Tainted Whispers

21. Feelings

Innessa stepped into the church wearing a knee-length zinc flowy dress. Her hair was in an elegant ponytail. Walking along the aisle she paused in front of the cross.

Her brows furrowed and surprise washed over her features when she noticed a familiar person standing ahead of her. His broad shoulders and huge build gave him away.

Issac stood there with his eyes closed while his lips moved gently. She couldn't help but gawk at him. The way he looked so serene while praying had her heart stuttering in her chest.

She couldn't peel her eyes off him. Innessa never said it out loud to anyone, but she always admired the men who were close to God and currently, she was in complete awe.

A lady beside her cleared her throat garnering Innessa's attention as she raised a knowing brow at Innessa telling her that she noticed her checking out a pious man which made Innessa blush profusely in embarrassment as she dropped her gaze, stepping beside Issac, she quietly kneeled.

Pressing her hands together, Innessa closed her eyes and began to pray. She prayed for Scarlett's peace, Elena's good grades, her parents' health, and her scholarship and she didn't know why but she also prayed for Isaac's happiness.

'I don't know what this feeling is, but it feels good. This man Issac Knight is a good guy. He helps me a lot, I... I feel he's a good man. I... I just want to let you know, God. He also prays, thanks for bringing him into my life,' she smiled softly.

While the girl was earnestly praying, she wasn't aware of a man peering at her with raw intensity in his eyes.

Issac was sitting on the bench staring at her. He discreetly clicked her picture and also took a video of her praying. She looked so pretty, innocent, and majestic. His heart always thumped wildly when he saw her like this. He'd forever visit the church only if he got to see her converse with her God looking so captivating.

Innessa smiled after praying as she pulled to her feet. Every time she prayed, she felt so good and light, it felt as if she laid all her worries to God, and he'd do what was best for her.

"Are you done?" He asked and she nodded her head. "Let's go," he said, grabbing her hand as she wrapped her fingers around his palm naturally.

They walked out of the church when she noticed the kids who beamed at the sight of her and dashed over to her. She crouched down hugging them. Innessa handed them the chocolates she brought for them, and Issac watched the exchange silently.

He wasn't fond of kids but damn, she looked so lovely while smiling at them.

"Who is thwis mwan?" the little girl asked, staring at Issac with big doe eyes while craning up her neck.

"He's her bwoyfriend, dummy," The little boy said, nudging the little girl's arm.

Innessa blinked at the kids while standing up as Issac wrapped his arm around her waist. Leaning closer, he kissed her temple and the little girl gasped, blushing and veiling her innocent eyes with her chubby palms.

Innessa blinked at the kids' reaction, surprised as they ogled the couple.

"Kids are watching," she whispered, leaning near his face, and at the same time he leaned down, his lips brushing the corner of her mouth as she flinched back and stepped out of his hold glaring at him as he smirked and pulled back. She knew he did that deliberately just to annoy her.

The moms approached their kids and greeted Innessa. Issac introduced himself and the ladies couldn't help but gush at them. "You've got such a handsome boyfriend," One of them said.

"I bet you're the luckiest man, Mr. Knight. You've got the most beautiful and pious girl as your woman," The other lady said.

"I agree, but beautiful is a small word, I could never describe her beauty, words are mere things to describe it. She's beyond magnificent," he said, and Innessa blinked at the floor with a flushed face as her heart drummed in her ears. All the attention and his words were making her heart flutter.