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also knew the streets. She didn’t want an uptight church boy who always followed the rules. She needed a man who broke at least some of the rules and created his own. It looked like Payce was that man.
    â€œWould you like to go get something to eat?” he asked.
    â€œSure. There’s a diner around the corner we could walk to.”
    They arrived at the diner and were immediately seated. Tressie had been to the diner at least one hundred times before, so she already knew what she wanted to order.
    â€œPastor Kane looks very familiar to me. Has she been with your church very long?” Payce asked.
    â€œShe’s been a part of our church for probably five or six years now.”
    â€œShe looks so familiar. I’ve probably seen her at one of the conferences or meetings that my father has, but I don’t want to talk about the church. I want to find out more about Montrese Cox.”
    Tressie looked over at him. He was casually dressed in a blue-striped button up Sean John shirt with a pair of matching blue khakis. She loved his style. She could definitely fall for him.
    â€œThere’s not much to tell. I’m a full time student at Temple University. I’m majoring in psychology. I lead a boring life.”
    â€œWell, it can’t be that boring if they voted you in to hold a position with the church state conference, along with my brother.”
    â€œOh yes, your brother. I had no idea your brother had a twin.”
    â€œWell, he wouldn’t tell anybody. I’m the bad boy of the family.”
    Luckily I like bad boys, Tressie thought.
    â€œI heard that you were away for a little while,” she replied.
    â€œYeah, I did some stupid things that got me locked up, but I’m home now and I’m determined to do better. I just need a good woman by my side to keep me out of trouble.”
    â€œI’ll say a prayer that you’ll find that woman.”
    He looked into her eyes. “I think I already have.”
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    â€œI did it! I prayed without ceasing! I took my troubles to the Lord and he answered my prayers!” Tressie screamed as she danced her way into the church.
    Everyone was gathered together going over their current Bible Study lesson when Tressie burst in with her testimony.
    â€œDid everyone see my man in church Sunday?” Tressie asked.
    Olivia was glad to see Tressie so happy. It had been a long time since she had smiled so much. She had seen Tressie and Payce together in church and thought they looked like a cute couple.
    â€œI was surprised to see him here!” Elise replied.
    â€œSo was I, but he tracked me down and he came there specifically to see me,” Tressie rejoiced. She sat down in the pew smiling. She was obviously in a cheerful mood.
    â€œI just want to testify that God does answer prayer. When Elise told us to increase our prayer time, I did. I began praying in the morning before my first class and in the afternoon. Plus, I prayed on the train after my final class ended. Elise said that we could pray for anything we wanted, so I prayed for a man, and I was very specific about the man I prayed for. I did ask God not to send me anyone who would remind me of Payne Boyd.”
    â€œBut, isn’t that exactly what he sent you?” Elise asked.
    Tressie started laughing. “Yes. Payne’s twin brother, but he is the total opposite of his brother. They may look alike, but that is where the similarities end.”
    â€œWait a minute, you’re dating Bishop Boyd’s son?” Olivia asked.
    Tressie nodded. “Let me finish telling you about my blessing. I began praying to the Lord telling him I wanted a man who believed in God, but I didn’t want a corny church guy. I told God that I wanted him to be fine and respect me, and Payce is all those things. He’s different from the kinds of guys I’ve dated in the past, I wanted a change.”
    Tressie’s past boyfriends were at one