The Angel's Calling

Chapter 20

Josephine's POV

Me and the Pastor were talking about faith when Peyton entered the room and we both looked at his direction.

Me: Peyton!

He walked next to the Pastor's bed and smiled to both of us. I smiled.

Peyton: seems like everything is okay here

Pastor: Even though it was an accident, Josephine is a good girl at heart.

Pastor turned to him.

Pastor: I heard a young man had saved me from drowning? Thank you.

I think I saw Peyton smile a bit.

Peyton: anytime. And it was nothing. Doing my job.

Pastor: Still, a young boy with such skills deserves a thank you. You did saved my life.

Peyton chuckled and smiled. A thought occurred to me.

Me: How did it went in the lab? Did you find anything?

Peyton: yeah...

He seemed to hesitate to answer.

Peyton: things turned out a bit differently than I expected. I'll trust the results.

Me: really? What happened?

Peyton moves closer to me, I started to think he might whisper into my ear but he just moved closer . Even pastor could hear him.

Peyton: we'll talk about it in private.. later.

Me: okay?

My attention went to the Pastor who seemed to analyse Peyton.

Pastor: you're scared.

Me: what?

Pastor looked at me and then back to Peyton.

Pastor: you're friend is scared of something he was offered. He fears of making a wrong choice.

Peyton looked at me.

Peyton: should...this.. be accurate?

Pastor chuckled at that.

Pastor: you know.. things like that are only known by divine. Things we feel but won't let anyone know.

Peyton: right. And how do you know about it then?

Pastor: angels are everywhere.

Peyton stood there without replying. He sighed and looked at me.

Peyton: we should go. I have to get you home. You  have school tomorrow and I have to start working.

Me: sure!

I turned my attention to Pastor. Peyton was walking towards the door.

Me: thank you for everything. I hope you'll get out of here soon.

Pastor reached for my hand and stopped me from moving.

Pastor: Angels are everywhere Josephine, you aren't alone. Don't be fooled, cause everything is not what it seems.

The last part of that sentence seemed very odd.

Me: what?

Pastor let go and I walked next to Peyton. Before saying anything, i looked back at the pastor who kept his expression neutral. I turned to Peyton.

Me: you wanted to talk?

We left the room and went back to the parking lot. When we had made it halfway to the car, I stopped.