To Love a Man by Rontora Nolan Read Free Book Online

off of her. He still could not believe that she still completely ignored him. By the time it came for his father to give his sermon he realized there was, no way, she could have known who he was or she would have made some effort to get closer to him.
    The one saving grace was in every sermon his father gave he mentioned the wonderful things Ramón had done with his time in the NBA. And once she realized she was sitting next to him her attitude would change.
    Desiree couldn’t help but steal a glance at Ramón. She couldn’t deny the pictures and television did not do him justice. His skin was a richer chocolate than she’d realized. His lips were full and surrounded by the sexiness of a well-trimmed goatee. She didn’t like facial hair on men but somehow it seemed his face would be incomplete without it. She looked away trying to stay calm. No doubt, women fawn all over that man. Well she would never do that no matter how tall dark and lord help her sexy he was.
    Joseph Norris stepped to the pulpit and smiled out to the congregation.
    “Good morning Church family. It is a true joy to see your beautiful smiling faces out there. This week as I mulled over what I would speak on today I realized just how fortunate and blessed myself, and my family have been. It’s a blessing to stand here in front of you today with no ailments. I am standing her on my own accord without the help of a cane or chair. Without the need for oxygen or pills on a day-to-day basis. I am truly a blessed man of God.
    “As I heard the choir sing “I’ve got a testimony” those words have never been truer. The lyrics are “As I look back over my life. And I think things over. I can truly that I am blessed. I’ve got a testimony. As I look back over my life. And I think things over. I can truly say he’s brought me all the way, I’ve got a testimony.” Those words are as true today as they were over forty years ago when I first heard them. We all have a testimony. We all have a reason to wake up and smile. My testimony today is as it always is. I have a beautiful wife who I have been in love with for over twenty years.
    “I have three wonderful children. My beautiful oldest who is holding my newest grandchild has always been a light to everyone. That is why no one was surprised when she chose teaching as her field of choice. Those students of yours couldn’t be luckier and I am sure my son in-law would agree. Then my second oldest daughter who is currently in Atlanta working for Atlanta PD was always the bravest of the three. She was always determined to make a difference and now every day she is. And my son. My giving wonderful son who you all know as the Center for the Greenville Eagles but I know as a chip off the old block has always given not only of himself but on behalf of others.
    “And every time I brag on my family I am asked how did you get to where you are Deac and I honestly answer. Prayer. If you will turn in your bibles to Mark 11:24.”
    Everyone opened their bibles and Ramón glanced at Desiree as she looked around for a bible. He smiled knowing this was his opening.
    “You can share mines if you want. My dad usually goes to one or two verses while he speaks it’s no biggie.”
    She smiled and nodded. She moved a little closer to get a good look at the words. The moment she did that she regretted it. The closer she was to him the more she wanted to see just how soft his ebony skin was.
    Ramón couldn’t help but feel disappointed. She didn’t even brush his arms when she leaned in. but what she did do was send off a bunch of alarms in his head. She smelled heavenly. It was a scent he had never smelled before and the more he inhaled it the more he wanted her. He prayed the Lord would take those thoughts from his head. She smiled widely as Joseph read the scripture.
    “This is my favorite scripture.”
    “Really?”
    “Yep. It basically says if you believe in your heart that you want something and your heart desires it.