CHAPTER- 3
The weather is to my liking, but not the wind.
Aurelia Halston
*Fixing hair*
Aurelia Halston
Ugh! I hate this.
My hairs are not like other girls soft, smooth, silky hairs that dance along with the wind.
One swish of wind and my hair is messy, and it frustrates me.
Aurelia Halston
It's my first time here, and I don't know anything.
Aurelia Halston
I wish Carla could come with me.
I was surely looking like a lost girl at the front door of the church. I was unsure what step should I take next.
But before I could think anything or take any action, my phone buzzes.
Aurelia Halston
*Takes out the phone from back pocket*
Aurelia Halston
Um...Hi, Oliver.
Ok, I'm trying not to think about whatever happened last day.
Oliver Dixon
How are you doing?
Aurelia Halston
I'm doing well. Oliver, umm... about the---
My eyes clenched, making a very stupid face, and I put my palm on my forehead to hope I don't spit something foolish.
Oliver Dixon
No, wait! Aurelia, listen, I wanted to talk about this.
Aurelia Halston
Yeah, I'm listening.
Oliver Dixon
I'm really sorry for whatever happened that day. I shouldn't have left like that. I understand your situation too.
My situation? What situation?
Aurelia Halston
No, Oliver, it's my fault I ran out of cond*ms and---um
What the f*ck I am saying???
Aurelia Halston
It's stupid. I'm in a relationship, and running out of c**doms was really an utterly useless activity.
Standing in front of Church on a call with my boyfriend talking about c*ndoms looks unreal.
Oliver Dixon
It's fine, baby.
I'm sure he is thinking a crazy dog bit me.
Oliver Dixon
Wanna come over to my place tonight?
Aurelia Halston
Huh? Um--well..
Oliver Dixon
It's a request, Aurelia. I want to say sorry to you in person and give you a nice present.
Aurelia Halston
Really? What kind of present?
My tone was a bit flirtatious and dipped in tease.
Oliver Dixon
Something that will make you s*uirt all over my face.
The whole mood is shit now. What kind of cheesey line was that? Anyways.
Oliver Dixon
9pm, I'm waiting, sweetheart.
Aurelia Halston
Yeah, bye.
I cut the call and sigh deeply. This is crazy.
Aurelia Halston
*Looks above*
Aurelia Halston
Jesus Christ.
Aurelia Halston
Is it a sin to talk about c*ndoms and sq*irting on someone's face? in front of the church?
Aurelia Halston
Maybe, No.
I walk towards the pews, looking around curiously. In front of me is a large painting of Jesus Christ.
Around 20 to 25 people are sitting quietly, or should I say more elegantly. Some are praying, and some are lost in their own thoughts.
Aurelia Halston
Excuse me, Is this seat taken?
I asked an old lady, and she shook her head no.
Aurelia Halston
ok, Thanks.
With a nod, I sit and look around. It was like I was in another world. True first impressions are always awkward, just like s*x and my job.
Aurelia Halston
I should not think about s*x here.
But the lady beside me looked not so pleased. She was staring at me with her wide eyes like I had murdered someone.
Aurelia Halston
Um--Haha, sorry.
A sudden, deep organ chord vibrated through the floorboards, silencing the last murmurs of people. My heart gave a little jump. Every head turned towards the back of the church. I followed their gaze.
A man. Probably in his thirties. With a kind face, sharp features, and dark brown curly hair. He was wearing long, flowing white robes with green and gold embroidery— he wasn’t alone. A few younger men, also in robes, walked with him, one carrying a large, gleaming cross, another holding two tall, lit candles. This must be the priest.
As they slowly, deliberately processed down the central aisle, a soft, melodic hymn began, sung by the congregation.
Aurelia Halston
*Staring at him*
When they reached the front, the priest and the others paused before the altar. He bowed deeply, a profound, almost humble gesture, then kissed the edge of the altar. The other men bowed too, then moved to their places at the side.
The priest then turned, facing us. He didn't smile, but his eyes held a warmth that put me slightly at ease. Everyone around me slowly, almost as one, rose to their feet. I quickly stood too, feeling a bit clumsy.
He spread his hands slightly, his voice, surprisingly strong and clear, filling the silence.
Father Lysander Obsidian
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
A unified rumble echoed back from the congregation, a single word:
Father Lysander Obsidian
The lord be with you.
Father Lysander Obsidian
Brothers and sisters.
Father Lysander Obsidian
Let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Father Lysander Obsidian
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do.
Father Lysander Obsidian
Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
And just like that, the service had truly begun. I wasn't sure what would happen next, but a strange sense of calm had settled over me.
Especially when it's him.
Authy
I'm not a Christian, but I believe in all gods and feel a connection with Jesus. Though I am unaware of the Christian Church and the activities that occur in church.
Authy
That's why I took some help from the internet for the ideas and to learn what and how things work in church. The lines, the statements, the actions.
Authy
Please remember it's a work of fiction; I won't be delivering any kind of hate or wrong information. If you see any flaw, then please do correct me, but don't hate on my characters; they're fictional, so do take it as fictional.
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