Circles of Love

Finding Love 2.

2012-01-23T02:55:00.000-08:00

The weekend went so fast with Victoria busy taking care of Ayomikun. She always do have the laugh of her life with series of questions she asks. Victoria smiled to herself as she remembered her last enquirer.

"Aunty V" Ayomikun called out.

"Yes honey" Victoria answered giving her full attention.

"When will you come for sleep over at my house" She asked.

"Well, I don't know, I guess I haven't been invited" Victoria answered feeling cheeky.

"Well, I asked my Daddy and he said I should have faith" She said smiling.

"Hmm" Victoria said wondering.

"He said he's working on that" Ayomikun said again.

"Oh, I see!" Victoria said. "Then you need to have faith" She said smiling at her.

"Yes Aunty V, I need to have faith, can you buy it for me, pleaseeeee" She said looking up to her.

"Oh dear!" Victoria laughed. "We can't buy faith" She said

"Oh!" Ayomikun said disappointed. "Why?", She asked.

"Don't be sad, for you to have faith, you have to believe that you will get what you want" Victoria said.

"What!" Ayomikun said confused.

"Alright, you know God loves you. so when you have faith, you have to believe in God to give you what you want" She said.

"So God can give me faith" Ayomikun said excited.

"Yes" Victoria replied.

"Then I will ask Him" She said excited.

The topic went on and on until she took her out to get some ice cream.

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During the week, Olumide had made up his mind to speak with Victoria, he felt that no matter what, she should at least know how he felt about her. He had no idea how to go about it but he has a plan. He had invited Victoria to come over to his place to get some document for the office.

Just as Victoria entered, She saw Olumide standing in the middle of the living room, she noticed his dining table lit with dinner candles and food set on the table.

"What's going?" She asked surprised.

Then Olumide showed her the first card in his hands reading.

"Hello" She read out.

Victoria laughed.

"What is this about?" She asked amazed but Olumide made a signal to wait.

"Ok" Victoria said amused.

"I have something to tell you" She read as he flip the cards

"I have waited so long to tell you" She read loud.

"I am a total coward" She read

"and a fool" she read and look up at her.

"Why" She said looking up to her.

But Olumide flipped the cards

"Because I let you go" She read confused

"I have always loved you Vicky" She read

"But I have been a coward" She read, this time with all seriousness as she watched him flip again.

"I am in love with you Vicky" She read

"What!" Victoria said stunned unable to read further.

"Right back in school" Olumide voiced out.

"I have always loved you, I wanted tell you but when Albert came along, I couldn't" He said soberly.

"What!" Victoria said again stunned.

"I had to wait and watch everything between you and Albert" He said.

He was silence for few seconds watching the expression on her face.

"How dare you?" Victoria shouted at him.

"I'm sorry, I know he's my best friend but I can't wait any longer" He said.

"No, I don't care about Albert. How dare you have allowed me to go on with someone all these years who has caused me nothing but pain and sorrow" She shouted at him

"I wanted to tell you Vicky but I couldn't" He said

"Yes, typical of you, you never tell me anything" She said in a disappointing tone.

"I was scared you would not accept me, I didn't want you to think that I took you for granted knowing everything between you and Albert. I wanted you to know that I have always loved you right before Albert, even with all you have had to go through. I was scared that you might think I just needed someone to take care of Ayomi, a mother to her and not a wife, you are my best friend" He said looking gloomy.

"I am so so sorry Vicky, I do love you, I love everything about you, I want you to be my wife" He said in a soothing voice.

"I have watched quietly all these years and I can't stand it any longer" He said.

"Are you telling me this because you think Albert might woo me back" She said at him but he was silence.

"What if he wasn't coming back for me, how long would you would haven to tell me" She asked searching his face.

"I do...." He tried to say.

Then the door bell interrupted them, he went to open the door.

"Albert!" he shouted surprised.

"Hey man!" Albert said excited.

"How...." Olumide tried to say.

"C'mon man, help me with these bags" Albert said pulling the bags to him.

"Oh I'm so glad to see you" He said as he found his way in.

Then, he spotted Victoria who was frozen in shock.

"My God!" Vicky" He said excited going to hug her. He pulled her to tightly to himself while Vicky who was still shock.

"Oh, I have missed you so much. You are here" He said pulling her closer. "I wasn't sure Olumide would get you here for me", he said as he watched her face with so much excitement.

"Thank you man!" he said to Olumide.

Both Olumide and Vicky were still in shock of seeing him, seems only Albert was doing all the taking at once and took no notice of the tension in the room.

"I tried your phone all through the weekend but nothing, so I thought I might as well email you everything a I wanted and you did it man, I am so lucky to have you as my friend, even for you to have brought her here for me, waiting for me, whoa man, you did good" He said going to hug his friend.

Olumide had left his charger back home when he travelled last weekend so he was unable to receive any calls, although he saw an email message from Albert but he had totally ignored it, he didn't even bother to read its content. Now to think Albert had planned to come today of all days, even to meet Victoria right in his living room infuriated him but he had to control his anger and go along with things. He could sense how angry Victoria was and he dared not look at her face.

"And you made me dinner" Albert's voice brought him back from his thought.

"Thank you honey" He said as he kissed Victoria on her cheek.

Victoria felt anger rising within her and it took all the strength she had to control herself, she felt so disgusted as he touched her. She couldn't believe all that was happening, she tried looking at Olumide but aware that he's trying to avoid her gaze. She saw how surprised he is at this whole scenario; then she realized she had to get out, now.

"I have to go" she said taking her bag

"Oh sweetheart, I just got in" Albert said holding her hands

"I..." She tried to search for the right words as she felt her blood boiling in angry.

"She's been here a long time" Olumide quickly said. "She's probably tired" he added.

"Yes" Victoria nodded. "I have to go now" She said.

"Alright then" He said feeling disappointed. "I will walk you to your car" He said as he followed behind her.

As they got to her car, he quickly open the car door for her.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay" He asking smiling. "You can even spend the night here, I'm sure Olumide wouldn't mind" He said in a smirk face.

"No, I won't spend the night here" she blurted out.

"Alright" Albert quickly say.

"I will see you tomorrow then" He said as he watched her switch her engine on.

Albert was so excited as he ran back inside to Olumide.

"Thank you man, you don't know how much this mean to me, I haven't spoken to her in six months and you were able to get her here for me, she even did cooked, you are the best man" He said slapping him on the back.

"C'mon, let's eat up" He said as he pulled a chair for himself to eat. "C'mon" he said again as Olumide was just standing there.

Olumide felt his plans has been thwarted as he watched in frustration how Albert moved about feeling on top of the world. He listened in frustration as Albert went on about how he planned to get Victoria back into his life and make things right by her, how he had decided to change for the better and have a stable life and family. Olumide felt like slapping him as he heard him speak about change, he knew him too well. As they were talking, he saw him log into his blackberry chatting all the way, grinning as he went on. Olumide had to excuse himself to his room as he felt disgusted at his friend.

"Alright then, see you tomorrow" Albert said still locked on his typing.

"Hey" Albert said looking up, "Can I borrow your car tomorrow, got some couple of places I have to go" He said.

"Sure" Olumide answered as he left for his room.

Both Olumide and Albert have been friends from childhood and are both opposite of each other, while Olumide has always worked hard while Albert had the easy life, he always got what he wanted with his charm and words, he was the outgoing one, had so many friends, which most are of course ladies, it was difficult to say which one he was dating, he lived a fearless life. In all this, Olumide had remained loyal to his friend, even through his selfish and notorious life, he had always been his sidekick. But now he's torn between his loyalty to his friend and the woman he loves. How would he betray his friend. He remembered as a young boy, how they had both gone for the same thing, when he buys the latest video game, Albert would also go for it, when he chose his courses in school, Albert had insisted to study the same course, it was fun at first but he realized he was living his life through his friend's. He was the one with the brain but Albert was the one with the charm. He remembered back in the United Kingdom, after several months of studying, going to work and working hard, Albert had lived the other life of partying and having fun, he had tried to get Olumide to go out clubbing with him but he had refused on many occasion except for the night he gave in to him. That was the night Albert introduced him to Pat. He had reluctantly went along with all the fun; he was so humiliated when he asked for soda to drink while they were all partying with wines and alcohol, he eventually went along with them and drank every drink they had, he tried to show them he wasn't all that boring and that he could have fun any time and any day, he felt so wild that night as he unleashed this other side, he drank like never before and danced all through the night.

Olumide woke up with a nagging headache the next morning, he had no idea how he got home but was grateful he was in one piece, not until he saw Pat on the other side of his bed naked under his duvet. He shivered in fear, he knew what he had done as he realized he was also naked. He ran into the bathroom to pull himself together and felt so ashamed of himself. Never for once has he found himself haven slept with a total stranger he knew nothing about, not her last name or if Pat was even her real name, he felt so deterred.

After that incident, he moved out of the house he shared with Albert to his own rented apartment. He analyzed and came to a conclusion that his relationship with Albert had never been healthy for him, he had forced him to do things he would never have done, he always sees his reserved nature to be somewhat of boring and unproductive to him. Gradually, he pulled away from Albert and his wayward life, he always give series of excuses each time Albert called to ask him to go out or come over for partying. He became absorbed in his studies. Few months later, he found Pat at his front door, at first he thought Albert must have sent her probably to woo him out to the club, not until she blurted out that she was pregnant. He had no idea what to do as she became constant in his life, she began to come visiting more often, asking him to take her food shopping, hospital appointment and cloth shopping, until she eventually moved in. That episode changed his entire plans, he had to think about three people, everything was on his shoulder and he was still studying for his masters. Albert had been so furious with him when he learnt Pat was pregnant and to know that he didn't insist on her aborting it, he had argued with him to deny the pregnancy and send her out packing but Olumide had no gut to do such a thing, he had to think on the other side of what if the baby is actually his and true to that, he couldn't deny the fact when pat delivered his baby. She was the most precious thing in his life, he loved her so much and adored her. He had another perceptive of life when she was born, he made up his mind to pull his affairs together, to be focus and work hard in achieving his goals.

Life became more difficult for him after Pat took off and left the baby in his care. he had to bathe her, feed her, did everything he could do to keep her safe. He remembered a particular night when his daughter, Ayomikun started crying uncontrollable in the middle of the night, he did all he could do to make her stop, fed her, changed her, bathe for her, rock her, everything but she went on crying, he even tried backing her but all to no avail. he felt so frustrated and started to cry himself, there was no one he could call for help or advice. Then he had to go knock on his neighbour's door, an elderly woman whom he had seen his grandchildren visit on some occasion. As she opened the door and saw him drenched in tears as well as his baby, she understood what he needed and helped him. From that day, Grandma Vera became his help, she would always help to baby sit Ayomikun, especially when Olumide had to work over night or go to school. Grandma Vera had been God sent to him, she had stood by him through the tedious months and made things easier for him, she had been the one who helped him rededicate his life back to God, not until then did he realized how far from grace he had fallen, he tried to do things his way own but now, he could look up to the author and finisher of his faith. Few months after, he had returned back to Nigeria.

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Victoria had reluctantly gone to work knowing she would have to face Olumide and that thought was unpleasant to her.

She had been alerted by her secretary that he was in but she made no move to go see him, not until she heard a knock at the door and saw him entering her office, she had immediately turned her attention back on her computer, typing some documents. Olumide knew she had deliberately ignored him so he moved forward to stand by her side.

"Vicky, I am so sorry" He started to say. "I had no idea he was coming yesterday, although I saw his email but I ignored it, didn't even try to read it" He said.

"Please Vicky" He said looking at her. "Say something" He said standing there all nervous.

"What do you want me to say?" She asked.

"I don't like it when you are angry" He said back.

"I'm sorry" He added.

"That's the problem Olumide, you are always sorry" She said out in anger.

"You are sorry you never told me how you felt about me all these years, even when you had the chance, you are sorry you allowed your friend used me, lied to me and deceived me all these years, tell me, why are you sorry?" she said in anger.

"Vicky, please, I know I did wrong, I don't know why it took me all these years to say something, trust me, I wanted to but things are very complicated, you know Albert........." he said looking gloomy.

"Yes, Albert, your best friend" She said out.

"Yes Albert" He said aloud getting frustrated by the minute. "He had it all, he had all the charm a woman will want, the look, the attitude" He said frustrated. "Would you have agreed to go out with me if I had asked you back in school, would you have accepted me, what of when I got back from the United Kingdom with a baby, would you have agreed to be my wife if I had asked, will you?" he shouted.

"We will never know Olumide because you never did asked" She shouted back.

"So that is it. Ok, I am asking you now" He said.

"Isn't it rather too late for you" Victoria found herself saying.

"Yes, I guess so" He said dejected as he left her office.

Victoria found her heart pounding, she felt all emotions rushing within her. She knew he was disappointed and then found herself thinking of how frustrated it must have been for him all these years, especially when she goes crying to him about Albert. Every way and every step, Olumide had been with her, he had never for once said anything negative about Albert, he always respected and supported all her decisions. She knew the truth of the matter in her heart even though she had tried to hide it subconsciously. Before Albert ever came into the picture, she had admired Olumide and waited patiently for him to ask her out but he was too shy and friendly. She stood by the ladies rules of never asking a guy out, but was baffled and surprised when Albert, his friend came asking her out and she had said yes purposely to make him jealous. She had always regretted her decision then, she wished she had not accepted Albert's offer, then, probably Olumide would have come to his sense and do the right thing, now they are both paying for their immaturity and childish behavior.

She struggled with the remaining hours of the day at work, she tried to bury herself into work but her mind was all over the place, she felt so distressed and gloomy at the whole situation. She knew Olumide had taken the rest of the day off, obviously not bearing to see her. She felt so depressed, even her best friend whom she always run to is trying to avoiding her. As the day slowly came to an end, she took off to go home and longed for her bed, just lay there and do nothing, the whole situation had affected her so much that she could not even utter any word to God, her heart wanted to pray about all these but her body was to weary to say any prayer.

As she unlock their front door, she heard laugher and chatting in the living room, lo and behold, she found Albert in the sitting with her parents. She felt blood rushing in her, 'not him, not now' she said to herself.

"Hello dear" She heard her mother say winking at her.

"You didn't tell us Albert arrived yesterday" She said smiling at her.

"I.." She wanted to say.

"But I am so glad for both of you" Her mother said grinning.

Victoria stood there in total dismay.

"Hello Honey" Albert stood up to greet her.

"How was your day?" He asked.

"I have to go freshen up" She found her voice.

"Oh! OK then, will wait here for you" Albert said sitting down.

Her legs were shaking as she tried to raced upstairs but found her feet dragging her back. In the comfort of her own room, she slumped on the bed feeling so confused. Not realizing how long she had been in the room, she saw her mother come in.

"Honey, what's taking so long" Her mother said

"What!" She said almost forgetting she had a guest waiting.

"Albert is waiting, C'mon dear, don't keep the guy waiting" She said leaving her to change.

"I have some food cooking on the gas" She added.

Victoria now sitting up in utter confusion, she knew she couldn't keep on being so nice to him, she was afraid of what she might say to him, then she heard a knock.

"Hello dear.." Albert said knocking, then ushered himself inside.

"Are you OK?" He asked.

But Victoria just stared at him.

"Honey, you haven't said a word to me since yesterday, Is everything alright" He asked but she was still quiet.

"Alright, I know" He said. "I know I have offended you honey and I am sorry, I am sorry for everything I did to you in the past, Please forgive me dear" He said searching her face.

"But I am here to stay now, to make everything right." He said smiling.

"I want you to be my wife Vicky, I want us to spend the rest of ourselves together" He said grining. "I love you honey" He said. "I want to marry you" he added.

Then Vicky busted into an unbelievable laughter almost close to tears.

"Oh dear, What is so funny" Albert managed to ask surprised at her outburst.

But she continued to laughed and excused herself to go to the bathroom but when she got back, her laughter was gone.

"Albert, do you think you can come in here with all your smiles, charm and whatever you've got going on there to sweep on off my feet" She said in anger.

"Mister, those days are long gone when you come back asking me to forgive you and move on" She said.

"But..."Albert wanted to say.

"Albert, I told you months ago that I am no longer interested in you and I made myself clear then and still stand on my decision" She said to him.

"But I am home now, I am doing everything you wanted, a stable relationship, I even went for jobs interview today and started looking for an apartment, even your mum knows all these" He said back.

"Is my mum going to marry you" She said out. " I don't care what you do Albert, everything you have always done and will do are all for your own benefit" She answered back.

"But I am sorry Vicky, please" He said pleading.

"It's rather too late for that Albert, I don't love you, I don't want anything to do with you. I went into this relationship with a negative intention, I continued in fear of not getting something better, I endured all your lies, deceit, cheating and countless of all. I know who I am now, I know my worth and I know what I want" She said.

"Look at you Vicky, you are not getting any younger, I am the best you can get now"He said arrogantly.

Victoria chuckled. "You are the worst I ever had" she shouted back. "Tell me, why did you come back, out of all the numerous ladies you had back there, is there no one good enough for you, answer me" She shouted. "You think because you traveled down here will make me crawl back to you, you disgust me Albert and I am through with you" She shouted at him.

"Fine!" He shouted back, "I don't have to take all these" He said walking out and then turn back at her "I can see that's why you haven't been into any relationship since you left me" He said and slammed the door.

"How dare you" Victoria raged after him and decided not as she opened the door.

She went back and sat for a moment on her bed, she was so angry, wanted to scream or even cry but nothing came out, not until her mother barged in.

"What is wrong with you?" She shouted at her.

"Do you have to chase everyone away?" She continued.

"I have had enough of this stubbornness with you" She continued to scream at her.

"Fine!, you can live your life of solitude but not in my house" She shouted at her until Victoria heard her Father's voice.

"Enough Beatrice, leave the girl alone" Her father shouted.

"Fine, I will, go ahead and pamper her as you always do" She hissed and walked out.

Victoria looked up in tears as she saw her father looking at her.

"Daddy..." She wanted to say

"It's Okay" Her father said sitting at her side.

"I can't marry Albert daddy" She sobbed on his shoulder.

"I can't" She said

"I know, I don't like him either" Her father said.

"You don't" Victoria said bringing her face up

"But why didn't you say anything?" Victoria asked.

"It's all your decision dear and whatever you do, I will stand by you" He said smiling.

"Oh Daddy!" She said in tears. "I am more confused than ever" Victoria said.

"Why" He asked looking at her.

"It's Olumide" She said looking shying at her Dad, "He said he has always loved him all these years but never said anything" She said.

"Hmm, it's about time" Her father said.

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"I have always knew he had something for you but don't know why it took this long to say something" He said.

"Oh Daddy, I am chasing everyone away" Victoria cried
"No, you are not dear, God will bring what is yours to you" He said

"So what have you decided to do?" He asked.

"I don't know" She said "Dad, can't you just tell me what to do" She asked looking into his face.

"My princess, there are some decision you need to make yourself and this falls under it, you need to ask God for wisdom and guidance" He said.

"But Olumide is Albert's friend, what would people say" She asked.

"My dear, the day you start thinking of what people will say, that is the day you stop growing. I advice you go to God and see what He's saying" He said as he stood up.

"I will pray for God's divine direction for you my dear and don't worry about your mother, she's my beloved wife" He smiled. "I know how to talk to her" He said leaving her alone.

Victoria was left all alone again, she wanted to lay down and continue to ponder on the whole things but realized worrying and thinking does not solve any problem, she decide to go on her knees and speak to her Maker.

"Father, I acknowledged that I am dependent upon you and your wisdom. I thank you lord that you created me this way so that I can learn to draw near to You each day and receive your abundant supply. I ask You for wisdom Lord and insight for my life. I need you to show me the right path to go and make Your own decision for my life. Help me to know what to do in this situation. Help me not to rely on my own understand and others. Rather, let me judge and decide by what the Holy Spirit shows me. Thank you in advance for giving me all that I need. Amen!" She said still on her knees.

She stayed for a while in total silence as she felt His divine peace come all over her, she still had no idea what to do but she felt His peace within her, she felt assured of His presence and guidance.

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Albert got back home all angry and frustrated. He stomped into the living room cussing and shouting.

"Who does she think she is" he yelled out.

"What is it" Olumide asked.

"That bitch, she thinks high of herself" he shouted.

"Alright man, I've got a kid sleeping and no cussing in my house" He said back.

"Sorry man" He apolozied.

"Can you believe her, after coming all the way back to Nigeria to beg her, she's still behaving like a nut case, proving all stubborn" He said angrily.

"I have done everything for her, everything" he yelled.

"What have you done" Olumide shouted in anger after having to listen to him

"What have you done for her" he said again.

"What!" Albert said.

"I am sick and tried, so tried of you lamenting of what you have done, you are so pathetic, selfish. You have no intention of making things right by her, you only came back to get her back with you then you travel back" he yelled at him

"What do you mean?" He asked shocked and confused.

"Yes I saw your travel document, just left it lying on the bed in the room, you have a schedule fight for next week. Tell me, what were you planning to tell her after you get her back with you? An emergency you have to attend to back in the state, what? I even doubt that you went for any interviews today" He said.

"What are you doing man, I thought you were suppose to have my back" He shouted back.

"I am tired of having your back, I am tired of being your side kick,I am tired of been used by you, I am tired of you chasing and taking what is mine" He said out frustrated.

"What!" He said standing there in utter confusion.

"Yes, you had to have her, you knew I had something going on with Victoria, you knew my weaknesses, you knew I was summing up the courage to ask her out back in School, you knew all these, yet you had to get her, You had to take what is mine and I have had to watch you hurt and disappoint her over and over again" He shouted.

"It's not my fault you are always slacking when it comes to women" He said out.

"Slacking, yes, backstabbing, no, You are wicked, I don't know why I stood by you all these years, the moment you got back into the country, you have had numerous calls and chatting with all your girlfriends. Tell me, what happened with Jade, the one you married just to get your papers" He blurted out.

"I don't know what you mean?" He said lying.

