Aphrodisiac (Completed)

3. Sunday Dinner Pop Ups

"Come on Lena hurry up..." My mother rushes as we walk into the service a few minutes late.

As the choir is singing Pass Me Not O' Gentle Saviour we slide into the pew and take out the hymn book.

Looking at the pulpit I see Pastor Walker stand as the choir lead by Prince ends the song.

I see he pretty much everywhere and I feel bad to have forgot about him.

Last time me and him were close we were 14.

He had braces with a spunky afro and acne but he was still adorable and a great friend.

We used to be close until one day it stopped when I started dating Bernard and Prince's parents went through a divorce.

Prince and Bernard never did get along and it was hard to always be put in between them but then Prince stop coming around me and before long I heard he moved away.

"The word of the day is about forgiveness we must forgive those who plot and conspire against us as they do not know how great our lord is where any weapon form against us shall never prosper..." Pastor Walker says as the congregation applauds.

"Say It Pastor!!!" Sister Pamela says standing up shouting as my kids look at her weird.

"Mama what's wrong with that lady?" Imani ask me.

"Oh honey she just got the spirit pay her no mind..." My mama says to her as she gives Imani and Cordell a butterscotch.

"I say... congregation here at 1st Avenue Bethlehem Baptist Church when they go low we go..."

"High!!!" The congregation responds as I notice Prince looking at me.

He quickly avert his eyes when he notices me staring back and I smirk at his gesture.

"That was a beautiful service Pastor I thoroughly enjoyed it..." My mother says as we walk out and shake his hand.

"Thank you sister Simmons is this Little Lena? You're not so little anymore girl..." Pastor Walker says hugging me.

"Yes I am 31 years old now and this is my son Cordell and my daughter Imani..." I say introducing my kids.

"Why hello there you guys look just like your mama..." Pastor Walker says and as the kids smile.

"Mr. Nelson hi and thanks for putting me on the team!!!" Cordell says running off to talk to Prince.

"Mr. Nelson do you think you can show me how to play this little light of mine on the piano..." Imani says bombarding Prince along with Cordell.

"Okay you guys let Mr. Nelson breathe...hello Mr. Nelson great job at today's service..." I say smiling as he smiles back.

"Thank you Ms. Simmons and Cordell that was all you little man and no problem Princess Imani if your mom sign you up for my piano lessons then sure..." He says making my kids smile which makes me smile.

"Oooh Prince honey are you coming over for Sunday dinner Lena and the kids will be there along with Sister Margaret and her two grand kids..." My mother says making me shocked.

"Uh I don't know Ms. Simmons that seems like a full house no need for me..." He says smirking slightly.

"Aw please come Mr. Nelson pretty please..." Imani did her puppy dog eyes and I chuckle.

"Imani stop leave Mr. Nelson alone he probably busy..." I say as I usher my kids towards the car.

"Actually I might just stop by if I can..." He says smiling as he climbs on his bike and I smile he is still the cyclist I know.