The Veil by K. T. Richey Read Free Book Online

turn around and talk to her.
    â€œMs. Holloway, I’m trying to be nice.”
    Bishop didn’t need to tell her again. Misha ran from the office, her pulse racing as she picked up the pace to get to her car. The click of the door closing behind her only made her angrier. There was no telling what kind of lie Roger was there to tell. She gasped when she heard someone call her name before she reached the door. Turning, she saw a gray-haired lady come out the door of the main office.
    â€œCome into my office quick,” the lady said. It was Gertrude, Bishop’s long-time secretary. They entered into the office and she offered Misha a seat and handed her a Kleenex. “I can’t talk to you long. Pastor will fire me if he knew I spoke with you at all. I’ve been praying for you. It’s about time you found out about Roger. His head is so far up Bishop’s butt he could probably clean his intestines from the inside. He’ll believe anything Bishop tells him.”
    â€œI don’t want to talk about Roger.”
    â€œI understand. You’re hurt and it’ll take time to get over it. Count it all joy. It’s best you learned this before the two of you got married. I want you to know I believe you. I overheard what you said. I didn’t mean to pry, but the door was open and I sort of heard.”
    â€œYou believe what?”
    â€œEverything. I want you to know I’m behind you. I’m trying to find another job. I’ve had enough of this.”
    â€œI’m angry and upset. But, I’m not going to talk about Bishop, the church, or Roger.” Misha wiped her eyes.
    â€œThat’s because you have integrity. You’re one of the few here who do.”
    â€œI’m going. Thank you for the tissue.” Misha stood to leave the office. She knew better than to participate in church gossip. At this point, she didn’t believe she could trust anyone in this church.
    â€œBefore you leave, let me encourage you. Everything covered will be uncovered. You just remember that. God will lead you where you need to go. Just continue to be obedient to what He tells you. You hear me?”
    â€œYes. Thank you. I better leave. Bishop said he was going to call the police.”
    â€œHe won’t do that. You take care of yourself. If you need anyone to talk to, give me a call. God bless you.” She hugged Misha. Gertrude peeped out into the hallway to see if anyone was coming before Misha entered it, and hugged her again before watching her exit through the door into the parking lot.

Chapter 5
    â€œTurn over your test and begin,” Misha said to her class as they began taking the promised history test. She tried to get a jumpstart on grading the previous class’s test while she carefully monitored the classroom for anyone trying to cheat. She heard an unusual ruffle and looked up in time to see a girl pass a piece of paper to another girl in the classroom.
    â€œBethany, can you bring me that piece of paper?” Misha requested.
    â€œWhat paper are you talking about? I’m not finished with my test yet.”
    â€œIf you don’t bring me the paper that Amber just gave you, both of you will get an F on the test and a trip to the principal’s office for cheating.”
    Both girls let out a long sigh as Bethany walked to the front of the classroom with the folded paper in her hand as the class watched to see what would happen next. Misha took the paper and opened it. She laughed at what she saw. The note said:
    I really like Ms. Holloway’s outfit today. I wonder where she got it.
    Misha shook her head and thought that these two girls must have thought she was stupid. She had been warned while she was student teaching about this technique the students used if they ever got caught cheating. She knew there was another sheet of paper.
    â€œBethany, I asked you for the paper Amber gave you.”
    â€œThis is what Amber gave me,”