"Liar, you think you can hide that from me, I know everything you ever did even when I was gone. You told me it was just an agreement between you two to get your papers and you did paid her off, but you lied, you have been sleeping with her, Jade doesn't see it as a contract, she married you for real, tell me, what happens to her two children, your children. what were you planning to do, marry Vicky here in Nigeria and keep her here and then have Jade in the United Kingdom, you are sick man" He shouted staring at her. "When will you grow up and be a man and take care of your responsibility, You need to start taking responsibility for your action and stop hurting everyone" he said in so much pain in his tone.

Then they were both silence staring at each other to what seems like forever, pondering over all he just said.

"So what do you want? " Albert asked in a calm tone.

"I want you to leave Vicky alone" He said. "I have always loved her and...." He tried to say.

"Has she accepted" Albert asked.

"No, she's angry at me" He said quietly.

"I'm sorry man" Albert said. "I never realized how much I had hurt you, I was just having fun" He said bitterly.

"I'm sorry" He said.

"Yea" Olumide said standing up to leave for his room.

He had no idea what came over him, he had never in his life have to shout at anyone like that before but he was glad he did. He left Albert alone in his thought.

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Days following that argument, Olumide and Albert had gone quietly in and out of the house.Olumide had no idea what to do about Victoria but as days went by, he felt so distressed and lonely, He wanted so much to talk to his friend, even if its to say hello to her but he couldn't. He has not been to the office for days now especially when he had to travel to Port Harcourt for an urgent business meeting. He tried to call her several times but couldn't sum up the courage. He felt so frustrated in his inability to prove himself and felt failing all over again.

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Albert had resolved to go back to the United Kingdom and make things right for himself, he thought hard those days following their argument and realized how he has hurt those who have loved him unconditionally through all his mischief and deceits. He couldn't even bring himself to talk to Olumide as he felt ashamed of himself so he left a note for him and also left one for Victoria.

As he sat at the Airport waiting for his flight to be called, he saw someone that looked very much like Victoria, so he walked up to her to be sure.

"Vicky" He called out.

"Oh God! What are you doing here, are you stalking me?" She asked irritated.

"Easy" He said quickly. "I am not stalking you, I have a flight to catch" He said.

"Really" She said confused.

"Yes really" He answered. "Look, I left a message for you with Olumide" He said. "I am sorry Vicky, I am so sorry for all I put you through and everything I said" He said. "I am been selfish and wicked, I don't deserve you Vicky" He said looking at her. "I promise I won't disturb you again, you deserve the best" He said.

Victoria lifted her face as she heard those words, she couldn't believe her ears, she was surprised and shocked at the same time but she knew he was saying the truth.

"Where are you going?" He asked as he noticed her passport.

"Me?" she said.

"Yes, you" he smiled.

"Ghana, I have a job offer there" She said.

"Really" He said surprised.

"Yes" She answered.

"Does Olumide knows about this?" He asked searching her face.

"No" She said quietly.

"Vicky, are you running away" He asked looking at her.

"What do you mean?" She said looking suspiciously at her.

"I know" He said smiling " and I don't think you should run" He added.

Then, Victoria heard her flight announced over the speaker.

"Hmm, you will know something about running away, huh," She said as she pulled her hand luggage.

"By the way Al, you need Jesus" She smiled at him.

"I know" He replied over at her. "I'm trusting to find him" he added.

"God luck" He said to her.

"You too" She shouted back over the crowd.

"Thank you Vic" He added as he watched her leave. Then he heard his flight announcement made so he hurried to join the queue.

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Olumide got back from his trip and found Albert's letter to him, he felt so much relieved and grateful for his resolution but he knew he had one more thing to do, he hurried to his office and went straight to Victoria's office. He was not about to run away again, he was determined to do the right thing and make her realized how much he loved her. He prayed he was not too late.

"Sir" He heard her secretary called but he ignored and barged into her office but was empty.

"Where's your boss?" He went back to ask her.

"Sir" She said confused.

"Where is Victoria" He asked annoyed.

"She...." She wanted to say then remembered the letter she asked her to give him

"You haven't been to the office for days now, she asked me to give this to you" she said handing him the letter.

"What!" he said confused taking the letter from her. he tore it open and read the content.

"What!" he said again.

"When was this?" he asked but left her standing not waiting for an answer.

He got into his car and drove to her house, luckily for him, he met her Father driving out.

"Sir" He said running to his car.

"Olumide" Mr Matthews said surprised.

"Sir, where's Vicky" he said breathing heavily.

"Oh boy!" Mr Matthews said switching off his engine.

"I need to teach you some lessons about lateness" He said at him.

"What!" Olumide said confused.

"If you want my daughter, You need to hurry and get her, I don't like all these cat and mouse chase" He said.

"She's gone to Ghana, she went two days ago to start a new job" Mr Matthews said.

At those words, Olumide felt so disappointed and sad.

"What are you waiting here for" Mr Matthews spoke out.

"Sir!" He said

"Yes, go for her, go home, get your passport and run like never" He said.

"I will text you her address in few minutes" He added.

Just then, literally, Olumide took to his heels and ran to his car, as he drove, he called his flight agent to get him the earliest ticket to Ghana irrespective of the cost, his heart pounding has he drove.

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Olumide had to wait for almost 15 hours for the next available flight, Mr Matthews was true to his words to text him the address. He had taken a cab from Kotoka International Airport straight to the address he was given. She was still staying at the Holiday Inn not too far from the Airport. He tried to pull himself together as he felt his hands shaking, he had no idea what he would say to her but trust that God would help him out especially to give him the courage, he had specifically prayed about it all through out his flight on the plane.

He paid his far and walked into the lobby going straight for the lift, he had been told what room she was in.

Victoria heard a knock on her door, thinking it was the room service she had ordered for dinner.

"Coming" She said loud as she walked to the door.

"Olumide" She gasped.

"What are you doing here" She asked surprised.

"How did you find me" She asked again.

"Vicky, I am not here to tell you that I am sorry to have kept you waiting all these years and to all that had happened" He said out.

Victoria surprised at his outburst.

"But I have come to tell you that I love you and I will always love you, I love everything about you, I love the way you smile, the way you laugh, I love everything about you honey and I want you to be my wife, my lover, my soul mate, my best friend, my accountant, my business partner, everything you can ever think of" He said smiling. At this time, Victoria was smiling.

"I don't care where you move to or where you want to live, I will proudly follow you as long as I am with you" He said looking into her eyes in the most passionate way. "I love you Victoria" He said.

Just then, Victoria jumped into his embrace as she hugged him tightly in joy, she felt every barrier and walls between them broken, she felt peace at his words and felt his love.

"I love you too Olumide" She said in his embrace "I love you so much and I love your daughter, I love everything about you and I am in love with you" She said as she looked into his eyes.

"I don't care where we live as long as I am with you" She added.

She suddenly went to her phone to dial a number.

"What are you doing?" Olumide asked amused.

Victoria waved her hands to him " Yes, this is room 201, Please can you book a reservation for two to Nigeria" She said.

"As soon as possible" She said as she put down the phone.

"Are you serious" Olumide said surprised.

"Yes, I am" She said holding unto him.

"What about the job offer" He said.

"What job offer" She answered winking at him.

"I want to live where our families are, I want our children to grow around their grandparents, cousins and aunties" She said smiling.

"Yippee" Olumide said out

Hurray" Victoria responded.

"I love you Victoria" He said lifting her up as he swirled her around with laughter and joy.

Both Olumide and Victoria traveled back to Nigeria the following day and got married within two months. They both have been living in their quiet home now for fifteen years, surrounded by their children and growing stronger in love and friendship. Albert still remains friends to both couples and he eventually found the Lord, you won't believe if I tell you that he became a radical Evangelist and waxing strong, you never know who the Lord can use, so stop doubting.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will guide and direct your path. Don't give up on yourself and don't settle for anything because you think the Lord is taking his time and nothing seems right. Don't be pressure into anything you don't have peace with. Go to God, wait in His presence, no matter what you are seeking, be it marriage, job, opportunities, whatever it is, no matter how big or small that decision is, He can direct your path. There's no mountain too tall that our God cannot move, there's no valley too low, He will see you through, there's no problem too big that Jesus cannot solve, ask in faith and he will pull you through.

The End.

To all my Reader

Thank you all for your patience in reading the concluding part. I do hope you enjoyed it. Please leave your comments and views below, It can encourage someone. God Bless.

Finding Love.

2012-01-16T05:29:00.000-08:00

Victoria felt someone tapping her to wake up.

"Victoria" her mother, Beatrice called out.

"Victoria" She said again.

"Mum" She moaned opening her eyes.

"What is it?" She said rubbing her eyes. "Are you alright?" She asked.

"I want to talk to you" Beatrice said in a serious tone.

"Talk" Victoria asked confused looking at the wall clock, 2:30 am

"Mum, it's the middle of the night, Is everything OK" She said sitting up.

"Are you fully awake" Her mother asked.

"Yes" She answered rubbing her eyes.

"Now, I want to ask you some series of questions and I want you to be totally honest with me, ok" She said looking with a stern serious face.

"I'm listening" Victoria said.

"Is there anything you are keeping away from me, anything at all that I should know about?" She asked..

"What! Victoria said. "What do you mean?" She asked puzzled.

"Victoria, I am your mother, I love you and care about you. See, my heart is heavy because of you, I can't sleep and I am not happy, all these are because of you" She said looking at her face feeling stricken.

"You are not getting any younger, in few months now, you will be clocking 36 years old, you have everything any young woman need in life, a good job, you are a beautiful and remarkable young woman, you have a good attitude every man would want in a wife, your beauty is flawless and you have shaped your life with the word of God and in the way of the Lord." She paused for a while seeing the hurt on her daughters face as she spoke those words. She knew her words were piercing through her, although her intentions were not to make her feel bad about her situation but she had to speak her heart to her.

"I would never do anything to hurt your feeling my dear, everything I am saying is for your own good". She said in love.

"Your immediate younger sister is married already with two kids, let's say for the sake of arguments that she got married whilst still in the University at a very young age but look at Rachael, your little sister, she also got married last year and you my daughter, you don't have any man in the picture, what is happening?". Her mother said with a lump of tears.

"Please tell me?" She said again.

"Mum" Victoria started to say then paused to stare at her mother. She felt her pain but she had no idea what to say or how to start.

"Mum, please don't cry, please" She said to her mother.
"You are the reason for my tears, you are Victoria" She said in tears. "I need you to tell me the truth"

"There's nothing wrong with me Mum but I promise you, things will change for me, everything would be fine" Victoria said trying to comfort her mother.

"I know everything would be fine" Her Mum said looking up at her. "I know it" She said again. "See, Albert called me today" Beatrice said searching her daughters face.

"What! Why?" She asked in an angry voice.

"He said he was coming home in few days time, he's coming back to you" She said. "He promised to make things right and start the necessary arrangement for both of you" She said.

"Mum..." Victoria tied to say.

"No, wait my dear, things would be fine. This is all you have always wanted, for Him to come back home, back to settle in Nigeria and that's what he's doing. He already set up some interview for jobs here in Lagos" She said looking at how irritated her daughter was.

"Mum, you know there's nothing more between myself and Albert" Victoria said fuming. "I don't have anything with him and it's a waste of time if he is coming home for me" She said infuriated.

"But things would be OK now" Beatrice said pleading.

"No! She shouted in angry, "He cheated on me mum, series of affairs, lying, deception, numerous of call from his so called friends and fiancée to tell me to stay away" She said angrily.

"My dear, I know and he explained his side to me. Sweetheart, Albert is a good man and his intentions towards you are good. You have to forgive him, let's go of the past for a better future together" She said to her. "Every relationship has its own ups and downs and we must be willing to forgive the other party"

"There's no future between us Mum, not now, not ever" She said bluntly. "Please Mum, forget about Albert and myself, please" She begged. "God will bring my own husband soon, only be patient" She said.

Furious and angry, she stood up from the bed and look at her daughter with the most disgusting look.

"Patient! what patient, can't you see it, can't you hear what others are saying about you, me. I don't care what you do Victoria, reconcile with him" She raged at her daughter, walked out and slammed the door.

Victoria was shock at her mother's behaviour, She felt her heart jumped as she slammed the door.

"Oh God! she said as she felt the tears rolling.

She wanted to shout or even scream but her mouth were shut as she flooded in tears. She wanted to ask God to speak now or she would walk out but her mouth couldn't utter those words. She expected her mother of all people to understand her plight. She had made up her mind long ago never to have anything to do with Albert again. It did took her several months to get over the heart break and pain of the break up, all she wants now is to move on with her life and no mention of his name to her.

They dated for almost eight years; two years into their relationship, he had traveled to the United Kingdom to study for his masters. After a while, Albert stopped calling, changed his number and ceased every communication to him. Victoria was so scared during these times has she had no means of contacting him, his whole family also reside in the United Kingdom, after few months, he suddenly showed up, apologized for his behaviour and had no solid excuse. After so much pleading, they continued their relationship but still had been one argument to another, fights and silent treatments. He came home home once or twice in a year and during these time, he fought with Victoria who had refused to sleep with him and this enraged him the more. He argued that he loved her and she was already his wife in his own eyes; he saw no reason why she wouldn't sleep with him if indeed she loves him.

After so much fight and pressure, during his last visit home, Victoria gave in to him, to satisfy his urges and express her love for him. After these incident, they still continued their series of fight and argument,one thing or the other. After almost six years of this struggle and unhealthy relationship, she came to an absolute resolution to leave the relationship but part of her still held unto him; he flew back home just to beg her and promised to make things right by her. But the last straw came when she began to receive series of emails and text message from a lady who claimed to be Albert's fiancée and wanted her to stay away from her man, she confronted Albert who lied about it but later came clean that she was an ex girlfriend and the incident happened when both of them were not in terms. Countless of incidents like gave her no choice but to end the relationship, she called off every ties between them, changed her phone numbers and any way he could contact her. These was six months ago, she realized the relationship was not healthy and she had to sort out her life and stop living in the illusion of them getting married.

This decision has proven difficult for her but this time, she had the strength of God to help her through, she had grounded herself in the word of God and believes with all of her heart that the plans of God for her life are not evil or unhealthy relationship but a good future. Victoria drifted off into sleep with these thought.

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Victoria left home very early in the morning to avoid another episode with her Mum, especially now that her father who had always been a shoulder to cry on had traveled on a business trip. She tried to take her mind off the whole scene by loading her brain with so much work at the office since her confident and friend, Olumide has not been to work all day. it's so funny to have a guy as your best friend but her relationship with Olumide has grew stronger all the years, they both have been through all the battles of life, both fought hard to be where they are today. Back in the University, Olumide had been the one who introduced her to Albert, his friend and he has been her confider ever since then; each time she has an episode of quarrel and fight with Albert, he was the one she always run crying too. Both Albert and Olumide had both traveled together for their masters study in the United kingdom, although Albert had settles there, never to make Nigeria his home again but Olumide had returned three years later with a 8 months old baby to account for.

She had marveled at this discovery when he told her all that happened back in the United kingdom; He said that he had a fling with a lady for one night and few months later, she came telling him she was pregnant for him, all his effort to avoid her was fruitless, eventually she moved in with him till she delivered his baby and there was no doubt that child was his as she is a total replica of him, although Victoria tells him she is more beautiful. Few weeks after the lady delivered his baby, she one day left the house to go buy some baby food and never returned, only for him to find a note she had left saying she wanted a life free of any stress of a child and she was sorry to leave their baby in his care but trust that he would take care of her. That was a shock to his life, after so much effort to care for the baby on his own, also joggling with work, he decided to come back home and take over his father's business. This was four years ago and since then, he had remain strong and a good father to Ayomikun. Olumide had worked hard to bring his father's business to a high standard which has now become one of the best food organization in the state, he later begged Victoria to come and head his account department. Since then, they had both work hard in building his company and remained best of friends.

Reluctantly, Victoria decided to go for lunch with or without Olumide, as she slowly ate her chicken pie, she ponder on the fight she had with her mother, she wondered if she should forgive Albert, make up and probably marry him so she could leave this life of spinsterhood. All her friends are reminder of her solitary not to talk of her sisters, cousins and neighbors who she grew up with. One of the things she regretted in her relationship with Albert was the fact that she had slept with him, she had always said to herself and held unto to was the fact that, she would never sleep with any one who is not her husband but since she had given in to Albert years ago, she had unconsciously held unto him in spite of all his behaviour towards her; but after a while when she had renewed her relationship with the Lord, she understood that although she could not get her virginity back again, she was renewed by the blood of Jesus. She had prayed to broke any yoke or covenant keeping her with Albert; that was the starting point of her deliverance from him and since that day, she had held unto the Lord for direction for her life. She knew Gods plan was not Albert for her life, even though her body sometimes wants him to be, her heart was far away from hat notion. She had to fight herself constantly from the urge of forgiving him to come back but six month down the line, she felt she was totally free from him but now that he's coming back home and her own mother is totally in support of it brought the fear of uncertainty to her.

"There you are" Victoria heard Olumide's voice behind her.

"Oh! Where have you been boss?" she asked smiling.
"Well, taking care of business" He said sitting down.
"What happened?" She asked.
"Ayomikun had a bit of fever yesterday so I took her to the clinic this morning" He said
"Oh, is she feeling better now" She asked concerned.
"Yes, was given some medication so I have asked Blessing to call me if there's any change" He answered.
"I pray she feel much better cos I have lots planned for her sleep over this weekend" She said.
"I'm sure she will, she wouldn't miss any chance of a sleep over" He said smiling.
"So what have I missed" He asked.
"Well, nothing much except my mum woke me up around 2:30 am this morning to talk about Albert" She said looking gloomy.
"Hmm" He said
"She begged or rather insist that I make up with Albert has he is coming back home for me" She said irritated.
"Oh" Olumide said.
"What do you mean oh" She asked looking suspiciously at him.
"Well..." He tried to say
"Well what? What do you know?" She asked.
"Albert called to tell me he would be coming home and asked if he could stay at my place" he answered.
"What! When? She said angry.
"Last week" He said under his breath.
"And you didn't tell me" She said furious.
"I couldn't, I'm sorry" He said
"I thought you had my back" She said back
"I'm sorry Vicky" he said
"You never tell me things about Him" She said angrily
"I'm sorry" he replied again watching her go on and on in anger
"That was how you never told me anything he does when you were both in the United kingdom" She said in anger
"I'm sorry again and again about that" He replied in a calm tone.
"You never tell me about the way he lived his life, his cheating and lies" She said again.
"I'm sorry Vicky" He said smiling at her as he watched her in frustration.
"Why are you smiling" She asked
"You know I always smile when you are angry" He said still smiling.
"But I really need to you tell me things you know, I don't want to be surprise by my mother again" She said in a much calm voice.
"You know I have my reservation towards Albert, I don't want to come in between you two" He said
"Reservation! You introduced us" She said back
"Yes and that was a mistake I haven't forgiven myself of" He answered.
"It wasn't your fault" Victoria said. "You had a good intention then and you didn't know what he was going to do" She said back.
"Yea..., so what are you going to do now?" Olumide asked.
"Nothing, You know very much I am through with Albert, it's my mum I am bothered about" She said.
"Okay, God will give you the wisdom to deal with it" He said taking some of her chips on the table.
"So, what did you tell him?" She asked curious.
"Who?" He asked
"Albert, about your place" She said
"I said OK" he answered lowering his head
"You did what?" She snapped.
"I couldn't say no, I had no excuse" He said
"So much for having my back" She said.
"I'm sorry Vicky" he said.
"OK, I am NOW tried of hearing I'm sorry, my lunch is over" She said standing up
"But I just got here" Olumide said after her.
"You are the boss, you can come into your office any time you life" She replied walking away while Olumide stood up to run after her.

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Victoria had deliberately taken much work at the office to get home late. she knows her mother has a strong routine of going to bed before 9:00 so getting home late was good for her.
As she quietly tiptoed into the sitting room, she felt a presence there.
"I can see you took it pretty hard on yourself" She heard her father voice in the dark.
Switching on the light.
"Oh Dad" She said gong to hug him
"I'm so glad to see you, how was your trip?" She asked.
"Fine" he answered
"So, you have taken to the night" He asked smiling.
"I'm sorry Dad, just had loads of paper work to do at the office" She said
"Sweetheart, don't be offended with you mother" He said raising an eyebrow.
"Oh, you know" She said sitting down
"Yes, she told me about it and I have asked her to leave you alone. She can't force you into a relationship with someone you have no interest in" He said.
"I know Mum is concern but please, tell her to be patient and to keep praying for me" She said pleading.
"I have told her many times and you have to be patient with whatever she does, ok" He said.
"Okay Dad" She said.
"I'm sure you are tired, go to bed, we will talk more tomorrow dear" He said.
"Thanks Dad, good night" She said standing up
"Good night" He answered.

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Almost a week later, things have returned to normal in the house, Beatrice had lighten up with her daughter, unusual happiness she displayed, although Victoria tried to embraced this behaviour but she knows her mother to be rather mischievous sometimes. Today being a Saturday was full of errands, she had received a text message from her pastor's wife to come see her, after then, she had to pick up Ayomikun for another sleep over. Most often when Olumide had to travel for business purposes, she had agreed to babysit Ayomikun even though he had a nanny to look after her but he felt more secure with her staying with Victoria during these time and Victoria had no objection to that, infact she has grown to love her, even have a smaller bed and set of clothing in her house for her each time she comes to stay.

