Page 28 of Mass Sins

And if he did end up hurting me, I knew Sin and all four of her men would make sure he got what he deserved.

I went back to my bedroom and got under the covers when my phone buzzed on my nightstand.

Father Joska

Still awake?

Me

Yes, but I’m tired. Just got into bed.

Father Joska

I won’t keep you up. Just wanted to tell you that I had a great time tonight. And I can’t wait to see you again.

I smiled at his text.

Was it normal to feel this good about something so soon? Was it okay?

It definitely felt okay.

Me

Me too. Thank you.

Father Joska

No need to thank me, sweetheart.

Sleep tight.

Me

Good night :)

***

The next day, Sin came to the back of the shop to join Dad and me for lunch. She had brought her own food this time, and Dad and I were having Chinese takeout.

I loved our Mondays together, but this one could be different.

Sin wanted to know more about my date with Joska, but I wasn’t sure how open I could be with Dad sitting right next to me. He was a very protective father, and after everything I had been through with the cancer and my ex, he wouldn’t be too keen on accepting a new man into my life.

I had told him about Joska a week ago, and he hadn’t been very happy about it. But maybe with Sin here, he would be a bit more tolerant.

“Did Bennie tell you about the date she went on last night?” Sin asked Dad.

The two of them had a great relationship. Sin was like a third daughter to him, and even when I wasn’t at work, they still hung out at times at lunchtime.

“No, she did not.” He looked at me with a raised brow. “With the priest?”

I finished chewing the noodles in my mouth, and once I swallowed, I said, “Yes, I went on a date with the priest. His name is Joska.”

“That doesn’t matter right now.”

Sin and I shot each other glances after Dad’s direct statement.

“Well…” I started saying, pressing my lips together when I looked at him again. “He was really nice, and I had a really good time.”

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