VOWS
Hello and welcome to my new offering. This story is so exciting to me because it's been a long time since I've written a simple romance. This story can be placed under several categories, but I can only choose one. I'm placing it under Romance. I hope you enjoy the story and please feel free to share your thoughts.
I want to thank Andi for giving this story a second look. I want to thank Savin for inspiring me to write this and Jim for his expert guidance. You three are the best. Now please sit back, relax, and enjoy.
AN: All characters are above the age of consent.
"I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. And to always know in the deepest part of my soul that no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will always find our way back to each other."βThe Vow
Chapter 1
Jana
Rain, I hate the rain and today it was pouring buckets. Just as I feared, I got drenched. To top it off, I was now ten minutes late. This was just what I needed. Not two days ago did I receive a warning from my supervisor about my tardiness. It was hard to concentrate, because he's just too cute to take seriously. He reminded me of my secret crush, Shemar Moore.
With his stocky frame, dark eyes, and deep accent, he could tell me to run around naked and I'd do it. However, this was serious. I had to try and beat the clock. I parked my car and rushed in. Guess who's watching the clock, dark and handsome as usual. I barely made it but I hit the clock. He nodded and I flushed. I think of Shemar Moore. If only he were here, then I could assuage this burning need.
Today, was busy as usual. The people I work with were their usual selves. I got a bit of respite during an extra-long break. I went to the break room to get a get a cup of coffee where I met my colleague Shawna.
"Hi, Jana how d'ya feel? Enjoyed the weekend?" Shawna asked with a wink.
This was Monday so it was natural for her to ask. She had a wonderful boyfriend and I was sure she made out with him in the holiday. But she also knew about my husband's incapacity to satisfy me and was always suggesting me to take a boyfriend. While the idea was not taboo for me I didn't know how to go about it.
"Not really-usual household tasks. Sunday went to church and all that. Nothing great," I replied.
"Hmm. Oh, I must tell you this. Jana, close to your house-in the back street there's a new church which has opened. It is a bit smallish and modern so don't look for the high ceiling, spires and all that. It's a cozy, comfortable place but the most important thing is that the priest is a very charming and handsome guy-very attractive, I should say. You-you must visit, Jana. I insist," Shawna again winked at me.
"Wait, you seem to know a lot about this guy. When did you visit this church?" I asked. Shawna did many things, but going to church was not one she did often.
She laughed, "He does a lot of things in the community. I saw him Saturday and I know he's the type of guy you like."
"I'm married, remember. I'm not looking for guys." I reminded her.
Shawna frowned, "You should be. That asshole you're married to needs to wake up and treat you right." I did not respond. I knew Shawna hated my husband, honestly, I wasn't too fond of him either.
"Shawna, it's not that simple." I started to explain, but realized my attempt served no purpose. She was not listening. Soon I forgot about this piece of conversation in the melee of routine. But Friday evening Shawna again bumped into me and reminded me about the new church and the priest.
Sunday morning dawned as usual. My husband awoke with a litany of commands as he dressed for church. It annoyed me to no end. He found fault with everything I did. How I dressed offended him. The time I arrived there was a problem for him. The fact that I couldn't stand half of the parishioners was not their fault but mine. I know they complained about me because every time one would call, he had a new list of complaints.
Well, when he was ill and missed a few Sundays and of course I got called and reprimanded for not informing the good church folks of his sickness. He of course begged me to call, and I said I was busy. Either way, I was still the villain in this story and quite frankly, today I needed a break.
So that morning I took out my car and started driving towards my regular church but a little away from my house I remembered Shawna's words and suddenly swerved the car around the corner to reach back street. It wasn't long before I found the new church. It was a newly painted small building reminding one of a medium sized industrial shed. It did look comfortable though.
I went inside. The benches were occupied by about a dozen people and a lot of seats were empty. I wanted to catch the priest from very near so I went to the front bench. The priest was lighting a candle in front of Virgin Mary. He then came forward, looked around, clearing his throat and spoke in a gentle captivating voice.
"My name is Savin and I have come here recently. I have done service in many places."
People were very attentive and frankly I was also attracted to his moderate build, fair skin, light brown eyes and a really nice voice-almost pleading.
He was quoting and explaining from the Bible's Book of Proverbs 15:3-Verse concepts. "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good."
He was asking us to be careful of what we do as the Lord is watching us doing all. I simply loved his looks, voice-everything. I wanted him. I found that I wanted him badly. I knew it was not correct. He was a priest but still my mind wandered and wanted him lustily.
I was a married woman, though unsatisfied. I reminded myself of this as I lusted after this handsome new priest. My hubby was not interested in me anymore. Whenever I wanted sex he turned me off or just made love mechanically. I felt like being fucked by a robot. There wasn't much foreplay. My love towards him diminished-nay I found me hating him. I was not what he wanted, and the church simply did not approve of me.