Unstoppable Saviour

Chapter Nine

As I entered the church, I couldn't help feeling this warm feeling inside of me. It was so homey as I looked around and saw everyone with a smile on their face. It even bought a smile to my own. 

Alex gently led me to a seat as some people looked on curiously but I felt no judgement. I took a glance around once more and noticed a huge stage and the beautiful decorations. 

"Wow."

"Yeah, I know right? From the moment I stepped in here the first time, it was home. The people here are so kind YD. You won't believe it. And don't even get me started on the Pastor and his family. So helpful to everyone. You have got to meet him tonight."

Already did. 

A few minutes later, a mic screeched announcing that the concert was about to start. 

And let me tell you, I've been to Beyonce, Rihanna, Jay Z, Ariana Grande, Nikki Minaj, just to name a few concerts and have been backstage at least twice, but this was the ultimate concert. The crowd was dancing, singing, on it's feet. Hands were risen to glorify God and I couldn't help but feel happy and lighthearted.

They would take breaks to  read bible verses and poems and pray. 

And in those prayers, I asked for forgiveness. I asked God to take me back under his wing because I have been in the world too long, neglecting him when he obviously wasn't doing the same unto me. I made a promise right then and there that I was going to try to right my life. Granted, I really wasn't doing much but I felt I had absolutely no purpose until this point. After stripping, I worked a boring job and go to a lonely apartment each day, then school where I really didn't socialize with anyone. But this church can happily be my next home. 

Unfortunately, the concert ended to quickly. Yes, it was close to 1:00 am as we bowed our heads for the final prayer but it felt way to short for me. As we filled out of the building as people buzzed around us happily, Alex and I held hands and talked. 

Eventually people started asking him about me.

Who's the beautiful lady?

Girlfriend?

Will she be coming again?

Alex spoke fondly with each and everyone of them and it was pretty much obvious that this church was closely knitted together. He introduced them to me and I even promised a kind elderly woman that I would be returning. 

On our way out, we were met by a bubbly girl out of no where. 

"Alex! How have you been? I see you accompanied by a gorgeous lady!"

I see Alex send a fond smile her way.

"Zarrah, meet Yordanny. Yordanny meet Zarrah, my best friend."

Say what? But, she's a little girl.

They both laughed at my expression.

"We get that a lot. Don't worry, I'll be done with High School soon and be turning the big 16!"

Her smile was so radiant that Yordanny couldn't help but look at Alex. It was as if she was looking at mirrors! 

As Alex and Zarrah engaged in conversation, she felt a little left out and excused herself to the bathroom. She spent a quite awhile in there but knew when she got out, she would still be playing third wheel to Alex and Zarrah. 

Third wheeling best friends who like each other more than friends was so helpless. 

Yordanny was so occupied with her thoughts that she almost ran into a guy. She screeched like a car avoiding an accident and almost toppled over if strong arms didn't reach out to her. 

"Are you alright?" 

She nodded her head as she looked up into eyes the color of the sea and pushed away. "I'm fine. Thank you..." she trailed off as she did not know him. 

He smiled. "Daniel."

"Daniel." She nodded, sent another smile his way and turned to leave. She heard Daniel clear his throat.

"Excuse me, it's just that I've never seen you before."

She shook her head. "I do not attend her. I was brought here by a friend."

"And who is that, if I might ask?"

"Alex." she said simply as she pointed to him. 

He chuckled. "I hope it wasn't a date. He's a lost cause." He smiled apologetically. "Has been one since he was 10."

Yordanny just simply smiled, anyone with eyes can see that. 

Just when she started having feelings for Alex.