As she switched off her car engine, she took a moment to gather her things before getting out to meet her pastor's wife.
"Hello Ma" She greeted seeing her relaxing in the garden.
"Victoria, hello dear, how nice to have come in such a short notice" Stella said.
"No problem ma, how are the family?" Victoria asked
"They are doing great, please sit down" She said.
"Thank you ma" She replied.
"Alright dear, I think I should go straight to why I called you; I like to talk to you heart to heart, women to women" She said
"Ok" Victoria curious..
"Your mother asked me to speak to you and I'm sure you know why" She said
Victoria realizing what the talk would be about.
"Please my dear, I don't know what the side of your story is regarding this issue but I do know that your mother is troubled, she's very sad" She said.
"I know Ma" Victoria said quietly.
"Ma, I am not happy about everything going on in my life now but I am certain of one things, that the plans of God for my life are good and He will not put me to shame" She said. "My mother should not try to force someone on me, I know what I want, even though it's taking so long to achieve but it will all come true" She said
"Alright" Stella said. "What about Albert?" She asked.
"Oh Albert. We dated for a very long time, he promised marriage. We did have our issues, so much of it but he has cheated on me countless of time, deceived and lied to me. See ma, I have to move on, I can't wait for him any longer, you always teach us that a broken relationship is better than a broken marriage. A kind of Man like Albert that has taken up to drinking, fornicating and all sort, I can't have him as my husband, no Ma" She said firmly.
"I do understand you dear" Stella said "So is there anyone now"
"Not now ma but wait and see what the Lord will do" She said firmly. .
"Alright dear, but please, whatsoever you do, do seek the face of God. I can understand your mother's urgency and frustration but don't be discourage, hold unto what you know and don't compromise your faith for anything" She said with all seriousness at her.
"I have known you for quite some years now, you are a strong young lady, diligent, hard-working, a woman of prayer and a virtuous one, don't compromise come what may, OK" She said smiling at her.
"Thank you Ma, I am so glad you understand" She said
"My dear, I do understand more that you can imagine, I was once where you are now, I was almost thirty six years of age and had not husband, my boyfriend was not serious about marriage; after so some much begging and talks, he was still not ready. I loved him so much, would do anything, I mean anything to keep him; then,I decided to get pregnant for him to speed things faster; I wasn't born again then, just a church goer but desperate, all my friends and their younger sisters were getting married, I was tired of being a bridesmaid or even going to weddings. Then I broke the news to my boyfriend that I was pregnant, oh!, he was mad, he was so angry, he said I did it deliberately to tied him into this relationship,after so much begging and tears; he just took off one day and left the state. That was how I became a single mother, things were very difficult, everyone blamed me, the society put a stigma on me, some even said I was one of those women who were not submissive to their husband, who would rather be career working woman than a wife under a man's authority. At some point, I felt hatred toward my own child, an emotion no mother should ever feel but I was angry, confused and battered.

Then Few months later, I met with the Lord; that changed everything, my worth, my self esteem. I was redeemed by the Lord, I wasn't bothered by any condemnation or accusation from people, I knew who I was now; I cherished my baby and fell in love with him, he was a gift from the Lord. I came to a realization of who I was in Christ not in the eyes of the world. God made everything new for me, all things became beautiful even through my trials and storms, I had peace, I was confident in the Lord. I embraced this new life with so much joy. Then, two years later, I found the love of my life, a man after God's own heart and the rest you know" She finished her story smiling in joy.
"Whoa ma, I never knew all these about you, you are a strong woman" Victoria said surprised at all she just heard. .
"The Lord was there with me, he gave me strength when I needed it" Stella answered.
"So what happened with your boyfriend, did he ever come back for his child" Victoria asked wondering.
"My dear, Our God is good" She said smiling. "Yes he did came back, He is my husband now, your pastor" She said.
Victoria gasped.
"What!" She said surprised.
"Yes, your pastor was the same man, He came back to me a changed man, while he was cruising around the world, he met with the Lord, He was renewed by the Lord, he made all things new. He came back begging me and when he did, I could see the Lord in Him" She said smiling while Victoria was still in shock.
"My dear, God works in mysterious way, He is always faithful to His own. Now listen dear, I am not saying you should go ahead with Albert, I am asking you to stay in the presence of God to hear from him, He will direct you in the right path" She said. "Please and please I will say again, stay in his presence, only Him can direct you. I will put you in my prayers too, OK" She said to her
"Thank you ma" She said.
"Now, I pray that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guide and guard your heart in Jesus name" Stella prayed.
"Amen" Victoria replied.
"It is well" Stella said.
"Thank you ma" Victoria said standing up. "I appreciate this ma" She said,
"It's alright dear".

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As Victoria drove over to pick up Ayomikun, she couldn't but think about her conversation with her pastor's wife. She had always admired the love and commitment between the pastor and his wife. She realized that every one has their own past and what they do with it is what matters. She was glad she spoke with her but still felt confused on some part; could she still hope that something new could happen between herself and Albert. What happens if he comes back changed like the pastor, renewed or saved, would that change her feelings towards him, could that make her forgive him, love and both get married. What if he meant what he told her mother, coming back to settle in Nigeria and making arrangement to marry her, after all, that was all she had always wanted from him. At this point, she felt more and more confused as she thought about her own situation. The sound of her phone brought her back from her thought.

"Hey" She said to Olumide.
"Where are you?" She heard his voice.
"Hold on, let me wear my ear piece" She said.
"Ok, are you there?" She asked.
"Yes" Olumide answered.
"Where are you?" He asked again."Ayomi has packed all her bags since I told her you were coming" He said laughing.
"Oh, I'm on my way" She answered laughing. "Tell her I would be there soon" She said.
"Alright but I'm on my way to the airport now, my flight is in one hour" He said.
"Alright, call me when you get to Port Harcourt" she said to him.
"You know I will" Olumide said hanging up.

Now, here is the part of the story that gets interesting. Olumide meant it then when he told Victoria he did regretted ever introducing Albert to her. Since they were both friends back in the University, He had tried to put his feelings towards her quiet for fear of destroying the relationship they had together and fear of Victoria rejecting him so when Albert showed interest and begged him to introduced Victoria to him, he refused at first but after several pressure from Albert, he succeeded in forcing himself into her life. He had always regretted that in his life, he envied their relationship right from the start and couldn't do anything about it. It was so difficult for him especially when they both traveled for their masters and he witnessed how Albert had flirt and slept with so many women, his lies, cheating and deceit but he couldn't bring himself to tell Victoria. He had tried to forget his feelings for her and move on with his life; but when he came back with his 8months old baby, Victoria had been the one who stood by him all through the way.

How he loves her but could not bring himself to tell her. He felt so heart broken and angry each time Victoria comes crying to him about Albert but he had always restrain himself from talking. Almost five good years, they had walked in hand together in his company and in their lives, he has always pretended to be in a on and off dates but none of them meant anything to him. Six months ago when Victoria had announced that she had broken up with Albert for good, he had secretly celebrated but couldn't bring himself to say anything to her, he had waited all these months to build up his courage but had no idea how to start. How would he profess love to His best friend and his friend's ex girlfriend who he is still working his way up to get back? He felt perplexed.

To be continued.

To my Readers
I know you don't like the suspense, sorry about that, but I promise you it gets more interesting but in the mean time, I would love your comments on this story, tell me what you think.

Peace Be Still!

2012-01-13T03:34:00.000-08:00

"I've had enough of all this" Meg screamed in frustration to her friend.
"I don't know what else to do again, I have been patient through all temptations and persecution but still, they would never leave me alone" She said feeling so gloomy.
"They all question my decisions, they don't understand why I have taken these steps even my parents have asked me to come out of it. I have tried to explain to them countless of times that I am only following the Lord's instruction but they never understand" She cried out.
"It's okay Meg" Lizzy tried to console her. "Everything would be fine" She said.
"I feel like giving up and giving in to them. Even the road the Lord has asked me to take does not seems easy, I have come across storms, earthquake and all sort of things. Every road brings new challenges and He still asked me to take it, I clearly heard His instruction, why?" She asked frustrated.
"Why is it that even when you clearly hear the Lord's instruction for your life, when he ask you to take certain decision, it doesn't come easy, you find so much accusation, disapproval, discouragement all through the way?" Meg said.

Lizzy look at her friend with the most loving face, felt her pain and frustration.
"Alright dear" She said. "Sit, let me share something with you" opening her bible.
"Remember in the Book of Mark 4 from verse 35. Jesus told His disciples to let them go to the other side of the river and he went to sit in one of the boat at the sea side amongst other boats. Now, note first that Jesus gave the instruction for them to go over and he even chose the boat to travel in but after being on the boat, there was a great storm which scared all those aboard and imagine, Jesus was sleeping in the back, undisturbed by the wave or screaming of His disciples. Then, when he was awoken, He commanded the waves to be quiet and the sea to be still".

"Yes, I know the story" Meg said wondering where she was going with it.

"What I am saying is this" Lizzy continued. "Even though he took them on the sea, they still had to face a stormy sea. Sometimes when the Lord tells us to do something does not mean things would be so smooth, we still have to face challenges on the way, discouragement sometimes, disapproval and accusation even from those we love and respect their opinions in our life. This does not mean that the Lord is not with us on that journey even though it may seems as if He is sleeping but He is there, He knows our pain, our trial, our confrontation, he knows everything but the good news is that He is going to pull us through. He will never leave or forsake you. He didn't take you to the sea to make you drown, no!. Everything He does, he does for your own good". She paused for a moment watching the expression on her friend's face who was pondering on all those words.

"Sweetheart, He didn't take you on this journey just to leave you to walk alone, he walks with you all through the way" Lizzy said. "Now, listen carefully, what I want you to do now is stand up and command every waves and Sea to be still". She said in a commanding voice. "Speak the peace of God into your life so in spite of every accusation and challenges, you still have your peace". She said as she saw her face in joy.

My friends, are you facing any challenge in your decision to follow the Lord's instruction; the fact that there are troubles everywhere does not mean that God is not there with you, it doesn't mean that he's unconcern about our challenges or trouble. He will not leave you or forsake you. God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountain fall into the heart of the sea, though its water roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. The Lord Almighty is with us, the God of Jacob is our fortress. Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought in the earth. He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted amongst the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Rejoice and be glad for He is here with you, He is holding your hand all through the way and His joy, peace and victory is certain in your life. Now, take time now to speak His peace in to your life. Peace be Still!

Stay blessed.

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The Final Battle!

2011-12-28T06:06:00.000-08:00

(Continuation of The Escape!....You will need to read The Escape to understand this part)

10 years Later

Seth and his family had settled well in their new home, worked hard to build his own private IT company while Angela found her dream job, working as an estate agent. Things were moving well for the whole family, Josh, their son had grown to be a fine young boy, even as a normal teenager, his depth and knowlege of God had become part of his lifestyle, Seth made sure his family were dedicated to God, not just out of routine or religion but a fully comitted relationship with Him.

"See you later Dad" Josh said taking his back pack to leave for school.
"Enjoy your day" Seth said after him.
Josh chuckled. "Dad, I wish there's something to enjoy in school," He said as he left the house
"Have fun then" Seth said teasing him.

Just then, Angela hurried downstairs all dress up to leave for work.

"Honey, have you seen my keys anywhere today?" she asked searching through her bag.
"On the Kitchen table" Seth answered. The bell rang while Angela went to open the door.
"Good morning" the visitor said
"Morning, can I help you?" She said. His face was not someone she recognised.
"I'm here to see Mr Evans.... Please" He said nervously.
"Excuse me for one second" Angela said as she closed the door behind her.
"Honey, theres a man outside, he asked for Mr Evans" Angela said curiosly.
"Do we know him" Seth asked walking to the door.
"No" she answered following him.
"Hello" Seth said looking at the stranger at his front door.
"Hello Sir, My name is David and I need your help". He said helplessly.
"What?" Seth said surprised staring at him. "Please do come in" He said.
"I'm very sorry to bother you this early morning but we really do need your help" David said again nervously.
"What do you mean by 'we'?" Angela asked from where she was standing.
"Please, come sit down" Seth said ignoring Angela. "Do you want anything to drink" he asked.
"No, Thank you" he answered. Then, he paused pulling himself together "This may come as a surprise to you" He said looking at both couple. "but I know who you are. As I said before, My name is David, David Blake and I used to be with the saviours" he said looking at them which made Seth jumped to his feet.
"What?" Seth said confused. "What do you mean......., how......how did you find us?"
"I used to be with the finders in the savours, I was one of their best finders" he said. "It took me years to locate you, several towns, names......"
"Okay, enough! what do you want?" Seth said going to stand with this wife
"You see, ever since you boldly stood up against the saviours ten years ago, despite all they did to you and finally you escaped. They did everything to find you but all to a dead end.
This gave most of us who wanted out courage to also leave; there was so much confusion at the saviour, they had lost control, many of us just fleed to unknown destinations, some changed their names, identity and all sort. The elders were furious, they lashed out in anger and came after us, although they found some, but after five years, there was complete silence..., no one heard from them. But few months ago, we began to lose contact from some of us who fled, they just went missing" he said sadly.
"May be they are still on the run" Seth spoke out
"No sir, the saviours are back hunting; there have been series of unsolved murders in the news lately; about what seems like ritual killings, those were our members. They are back hunting, and this time, its bad, very bad.... We have been terrified ever since these killings, some even think they are been followed"
"Seth, can I speak to you" Angela said interrupting them while she walked to the kitchen.
"Honey, I don't like this"Angela said to him.
"I know Honey" Seth said confused.
"This could be a trap, we can't trust him, how did they find us?" she said to him
"But they need our help, What do you suppose I do?" he asked
"I don't know, all I know is that I don't trust him. Tell him there's nothing you can do" she said eyeing him.
"You know I can't do that" Seth said bluntly.
"I knew you wouldn't listen to me" she said angrily. "I'm going to work" she snapped at him
"Work! Angela, we have an issue here, and you are going to work" Seth said to her
"No YOU have an issue to sort us, I already told you what to do; You can go ahead and do what you do best, ignoring me" she blurted out.
"What do you mean ignoring you" Seth said back.
"I'm off to work" Angela said leaving through the back door.

Seth sighed as he was left standing there, he knew he couldn't just walk away from all these, he had to do something, so he went back to the sitting room.

"Sorry about that" he apolosied while David just nod.
"Sir, I know you were not supposed to be found but we need your help"
"Alright, I would like to meet everyone" Seth said "Let me have your number and I could arrange a venue to meet".
"Okay, here" giving Seth his number. "We do appreciate your help Sir" David said leaving the house.
"Thank you" he said as he left the house.

Seth had to sit down for a while to absorb everything that had just happened, He knew within him that the day was near when they would have to confront the saviours, but this time with an ultimate power in the name of Jesus. As he kept pondering on all that happened, he couldnt but also think about his wife. Things had become so distance between them for months now, they hardly talk as a couple, he has been so absorb in his own work and church that he had forgotten how to be a lover to His wife. He planned to make it up to her this night, he knew they had to start by communicating with each other.

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"Are you alright" Pam asked Angela seeing her throwing away another cup of coffee. "Is there something wrong with the coffee".

"Oh, you noticed me" Angela said. "I don't think it's the coffee" she tired to smile.

"Something bothering you" Pam asked

"You know, same thing" Angela smiled.

"Oh dear, I though you planned to talk to him few days ago" Pam said

"Well, I planned to but I got home late from work and we both have been busy ever since".

"I understand dear" Pam said going over to her. "Things always get in the way but you shouldn't give up honey" she said reassuring her.

"Thanks dear" Angela said to her.

"Why don't I take you out after work to talk" Pam said

"That would be great" Angela answered.

Since they have been on the run, Pam was the only friend Angela kept in her life, she has been like a sister she never had, she did told her everything about her except about the saviours. She found herself able to tell her everything especially now that things have been so dull between herself and her husband.She loved the fact the Seth has devoted all of himself to God but she felt lonely. Sometimes she hated herself for thinking this way, she felt jealous of the relationship Seth had with God and felt somehow replaced. She could not understand why that bothered her since she could not bring herself to talk to Seth, Pam had been the second friend to her. Even with that, the thought of the saviours back in their life scared her most, after all they went through years ago, all she wanted was to have a normal life but she knew Seth would not back away from helping anyone. She feared for the days to come and longed for peace in her life.

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Since Seth owned his own IT company, he could choose to work from home anytime he wants. After the whole visit in the morning, he had put himself into prayer to seek direction from the Lord. He knew he could not do anything without hearing from the Lord. Just has he has been praying and studying all day, He heard Josh come in
.

"Hello Dad" Josh greeted.

"Hey Son" Seth greeted from his study.

"Dad, there's someone here to see you" Josh came into the study,"Found her at front door" he said

"Who?" Seth asked standing up to meet him

"A Lady" Josh answered, "She's waiting in the sitting room" Josh said going to his room.

As he walked into the sitting room, he was surprised to see Bridget standing there, all grown up but he could recognise the face.

"Oh my! Bridget" Seth grinned.

"Hello Mr Evans" Bridget smiled going to hug him.

"How are you" Seth asked.

"Very well" she answered.

"I thought you were in South Africa"
Seth asked surprised. Since the incident with Bridget, they had kept in touch. Bridget had been involve in various mission programs and the last Seth heard from her was her transfer to South Africa working with some AIDS victims.

"Well, I had to come back" Bridget said looking around. "Where's Angela?" she asked

"At work" he said, " Come, sit down, how have you been?, what's going on?" Seth asking.

"Mr Evans" Bridget started to say.

"Hold it there, first of all, please call in Seth, we have grown past the formality, okay" Seth said.

"Okay, why don't I call you Uncle, you have been there for me all these years" she smiled.

"Alright, that would do" he said

"Uncle, it's time" Bridget said

"Time?, what do you mean? Seth asked

"The saviours are hunting and it won't be long before they find out where you are" she said

"Yes, I got a visit this morning from a guy named David; he said some of his crew who fleed the saviours were missing, some dead" he said sadly.

"David" Bridget said wondering

"How did he find you?" Bridget asked

"I don't know, he said he used to be a finder" Seth said.

"We need to be ready, if this man could find you, I am so certain the saviours are not far behind." Bridget said.

"I had a dream about a great battle drawing near and I heard the Lord telling me to come home, to you" Bridget said.

"I am not surprise; since the visit in the morning, I have been praying and studying the word and the Lord spoke to me" he said getting up to pick the bible on the shelf.

"This is what the Lord said; 'Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil" Seth read looking at Bridget

"Ephesians 6, the armour of God" Bridget said.

"Yes, but the Lord further explained to me; that for us to be fully ready for this battle, we have to stand firm with the belt of truth buckled round our waist; we shall know the truth and it will set us free, the truth of the word of God" he said excited as he continued.

"Then, the breastplate of righteousness which is a defence; our righteousness is no from the law but through faith in Christ; also, our feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace; taking up the shield of faith, which we can use to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one; then comes the helmet of Salvation and the sword of the Spirit, praying in the Spirit knowing well that this battle is spiritual and must be fought in God's strength,depending on the word of God." he paused taking a moment to catch his breathe.

"I believe the Lord is in this with us, the battle is the Lord and the victory is ours" Bridget said.

"We need to start prayer sessions, you know" he said

"Yes, I agree, we have to be ready" Bridget added.

"So, where would you be staying" Seth asked

"I already booked a reservation at the quest hotel" she said

"Oh, but we do have a spare room in the house, why don't you stay here until we figure out what we are up against" he offered

"Are you sure?" she said

"Absolutely, Angela wouldn't mind" he said smiling.

Just then, the front door opened.

"Hey, honey" Seth greeted Angela

"Hello dear" she answered. Looking over to Bridget

"Hey, Bridget" going over to give her a hug.

"Hello Angela" Bridget greeted

"I thought you were in South Africa" Angela said

"Well, I was until I was told to come back home" Bridget said

"What!, what happened?" Angela said in shocked.

"Oh no, not them, the Lord spoke to me to come home It's about the saviours, they are back hunting" she said looking over to Seth to explain.

Angela taken back in fear

"So the man in the morning was....."

"Telling the truth" Seth finished her sentence.

"Oh God!, not again" she gasped in fear.

"Honey, we have nothing to fear, God is in control" Seth said while Angel just walked to the Kitchen.

"What is going on" Angela said to Seth who had followed her.

"Honey, we have to prepare ourselves, in fact, I told Bridget she could stay here until all these is over" Seth said.

"You did what?" Angela shouted

"Shsss" Seth said

"Don't shss me, you didn't even ask me" she raged at him.
"I thought........" Seth tried to say

"Why in God's name would you tell the same woman who tried to kill our son..., my son to stay in our house" Angela continued to rage at him

"You know better than this" Seth snapped at her

"I don't know any more, I cannot trust anyone Seth, I can't; not now, not ever" she shouted. "I am happy she found the Lord but that doesn't mean I want her staying with us" She said back at him.

"So, what do you want me to do" Seth asked angrily

"I don't care what you do Seth, you brought her in here so get her out" she shouted and ran upstairs to her room.

Seth was stunned for a minute, surprised at his wife's reaction. After few minutes to pull himself together, he went back to the sitting room.

"I am so sorry" Bridget said.

"Oh, you heard" Seth felt embarrassed. "I am so sorry you heard all that, you know..."

"Its okay, I totally understand" She said going over to her bags. "I should probably leave" she said

"Alright then, Let me get my keys to drop you at your hotel" he offered.

"It's okay, I would take a cab" Bridget smiled.

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After Bridget had left, Seth went upstairs to Angela.

"What is wrong with you" he said angrily at her
"There's nothing wrong with me" she snapped back

"You know Bridget very well and I don't understand your behaviour" he said to her.

"Why is to difficult to understand, I am only protecting my son and it is you who brought all these to us, you started it" she screamed at him

"What!" he said

"I can no longer do this, I can't keep running, I can't do this..............; that guy in the morning found us, he knows where we are living...., and the saviours killing all over the town, I cannot do this again.... I want a normal life" she said shivering all over.
"But that is what I am trying to do" Seth tried to say.

"You brought this on us and now....., you want to start all over again, you want to try to fight them" she shouted at him.

Seth felt sick to his stomach, he didn't believe Angela could ever accuse him of all these.

"You don't care about us, all you want to do is go fighting some kind of battle"Angela continued

"Is this how we would continue to live our lives" she cried out

"What do you mean that I don't care about my family, of course I do, everything I am doing is for your safety, I have kept us safe all these years,you and Josh" Seth said

"It's not just that, I have felt neglected by you, you don't care about me any more, everything is just dull" she
blurted out.
"You are the one who is busy, always have an excuse to come home late every night, you are the one with client's appointment and all sort, night out with Pam. Every night is with Pam; Pam this, Pam that" he shouted at her.
"You made that possible, each time I am home, all you do is locked up in your study" she shouted back
"I just want to spend some quiet time with my husband without any thought of the savours or some other demons. I want us to do things together as we used to, I want you to carry me along" she cried out. "I have been enduring this for years on the run and I am tired of all these""
"Honey..."Seth calmed down trying to touch her
"Please don't touch me, I can't believe you never noticed any of these" she said angrily
"I'm sorry honey, I didn't know" Seth tried to say
"You know what? Just go back to your study" she shouted at him "Just go"

Seth knew better than to press on, he knew she was angry, so he reluctantly left the room to give her time to calm down, after about two hours downstairs, he decided to go back to the room to speak with her but she was already asleep.

