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These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Matthew 15:8

Few days has been pass and went to a week like everyday hanging out with Hunter and his crew become a ritual, and Dorothy has been carefree not only kind of flirting with Hunter but also hanging out with him after group discussion end plainly between their friends although Hunter came to know what happened but still he allowed her to use him.

The Bible verse lingered on her mind like a new glue strong enough and she was running like a madwoman.

"Dorothy Brown, where were you!?" Mr. Edmund asked a breathless panting sweaty like a lost Chihuahua girl bursted in the Church.

"A... aah.. a.. a.. am... s-s.. so.. sorry. I... please... let-let... let me cat- catch a breath pl-ple-please." With a hand on her knee and the other up on the air interrupted her Praise and worship teacher.

A soft hand pull her slowly up from her pathetic position to the seat.

It was Leah.

"Practices was done thirty minutes ago, you were supposed to be here two hour ago Dorothy..." He showed his two fingers

"...two hours ago and you know you had a song to go solo, a worship song for Sunday's service." Mr. Edmund scolded her grabbing the end of the first bench, his knuckles were white as a paper.

"I am so sorry Mr. Edmund, I was... um I was...

The middle aged man raised his brow challenged her to continue with her excuse.

It was very rare for Mr. Edmund to get angry and react so bad, so deep down Dorothy knew that she messed up so bad.

Did you just came to church because you wanted to or because you felt guilty since you spent your time and GOD'S?

"All dismiss except for Dorothy and Daniel." The man announced

Her sisters and brothers in Christ got up and their eyes filled with sadness and pity to the lost girl on which concentration, discipline and punctuality became new terms to her.

"Mr..."

Dorothy pressed her lips in thin line holding her tears as the hand raised to stop her blabbering.

"Daniel..." He called the boy sat at the end of the bench marking him the last person and made all the teenagers scoot at the front at the beginning of the service.

"Yes Sir." He said getting up and went to stand in front of the alter.

"I want this girl catch up with her solo part and please knock some sense into her please. I want to be present when Jesus Christ will come to take us in heaven or otherwise I don't know where I'll end up if I'll decide to take this matter into my hand." He pleaded to the boy shooting daggers at the sulking girl fidgeting with her hands stealing glances to her teacher.

"Yes Sir, worry out Sir." Said Daniel offering him a promising smile.

Mr. Edmund threw a final warning look at Dorothy sighing deeply throwing his head back and went out.

Daniel bites his upper lip shortly "Dove.... I mean..."

"Yes.!?" Dorothy eyes snapped open unaware of the slip of tongue of the teenager boy.

She shot up and went to stood in front of Daniel still fidgeting with her hands avoiding his eyes.

"Hey, look at me. Look at me please!?" Daniel called softly.

Her lips quiver "I messed up bad right!?"

Daniel didn't reply, he offered his hands to Dorothy and the girl grab them.

He pressed "Close your eyes."

He instructed and Dorothy did as tears showering her cheeks.

The boy gave gaze at the girl, he swallowed hard, his eyes closed unconsciously and his heart and mind filled with a lot of GOD'S promises and instructions.

Synchronously.

GOD father thank you because you love me.

Father I thank you because your grace and mercy never leave or forsake me.

You are always faithful to me and I belong to you.

They went a series of thanksgiving and seeking a mercy from GOD, they poured out all and seek for GOD'S refuge.

Amen.

Amen.

They smile in tears.

"Ready!?" Asked Daniel.

She nodded with a smile and whisper "ready."

Daniel released Dorothy hands', wiping his tears and the girl closed her eyes briefly and open them.

She sniffed with wet marks down her cheeks and drew softly:-

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all

Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all.

Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name
Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name

Together with her, Daniel smile and drew out the lyrics with happy heart.

Taking my sin my cross my shame
Rising again I bless your name
You are my all in all

When I fall down you pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name
Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name

Worthy is Your name
Worthy is Your name.

They smiled finishing the song together

"GOD bless you my children." A series of excited claps followed.

They turn around to find Mr Edmund stood at the door with a huge grin.

"Dorothy...." He called strolling forward.

"Am so sorry Mr Eddy, I promise I won't do it again. Please forgive me, I will try my best to be on time and..."

A hand on her shoulder made her open her eyes and staring back at the man.

"Make GOD your first priority Dorothy, GOD is your father, your friend, your safe haven and your everything. When you think and on that you won't think dwelling in his presence is a chore." The man smiled at the child.

She nodded in smile "I understand."

"Good job Daniel." Said Mr. Edmund, a firm press to his shoulder nodded in appreciation and the boy smiled.

"Now see you kids, take care of yourself and don't forget to pray always." He said leaving the kids waving at him.

"You too Mr Edmund, take care."

"Thank you Mr. Eddy."

"You good!?" Asked Daniel.

"Much better." She smiled.

"Um... I've something to tell you.!" Said Daniel making eye contact with the girl in front of him.

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