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and get out while you can. Men like William will destroy anybody who stands in the way of them getting what they want. I love you, and I don’t want anything to happen to you,” Keisha said.
    â€œAre you sniffling over there?” Delilah asked.
    â€œNo, I’m all right.”
    To Delilah, it sounded like Keisha was crying. Maybe her friend was right. Maybe she should get out from under William while she still could. She hadn’t spent the money he had given her yet, so all she had to do was return it. Delilah knew it wouldn’t be that easy, so she pushed thoughts of returning William’s money to the back of her mind.
    â€œKeisha, I’m a grown woman. I know how to take care of myself. Trust me. Things will work themselves out. William will get his land, and I will get what I want—Samson.”

Chapter 14
    Samson felt bad about how things played out with Delilah. She claimed to love him, and his male ego ate it up, but he knew it was wrong. He had no business sleeping with Delilah. He knew God was not pleased with his behavior. Samson headed straight to church after he left his parents’ house. Elaine’s car was the only one in the parking lot, and he assumed she was in her office.
    He kneeled down before the altar. “Father God, please hear your servant’s prayer. I have been obedient to you in so many areas of my life, but lately I’ve succumbed to the desires of the flesh. I know you’re not pleased with my actions, and the video was a wake-up call. Lord, forgive me for the sins I’ve committed against you and against the woman that you’ve blessed me with.
    â€œDelilah has a good heart, but her affections are directed in the wrong place. I pray that she gets peace of mind and that she realizes her worth. Only you can change her mind and heart. With you all things are possible.
    â€œLord, please remove the yoke from around my neck. Free me from my carnal desires. Forgive me, Father, and guide my steps so that I won’t be a hindrance to anyone trying to serve you.”
    Samson finished praying and stood up. He turned around and came face-to-face with William Trusts. “What are you doing here?”
    â€œIf the man of God won’t come to you, you have to go to the man of God, right?” William, wearing a red pin-striped suit and matching hat, sat down on the closest pew, his cane in hand.
    Samson remained standing. “Let me get my bottle of holy oil. Better yet, let me get the whole box.”
    William leaned on his cane as his sinister laugh filled the sanctuary. “You got jokes I see.”
    â€œIf you’re here about the land, forget it.”
    William tapped his cane on the floor. “No, we have another matter to settle. I understand you’ve been getting a little cozy with one of my employees.”
    â€œI don’t entertain rumors.”
    â€œMust be some truth to it because you never asked me which employee.” William leaned back on the pew.
    â€œWilliam, you have one minute before I forget I’m a pastor and kick your butt out of my church.”
    Getting straight to the point, William said, “What would your fiancée think about you messing around with Delilah Baker?”
    â€œI have no idea what you’re talking about, so you can get out of here with your threats.”
    William stood up. “Oh, I’m going, but know this: I’ll give you until the end of the month to sell me the property. If not, I’m taking it.”
    William picked up his cane and tipped out of the sanctuary. Samson fell back down on his knees to repent of the sinful thoughts that filled his mind about William. After praying, he got up and headed to his office. Elaine was on the phone when he entered the office. “Hold on, that’s the pastor now.” She looked up at him. “Julia’s on the phone for you.”
    â€œI’ll pick it up at my desk,” Samson said as he rushed