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Angela tried to avoid her husband by leaving very early in the morning. All the anger and frustration she had been holding unto just popped out just in one day. She knew she went too far and although she didn't really mean all the words she said but she just wanted to get his attention.

Seth got a call from David who had arranged for him to meet the others. As he drove over to them, he went first over to Bridget to pick her up. Almost an hour into the meeting when they had all introduced themselves, Seth and Bridget went on to explain how the Lord could save them from all these, giving their lives to God and taking on the whole armour of God. There was uneasiness in the group........

"I don't believe this" Rick scoffed. "You mean to tell me that while the saviours are fighting with guns, fire power, magic and all sort, we would be fighting with the word, words!, c'mon guys, where on earth does that happen" he mocked them

"Yea, there's a rumour now that the saviours have acquire more power in the spirit realm, how can we fight with that" Pamela shouted from her seat.

"I thought we are going in with more ammunitions or something" David said

"Alright, listen guys, our fight is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers, the saviours are fighting a spiritual battle and we have to be prepared too. We cannot do this on our own but by the power of God. You asked me to come here..., you wanted my help and I tell you, this is the way, the only way." Seth said trying to get all of their attention.

"Then I'm out then" Rick said standing up to leave. "I'm sorry, I cannot take this risk" he added while some others made such comments and followed him too.

"We need more, I cannot depend on someone I have never met to help me, I need a greater power" Pamela said

Bridget went over to them trying to stop them from leaving "But this is the greater power, we believe by faith that God is real and His powers are real too, I have told you my testimony; how he saved me in my Sins, he took me in and washed me clean. He can do the same for you" she pleaded with them. "I have seen His power at work every day, every minute, every seconds........., see, think about the air you breath in, you can't see it yet you believe in it, God is real and He is here to save us, to expose the saviour and deliver anyone bound by them"
"I'm sorry, I can't take this chance" Pamela said and walked out with the group.

With the meeting ending in such a disaster, Seth felt discouraged. He wanted so much to let them see the true way but no one could believed him. So he left Bridget in charge to go see Angela at work.

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Angela tried several times to get Seth on the phone but she only got his voice mail, frustrated and angry, all she wanted was to hear his voice; she was unaware of the tears running down her face.....

"Angela, are you still crying?" Pam said going over to her

"Oh, sorry" Angela said

"Come dear" Pam said hugging her. "It's okay honey, everything would be fine" she said

"I just wanted to tell him how I felt" Angela sobbed

"I know dear" Pam said patting her back. "I am here for you dear, I'm going to take good care of you, of all your needs" she continued to pat her.

"He doesn't get it" she cried out.

"They don't, that's why we don't stay with them" Pam said patting her back. "That's why we have to stick together, you know" she continued to say. Just then, Pam brought her face to Angela, just in a moment, her lips pressed against hers.

Seth walked in seeing this scene and was totally shocked. Angela was stunned at this displayed, took her few seconds to come out of the shocked and then seeing Seth standing there.

Seth just walked out of her office which made Angela follow him.

"Seth" Angela called after him but He was long gone while Angela went back to confront Pam.

"What was that?" she screamed at her. "Why would you do?" she shouted.

"What!, I thought you wanted it" Pam answered back.

"What? why would I want it? she said back

"What about the signals, crying on the shoulders, talks, dinners, and all that time we did spend alone" Pam said

"Whoa, are those signals? Can a woman have a normal life with a friend, a friend!, what happened to have a woman friend?" Angela shouted.
"I thought you wanted me............., many women who have the same issue you are facing at home go out for attention elsewhere and since you weren't interested in any man, I thought....." Pam tried to say
"You thought what? Angela answered back.
"I thought you knew I am....." Pam tried to say.
"Oh God! No!, I didn't, I thought you were normal......"
"I'm sorry" Pam finally said while Angela only scoffed, carried her bag leaving the office.

She couldn't believe what just happen. She never thought of Pam to be a lesbian, although she has never been married but still she never thought of any signal or something. Walking to her car she found Seth waiting by his car so she went over quickly.
"It's not what you think" she said out. "I don't know what happened there, one minute she was consoling me, the next minute, you know, what you saw" she said
"I know" Seth said
"I never knew she is a...." Angela was saying.
"It's okay honey, I kind of heard the whole stuffs you said after" Seth said
"You did" Angela said
"I heard you calling me but when I turned back, I over heard all what you said" he said.
"I am so sorry you had to see that" Angela pleaded.
"It's okay dear, I actually came here to take you out for lunch" he smiled
"Lunch" Angela said surprised.
"See, honey, I am very sorry; I have been so busy in my own little world and I neglected the most important thing" he said holding her hands. "You know I love you honey and I would never do anything to hurt you or my son, you both are my life" he said searching her face to see if she understood her.
"I am sorry for disrespecting you in our home, forgetting your needs and putting you through all these" He said to her. "God knows I love you so much" He said looking into her eyes.
"I'm very sorry for what I said, I didn't mean it" Angela said. "I should be proud of you, for how far you have come with your relationship with God, not feel jealous" She said back to him.
"I love you honey and miss us" She said.
"I love you too dear" Seth said. "Why don't we go to Lunch, then we can talk" Seth said with pleading eyes
"Oh no dear, I think I want to go home to make love with my husband now, then we talk" she laughed
"Oh, that I would do" he smiled opening the passenger's door for her"

The excitement and naughtiness filled the car as they both giggled all the way home. They couldn't wait to get into each other's arms. They both ran out of the car like little children, opening the front door, the locked their lips together as they held each other. Just then, they noticed something was wrong, the whole furniture were not in place, tables and pillows everywhere.

"Oh God!, what happened here" Angela screamed.
Battled and surprised, they both went through every room in the house and found all of their things scattered around.
"Oh God!" Angela cried out again. "They have been here" she shouted.
"Josh" Seth called out.
"He has football practice after school" Angela said while Seth went to the phone to call his school, just then, he saw the beeping light on the phone.
"There's a voice mail, It's probably Josh" Seth said pressing the button.
"Hello Seth" Seth and Angela gasped as they heard Patterson's voice.
"It's been a while and I'm sure you are thrilled to hear my voice as I am. I hope you aren't looking for your Son, Josh. He's in safe hands" he said in a mocking tone and hung up" Seth was in shock as he continue to stare at the phone.
"Oh my God!" Angela cried out.
"He's got my Son" She said panicking. Just then Seth started to walk away.
"Where are you going?" she shouted as she followed him.
"My computer..... I need my computer" Seth said.
"Why on earth do you need your computer" She cried out.
"I installed a GPS on Josh's wrist watch, He's always has it on" He said fumbling through his computer/
"What!" When?" Angela asked
"Some years ago, I also installed one on your wedding ring" He said.
Angela staring at her ring.
"Don't bother,, you can't see it" Seth said as he search his GPS locator on his computer.
"Got it"He said excited.
"You see the green beeping light" pointing at it for Angela to see.
"That is where he is, it's a two hours drive" he said carrying his laptop with him.
"I want you to stay here" He said to her.
"Oh no, I am going with you, He messes with the wrong mother by taking my son" she shouted in a defensive tone following behind Seth. Seth knew better than to argue so they both got in their car and followed the direction on the GPS locator.

As they drove along, the only sound in the car was the instruction from the GPS, Seth battled with fear and angry as he went on. He was angry with himself for bringing this upon his family, then, he became angry with God for not protecting his Son. He felt helpless as tears began to flow down from his eyes; He couldn't dare to look at his wife has he felt he had failed her; what she feared most is happening. His heart cried to God for help but his mouth were trembling.

Just then, Angela started to talk, but not in the tongues of men; she was speaking in tongues. She remembered the word of God in Romans 8:26, 'In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words'. She started with one word, quietly, then, she went further with a sentence, then she began to speak more as the Spirit gave utterance, just then, Seth who was trenched in his tears joined her and began to speak in tongues,the words flowed well accordingly. Both in tears, they began to speak and sing in tongues. As they spoke, they felt the Spirit of God in the car, the whole tiny compartment was filled with the Power of God, they could feel His energy, they knew beyond all doubt that God was there with them. At some point, he couldn't even hear the sound from the GPS, but he knew he was on the right direction. They could not fathom the joy and peace within them, the peace was present. It overwhelm their senses, bursting forth in joy, they began to sing in tongues.

As this continued, Seth felt He could hear the Lord speaking to him, then, he heard himself speaking those words out, "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the Stronghold of my life, of who shall I be afaird? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, When my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stunmble and fail. Though an army besiiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident".

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Josh was on his way home when a big truck pulled behind him, before he could assess the situation, he saw some men coming out of the van towards him and before he could even run, they had forcefully carried him in the truck and drove off. He struggled but they over powered him, after several minutes of screaming out, he noticed that he wasn't the only one in the truck, he saw some other men and women blind folded and gag in the mouth.

That was almost five hours ago when they took them all into the barn with no where to run, they had no idea where they were; but as they were all thrown into the cage and locked in, fear griped them all. He realised who they are: the saviours whom His father had warned him against. Everyone looking at one another since the blindfold was lifted, they panicked in fear.

"Oh God! Bridget whispered to herself as he saw Josh.
"How did they get to you" She asked him
Josh realising he saw her in their house the other day.
"I was on my way home from school" He said sadly.
"Oh, don't be scared Josh, Our God is with us" she said to him.
"Remember every word your father and mother had taught, every word you have read in the bible, this is the time to use them all, for God is on our side" she assured him.
"I met with your father this morning but shortly as he left the meeting this morning, these men came" she said looking at them all.
He said he was going to see your Mother" she said to him but saw the fear in Josh's face
"But I'm sure they are okay" she smiled to assure him.

They both paused for a minuted looking at everyone in their tiny cell, they were all nervous, fear and uncertainty all over them. Bridget braced herself and step out to talk with them.
"Listen, everyone" she said to them.
"Now is that time to decide what you want for yourselves. Our God is able to save us" she said again
"Then, why are you here" She heard someone say to her.
"I do not know but I know beyond all doubt that God is able to save us all from this if we will ask him. Please, Let's give our fear to him."
"You said the same thing this morning and see where we are now" she heard another saying.
"Now, we are at the mercies of the saviours,, I say we give in to them, beg them" he said
"No, we will do no such thing" Josh found himself saying
"I am just a boy but know the true way, My name is Josh Evans and nothing can separate me from my God. He delivered Daniel in the bible and He is able to save us all if we believe" Josh said full of confident.
"What can we do?" A woman asked shivering.
"We only need to believe that God is real and accept Jesus as our Lord and saviour" Bridget said.

Then, they heard the door open and saw David and the council of Elders walking in.

"Oh, very well" Patterson said in the most annoying voice.
"What do we have here" he said looking straight at Bridget. "hmm, the one that got away" He chuckled.
"I have been looking for you" He said teasing Bridget. "And today, I found you".
Bridget only looked hard on him but could not but noticed the activities going on there. They were all dressed in long dark robes with hood covering their heads, they moved in line while some were litting the candles on the table in the centre of the barn. Only then did Bridget and the others could see the markings all over the barn, pentagram signs on the floor, different kinds of animal's skulls all over the place; the whole group shivers in fear as they saw all these.

Then, they starting humming and chanting some songs as they moved in circles. Just then, flames of fire busted out in their mist all around the pentagram. The group trembled in fear as they watched. Then Bridget seeing how scared the group were started quoting the scriptures.

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want" She said loudly for everyone to hear.
"He makes me to lie in green pasture; He leads me besides the still waters, he restores my soul, He leads me in the path of righteousness; For His name's sake, Though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil....."
"Shut up....." Paterson roared out.
"Shut her up" he ordered David who unlock the door and dragged out Bridget who was still quoting the scriptures.
"You know, you should have joined us when you had your chance" David mocked her injecting her with a sedative, then, he carried her as she slumped on the floor. She was laid down on he table where the elders just continued to hum and chant.

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"You have reached your destination" Seth heard the GPS but looking around, they had no idea where they were as all they could see were trees.
"We should start walking" Seth said opening the door.
"They should be around here somewhere" He said taking the flash light from the car.
They both walked in silence looking all over and there it was, a barn hidden amongst the trees.
"Yes,I can see it" Angela whispers as Seth pointed it out. They walked carefully through the bushes, getting to the barn, they found a small window opened so they carefully went over and surely, they were in the right place. They saw the elders still chanting and they could see Bridget lying there unconsciously. They saw what looks like a cage but couldn't see the people in it. Then they saw David standing with the elders, then they understand he was a spy, he lurked the saviours to them.

Just then, they saw one of the elders sprinkling incense on Bridget, just then, they heard Josh's voice.
"Leave her alone you shameless people" He shouted at them.
"Leave her alone..." He shouted again seeing one of them walking towards Bridget with a knife
in his hands.
"Will you shut him up" Patterson raged at David who went immediately to him.
Seth and Angela realising they just heard Josh's voice went straight to the front entrance.
"David walking towards the cell in rage...
Josh stood in confident and spoke out...
"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" Josh said out
"I said shut him up" another elders barked at David who was struggling to open the gate to the cage but to no avail.
"I will say of the Lord, He's my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" Josh continued to say.
"I said shut him up!" Patterson screamed again.
"I'm trying, the gate can't open" He said struggling to open it.
"Surely he will save me from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence" he continued to say.
"Shut him up or I will" Patterson screamed out walking towards the cage.
Then, the door was kicked open with Seth and Angela walking in......
"Touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm" Seth shouted.
Everyone turned to look at the two who just broke in.
"Seth!" Patterson said surprised.
"Patterson" Seth murmured. "Why did you insist on evil" Seth said to him. "All of you" he said looking at the council.
"You defiled us" One of the elders roared out.
"And no one goes free" Another said
"My freedom isn't in your hands, It is with the Lord and who the Lord set free is free indeed" Seth said.
"Open the gates" Patterson shouted at David. "Get me his son" he raged at him.
"Can't you see" Seth said to them. "There are Angels standing by the gate, your boy can't get in" Seth said to them.
"You have been overcome by your evil and greed and this day, the Lord has set to put you to shame" Seth said to him.
"Look around you" Patterson said. "In this place, we are kings, we owned this place, this is our sanctuary and your god cannot rule here" Patterson said.
"You are mistaken, the earth is the God and the fullness thereof" Seth said to them.
Just then, the council began chanting and reciting some words, Seth could feel a dark power in the building, yet he was overwhelm with the Power of God, so he held his wife and started speaking the words of God as their chanting became louder, they also spoke louder.
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm" they said aloud.
With the council chanting louder, they saw smoke rising within them.
Josh, who was still locked up in the cage with the remaining group standing behind him.
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates and be lifted up, you ancients doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle" Josh said in the most authoritative voice, then, the ground started to shake and the gates uprooted from the floor and slammed on the floor.

The council were brought to silence as they saw the gates falls to the ground, the groups who were with Josh watched in amazement at this occurrence and followed behind Josh as he went over to his parent.

"Oh God!" Angela said as she held her son.
The council seeing them walking out of the fallen gates held hands together again and began to chant, Seth seeing this held hands with his wife and Son and there, they knew what they should do, in one accord, they started............
"And God exalted him to the highest place and gave him a name that is above every name, that at the name of JESUS every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongues confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father".
Just as the mention of the name of Jesus, the whole place shook while the council were struggling to stand but Seth and the whole group were firm in the ground, more like, they were not affected, the council struggling to stand and then, what seems like an explosion busted out in their midst bringing every member to the floor.

There was total silence after this explosion, Seth and the group taking their ground, Bridget who was still lying unconsciously was not even affected by the explosion. After the smoke had cleared out from the barn, then, they saw the whole picture; the saviours were all on the ground, motionless, dead............

Seth hugged his family tightly in Joy.
"It's over...." Angela cried out in joy. "It's all over" She kept saying as she held her family. The group kept thanking them over and over again. Seth went over to where Bridget was laid, it looks like she was fast asleep
"She would be fine" Seth said to the group telling them to to carry her
"We should all leave" He said to them.
As they walked through the bushes, they felt Joy and victory like never before, 'If the Lord be for us, who can be against us". Indeed, the Lord had fought for them, He has given them victory and set the bound free. He is the Mighty Warrior and the Consuming fire, yet, He is our Father.
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It's been over a year since this incident happened. Government officials could not find any explanations to the death of the council, all they found were evident of rituals but had no idea why there was an explosion and so labelled the case 'Unsolved'. They realised the unsolved murder cases were carried out by the saviours.

The whole group dedicated their lives to God, all went to live their lives as normal as possible but with Power of God in them. They never stayed the same as they knew beyond all doubt that indeed, there is a God and He is their Saviour.

Bridget went back to South Africa to continue her mission work and remain closed to the Evans. Angela resolved her issues with her and they became best of friends by emails, phone calls and letters.

Seth and Angela remain closer than ever, serving God. Also not forgetting their love for each other which has continually grown each day. They have learnt that nothing can separate them from the love of God and from the love they have for each other. They started a mission to preach against occultism and help members to come to the knowledge of God.

Josh has experience something beyond words could say and at his age, he has developed a more closer relationship with God.

Our God is the Mighty Man in battle.

To my Readers.

Thank you all for reading. I hope you enjoyed the concluding part. Please feel free to leave your comments below. God Bless.

Why give up now.....

2011-12-27T03:33:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when I wake up in the morning, , I thought of giving up. When life's challenges presses you to down, so down you forget where you are coming from. I say to myself, 'I can't hold on, I am so weak'.
But I hear His voice saying, ' My child, stay on the course, its won't be long. My strength is made perfect in your weakness'.

The fear of running and falling, fear of dreaming and not accomplishing, the fear of crying and not being heard. Then I heard HIs voice saying again, 'Even the young grow weary but those who wait upon the Lord, HE shall renew their strength. Fear not, for I am with you, when you pass through waters, it shall not overcome you, when you pass through fire, the fire will not burn you. I will walk with you through all the way'.

Have you been crying for breakthrough and it seems you're not been heard? Have you done all it seems you can do and still no result? Listen, God never fails, he hears all the cries, even the ones in the dark, the silent ones, the wispers, the groanings, he hears them all. He will not put you to shame, HIs words concerning your life are yea and amen. It wont be long my dear, you are going to pull through, your inheritance is not lost, your promotion is not denied, your breakthrough is not withheld, your worth is not less, your family is not forgotten and you are not forsaken.

Hold fast to the faith you know, don't give up yet, the words he has spoken in your life will not return to him void but will accomplish the purpose it was sent. Oh my! He loves you so so much, you are very important to him. People may have looked down on you but he's looking at the greatness in you, he took his time in creating you and made ALL things beautiful. See the God in you my friends.

Then I said to him, "Lord, am giving it up to you".

Stay blessed

To all my Friends...

2011-12-24T08:19:00.000-08:00

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God bless.

The Escape!

2011-12-06T07:10:00.001-08:00

Seth watched carefully as the prosecution questioned his witness. He had studied the case for months now and knew every witness by name; Cecil Brooke, the daughter of the deceased. She claimed to have seen her step father shoot her mother to death. In spite of all the evidence, none could be used against his clients but he knew very well that his client is well guilty; however; his job as a defense lawyer is to see that he is released of all charges.

“Your Witness” He heard the Judge announce

“Thank you your Honour” Seth stepped forward full of confidence like no other.

“Miss Cecil, you claimed to have seen your step Father shoot your Mother”

“Yes I did” she answered.

He took a moment to assess her which made Cecil nervous.

“Do you love your Mother?” He asked

“Yes I do” she whimpers.

He chuckled at her answer.

“Did you kill your Mother” Seth blurted out walking towards the docket

“No I did not” Cecil snapped.

“Okay, fair enough” he said.

“Isn’t it true that you and your Mother had fallen out” he asked

“Isn’t it true that your Mother threatened to take you out of her will due to your reckless drinking and drugs usage” Seth shouted made Cecil jump to her feet.

“That’s not true” She Shouted. “My mother loved me and would never do that to me” she shouted in tears

“Objection! The Defense is only making things up your Honour” the prosecution shouted from his seat.

“Your Honour, here are the official Will statements stating the changes the deceased made to her will shortly before she died”. Seth defended by giving the statement to the Judge.

“So, Miss Cecil, I will ask you one more time, Did you kill your Mother?” He shouted, this time, standing head straight to her with the look of intimidation.

“No I did not” Cecil shouted back.

“Wasn’t the Print found on the gun the same as yours? You were the only one at home when your mother was shot; is it not right to say that you killed her” he continued to shout at her.

Cecil standing up in anger. “No, I did not kill my mother” she said shivering all over, “I saw him shoot her; I watched him leave her to die; she was already dead when I went to her; I was confused, I don’t even remember picking up the gun, He killed my mother.”Cecil said pointing at her step father.

“Then, tell the court why you were hiding while you said your mother was shot.” He asked, “Tell the Court why no one could account for your whereabouts on the day of the murder? “ Miss Cecil, tell the court why my client, your step father, who took care of you, paid your tuition fees, clothed you and took you in even when your own mother threw you out would kill his own wife, your mother” Seth demanded from her but Cecil was quiet covered in tears and confused.

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After several minutes the Jury had been in deliberation, they finally were ushered back into the court room.

“Have you reached the verdict” the Judge asked

“Yes, your Honour” the foreman answered holding the slip of paper in his hands

“May the defendant stand” the Judge ordered.

“How do you find the defendant” The judge asked

“We the jury find the defendant, Mr Jack Edwards not guilty” He read.

There was uproar as the verdict was read; the defendant jumped at the news, shaking his lawyer. While, Mr Peterson, Seth’s boss walked over to them.

