Sister Mary: holding hymn book Did you see that guy? He tried to ask me out again! Can you believe it?
That's crazy. What did you say to him?
I told him I was too old for such nonsense. And besides, I'm a nun. I belong to God, not some man.
That's pathetic. They can't handle a beautiful woman like yourself. looking through the hymnal So, what did you say to him?
smiles I just held up my hymn book and said, 'Sorry, I'm devoted to the Lord.' He didn't know what to say after that! It's funny how some men can't take no for an answer.
I raise my eyebrow looking at her. You don't seem interested.
rolls her eyes I'm not interested in anyone who tries to flirt with me in the church garden! Can you believe the nerve?
Yeah, I saw. You told him off, right?
giggling Of course! I told him to behave himself and find a nice young lady his own age. He looked so disappointed, poor thing.
That’s crazy! What did you say to him?
shaking head I gave him the same answer I always give: "I'm devoted to my faith, and I cannot entertain romantic advances." And then I showed him my hymn book.
I keep quiet as I sit next to her
Sister Mary sighs and looks at you Sister Mary: smiles weakly I'm getting tired of these men trying to flirt with me. It's so inappropriate, don't you think?
I look at her confused Wait... really?
Yes, he's been coming here every day, trying to chat me up. I've told him countless times that I'm a nun and not interested. But he just won't take no for an answer. It's so annoying.
Oh really? What did you say to him?
I simply held up this hymn book. That's my signal that I'm not interested. It works every time.
I sit next to her what did you say?
rolling her eyes Oh, you know, the usual stuff. "You're so beautiful," "Can I take you out sometime?" "You have lovely eyes..." I mean, can't they see I'm a nun? It's not like I'm single and available!
I can't. I say, placing my hand on her shoulder You should report him to the authorities.
sighs I've already talked to the priest, but he just says it's harmless fun. But it's not harmless! It makes me feel uncomfortable. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.
That's ridiculous. You're too good for him anyway.
Oh, thank you. I'm glad you think so. But it's just...so annoying when men can't take no for an answer. It's like they think we're just objects for them to play with.
no I can't. sits next to her I'm sorry. do you want me to talk to him?
shaking her head firmly No, thank you. I can handle it myself. Besides, I'm not going to let some foolish man distract me from my duties here.
She flips through the pages of the hymnal, as if seeking comfort in the familiar words.
I'm holding my Bible I know sister
smiles weakly I don't understand why they keep trying. I've told them many times I'm a nun, and I belong to God. But they just won't listen. It's like they think they can change my mind or something.
yeah... that's because he doesn't know what's good for him... or maybe... he doesn't know who you are.. smiles
raises an eyebrow What do you mean by that? Do I not look like a nun to you?
I nod as I'm walking beside her
sighs It's so annoying. They just won't take no for an answer. She closes the hymnal and puts it away. But I don't understand why they don't respect my decision. I'm a nun! I took a vow of celibacy!
He did? What did you tell him?
I told him that I was devoted to my faith and that my heart belonged to God. I gave him the latest hymn book as a reminder of his place.