Rise Up Women Of God!

Chapter One

Rise up Women of God again I say rise up.

Rise up from your loneliness.

Rise up from your heartache.

Rise up from your place of pain.

Rise up from your place of lack.

Rise up from those chains that bind you.

Rise up from that depression.

Rise up from oppression.

Rise up from that failed relationship.

Rise up from bareness.

Rise up! Rise up! Rise up! Rise up! All around the world women rise up!

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Chapter One

"Good evening Ms. My name is Taylor. What's your name?"

"Anything you would like it to be handsome."

"Erm. It's pretty cold out tonight. Would you like to get some coffee? Erm. Over there, across the street."

"Look if you ain't looking for a good time, I suggest you get lost."

"Sorry Ms. I didn't mean to waste your time." He said and then walked away. Roughly five minutes later he shows up with a cup of large coffee and a cream doughnut. I tried to refuse. I even offered a blow job for his trouble. He just smiled and said "If you really feel that indebted to me, then please go out with me tomorrow for dinner."

I look at him for a long time. He is handsome. He is wearing a beanie so his hair is covered but his face is good looking. Light whiskey eyes. Full heart shaped lips. Something has to be wrong with him. Who in their right mind would want to take me out? Dinner sounds so good though.

"Why?"

"Why not?" He asked and honestly I couldn't think of a possible reason.

"Where did you have in mind?"

"Well seeing as this right here is your spot. We can go across to Mimi's."

It's at the diner so I would be safe. It's not like he can hack me to pieces there. I wonder what does he want from me? What does he expect to get out of this?

"Ok"

"Really?" his eyes get bigger and smile wider. He has dimples. How cute?

"If you have changed your mind." I shrug.

"No. No. I haven't. Thank you so much. I will meet you here or there tomorrow around six?"

"There is fine and don't expect me to get all dressed up!"

"All I want is to share a meal with you. No hidden agendas. Nothing more than two people eating a meal together. Ok."

"Ok. Now to get out of here and let me work."

***Two Years later***

CHERYL

"Do you Taylor James Paul take Cheryl Dean as your wife?"

"Yes. I do."

"And do you Cheryl Dean take Taylor James Paul as your husband?"

"Yes. I do."

"By the power invested in me. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

TJ and I enjoy our wedding reception. We dine and dance. He has made today so beautiful, just like he promised. I feel like I am dreaming. I feel a little scared. I can't believe this beautiful man is mine. Our trip to the lake is quiet. TJ rests his hand on my knee. I am pretty nervous. Tonight will be our first time. What if I am not good enough for him?