“That’s my boy, I never doubted your skills” he said shaking his hands. Seth took his hands out of respect as he of all people knew his client killed his wife but there was nothing he could do, he was his lawyer and indebted to his boss, as they say it, ‘he has and would always be indebted to him and do all he says’. Almost every major case that involved any of ‘the Saviour's’ was referred to him. The Saviours is the cult he belonged to, in fact, his father did belong to before he died, so also his grandfather and his great grandfather. Every child is commissioned into the cult at the early age of three, when they are all sworn in and expected to do accordingly. Mr Peterson, his boss happens to be one of the elders and he had raised him as his own ever since Seth’s father died of cancer ten years ago. He had helped him gain his scholarship into one of best Universities, gave him monthly allowance, paid for his law school and even gave him a job in one of the prestigious law firms. He had everything to be grateful for. He knew he could not question any of his assignments and all duties must be followed accordingly. The Saviour controlled eventually everything; the press, law firms, oil, economy, education, financials, everything you can think of, even to the smallest industries. Although, he was grateful for his life, things he owned, considering he’s just 28 years and has achieved so much. Seth watched as Peterson spoke to Mr Edwards, He knew they were all glad about the outcome and they expected nothing short of it. He excused himself and left for the day.

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“Honey, could you please attend to the baby” Angela spoke over from the Kitchen.

“Okay dear” Seth said as he went to pick up their Son, Josh from the crib. “But you know I have to be out of the house by 8:00” he said over to her

“Honey...” Angela said coming into the sitting room. “It’s Friday night; you promised to spend the night with us at home” Angela said looking at Seth

“I’m sorry dear, I have an appointment with a Client” He lied

“An appointment? You always find an excuse, you are always away from home all day, why couldn’t you do all your appointments then” she said angrily.

“I’m sorry honey, you know I have to work” he said handing Josh over to her. “I will be home soon” he said, taking his jacket and car keys.

Angela knew better than to argue with him, he always had work to do. Even though he worked very hard and did provide for the family, she was tired of being second best to him. His devotion to his work was effortless. He even had meetings to go to at odd hours. Angela loved her husband and would work hard at their marriage but she knew she had to confront him with her suspicions even though it hurt her thinking about them.

As Seth drove into the venue of their meeting, he felt waves of fear wash over him. He had always questioned his position in the society. In as much as he was not comfortable with all that went on in there, there was nothing he could do. He feared Angela might be on to him one of these days as his excuses were becoming lame but he knew she wouldn’t understand. After almost an hour, all he heard were rules over and over again especially the Madison’s family who were the main news of the day, the whole family had suddenly left town. Their reasons were unknown, but the elders concluded that he had failed to carry out a special assignment which was supposed to influence a legislation and so, out of fear, they had decided to flee rather than to face the punishment. A mandate was given to search for them and terminate the whole family as a consequence of defying the Saviour and also as a lesson to other members. There was silence as these announcements were made and each member feared for his life, of course, that was the whole idea, to make submissive.

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It had been nearly a month since the Edward’s murder case, and Seth had been given another major case involving a father accused of molesting his son. Even the thought of the case disgusted him. As he read the file over and over again, he felt so much hatred towards his client, another member of his cult and he knew what was to come; He would have to stand in court and question a thirteen year old boy about his father molesting him. ‘How can he live with himself?

Another day in Court, He watched as the boy took his sit; he couldn’t even look into his eyes has he was scared of what he would find or rather, what would speak to him. He was lost in his thought and didn’t even hear the Judge telling him to question the Witness...

“I’m sorry your honor” he apologized standing up as he fumbled through his files. Seth knew he was nervous but he was Seth, he never lost a case, he had to control himself and pull himself together.

“Mr Evans, are you ready to question your witness?” Seth heard the judge ask again.

“I’m sorry your honour” he said going over to docket.

“Hmm, Andy” he started. “Can I call you Andy?” he asked smiling at him

“Yes” Andrew said nervously.

“You claim that your father comes into your room almost every night to molest you” he asked.

Andrew nodded quietly.

“I’m sorry Andy, I would like a Yes or no please” Seth said

“Yes” he answered “

“What were you doing during these times” he asked.

“Sleeping” he answered

“According to your father’s statement to the police, he said and I quote, “My son has been bedwetting even to this age, most times in the night, I go over to his room to wake him up. I was merely trying to teach him the routine of waking up in the middle of the night to use the toilet. I never for once touched my Son inappropriately...”

“Isn’t that true Andy?” Seth asked

“Yes but.....” he was trying to say

“It’s a simple yes or no answer Andy” Seth said in a soothing voice and yet commanding tone. “Isn’t it true that you mistook your father coming in to wake you up in the middle of night to use the bathroom as him coming in to molest you” he asked again

“I know what I know” Andrew cried out. “I know what happens every night, I am not a baby, I know how touches me. Most times, I cry and tell him to stop but he never listens, he even hits me so that I keep quiet and threatens me. He tells me they would take me away if I ever tell anyone...., I know what he did to me and it’s not fair, he’s supposed to be my daddy” he shouted crying loud.

Seth looked at him compassionately and couldn’t bear to ask him more questions. He hated himself for what he was doing to the boy so he just walked back to his seat.

“The defense rests” he said sitting down.

“Court adjourned” the Judge said leaving.

As they all stood up to leave the Court room, his client came up to him....

“You could have done better” he said angrily, “you almost got him at his weak point, why did you stop” he raged. Seth stared hard at him, so much so that he wanted to hit him but had to control himself. He just ignored him and walked out.

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Seth was so angry at himself, he was never weakened in court before, he always had everything under control, nothing could get in the way but these days, he had to question himself and his loyalty to his cult. Out of anger, he began to smash things around in the kitchen, using his fist against the wall. He was angry at himself; he was becoming something he hated so much. He was a father who would defend his son, Josh, with his life and would never let any hurt come to him, yet his actions made him feel like a shame to fatherhood

The noise woke Angela up, she realized Seth wasn’t in bed, so she ran downstairs...

“Seth” She called out

“Are you alright?” she called out again seeing him sitting against the wall

“I’m sorry I woke you up” he said quietly.

“What’s wrong honey” Angela asked seeing how red his eyes were. “Please, tell me” she begged sitting on the floor with him

“Honey...” he said looking at her and then, looking down out of shame.

“Please Seth, don’t hide anything from me, please” she said holding his hands.

“Angela, there are so many things you don’t know” he said looking at her.

“Sweetheart, I want to know everything” she said.

Seth was silent for a while pondering whether to tell Angela or not. He feared she might walk out on him knowing everything. Eventually, he decided to come clean, He needed her to know everything. He was tired of the nightmares, the silent voices, the hurt he sees everyday in the court room; He needed to tell someone.

Seth told her everything, about ‘the Saviour’, his alliance and loyalty to them, how they serve as lords over them and how tied he was to them. Angela listened very carefully trying not to bring out the emotions inside of her

“Oh my God! She exclaimed. Why didn’t you tell me all this” she said trying not to raise her voice.

“I’m sorry dear, I wanted to but things are very complicated, I didn’t want to involve you, I thought I could handle things my own way,” he said with tears in his eyes. “But it’s getting worse day by day”

“God! Honey, you need to get out. You need to renounce them.” She finally said after what seemed like an hours silence.

“I can’t” Seth said bluntly.

“What do you mean that you can’t?” she said angrily

“Because I can’t just walk away, I owe everything to them, my life” he said

“Sweetheart, listen to me” she said kneeling to face him. “You owe no one anything, not your life, it belongs to God. God is your Saviour, not some occult man that uses people to get what they wants. They rule the world with fear and brutally. They manipulate the systems. What they make you do is wrong, what they do is horrible. We need to get out” she said trying to get him to understand her.

Seth chuckled. “You just don’t understand dear, you don’t know these people we are dealing with”

“I understand you honey but for some months now, I have been trying to get you to go to Church with us. You know the Women’s programme I recently joined, they don’t just do charity; they teach us the word of God, Jesus came to save us from our sins and so, we have been brought by the righteousness of God, even when we were sinners, he died for us” she said with her face full of joy.

Seth standing up away from her. “You believe in all that bullshit” he mocked her.

“Yes Honey” she said with all seriousness. “I believe Jesus came to die for my Sins, I believe He is my Saviour, He does things and never asks for anything in return, He doesn’t make me do bad things or threaten to disown me if I walk out on him; It’s a free gift dear, all you have to do is accept” She realized Seth was beginning to be interested, so she explained further what it means to be born again, and the Power in the name of Jesus.

“Honey, I can’t begin to tell you how much peace there is in Christ, He sets you free from every bondage of the enemy, gives you a new life and a new identity in Him” she said

“You think he can help me with ‘the Saviour's’? He asked soberly.

“Yes, He will; I’m not saying it’s going to be easy but we have got to trust Him and dear, I am going to be here with you, we are in this together” she said holding his hands.

“Oh my dear” Seth held Angela into his arms. “You don’t know how long I have been wanting to tell you all these, I was scared you would leave me and yet, you are here telling me there’s a way out, you love me still; Thank you honey” he said hugging her tight with drop of tears. “I love you dear, thank you so much”.

“I love you honey and that’s not going to change, right now, we need an higher power to help us, so dear, are you ready to accept Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour” she asked in tears of joy.

“Oh yes I am” Seth answered her.

Right there, Angela led her husband to the Lord, they prayed and cried together. Her prayers had been answered even though she had no idea of the cult her husband was, but ever since she came into Christ, she had tried to share the same experience with him but he always put her off, she had begged him to follow them to church but he bluntly refused. Although he had never stopped them from going, he had never been fully interested until now. After they had prayed, cried and talked, they went back to bed.

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Seth woke up with a feeling of peace he had never experienced before; although he had not fully comprehended what being a born again was all about; he knew he was sure in. He left for work as usual even as he was unsure of what to do.

“Sir, the director wants you in his office” he heard his secretary from the intercom.

“Be right there” he answered.

As He walked to Peterson’s office, he felt fear wash all over him. He knew he was going to talk about the Robertson case, probably, his client had reported him.

“Good morning Sir” he greeted.

“Sit” Peterson ordered.

“The Robertson case, I was told things were a little bit rough yesterday” he said with an unpleasant tone. “Nevertheless, I know you will pull it off” he continued. “Now, we have acquired some new evidence that might pave way for us if you do your part” handling Seth some documents.

“That shows that the boy, Andrew has been molesting his younger sister and you know how that goes” he said smiling knowing fully well the documents were manipulated.

Seth read the document carefully and the words disgusted him, he felt sick to the stomach. ‘Why would anyone do this to children’, their lies to make Andrew lose credibility before the jury.

“I won’t do this Sir” Seth voiced out

“What?” Peterson said confused

“I won’t do this sir, I cannot use this against a thirteen years old boy, he’s only a kid, How far do we want to go to destroy a kid’s life” he said annoyed

“That is not your business Seth, you do as I want” he said commanding him. “Your loyalty to us is the ultimate” he added

“I am through with loyalty, I can’t keep destroying lives all in the name of loyalty; I quit” he said dropping the documents on his table and walked out.

“You dare not” He heard Peterson’s voice behind him but he kept walking, went into his office to pick up his jacket and suitcase. Seth had no idea where the confidence came from to stand up against Peterson but he knew for sure that there’s a greater power working within him.

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When Seth got home, he went into the Kitchen and found Angela attending to Josh, so he tip toed there, carried her up and kissed her

“Oh Seth” she exclaimed”

“I quit” he said laughing

“What” she asked confused?

“I quit honey, I’m finally out” he said excited

“Oh, honey” she said pulling him to herself. “I am so proud of you” Angela said

“Yes Honey, you don’t worry about anything, I will start looking for another job he said carrying Josh out of his chair

“I know honey, I know God would provide” Angela said smiling.

Seth gave himself a week before he started searching for a new job; he got a couple of interviews the following week and prayed for the best. During his time at home, he devoted himself to knowing the power of God; he studied the bible over and over again, trying to get a hold of things. During these times, he got calls from Peterson and some elders of the cult, they urged him to come back to them, forgiving him for walking out but he refused. When they realized he was determined to stay out, they threatened him and his family but Seth never gave in to them.

After two weeks, he got home exhausted from the interviews he went to.

“Honey, I’m back” he called out.

“How was it?” she asked

“Fine, I hope; they said they would get back to me within three days but it was a good interview”. He said.

“God would grant us favour” Angela said going to get him a cup of water to drink.

“Honey, I went out to buy some food stuffs but our card was declined” she said confused

“Declined? That can’t be” Seth said picking up his phone to call the bank.

“Hello, Wallis Bank” he heard the operator

“Yes, my name is Seth Evans” he said

“How may I help you Mr Evans” the operator said

“I would like to know my balance please” he said

“Account number please” operator asked

“786469392” Seth said.

“Sorry Sir, I cant seem to find any account with that number” Operator said

Seth repeated the account number, his date of birth and address to help them find his account but to no avail.

“Sir, are you sure you are calling the right bank” the operator asked

“What sort of question is that, I know my bank, I have my bank card here, what sort of silly joke is this” he said angrily. “The last I checked, I had over $100,000 in my account, now you are telling me I got the wrong bank” he shouted

“I’m sorry Sir, I can’t seem to find any name Seth Evans or the account number you gave me, I’m sorry, I can’t help you” the operator said and hung up

“Hello, hello, hello...” Seth shouted at the receiver.

“Honey, what is it?” she asked confused.

“My bank does not seem to have any record of my account; it’s all gone” he said as he slumped on the couch, “all gone” he groaned.

“Oh God” Angela said. “What’s happening?”

“The Saviour” Seth said. “They did all these, they think they can shake me” he said picking up his car key.

“Honey, where do you think you are going?” Angela asked going over to stop him

“I’m going to see Peterson, he did all these” he said angrily. “That was my money, I worked hard for that”

“No, you are not going anywhere” Angela said going over to stand against the door. “Don’t you see what they are doing” she cried out. “We cannot fight these people physically dear, remember, we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, rulers of darkness in High places; Please honey, don’t go over to them. God would sort us out, He would provide for our needs and He will provide you with a good job” she said in tears.”

“We can even move to another state, let’s start afresh, new job” she said

“I am not moving anywhere, this is my home, and no one will make me leave” he shouted.

Angela felt sad.

“They drained all my account, my own money and now you want me to run away from them” he said

“Honey, this is not our battle, it is the Lord” Angela said.

“So, how do you suppose we survive” he asked.

“I’ve got some money saved, we can use that until we get a new job” she said

“How much?” Seth asked.

“About $5,000” she said

“$5,000” Seth chuckled going to sit down.

That night, as Seth lay awake in his bed thinking of all that had been happening, he heard some noise downstairs, and went to check it out. The sitting was dark but he was sure there was definitely someone there so he switched on the light and there, he found Peterson sitting comfortably on the couch.

“What are you doing here?” he shouted at him

“Peterson chuckled. “Just thought I should drop in” He said smiling

“You are not welcome here” he shouted. “I want you to leave my house now” he said to him

Peterson standing up to him. “I trained you so well Son, I invested so much in you, now, you just want to walk away, you should know better than that. You cannot make it in this land without us. We own everything.” He emphasized.

Seth, standing straight, looked at him with so much confidence said “I have a greater Power now, He that is in me is greater than he that is in the Word, with God, I can do all things”

Peterson just laughed in his face mocking him. “You believe in that nonsense” mocking.

“I believe in Jesus Christ, I believe he has forgiven me and cleansed me of all sins, I know that no weapon that is fashioned against me shall prosper and every tongue that rises shall be condemned” he said confidently at to him. “I know what I know” he added.

“You are full of shit Seth, we will squeeze you so hard, we will haunt you and destroy everyone you have and would ever have” he raged at him.

“Who is he that speaks when the Lord has spoken, He will deliver me. The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devourme, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident” Seth quoted confidently.

Peterson now full of rage looked at him hard. “We are on your case Seth, every move you make, we will know about it, everywhere you go, we will follow you, every plans you make, we are very aware of it, in fact, every food you eat, we surely will know about it. I will see to it personally that you don’t make a cent in this country, until you come crawling back to us” he said raging at him.

Seth felt so much strength and faith regardless of Peterson’s threat. He chuckled and laughed at his face. “You think you know it all” he said to him. “There is a God whose awesomeness you cannot comprehend, whose greatness is beyond what you can fathom, whose riches is more than the grains of sand, His power is greater than the Universe itself, He is the God that I serve.” Seth said smiling.

“I can see you’ve gone mad” Peterson shouted at him in rage walking towards the front door, “this is not the last, you will hear from us” he said pointing at him but Seth only laughed in his face.

“A fool says in his heart that there’s no God” he said at him while Peterson hissed and left his house.

Seth watched through the window as he drove out angrily. He felt so confident within him, although he knew he had not heard the last of them as he said, the Saviour would go to any length to intimidate him and pull him down but he knows beyond all reasonable ground that the battle is of the Lord and the victory is his.

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After few days of this incident, Seth called the firms where he applied to but unfortunately, they could not offer him a job, he was so angry and dejected but in all this, he was determined to keep his faith strong, encouraging himself in the Lord and believing that God is faithful till the end. Then, he got the call from his Mum.

“Hellos” Seth said

“Seth dear” His Mum said.

“Mum, are you ok?” he asked

“Oh dear, you have to go back to them; you are safe there” He heard his Mother speaking.

“Mum, what are you talking about?” he asked

“Seth, listen and listen carefully, these people are very dangerous, please dear, do as they as say dear”

“Mum, there’s a better way, I found a better way” he said to her when he heard her door bell ring.

“Hold that thought dear” Pat said going over to the door

“I told you I would speak to him, please give him some time” Seth heard his Mother speaking to someone but couldn’t make the rest of the words as he heard her screaming.

“Mum, who’s there? Seth shouted but the phone went dead. He tried calling back, but the phone was disconnected, at that, he picked up his keys and ran out of the house. As he raced down to his Mother’s house, he feared for the worst, praying for her safety.

It took him almost half an hour to drive down to her place, he ran out of the car leaving his door open, discovered the front door was opened. He called out for her but there was no answer, he went through the sitting room, kitchen, and garden but there was no sign of her, so he went upstairs and found her lying on the bed.

“Mum” he called her but no response.

“Mum” he touched her but she didn’t move. He touched her again and discovered she was cold.

“Oh God!” He said checking her pulse but she was dead

“This is too much Lord”, he cried out. “Why Lord” he whimpered as he held his mother.

“I could have told her about you Lord, you could have given me more time” he cried out.....

The ambulance arrived to take her body to the hospital, it was concluded that she had died of heart attack but Seth knew better. He knew the Saviour were involved, they killed his mother. They knew how much he loved his mother and so, went after her. Seth felt he had failed her in some ways, if only he had taken their threat seriously, if only he had protected his mother, he had failed her.

One the day of the Funeral, He noticed some members of the Saviour...

“How dare you” He shouted at Peterson and the elders. “What are you doing here?”

“Son, we are here to pay our respect” Peterson said

“Don’t you dare call me son; I am not your son and I don’t want you here” He shouted.

“Your Mother was a dear friend” Peterson spoke on behalf of the elders while they all nodded in agreement.

“Your friend” he chuckled “Your friend and you killed her” he shouted at them.

“Don’t say such a thing, we don’t kill people” he mocked him

“I know what you did, all of you” he looked angrily at them all. “I know you are full of evil as your father himself is of the devil but I bet you all, you will regret this” he said and walked away. He didn’t want to disrespect his mother by making a scene, he knew their coming there was just to humiliate him and he won’t give them that honor. He joined his family as the ceremony continued.

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About few weeks later, things had been so difficult for them, Seth couldn’t get a job, he even went so low to apply for a security guard position and he was turned down. Angela decided to search for job herself; she eventually got a part time position in a day care to support them until something better comes. In all these, they continued to grow in fellowship with God, they found peace and joy and knew that God has never for once left them; he had been providing all their needs according to his riches. His blessings filled their heart and they remain steadfast through these trials.

“Honey, it would be fun Seth said.”We haven’t gone out in like forever” he emphasized

“Oh dear, I don’t know” Angela said. “We don’t have enough to go out” she said

“Sweetheart, we don’t have to go out to a fancy restaurant, even if its chips and fish; I just want to spend time with you” he said

“Alright honey, what about Josh? She asked

“I took care of that, I requested a baby sitter from the youth Centre down the road; she should be here any minute now” he said excited.

“Honey, ok then” she said smiling, “Won’t want to disappoint you seeing you’ve already planned everything” she added.

Seth was glad he could take his wife out for dinner, nothing too fancy but spending the time together meant a lot to him. They went for drinks and spent most of their time walking in the park. They needed that time alone, falling in love over and over again.

As they drove back home, they noticed police cars were all over their street, ambulances and fire department. They were stopped along the road as no one was allowed entrance. Angela and Seth ran towards their house but all they could see were smoke and fire.

“Oh God, my Son is in there” Angela shouted running into the house but was stopped by one of the officers but Seth ran past them while some officers ran after him.

“Please” he pleaded, “My son and baby sitter are in there” he cried out. “He’s only three” he cried out. “Please” struggling with the men as they held unto him.

“I’m sorry Sir, I can’t let you go in, the whole house is in flames” he said holding on to him.

“Oh God” Angela cried. “Not my son” going over to Seth. “See, what you did, I told you Seth, told you to let’s moved but you knew better” She cried hitting him on the chest

“Honey...”Seth tried to hold her

“Don’t touch me” she cried dropping to the floor in tears

“Oh God, What have I done, you promised you will keep in perfect peace, those who trust in you....” she cried out. “Why haven’t you kept your promise Lord?”

“My Son.......” she cried..

After several hours of putting out the fire, the whole house was burnt down to ashes, nothing standing. The police took Seth and Angela to one of the hotel to stay for the night as they continued to search the whole house knowing well that, their Son was long dead but assuring them to bring out his body or anything that remained of him.

They both sat down staring at the ceiling all night, both cried together........ In the morning, a knock was heard when Seth reluctantly stood but to his amazement, he saw Bridget, the baby sitter standing here with Josh in her arms.

