves to leave behind! Having a husband is synonymous with having a child. When Zendaya was little I felt like I had a baby girl and a big, grown son!
"Honey! Make sure you take this Lysol and spray those hotel sheets down. Spray all over the door knobs, the sink, and the shower, Pastor Raymond", I instructed my husband.
"Yes, first lady. I got my bible and my blessed oil, too. So I'm covered!", he said with a smile as he kissed my forehead.
"You sure you don't want to have something to eat before you leave?", I asked him.
"I'm good, baby. I don't want to miss my flight. Plus I was told Pastor Johnson said his kitchen staff will be feeding me and Tremaine before service. His wife asked about you by the way", he said.
"Tell her I'm sorry for not coming. I just have so many clients to meet up with this week", I said.
"Well she's a real estate agent like you. So she'll understand. I'm going to miss you though, baby", Usher said as he held me affectionately.
"I'll miss you, too", I said.
"Come on and pray for me", he commanded with a smile.
I took both his hands and prayed for him to have safe travels to and from his destination. I prayed that his message at the revival would touch the souls of the hearers and encourage them to keep their faith in God. And I also prayed that the Rona wouldn't get him!
"Honey, do not pray for anybody with your mask off!", I reminded him after I prayed.
Usher chuckled and said, "Yes, ma'am! I'll bring you something back from Arizona, too."
Tremaine arrived and I hugged and kissed Usher goodbye. Yes I loved my husband. But Normani was still coming over! I knew what I was doing wrong, but once I got a taste of what it's like to be with a woman, I couldn't stop doing it! I could, but I didn't want to....
As I waited for Normani to come over, my best friend had finally returned my call.
"Yo! Long neck! What it do?!", Onika's punk ass said when I answered the phone.
I laughed and said, "Shut up, leprechaun!"
"You shut up, punk! Anyway, what's up? I see you called me while I was at work", she said.
