Page 16 of Mass Sins

We lived in a modern world, and not everyone was following rules. Still, meeting a priest who was the opposite of holy was strange, yet intriguing.

I pursed my lips as I opened the chat and typed in a reply.

Me

I figured as much. So, are you allowed to date or not?

His response came almost immediately.

Father Joska

If you’re asking because you would like to go on a date with me, then yes. If you’re just asking out of pure curiosity, then no.

I bit the inside of my cheek.

So, he wanted to go out with me, and only me?

Me

Are you saying you’d break the rules for me?

I smiled as I sent that text, and without seeing his face, I could imagine him smiling as well. It was strange to admit, but that connection I had felt the past couple of days became stronger, and now that I was talking to him, it felt like an invisible string was pulling us toward each other.

Of course, I could’ve just been very delusional.

His next text begged to differ though.

Father Joska

In a heartbeat.

JOSKA

I didn’t want to push her away by being too forward, but she clearly felt that connection between us.

It was hard to admit that Bennie made me feel things no other woman ever had, but she had been on my mind for the past week, and I had been desperately waiting for her to text me.

I was so desperate, in fact, that I almost asked Sin to give me Bennie’s number so I could text her first, but I figured that giving her the time and space she needed was the best option.

Her text had made me smile. She knew a priest was supposed to be good, and not break any rules, but sweet Bennie was curious, and I wasn’t going to stay away when she didn’t want me to.

After my last texts, it took her a moment to reply. But when the bubble popped up, letting me know that she was typing, I waited with excitement to see what she’d reply.

Bennie

So…are you going to ask me out then?

I smirked at her question, and I replied without hesitation.

Me

Definitely, but not over text.

I waited for her to read my message, and before she could reply, I tapped on the call button. I held the phone to my ear and leaned back on my couch, waiting for her to pick up.

She did just after the second ring, and a soft laugh was the first thing I heard from her. Fuck me, even just her laugh was perfect.

“Hey there,” I said.

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