“Oh my God! Oh my God!!” he shouted taking Josh from her. Angela hearing the shout ran to see what it was all about.

“Jesus” She shouted taking Josh from Seth. “Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord” she kept saying all over again kissing Josh. Seth went to them holding his wife and son together almost forgetting Bridget. They wept as they held their Son in joy.

“What happened?” Seth asked taking Bridget by the hand into the room. “Please, tell us what happened” he asked again but all he got was Bridget bursting into tears

“Please, don’t be sad, we are happy to see you” Seth said but Bridget continued in tears.

“I am so so sorry” she wailed. “Please forgive me” she begged

“Dear, we are not angry with you, we are glad to see you both alive” Angela said to her

“No, you don’t understand” she said. “I was sent to do this” she said

“What!” Seth shouted.

“The Saviour sent me” she cried, “They said they wanted to cut down your generation, take you off from the face of the earth. Destroy all you have one by one. They waited patiently for you, they monitored your call to the hotel reservation and knew you would need a baby sitter, they arranged everything. They asked me to set the house on fire” she continued looking at couple who were in shock.

“You can’t defy the Saviour, you dare not question their authority, I had no choice.” She said in tears.

“I did as they asked, I started the fire in the Kitchen, Josh was asleep in the room” She took a minute to look at their face and saw how shocked and confused they were.

“But as I was leaving the house, I saw a man walking into the house” her face suddenly lit up in wonder “his face was glittering up in light, he walked fearlessly in the air, more like, floating; His clothes were more of clouds, He was beautiful. Then, I saw him carrying Josh out of the house; so I ran after him..., I asked him what he was doing, who he was but he just went on, he didn’t answer, he just kept going so I followed him. I was lost in this walk, the street weren’t like ours, it looks like I was in another planet, I don’t know how my feet carried me after him, all I knew was that I was following him. Then, I followed him into a house, a mighty house filled with so much dazzling of light, I can’t comprehend the description and beauty of this place, all I know is that it was beautiful, peaceful and warm. He laid Josh down on the bed and then looked hard at me, I was crippled in fear, my feet were trembling that I was brought down to my knees, as he came towards me, I could see myself, more like a reflection and that scared me, all I saw were pure evil, darkness. Then, I shouted in fear and begged him not to come any closer but he came closer and when he touched me, I felt illuminated, I felt peace, love, and compassion. Then, he began to speak to me, it wasn’t English; he spoke in an unknown language and yet, I could understand him. He said my sins have been paid off, He said ‘If a man be in Christ, he’s a new creature, old things are pass away, all things have become true” As he continued to speak, I wept and wept. He held my hands and told me that he loves me. I begged him to let me stay but He insisted I had to go back.

After a while, he said, it was time to go, he carried Josh and held my hand and then, I found myself standing at your door.

Seth and Angela were soaked in tears as they listened to Bridget, the girl they knew nothing about and yet felt connected to her. They were supposed to hate her but yet felt love towards her. They knew it was the Lord, he saved their Son.

“I am very sorry” she cried out to them.

“If it has not been for the Lord who has been on our side” Seth said smiling at her. “We forgive you dear, we don’t hold anything against you, God found you and we are glad He did” Seth said.

“So, what are you going to do now” Angela spoke out. “I mean, ‘the Saviour” she added.

“All I know is that I found a Saviour who is greater than them. I am going away for a while; I need to know Him more.” She said smiling.

Angela took up going to hug her. Bridget felt so much love and forgiveness knowing that she didn’t deserve this despite what she did but she knew that it could only be God working in them. She said her goodbye and left the house.

Shortly after she left, they heard another knock on the door, opening the door, Seth found another guest, his face wasn’t familiar.

“I’m sorry Sir, Are you Mr Seth Evans? The Man asked politely

“Yes, how I help you” Seth said.

“I am so sorry about your house, I was directed here by one of the Officers at your house” he said

“It’s okay” Seth said. “What can I do for you” Seth asked again

“My name is Christopher Hutchins; I work with the Global communications. You sent us some computer programmers almost eight years ago, about some advance network” He said trying to make him remember

“Yes I do, that was a long time ago” he said. “Please, come in” he said.

“That was just a hobby I was so fascinated about in college but I ended up being a lawyer” he said

“Really?” Chris said. “The reason I’m here is because we have been trying to advance our technology for a long time and couldn’t find the best options, all our IT operators have worked so hard but nothing could be found, so one of our operators was going through some old files and found your programmers. It was very impressive, something we’ve all wanted” he said excited. “I was sent by the Managing directors to ask you to please come down to our office, if you are willing to sell us your prototype” he said

“What! That work was just a hobby of mine, which was first year of college” he said excited

“Sir, that prototype is worth millions of dollars” Chris said smiling

“How much are we talking about” Seth asked.

“We are offering 2.5 million dollars and open for negotiation” Chris said smiling.

“Are you serious.....” he stammered

“Oh my God” Angela said from where she was sitting listening to them.

“We will need you to come down to our office, if you are willing to work with us” he said

“When” Angela asked seeing her husband was still in stock.

“As soon as you can” Chris said

“Can we come now” Seth asked

“Of course” Chris said excited. “But you would give me few hours to get the directors together”

“Go on dear” Angela said excited “We’ll wait here for you.

“Oh no dear, I’m not leaving you both here for one second” He said carrying Josh in his arms, “Let’s all go dear”. He said excited.

The deal was completed in three days. Seth sold the prototype but still retained ownership. They decided to move to another city, not out of fear of the Saviour but realized the battle is the Lord and their lives shouldn’t be spent fighting battles with the enemy, they wanted a clean slate, a new life. Seth decided to follow his life-long dream of computer design and programming. They continued to serve the Lord fervently, they also shared their testimony with everyone they met including this reader, they want you to know God does deliver and save his people, He always come true whatsoever the situation may be. He forgives our sins; he will wash you in the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, clothe you with mercy, cleanse you with compassion, feed you with forgiveness, restore you with grace, crowned you with glory and comfort you.

Shout for joy to God, all the earth;

Sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!

Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds!

So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.

All the earth worships you and sings praises to your name.’

A confession of a married woman 2

2011-11-28T03:04:00.001-08:00

Deborah raced down to the hospital as fast as she could. She tried to control herself as fear weigh over her.

“Oh God! Please.........” she kept saying all over again. “Please Lord........, what have I done?”

She pulled her car to a stop in front of St Thomas and ran inside.

“Mr Adebanjo please” she asked the Nurse at the Reception.

“Excuse me, who? She asked trying to understand her.

“My husband, I was called by one of your doctors he was rushed here yesterday, Please, where is he?” she said shivering.

“Its ok madam, I will take you right to his room’’ she said leading her to the ward

“Please, what happened? Is he ok?’’ she asked shaking all over.

“I’m afraid I can’t tell you anything but would page the doctor in charge to come see you ASAP”, she systematised with her.

As the Nurse opened the door to Dewale’s room, flood of tears rushed to her as she saw her husband lying helplessly in strings of tubes all over him, she rushed to him, holding his hands.

“Honey, can you hear me’’ she said crying, touching his face. “Please honey, don’t leave me, I am so sorry” she whispered in tears. “Can you hear me dear.....?”

“Mrs Adebanjo” Dr Olamide went over to her.

“Will he be ok? What happened....” asking all questions at once.

“He was rushed here around 10:00pm yesterday after a collision with a drunk driver. He was hit badly in the head but we were able to stop the bleeding. Due to the extensive damage to the head, we had to induce him into coma”.

“Oh my God! Debby cried. “Will he be ok?”, she asked in tears

“We cannot say how much damage was done until he wakes up from the coma” Dr Olamide said

“When is that going to be? Debby asked

“We can’t say but hopefully, very soon. We can only wait to see what happens” she said holding her hands to assure her and walked out of the room.

All alone again in the room, she looked at her husband and felt all strength drained out of her, she felt helpless and defeated.

“Honey, Please....., if you can hear me.....” tears running down her face. “I am so sorry......, Please honey, forgive me, I caused all these....I put you in this state.., Please” she cried out loud kneeing on the floor, “Please dear, I am sorry..... Oh God! Please help me, forgive me Lord and give me back my husband, please God....., Don’t punish him for my sins, I committed the offence, I sinned again you, don’t take him away......., she pleaded and begged.

“I am sorry Lord......, please......, don’t take him away from me..... I am begging you Lord, please.....” she continued to cry.

At some point, she couldn’t even understand the words coming out of her mouth as her tears overwhelmed her, she held unto his hands and cried out to God. How has she fallen so low, so low for the devil to take advantage of? A broken vessel that only the Master would mend, ‘He that thinks he stands take heed lest he falls’, she knew this verse like no other and yet, she became a part of it. At this point, she had nowhere to go expect to her Maker, he can restore all things, he’s able to breath the breathe of life into dry bones, the giver of life, the righteous God, the mighty warrior, consuming fire, yet, the merciful God. Debby lay down on the floor and cried unto God, with every breath she had in her, she cried unto Him.

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It’s been almost a week that Dewale had been in a coma; Deborah refused to leave his bed side until she was pressured by the teams of doctor to at least go home to change. During this time, she had called her parents to explain the situation but left the part of her adulterous act. Her parents helped to take care of Temidayo while she stayed with her husband; they visited her in the hospital and also urged her to go home to rest. After so much pressure, she decided to go home to clean herself up and change of clothe. Getting home to an empty house was most depressing, all she wanted to do is take a shower and get back to the hospital. As soon as she finished cleaning up, she left the house to go back to Dewale.

“Mrs Adebanjo” she heard one of the Nurses calling after her. “I was about calling you on your mobile, your husband just woken up” she said excited.

“My God!” Debby exclaimed and ran to his room. Her heart leap for joy, she wanted to run to him and hold him close but cautioned herself as she saw his doctor attending to him, so she stood aside as they attended to him.

“We are so glad to have you back” she heard his Doctor saying to him. “You’ve been in a coma for a week now after the car accident you had, do you remember anything? She asked

“Accident?”Dewale asked confused touching the bandage around his hand.

“It’s ok’’ Doctor Olamide smiled at him. “I’m going to ask you series of question to determine how much damage was done, okay?” she said while Dewale just nodded.

“Can you please tell me your name” she asked

“Adewale Adebanjo” he replied

“Do you know what year it is?” she asked again

Confused. “I think..., 2005” he said

“What!” Debby said from where she was standing. “He said 2005, what does that mean?” she asked Doctor Olamide but before the Doctor could answer, she went to stand by Dewale’s side taking his hands.

“Honey,” she looked into his eyes but Dewale withdrew his hands. Debby was close to tears at this. “Do you know who I am” she managed to ask.

“I’m sorry” Dewale said confused. “I ...don’t know.........” he stammered.

“It’s me, Deborah, your wife” searching into his eyes to see if he recognised her but she found nothing.

“Oh God!” she said. “What’s happening to him” she asked the Doctor again, “my husband does not recognise me” she said in tears but Dewale was so confused at this scenario and unsure of what to say.

“Madam, please” Doctor Olamide said taking her hands and lead her outside. Debby reluctantly followed her seeing how confused and stock Dewale was himself. Getting outside in the lobbying, she cried out......

“What’s happening to him” she cried.

“Mrs Adebanjo, you need to take things easy” she tried to assure her. It is not uncommon for recovering coma patient to have memory loss. When people experience physical trauma, such as a head injury in a car accident, this can have effects on their memory”

“But He does remember who he is except from 2005 till date, he does not remember who I am which centres into his loss memory, How can that be?” Debby said confused.

“We will have to conduct further tests to determine the extent of his memory loss. Sometimes, a trauma can cause a repressed memory loss on a patient. When an event is so traumatic, the memory has not forgotten in the traditional sense, but removed from the conscious mind, still present in the long-term memory but hidden from the patient’s knowledge”

Fear gripped her hearing this information, she realised the event that happen at home may have caused him to forget all about her. She felt weak to the bone.

“Mrs Adebanjo” she heard Dr Olamide called as she was lost in her thought.

“I’m sorry” Debby said.

“Is there anyone prior to 2005 you can call, someone he can trust to be with now” she asked

“There’s no one” she said sadly, “His parents are gone dead and he’s an only child” Debby said.

“It’s okay then, let me carry out these tests, then we can go from there, Mrs Adebanjo, you need to have faith, this is not permanent, okay? She assured her.

She watched as the Doctor went back in to attend to Dewale, this time, she could not get herself to go in, she stood there watching from the window. She felt lost in herself, Dewale was not just her husband, he was her best friend, he is everything she has. She needed someone right now to talk to and her only companion does not even recognise her.

After standing there for a while, she decided to walk away, just go anywhere. She got into her car and drove away; she had no destination in mind, just to drive. After several minutes driving aimlessly and in her thought, she felt the car behind her had been following her for quite sometimes, she took note of it and drove a little while and was sure it was definitely o her tail, then she noticed she recognised the car and then, she stomped on her brake to stop which made the other car to brake harshly too. She got out of the car and went straight to the other car opening the door to the driver side.

“Why on earth are you following me” she shouted at Tunde. “What is all these” she continued to shout.

“I’m sorry Debby, I was just trying to get you to speak to me; I was worried after you left your house the other day, I have a called your phone numerous time but no response, you’ve not been to work or even back home. I went by your house today again and saw you driving off so I followed you, I couldn’t catch on with you when you drove into the hospital so I waited”.

“So, what are you? She shouted. Why are you looking for me? Why are you following me? To see if your mission is completed? Isn’t it” She said furious. .

“No, no, I was just worried about you Deb” he said with a sorry face

“Don’t you dare call me Deb, you lost the right to call me that long ago” she said.

“I’m sorry Deborah, I know you are still angry with me, but really, I am very sorry. I didn’t plan for things to happen this way. I can’t stop thinking about you Debby”

“Now, Tunde, I want you to stop right there. Don’t think about me. I am not interested in you and what happened between us was a great mistake and I regret it. I love my husband and that’s not going to change. Tunde, put yourself in His shoe, how would you feel? She asked searching his face but he was quiet.

“I don’t know who you are anymore Tunde, I thought you are a Man of God, What happened to the man that so preaches against all these?” she said.

“Debby, I am first a Man before I became a Man of God, I have feelings, emotions and I loved you and still love you........, Debby, I can’t find myself without you.... please.....

At that moment, Debby realised she was making another great mistake standing there, talking to him, she should be in the hospital now, by her husband’s side, either he remembers her or not, with that thought, she turned back, walking to her car..

“Debby, please, don’t walk away from me...” he ran after her. But she just continued to walk, got into her car and raced back to the hospital.

She was determine to work this through, in as much as she needed Dewale, she realised that Dewale also needs her, she was all that he’s got, she was his only family and she believes that is hidden somewhere in his memory and sooner, it will all come back to him.

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As she looked through the window to his room, realising he was all alone in the room, she said a word of prayer, and then she walked in.....

Dewale lifting up his head to look at her, and then, he tried to smile.

“I am so sorry about the other time” he apologised, “guess I was still in a state of stock” he said looking at her.

“It’s okay; it wasn’t your fault “she replied.

“You know, waking up from a sleep and then you realised you’ve lost six years of good memory” he chuckled.

“That sucks” Debby said smiling.”

“Yea, real bad” he smiled. “I must have scared the hell out of you” he said with a look of concern on his face.

“And to say I have this beautiful woman before me who is my wife, aren’t I the luckiest of men” he said smiling

“Actually, I am the luckiest of all women” she laughed.

“So tell me, what have I missed” he curiously asked.

“Well” Debby smiled, “You have a beautiful daughter, and she’s two years old, she’s at my Mom’s now.

“I am so blessed” Dewale said smiling.

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Dewale stayed in the hospital for one more week to monitor him after which his Doctor decided he was fit to go home. She advised that familiar places or things might help to jolt back his memory and she also booked him for weekly physiotherapy at the hospital. Debby was glad to have her husband back home, even if they still behave like strangers, it was better than losing him.

Few days after getting home, Dewale went through the whole house to see if things would be familiar to him, especially when Temidayo was brought back to the house, as he held his daughter, he felt so much love within him, love that overweighs above his memory, he knew somewhere within him that she was his and wept quietly as he held her close. Debby longed to explain what happened before the accident to him but she was warned by the doctors to take things slow with him and not relate past trauma events to him yet.

Days turning into weeks, she tried to get Dewale to come sleep on their bed but she felt he was uncomfortable about this, sometimes, he sleeps for few hours but when she wakes up in the middle of the night, she finds him downstairs on the couch, other times, she hears him praying, even as she couldn’t hear the words, she knew he was distress in his spirit. With all these going on, she felt guilty about having these desire for her husband, she wanted to be touched by him, she wanted to sleep in his embrace all night long, kiss him so passionately to express how much she loves him, at the same time, she was unsure of how to come clean with him and felt deception about these. Sometimes, she wants to ask him what he does remember as things were beginning to come back to him, but the fear of what it might be scared her.

Even with all these going on at home, she tried to keep Tunde off her back, although, she had quit her job, changed her mobile number but he keeps sending her all sort of letters at home, sometimes when she goes out, she sees his car stalking her, at times he approaches, other times, he just follows her. It was so bad that even when he wasn’t there, Debby felt like she was been watched by him. She stopped every confrontation with him as it was of no use. All she wants now is her husband back to her but she knew she had to trust God.

After almost a month with these whole battle. One day, as she prepared to go to bed, Dewale offered to tuck in Temidayo while she went to take a shower. As she finished in the bathroom, she found Dewale in the room waiting there for her;

“Is everything alright?” she asked looking at him

“Yes” He said smiling. He took her into his arms and hugged her. They both stayed in each other arms for quite a while, then, he brought her facing him, kissed her softly, and stopped to look at her face. Debby was lost in all this, she was surprised in a good way, as she was about to speak, he kissed her again, this time, so passionately that she was lost of all words; she kissed him back too and held tightly unto him, ignoring her towel coming off from her, she held on so tightly while tears dropping off her eyes. She moved with him as he led her on the bed, she watched him as he came unto her, wrapped himself into her, and then, she found herself talking...

“Dewale, I have to talk to you” she said softly.

“Honey, I’m done talking” he answered back kissing her as he spoke.

“It’s really important honey.....” she said

“We can talk after this dear”. Dewale said longing after her as he held her.

“Please” She said stopping him. “I did something....., something very terrible.... and you don’t remember” she said as the tears kept rolling

“Hon” Dewale said, he stopped and looked at her with a kind face. “I don’t want you to talk about anything dear, whatever you did, I forgive you” he said wiping the tears from her face. “I love you so much honey and I know you love me too, whatever it is dear, let’s forget it dear and move on with our lives”.

“But, don’t you want to know?” she asked.

“I don’t want to hear it, honey” he said getting back to kissing her. She turned her face up to his, her half-felt protest became a moan of surrender as he drove his mouth down on hers with a hungry kiss which splintered her. She felt love like never before. As he touched her, she moved with him and enjoyed every step of it. This is what love making should be, a feeling of total love and surrender to your partner, not of condemnation, deceit or betrayal. She felt his forgiveness and love towards her.

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Tunde jumped to the sound of the door bell. Opening the door, he found an unfamiliar face standing before him.

“Hello” He greeted. “Can I help you?” He asked questioning him.

“Yes” Dewale said walking pass him into his house. “I think its best we come inside to talk”

Tunde was surprised at this guest.

“My name is Dewale, I think you know my wife” He said looking at him. Tunde was taken back with fear.

“You actually haven’t met me before and yet, you have the gut to come into my home and defied my wife” Dewale said furiously, “even still, you want to keep coming back” standing up in his face. Tunde was motionless as he watched him speak; he wanted to say something but couldn’t find words.

“I want you to listen and listen carefully; my wife is my Jewel. I love her and would do anything to stay that way. Henceforth, I want you to stay away from my wife; you don’t dare to call her, see her or even think about her” he said in a commanding tone, looking straight into his eyes while Tunde was taken back in fear.

Then, Dewale stood a step backward, walking towards the couch “You know when I first met my wife, before we actually started dating....” Dewale said sitting down, “all she did was to talk about you, mostly about how she admire your commitment to God, how you serve him and uphold your faith..., I never knew you then but I admired your commitment” he smiled to himself. “but now, I don’t know what happened to you but one thing I know is this, you are lost; for you to have the gut to come into another man’s home, eat his fruit and demand to take it away, then I am most certain that you are on a path to hell” Dewale said this looking straight at him which brought Tunde to his sit. Then, he became silence to what seems like eternity.

“I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent”. Dewale quoted.

“Revelation 3” Tunde said quietly to himself.

“I see you still know your bible” he said.

“You need to move on...” Dewale said in a gentle tone, “You need to let go...., move on”. At this time, he saw Tunde swell up in tears. He realised how much he had fallen, he thought it was Debby he needed but in the true sense, he needed his Lord and saviour, he realised he had gone far away from his Maker. He tried to destroy another man’s home.........

Dewale seeing his reaction to his words stood up, walked over to him. “You need to go back home; you need to go back to the presence of God, you were a man with great vision, a purpose but you sold out to the devil, go home man”. He said and began to walk out.

Tunde, who is swelled up in tears looked up at his guest leaving.

“I am so....very sorry” Tunde spoke out in tears, “I am sorry, please, forgive me” he said after him. Dewale looked back at him seeing all distraught he was, nodded and walked out.

As Dewale got into his car, he sat down for few minutes pondering over all that went on in there. He realised that for him to have a better relationship with his wife and for them to move on past all these, he too had to let go, he had to forgive both of them and himself. Part of him blamed himself for allowing this to happen; a Man is supposed to hold his house together against all invaders. Someone once say that; ‘Marriage is the only institute you receive a certificate on the same day you begin the course, what you do with it lies in your hands’. Everyone has its test to pass, sometimes, you need to repeat a class, other times, you may need to retake another test but the most important things is thriving, working hard and not giving up. The love of God is able to conquer everything that life throws at us; we need the willingness and courage to give it our best. Your love for each other isn’t enough to hold through storming seas but the love of God can break through every pain, disappointment, betrayal, anything that comes between us.

With these thought, he drove home to meet his love..........

The End.

