Carlos’s stomach jumped every time he thought about Anika, but the sensation just made him more excited to pick her and Megan up for church. He had seen the battle going on in Anika’s head and immediately connected the dots. Church was probably one more thing that her stupid ex had ruined for her. He prayed for Pastor Louis that his message would be able to penetrate Anika’s heart. She was a beautiful woman who had probably once had a vibrant, caring spirit until the man she trusted broke her. Carlos wanted to repair that damage, to have a chance to build a new foundation of hope within Anika, if she’d give him the chance.
He dressed carefully in a forest green button up shirt and silver tie complete with the only dress jacket he owned. Last night he’d been so excited that he even shined