To all my Readers:

Thank you all for your support and comments. I hope you did enjoy the concluding part. Please, feel free to leave your comments and questions. God bless.

A confession of a married woman

2011-11-24T14:21:00.000-08:00

''I don't understand why you have to be so difficult about this'' Deborah said to her husband ''One day, you are all into it, another, you complain like hell'' she said frustrated.

''I know I agreed you could go back to work but Its getting on me, your work take a toil on you and you hardly have time for us at home'' He said back at her.

''Dewale , what is it you want from me?'' she asked. '' I do everything I'm suppose to do as a wife for you and my kid even as I have no help at home, your food is on time, the house is always spotless. I do my best to do everything as you would want it. What else do you want from me? She asked.

''All I want is to see you more often at home, like when I get home early, you even work on Saturdays'' he said

''Why are you so selfish? All those time when I was all alone at home with our daughter and you go to work, you remember, you work all late at nights and endless meetings and conferences all over, days you travel and all, I endured and was patient with you. Now, why can't you do the same for me, I am starting to build up a career for myself and now, you want me to quit'' she said angrily.

''No one is asking you to work Deborah, is there anything you want that I don't provide for you, you have all you need. I don't see why you have to go out to work'' he answered back.

''Dewale, I am not working because of the money and you know that, I love a challenge; I love to work, do something new. I can't stand it any more, moaning about in the house all day. I found something that I am good at and now, you want me to quit''.

''Deborah, I've had enough of these arguments. You know, these days, I do wonder where your priorities lie. I have made my decision and going to bed'' he said leaving the room.

''Commander Chief of armed forces'', Deborah called after him, ''you can't control me okay, I also have my own life to live''. She kept lamenting after her husband, while Dewale ignored her.

After sleeping for few hours, Dewale realised Deborah was not in bed, so he went into the sitting room and found her sleeping on the couch.

''Debby'', he touched her

‘‘Hmm'', she murmured.

''Please come to bed'', he said.

''Oh oh Dewale, please leave me alone'', she said. ''Hah, do you want to control my sleep too'', she hissed and went back to sleep.

Dewale stood there staring at the wife he loved so much, slipping away from him. He wondered if he handled the matter in the right way or his insecurities were getting ahead of his relationship with His wife. He loved it when he gets home every day and meets her in the house, waiting on him, giving all her attention to him but now that she started working, she's been so busy that he missed her so much. He's missed all the attention, her depending on him. One day. He surprised her at work to take her to lunch, he was taken back by how much commanding she was at work, not in a bad way but seeing his wife with so much confident scared him. She was good at what she does and she was the best. He saw how she attended to all her clients, all smart and beautiful she was. Although, he knew he was way out of line telling her to quit her job just because of his selfish interest but he would rather do that than to lose her to her job or another Man. He knows no Man would look at how beautiful and intelligent she is and walk away, these days, men don't care how many wedding rings you have on your fingers, they still chased after them. He knows this because, he sees how his married business partners run after women, even married women and he despises this a lot. He does trust His wife but not the craving wolves out there and he sure would to do everything to keep them away from his queen.

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The next day, Debby did her best to ignore Dewale, prepared his breakfast and hurried out of the house as she would have to drop her daughter first at the day care. She was not ready to give in to him yet, she wanted to work and would make him realise how much this means to her. Debby knew she could get anything she wanted from her husband and she knows well how to get him to do her biddings but she was still determined to stay angry with him to get his attention.

After a long day at work, she had one last client to see before she goes home.

''Hello Mr.....'', looking through her appointment book, ''Williams''

''Call me Tunde'', the gentleman said offering his hands

''Oh my God!'' Debby exclaimed, Tunde! She said excited.

''Oh my!'' Deborah, Tunde said hugging her. I can't believe this'', he said laughing.

''I know'', Debby said, ''Please, let's go into my office'', she said, showing the way.

''How have you been?'' Debby asked.

''Me? right now, feeling so great'', he said. ''You?''

''I'm great'' Debby said, ''so so surprise to see you Pastor Tunde'', she joked. ''You are still a pastor right?'' she asked

''Oh yes, very much a pastor'', he smiled. ''I just moved into town and decided to come open an account at this branch'', he said.

‘‘That’s good'', Debby said smiling at him.

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Meeting Tunde that day for Debby was the most wonderful thing for her. Both Tunde and Deborah had dated for a long time, First love, she would say. They planned their life together, their dream home and their future. Things became tough for them when Deborah's parent pressured her into leaving the relationship. They insisted that they had no future together. After so much pressure and threat to disown Debby, she eventually broke it off with Tunde. The breakup was so painful that she had to break all contact and even moved to another city to start a new life. It's being three years now but seeing Tunde today woke up those feelings she thought had gone away. How she loved him and wanted things to work for them.

Getting home that day, she tried to avoid any confrontation with her husband since they have been giving themselves the silence treatment. She wouldn't say they have both fallen out of love for each other but things have become so dull between them, like the passion had gone. All they do is argue about little things they could overlook and when they aren't fighting, it's the silence treatment. They both slept on the separate side of their beds.

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After several days of catching up with Tunde on phone, texting and chatting, They eventually planned to meet up for dinner at Tunde's place.

''I can see you still got the cooking touch'', Debby said smiling.

‘‘Oh yea....'' he smiled

‘‘Hmm.....'', she smiled.

''Since you ran away, I did comfort myself with my cooking'', he joked

''C'mon, I didn't run away'', she smiled getting up to clear the table.

''Please no'', he insisted. ''You are the guest''

''It's the least I could do, you did all the cooking, let me do the cleaning''. She said clearing the dishes to the kitchen.

As she washed the dishes, she smiled to herself. 'Irony', who would imagine her washing dishes in Tunde's house after all these years, just then, she felt his hands round her waist.

''Tunde'', she whispered.

''I know, I can't help myself Debby'', he said as he held unto her tightly.

‘‘Oh'' she groaned as she felt his lips on her neck kissing her. ''Please'', she turned around, ''Don't let us do this, Please'', she said

''I'm sorry Debby'', he said releasing her''. ''You are right, we shouldn't be doing this. You know how much I have thought of you since you left. I tired working on other relationships, but they never work, never Debby. He said with so much pain. I missed you Deb, I missed you so much.

As he said those words, tears filled her eyes, she was unsure of what to say or how to act. She knew what her head was saying to her, she ached to pull him closer to herself, tell him everything would be fine.

''You remember when we used to sit all day talking about our future, things we would do, ministry, our house, kids........''. He asked

‘‘Hmm'' she smiled

''Yea, those days, wished I could go back there, Come'', he said, ''Let me show you something'', pulling her away to the door. ''Remember, when we talked of how we wanted to build our house, entering the house, the first thing you want to see is the crystal light chandelier hanging from the ceiling'' he said excited.

''Yes'' Debby answered.

''See, he said showing her the beautiful chandelier hanging on the ceiling, and then, all you want to see is a big sitting room with the couches in a big circle, see'' pointing at the arrangement of the house, filled with so much excitement as he explained the whole details according to what they had both planned eight years ago, laughing and smiling. ''I did it Debby, It took me two years to buy the perfect land and I had to build it, I had to, he said to himself and stopped for a minute.

''I had to Debby, that was the only way to keep you alive in my heart. I can't seem to get it right with another person; my heart aches for you my dear. This is all for you'', looking into her eyes

Just at that moment, his lips pressed against her lips so passionately that she gave in to him, she found herself releasing her body to him, more like, she’s being longing for it. She held unto him as long as she could, her mind totally blank of all sanity, afraid to think. He lifted her unto the couch and just then, she felt him unbuttoning her blouse, kissing her neck all the way to her mouth, so engrossed in having all of her. Before she knew it, he was thrusting into her; she felt hot tears flowing from her eyes as she gave into him

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The drive back home was the hardest she ever did in her life. She felt her heart beating faster than usual, her hands shaking and fear all over her. ''What have I done!'', she asked herself as tears flowed from her eyes. It was a feeling of fear, anger and betrayal. There was no excuse for what happened and she knew the worst is about to happen. How can she face her husband now, she knew she was in big trouble. She spots her husband's car driving into the compound.

As she looked through the window of her house, she noticed there was no light was on. 'Dewale has probably gone to bed', she thought to herself. All she wants to do is run to have a shower. She was grateful for Dewale who had called her in the afternoon and offered to pick up their daughter from day care. Opening the door, she was surprised to see rolls and layers of candle lit on all the way to the stairs leading to their room, seeing pedals of roses on the floor, the house full of scented aroma, she noticed the dinner table was set and scented candles on it. A mixture of fear and betrayal filled her. She followed the candles to the room and as she suspected, all filled with pedals of roses as she had never seen before, glowing candles everywhere and there, her beloved holding a rose for her. As she looked at him, she felt the tears running down her face.

''Sweetheart, I know things have been a little strain between us lately'', he cleared his throat. ''I am sorry honey for being so selfish and absorb in my own world. I should be more considerate and help you, not to put you down. The truth is that, I love that you are a independent woman but sometimes it make me feel unwanted but that shouldn't be. I should be more secure in you, believing in you and encouraging you to be the best God has created you to be, I love you honey and I am so sorry'' he paused searching her face to see how she felt but all he saw was blanked. Just then, he saw her flooded in tears.

''Why are you crying honey?'' moving closer to hold her. ''I am so sorry dear, I know I put you through a lot, I know honey, please forgive me? He asked her looking straight into her eyes. ''I'm going to be there with you, I will help out in the house, even bathe our daughter, clean the house if you want, anything to make things easy for you, anything my dear, I am so sorry honey''.

''No dear'', she finally said in the mist of the tears. ''Oh God'' she cried out, fear of how she would tell her husband. She knew she would not be able to keep this as a secret from him, she had to come clean and that scared her.

''Please Honey, I have offended you'' she said releasing her hands from him. ''I have wronged you dear'' she cried out.

''Debby, What is it? You know you can tell me anything dear'' he moved closer to hold her again.

''Please honey, please don't touch me'', she begged shivering all over.

''Debby, what is wrong?'' he asked again, this time with so much concern.

''I am sorry dear, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to do it...., I was not even thinking....., I don't know what happened.....'', she continued to say crying. ''I don't know what I was doing...., I allowed myself to fall into this. Please, I am sorry...., I am so sorry...'' she collapsed on the floor crying, asking for forgiveness.

Dewale confused and scared seeing his wife in such state. He looked at how scared she was, he wanted to pull her to himself, he wanted to tell her, everything would be fine, wipe her tears but His fears held him back.

''Deborah, what did you do?'' he asked again but this time, his tone was much higher. Deborah hearing his to voice looked at him and realised she had spill it out now.

''I said, what did you do?'' he asked again.

''I cheated on you......'' she cried out. ''I am so sorry.......

''You what... stunned and confused.

''I am sorry......... she cried out

''When....., who......, where......., he asked confused but Debby was afraid to answer his question.

''I said, with whom? This time, he shouted much louder

''Tunde...'' she whimpered.

''Tunde.... he said to himself......

''Which Tunde?' he asked confused looking at her.

''Tunde Williams....., my.........'' confused on the next word

''Oh....Tunde......'' he said realising who he was. Then, he became silence, then, he laughed nervously, then stopped and looked at her again.

''When?'' he shouted at her.

''I......’’afraid to answer. Then, he moved closer to her, this time, Debby moved away scared he was going to hit her.

''When? He shouted

''This afternoon, she cried out.

''You mean, today, this afternoon; while I was planning a surprised dinner for my wife, cooking and cleaning my ass off, you were sleeping with another man'', he chuckled. ''I dropped Temidayo with your mum so we could spend time together, I wanted to spend time with MY WIFE and she was there sleeping with another man, this same Tunde'', he chuckled again. ''Unbelievable'' he shouted at her face. ''Debby, you are unbelievable. I can't believe this’’.

''Dewale, please.......''

''Don't you Dewale me'', he shouted.

''I can't believe you, you know, I fought like hell to get you over this same Tunde, I went through a lot to get you to marry me, I waited for you, I was patient, I did everything you wanted me to do, You know it all. He couldn't have you then, so you went to sleep with him now, just to see how good he is in bed, isn't it? He shouted.

''No...... this was a mistake, He showed up at my work place few weeks ago and things went out of hand, please Dewale, I am so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you...... please....'' she begged him.

''You know what? You can have him, I release you whole heartedly'', he shouted. ‘‘You never for once loved me, I knew it, no matter how much I love you, how much I waited for you to love me on your terms, No...., you only agreed to marry me just because you had nowhere to go, now he's back, you can do anything you want to do'', he said going downstairs while Debby ran after him.

''No Dewale, this was a mistake, I love you honey, you are my life, you are everything I want, Please, forgive me'' she said running after him. She heard her phone ringing from the table where she left her bag but ignored it.

He scoffed, ''Indeed, you love me,'' he said looking towards her phone, slamming the door in her face.

Debby heard him got into his car and drove off. She knew there was no point to chase after him. Clearly he was angry, Debby had never seen him this way before and that scared her. She slummed on the floor and cried her heart out. She never wanted to hurt him and Dewale was very wrong at one thing. She does love him, she loved him with everything she has. Tunde was her past and would remain that way, but he was the one she fell in love with everyday of her life, he is the father of her child, he is her lord, her highness, the Man that brought so much happiness to her. She couldn't live without him. As she continued to cry, she heard her phone ringing again, not sure who it was, she went over and seeing it was Tunde, she grew so angry that she threw it on the floor and cried herself out.

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Debby woke up to the sound of the door bell. She quickly ran to the door thinking it would be Dewale since he didn't come home last night as She waited all night and finally slept off on the couch.

''Dewale'' she said opening the door but to her surprised, she found Tunde standing at her door step.

''How dare you'' she shouted, ''What are you doing here'' she asked, looking over his shoulder

''I'm sorry to come here Debby, the way you cried out of my house yesterday, I tried calling you but you didn't return my calls, I was afraid something happened to you. I have been here all day yesterday and today, seeing your car was parked outside, I asked your security and he said your husband wasn't in'' he said looking at her. ''What happened?'' he asked seeing her face all swollen up from the tears

''What happened?'' she shouted back at him, ''You happened, you have destroyed me Tunde, you have destroyed my marriage, Isn't that what you wanted all along, destroy what I have so that I can run back to you, isn't it'', she shouted at him.

''No Debby, I love you, what happened yesterday was not planned, I just wanted to spent time with you, I love you Debby'' she said

''How dare you Tunde, I am married now and I love my husband, I made a terrible mistake yesterday, meeting you again, I regret it with my life, I regret meeting you ever Tunde'' she cried at him.

''Please Debby, don't say that'' he said looking over his shoulder. ''This is not the right place to talk about this, Can we meet later please'' he asked

''I never want to see you again'' she shouted at him.

''You can't do that Debby, I love you. I can't do anything without you, please'', he said

''What!'' It's been three years Tunde, you lived your life before you saw me again, didn't you?''

''I lived a terrible life, I searched for you after you left, I tried another relationship but none worked, then, I started searching, I searched everywhere until I found you. I could not do anything Debby, I failed at every relationship, I left my ministry, it was all in a mess, I could not concentrate. I had to find you, please.'' he begged with tears from his eyes.

''So what do you expect me to do, leave my husband and run back to you'' she said back at him

''All I know is that I love you Debby and I would do anything to have you back'' he said back at her

Then, Debby heard her house phone ringing, but she couldn't get herself to leave the door, she was stunned hearing what Tunde was saying. She saw a different Man from the one she knew years ago, she saw a man with no sense of purpose, a man drifting away on a lost mission. He was changed. Eventually, she left the door to answer the phone.

''Yes'' she said

''Mrs Adebanjo'' she heard the other end

''Yes, Can I help you?'' she asked.

''My name is Doctor Olamide from St Thomas hospital, we have been trying to reach you on your mobile all night but just found you land line''.

''I'm sorry, what is this about'' she asked

''Your Husband was brought here yesterday night after a collision............

''What!'' she screamed out, dropped the phone, picked up her bag and ran out.

''What is it?'' Tunde asked following her to the car.

''Have you seen what you have caused me?'' she shouted at him in tears. ''Listen and listen carefully, don't ever call me again, don't come near me, never again do I want to see your face, do you hear me? She shouted in tears and drove off.....

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To be continued......

Buy Now, Pay Later

2011-08-29T03:23:00.000-07:00

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"Who is it you talk about woman, I don't see him here" the stranger said in confusion looking around.
"I will tell you who He is" She said back in the most authoritative voice full of confident. "And God highly exalt him and gave him a name that is above every other name, that at the name of JESUS......................., every knee on earth, under the earth shall bow and every tongue shall confess that he is Lord".

At the menthion of the name of Jesus, there was a great ligtheing of thunder that strucked the stranger with the legions, he began to scream violently grunting in pain.

"Now", the woman said, "I COMMAND YOU IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS TO LEAVE MY HOUSE", she commanded in authority.

The stranger and his legion of demons began flee in ten different ways screaming after each other and fled from the house.

Be vigilant for your adversaries the devil roar about seeking who he may devour. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wails of the enemy. The enemy gives tempting offers to get you into his trap; He doesn't give anything for free. The bible says, We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities in High places, against rulers of darkness. Do not be deceive by these offers, ask God to open the eyes of your understanding to know the right thing and this day, I pray in the Mighty name of Jesus that you will not fall into his trap and the power to resist all temptations, He shall give unto you.

Stay Blessed.

Unveil Part Two

2011-08-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

Few hours after Sandra had confirmed that she was definiately pregnant. She was so scared, unsure of what to do, so many questions ran through her mind. Was she ready to bring a child into this world of hers,even her thought seems selfish of her but she knew that, whatsoever her decision is, her life was about to take a great turn. Another issue she battled with was if she was ready to tell Alex. Telling your Spouse he's about to be a father is suppose to bring a happy glorious feeling,a time to celebrate each other and thank God for his blessings but in her own case, it's a dreading feelings.

After a week, things were better than worse between them, they both went to their separate jobs. At the end of the week, Sandra made up her mind to tell him she was Pregnant. After doing her rounds in the hospital, about to take her leave, she was called in for an emergency operation, she tried calling Alex that she would be late but he didn't pick his phone so she text him instead. At around 3:00am, they finished the surgery with success and thought it was unsafe to go home, so she went in to one of the empty room to sleep.
Immediately her alarm rang at 6:00am, she hurried to her care and drove home.

Good morning, she greeted him as she entered the sitting room. I'm sorry about yesterday,had to work late.
Work late indeed, Alex said. I called the hospital and was told your surgery ended at 3:00am, so where were you? he asked in an angry voice.
It was late so I decided to sleep back and wait till the morning.
Sleep back; he shouted. You lying whore. Is that what you call sleep back, going to meet your boyfriends, or what do you call them, he shouted again.
How can you say such a thing, I finished my surgery late and thought it would be dangerous driving at that hour so decided to sleep back at the hospital, she defended herself.
You are lying, he shouted walking towards her.
Sandra knew she wasn't going to get free from this, so seeing him furious and coming at her, she took her bag and ran out of the house before he could get to her. She could hear him shouting after her but she continued to run out of the compound, to the street, ran as fast she could. She knew Alex would not chase her further into the street, so when she got to the main road, she hailed for a cab and headed straight to her Mum's place.

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What are you doing here, Alice asked in shocked seeing Sandra
Sandra sat down bursting in tears.
What is it dear,she asked again.
Mum, I am tired. I can't stand it any longer, I can't live with Alex, she cried out
Whatever the matter dear, you should seek solution. Alice said
Mum,there's no solution in this,I cannot stay with a Man that beat me all the time, she cried out.
OK, take it easy, I should call Alex now and resolve this issue, she said picking up her phone.
No, Sandra shouted. You just don't understand Mum, I don't want Alex, she shouted at her.
Don't you dare shout at me young lady, Alice shouted back at her. I am your mother and know the best for you. Alex is a good man and he is good for you. Everyone has issues in their relationship but we must all find a way to live peacefully with each other, not running away at the sight of any trouble.

Alice eventually called Alex to come see her at once. Sandra knew she did made a mistake coming to her mother, a mother is suppose to have her child's back irrespective but her mother was the opposite. Just as Alice was still talking to Sandra, Alex came in.

Good morning Ma, he greeting Alice respectfully.
Morning Alex, she answered. So what happened between you two, she asked.
I am so sorry she bothered you Ma, we only had a little misunderstanding, only for her to run off.
See, she faced Sandra, only misunderstanding. You two should go home and discuss this matter. A man and a woman should always find a common ground to resolve dispute, she said. Come, off you go, waving them to stand up. I have a meeting at the office this morning,but would come by later to your house to talk more, OK.
Yes ma, Alex said standing up.
Now give me a hug before you go, she beckon to Sandra.
As Sandra held her, she whispered to her mother, 'Please, don't let me go with him'.
Don't be dramatic, she said smiling.

There was so much tension between them on their way back home, Sandra knew it was't over between them and the show he put forward to her mum was his style, always give her mum wanted, the respect, responsible man, his wild dogs hidden inside. She wanted a way out. This was not the first time she did ran away, two years ago when things became so heated she need an escape, after series of abuse, physically, verbally, emotionally even sexually.One day, she left for work and didn't come back, she was lodging an in hotel for almost two weeks. Her plans were well executed until one day, she heard a knock, opening the door, she founding Alex standing there. He begged and threaten her at the same time. She had no idea how he traced her.

Alex drove them into their compound, came off the car and dragged Sandra out of the car, pulling her inside, he locked the door behind them and hid the keys in his pocket.
You don't just get it, don't you, he screamed at her.
If I can't have you, no one will. You are mine, he shouted at her throwing her on the floor.
What is it with you, he screamed, Why can't you be a little nice girl and sit where you are suppose to sit? he shouted taking off his belt.
You know what we do to girls like you; hmm, he shouted hitting her. We teach them the word 'respect', 'Not to talk back'. We teach them to behave; he shouted.
Please Alex, she begged.
He kept hitting her all over
Stop this, she cried in pain. Please Alex, for Christ sake, stop this.

But he kept hitting her harder, she managed to run off to the room, locked herself in but he came after her hitting hard on the door, she knew the door was not strong enough to keep in off, so she looked everywhere for something she could use to defend herself. Alex kept banging on the door, screaming abusive words at her, hitting so hard that the door was breaking. Sandra looked through the room but found nothing, so she checked through his side drawer and found his gun. By this time, Alex had broken through the door, so Sandra pointed the gun to herself.

Don't come any closer or I will shoot myself, she said panting.
What! he laughed. Go ahead and shoot yourself, you think anyone would care about you, he mocked her. Even your own mother would not cry at your grave, he kept mocking her
Tears flowed from her face as Alex kept haunting her with his words, part of her believed him, she knew it would be a wasted life she did kill herself but she wanted an escape from all these, she wanted freedom from this pain and then, she remembered her baby and then pointed the gun at Alex, who was trying to move closer to her.
You know, I have watched you all these years abusing me, I did take it. I took everything you threw at me but enough is enough. I am no longer under you, I refuse to stand by and watch you destroy my life. I am taking my freedom.
Now, get off my way and let me leave, she shouted.
You really like to amuse yourself, he said laughing. Listen and do listen carefully, If I don't have you, no one will. You will never and never go anywhere, he shouted at her. I own your life, your body, your will, your soul,everything you ever have or will have, I own them all. Now, give me the gun, he shouted.
No, she shouted back. I want out Alex, she screamed at him.
I said, give me the gun, he shouted again moving closer to her.
Don't come any closer, he shouted again and again at him, but Alex ignored her and then,
BANG!, she shot him, again, BANG!!, shot again, kept firing the gun screaming, 'you don't own me, not my life, not my will, not my soul..........' Bang!!!, Bang.......
Then slummed on the floor.

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The sound of familiar beeping woke Sandra up, found herself laying in bed with strings of drip attached to her, then she saw Ben standing next to her bed.
Oh God, she said. What have I done.
Hey, Ben said.
What are you doing here, she managed to ask.
You don't remember, do you? he asked.
Alex, she whispered. Where is Alex, she asked
But Ben was silence.
Dead, is he? she asked.
Yes, he nodded.
Sandra looked down to her stomach, My baby, she asked.
Yes, your baby is well. You were dehydrated but you would be fine.
Glad you are OK, Ben said.
OK is an understatement Ben; she said.
Tell me, how much trouble am I in.
Well, it depends, you will have to tell me everything that happened, he said
Everything, she replied.
Yes, everything.
But Sandra was quiet as tears flowed from her. Ben, I am so ashamed of myself, I don't even know where to start from, she cried.
Listen Sandra,I am going to fight for you as long as you want, OK.

Sandra told Ben everything that happened, her abuse from Alex for the past five years, just then, her mother entered the room.
Sandra, she said, sweetheart, what happened. brushing Ben away from Sandra's bedside. Have you seen outside, Police guarding the door, every News channel at the gate. What in God's name have you done to yourself.Why didn't you call me. What have you done Sandra, she shouted at her. And who are you? she pointed at Ben.
His name is Ben and He's my Lawyer, Sandra replied her.
What Lawyer? she asked.
I'm with Allen and co Solicitor Ma, Ben answered.
I know Allen & co and know you superiors, she snapped at him. Now, get out of her, my daughter already has her own lawyer.
No mum, Sandra shouted. I have had enough of your smothering. Your time of controlling myself is expired. I cannot take it any longer mum, she shouted at her. I wanted you to protect me, watch over me, but you failed. You were busying bulding an empire for yourself.
What do you mean, she shouted back, whatever I did, I did it for you, all I have or I am is because of you. Alice said.
No mum, all you have are all for you, they were never for me, she screamed at her mother. I begged you please, not to let Alex take me home, but no, you knew it all. you were never there mum.she shouted in rage.

You remember when I told you your husband raped me repeatedly; what did you do mum? she shouted at her.
Don't you dare bring that up Sandra, you were just a child, Frank could never have laid his hands on you, she said.
Oh, really, she shouted. Mum, I begged you then not to leave me alone with him when you travel, I cried, but no, you knew it all. You left me at his mercy, he raped me for five good years and you never caught him; you said, I was seeking attention, hmm, she chucked. You have made my life a living hell, and you know what? I hate you. I hate so much. I hate what you did to me. Sandra was shouting like a flowing river, she had to let out all you had bottled inside herself for so long.
You know the first day I knew I wanted to become a doctor, she asked but her mother didn't answer.
One day in your study, you were so busy writing. I came to you telling you I was having stomach cramps, you said, I was probably having sugar reaction, you even told me I was getting too fat and needed to go on diet, then you went back to your typing. After few hours in my room, the pain became unbearable and then, I realised I was having contractions, I did a quick calculation to the day Frank left, that was five months ago, I was pregnant, I did not know, even my mother had no idea. The pain was too much to bear, I could not bear to call my own Mother who didn't even believe I was raped.

I crawled to the bathroom and struggled to climb into the bath tub, the pain was so much, contraction after contraction,at about 4:00am, the baby finally came. He was blue in the face, not breathing. He was tiny but so precious. I stared at him for a long time, I knew He was well gone. Before you woke up, I struggled to wash the blood from the tub and the floor, wrapped him in towels and waited for you to leave for the office. After that, I put him in a shoe box, went to the garden, dug a hole and buried him there.

Did you know mother? she looked straight at her
Did you know mother? she shouted in tears again but Alice was silence, filled with shame.
No, I doubt it. Sandra said, just like you didn't know Alex was beating me, the marks on my face, the ones on my body, the marks I lied the patients inflicted on me, she chuckled. No, you never knew. she said in tears.

Sandra, Alice finally was able to say.
Mum, please, she stopped her.
Please, leave my room now, she said.
Sandra Please, Her mother pleaded.
No Mum, its over,please leave me alone now, she shouted until Alice left the room. Sandra busted into more tears........

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Sandra had been charged with the Murder of Alex, the trial has been going on for two months while Sandra was remanded in jail. At the final hearing. Alice on the witness box.

Ms Williams, Did your daughter ever tell you the deceased,Alex Brendon was physically abusing her, the prosecution asked.
She didn't have to tell me, it was all over her, she said.
You didn't answer my question, Did she at any point voice out to say Alex was abusing her, Prosecution asked again.
Alice looked at her daughter.
She did but I never listened. A mother needs to know these things, when their daughter is in pain, they should be able to sense it, she said in tears. I failed my daughter. She begged me constantly with her tears, her visit, her words but I was lost in my own world. I am sorry, she said to Sandra. I am so sorry.
The prosecution rest.

Ben decided it was best to present Sandra on the stand, after telling the jury and the members of the Court what happened the day she shot Alex.....,

So Miss Sandra, Why didn't you leave despite all these abuses, Ben asked.
I did tried to leave several times but he always came back to me, threaten me, begged. I was scared of what he was capable of doing, Sandra said.
Why didn't you report him to the authorities; Ben asked.
Alex was the authority, He was one of the top Police officer. I knew no one would believe me if I told the truth.
Now Miss Sandra, did you mean to kill Alex, Ben asked.
No, I did not, All I wanted was to leave. She said.
No further question, Ben said and sat down.
Your witness, the judge said.
Miss Sandra, You said, you didn't mean to kill Alex but you shot him five times. A first could be said to be a mistake, a second, What?, third, fourth and ...
Objection, speculations, Ben injected.
I am trying to established that Miss Sandra intended to kill Mr Alex here my Lord, the prosecutor said to the Judge.
Objection overruled, the judge said.
So Miss Sandra, once again, didn't you intent to kill your husband, the prosecution asked.
No, I did not; Sandra shouted in tears. He was attacking me, he took off his belt to hit me with, He was attacking me; she shouted again.
Couldn't you at least called the Police, the prosecution injected.
No, I couldn't. He was the Police. He slain me like an animal, I pleaded always, I cried,I begged. Sometimes, he tells me to remove my clothes, handcuffed me to the bed and slashed me with his belt, then, he rapes over and over again, so hard that I sometimes pass out. Tell me, where is the police in that? He tells me, he likes the pain to live, to breath. Sandra cried out. He beats me so hard that I couldn't move for days and watched me as I swelled in my pains. You want to see, she shouted out in tears, standing up, taking off her clothes; You want to see the pains he inflicted on me, she cried out. I just wanted him to stop, I am pregnant for Christ sake, I wanted to protect my baby, she shouted out in tears.

The prosecution watched in shocked at the scene, the Judge shouting for order, everyone in the court room shocked at this reaction. Alice shouting for them to stop tormenting her daughter. Then, Ben went over to Sandra, taking her clothes to cover her..

May I ask the Court for Recess your honour, Ben asked.
Yes, Recess for 15 mins, Judge said and went out.
Sandra was so much in tears that Ben had to hold her, while Alice who couldn't bear to see her daughter in such state went over and held her tightly.
I am so sorry honey, she said in tears
I am very sorry, Please, forgive me. I should have been there, Please, she sobbed as she held her.

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After the prosecution presented his closing argument, Ben also presented his...
In conclusion to all this, It is evident that Sandra was victim of the battered women syndrome. She was repeatedly battered by Alex and as a result of provocation, She shot him. Day by day, she was battered, but on this day, the deceased had provoke her so much that he threaten to kill her and the defendant fearing not just for her life, but for the life of her baby shot him in defending them both. Question is, who is the victim here? My defendant is. We ask that you, the ladies and gentlemen of the jury should look into this case with all wisdom. Ben finished his statement.

The Jury went in side for deliberation and came back an hour later.

Have the Jury reach their verdict; the judge asked.
Yes, your honour
You may read it, the Judge said.
We the Jury found the defended not guilty of Murder but guilty of Manslaughter.
Thank you; the Judge said. You are all excused.

After the Jury were sent away, the Judge continued with his proceedings.
I have read and heard from both parties and so find the defendant Sandra Brendon guilty of manslaughter, however, by her defence of provocation and evidence of battered woman syndrome, is hereby released of all charges.
Alice went over to her daughter and hugged her where she sat, Sandra was swelled up in tears, relieved. She thanked Ben over and over again for believing in her and his support.
Although, her medical licence has been revoked but she knew she has all she needed now. Her faith in herself and in God. Preparing a better relationship with God who is able to restore all she did have lost, renew her and make her whole. She looked forward to the days ahead with joy and uttermost peace. She looked forward to having her baby in her hands, nurturing her and giving her the best in life, not forgetting that, God is the giver of peace and able to protect her child and give her wisdom to train her. She also decided to forgive her mother, we are all humans and bound to fail but we have a Father that would never forsake us.

Shalom.

The battle isn't over yet.

2011-08-16T05:36:00.000-07:00

I heard a story once about two wrestlers fighting in the boxing ring. After so much kicks,blows and grunting, fighter A was winning, Fighter B exhausted and tried, struggling to stand and suddenly received a heavy unexpected blow, he slumped on the floor battered in pain.

"1", he shouted , "2, 3", he said but Fighter B was wounded on the floor.
Fighter A immediately jump for victory, raising his two hands up as a sign of victory and then, he heard,
"4, 5, 6", the referee still counting.
"What!", Fighter A shouted, "why are you still counting, no one counts beyond 3, have already won".
"7, 8, 9", referee continued ignoring him.
"Its not fair its not fair, I won the fight", Fighter A said, "why are you still counting?"
Fighter B who was still lying on the floor, looked up weakly at the referee and wondered why he's still counting.
"The fight is over, why are you still counting", he asked? "I am weak and tried, I can't go any further". He said grunting in pain.
Then the referee said to him, "Son, the battle isn't over yet, I will keep counting until you get up, I'm not going to give up on you. I know you are in pain all over, broken bones and ribs; but you can still do it. Catch your breathe, rest for a while but I would keep counting until you get up, the fight isn't over until I say so" he said in the most assuring voice.

Does this sound similar? After you have fought so hard and you suddenly fall. Fight for opportunities, for success, for promotion, for your career, for your family, for your children; feel like your world is over, worked so hard on that project but still failed, prayed so hard for that child to come home but looks like he's getting farer away, so much persistence, hard work, prayer. Even those who love so much becomes your accuser.

The battle isn't over yet, it may look like all roads is blocked and no way out but our God is a God of all possibilities, His greatness is shown best in our darkest times. For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. The Lord is your strength and your defence, he has become your salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous.

His victory is very certain in your life if you would trust him, Haman thought he did won against Mordecai, he used his position and authority to instigate against him, but greater is He that is in Mordecai than he that is with Haman, Our God showed his greatness and gave him victory. God is not going to give up on you, The battle is the Lord and the victory is ours. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear, though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the days of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

He is our God, rise up from your pain; Arise and shine for your light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Rise up, it's not over yet, you serve a victorious God. Don't give in to defeat, it may seems so on every side, trust me, I understand but Our God says You have overcome. Please......., stand up again, go forth, try again, the battle isn't over. He has opened the door and no one can shut it, He's gone before you and you will not be put to shame, He will give you victory on every side, He has prepared a table for you in the presence of your enemy, Don't worry, they will see the goodness of the Lord in your life but will not be part of it. You will rejoice and be glad.

Stay blessed.

Miracles

2011-08-08T03:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone likes the sound of Miracles, we listen with so much excitement when we hear other people's testimony and wonder if such blessings or answers to prayers can happen to us. God doesn't discriminate against gender, race or culture. If he can do it for him, he can do it for you. We easily forget that God is still and always in the business of Miracles. Miracles happens everyday, God is limitless and His ability to do wonders can never be diminished.

Have you ever driven along a long stretch road and then suddenly you reach the end of the road and realise its a dead end. You cant turn to the right, left or forward, all you have to do is probably turn around. Sometimes life gives us such challenges. We travel along the road to our destination in life, we take every precaution, the right step in reaching out destinations in life and then, Bang! We become trap, no way out, looks like all our effort becomes unfruitful, disappointed and sometimes, almost in disgrace. We pray, fast, plead, cry and do all we know we can do and still,no change. We become trapped in our misery.

Our God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, beyond our own imagination, He makes ways where theres seems to be no way. The children of Israelite also went through that phase, after walking a long distance, tried and exhausted, above all, chased by their enemy, about that time, they got to a dead end, the red sea. But our God is the all knowing, all powerful, present helper in times of trouble, he turned the opened a way where there seems to be no way. God did something that has never been done before, he parted the red sea for his children to pass through. If he can do it then, he can do it for us. He can make a way through the wilderness, he can bring down the walls of Jericho for us, he can change any rules for us, he can tell the sun to stand still for us, he can change every situation. He is the God that opens the door which no one can close, He can cause the barren to become the mother to many, he can turn disappointment to appointment, he can turn failure to success, disgrace to glory, mourning to dancing.

Receive your own miracle today.

stay blessed

Giving up

2011-07-22T03:22:00.000-07:00

Everyday I wake up, I think of giving up. When life challenges pressed you so down, so down you forget where you are coming from. I say to myself, 'I can't hold on any longer, I am so weak'.
But I hear His voice say, ' My child, stay on the course, its won't be long. My strength is made perfect in your weakness'.

The fear of running and falling, fear of dreaming and not accomplishing, the fear of crying and not been heard. Then I heard His voice saying, 'Even the young grow weary but those who wait upon the Lord, He shall renew their strength. Fear not, for I am with you, when you pass through waters, it shall not overcome you, when you pass through fire, the fire will not burn you. I will walk with you through all the way'.

Have you been crying for breakthrough and it seems you are not been heard? Have you done all it seems you can do and still no result? Listen, God never fails, he hears all the cries, even the ones in the dark, the silent ones, the whispers, the groaning, the pains, the sufferings, he hears them all. He will not put you to shame, His words concerning your life are yea and amen. It wont be long my. You are going to pull through, your inheritance is not lost, your promotion is not denied, your breakthrough is not withheld, your worth is not less, your family is not forgotten and you are not forsaken.

Hold fast to the faith you know, don't give up yet, the words he has spoken in your life will not return to him void but will accomplish the purpose it was sent. Oh my! He loves you so so much, you are very important to him. People may have looked down on you but hes looking at the greatness in you, he took his time in creating you and made ALL things beautiful. See the God in you my friends!

Then I said to him, Lord, am giving it up to you.

Stay blessed

Please Don't Condemn me

2011-07-22T02:34:00.000-07:00

Please don't condemn me. I am not perfect, I make mistakes, I fall down sometimes but I am trying. I am trying to put the past behind me, I am holding unto the cross, His grace and mercy I don't deserve but he gave it to me still. I have fallen. I have failed him but He remains faithful. He said, ' My Child, I won't give up on you'.

At some point when I was in the pit, I kept trying to climb up but my sins held me down, those things that easily beset me weigh over me, I see people looking down in disgust at me, asking how long it would take me to raise up and then, I lost hope of getting up.I was battered with sins, guilt, hurt and pain all over me.

Then, I looked up and saw the Lord who has been stretching his hands all along to me and I asked him, ''Lord, why are wasting time on me? I'm never going to meet your expectation, see how deep I have fallen, have done things I am ashamed of''.

Then, He looked at me with the most beautiful face and said, ''Child, I'm never going to let go of you, my hands would remain stretch as long as you want it. You are my most wonderful creature and I won't let you go. I will cleanse you, I will wash you and clean you. I will make you whole, your sins I will remember no more, your shame I will take away. I will dress you up with my glory and establish your feet. I love you child''.

Then I looked up in tears, with all the strength I had in me, I stretched my hands so high towards him and he lifted him up, He took me into his arms not bothered by how flirty I was, he dried my face from the flowing tears, he washed me in the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, clothed me with mercy, cleansed me with compassion, fed me with forgiveness, restored me with grace, crowned me with glory and comfort me.

Then I asked him, ''what manner of God are you?

In His mighty soothing voice, he answered, 'I am that I am, The crown of Glory, the Diadem of Beauty, the Great High Priest, the Merciful God, the defender of the helpless, the Advocate, the Almighty, Ancient of Days, Anointed One, Author of Life, My names are endless but right now, I AM YOUR FATHER.....

Stay blessed

For Better, For Best. Part 2

2011-07-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

Kathleen decided to go see Matt after waiting the whole of yesterday not hearing from him.

Pulling her car to a stop in front of his house, she decided to give him a call on his phone, something she should have done before going over.

Hello, she heard Matt voice.

Hey, hi, she said. Are you OK? she asked.

Yes, he answered, am sorry, should have called you, couldn't make it home yesterday.

Oh really, she said. So when are you coming? she asked

Maybe this weekend, he answered. Oh, can you hang on a minute please?

Just as Kath was ready to turn her car around, she saw his front door opening and a lady coming out, followed by Matt. He walked her to her car and kissed her goodbye.

Hello, are you there, she heard him saying, walking back into the house.

But Kath hung up the phone. She was shocked and confused, she watched has the lady drove off, without thinking of her next action, she came off her car and walked to his house.She pressed the bell. Matt opened.

Hey honey, he said smiling. I was just coming over to surprise you.

Really, she asked with rage.

Ye.. yes, he stammered

I don't deserve this, she said to him. Why would you do this to me? She cried out.

What do you mean, he answered back, I don't understand what you are saying, he said.

I saw you walked her out, kissed her, even heard you say, you weren't back home, do you think am that stupid? She shouted.

Matt was silence.

You know, I kind of saw this coming, but I kept telling myself, I was being paranold but now, its much painful that I had thought. She looked at him with so much disgust and walked out. She heard him calling her to wait but she knew there wasnt any place for her there.

She cried all the way home feeling so much pain. After the sacrifices and handwork you put into a relationship to work and just then, bang!, they throw it all in your face

.........

Marion got back home from work exhausted. Working as a Nurse is a job she loves to do but at this time of her life, it become has so stressful for her, the rounds she does on her patients, emergencies, the whole running around is beginning to tell on her. She called out for Kath but no answer so she walked up to her room and found her sleeping. She returned back to her room, as she was changing to her night wear, she heard the front door opened.

Dave came into the room.

Hello honey, he said

Hello, she replied, how was your trip?

Alright, he answered. How are you? he asked

Good. do you want me to serve your dinner. she asked

Thanks am OK, he answered.

The whole formality between them was killing her inside, why couldn't he just hug and kiss her like he does, has she now become so invisible to him, she wondered to herself. she knew she couldn't take any more of this. The silent treatment was become unbearable for her.

I'm tired Dave, she cried out

What!, he asked, confused.

I said I'm tried, I am tried of the way you are treating me, am tried of the silence between us , pretending all is well.

Tell me, what have I done to deserve this treatment from you? she asked

I really don't understand what you are getting at Marion, he defended himself.

Really? she asked. She took the letter from her table and gave it to him.

Tell me, why on earth would you be staying in an hotel when you have a home to come to, she asked watching him look at the bank statement.

I am very confused right now, she said. Are you cheating on me? she asked me looking straight into his eyes.

Looking up at her, I am not cheating on you, why would you think of such a thing. I would never cheat on you and you know that, he answered back.

I am not sure of what I know about you these days, she answered back to him, the late nights, business trip, your new found career, you not talking to me.

When last have you touched me, or even to kiss me. For Christ sake, I am pregnant and you have not for once asked me how I am doing or how my appointment went or how the baby is doing.

But no, you decided to go on with another woman. she shouted at him

I am not going on with any woman, he shouted back at her

Don't you dare shout at me, don't you dare, she shouted back, I have had enough of all these.

Then he went silence.

OK, I have not been totally honest with you, I just had to stay away for sometime, I needed to think, needed space for me, he stopped to look at her face.

So those night I said I was going on business trip out of the city, I was actually was in town, I just booked a room for myself to be alone in. The thought of another baby scares me, at 58 years old, look at me, I am not

ready to be a father again, the sleepless night, the whole stuff, he said.

You know, lets say for a minute I believe what you just said, this actually hurt than you cheating. you are telling me the reason why you stayed away from me is because I am pregnant with YOUR baby, because your are old and you needed time alone. Honestly? she asked.

But he was silence

I hate you so much now, you are so pathetic and selfish, you think I plan this, life does not always go as we plan but when things changes, aren't we suppose to accept it? I don't know why this happen but I am damn grateful to God for this gift. I am also sacred too, considering what the doctors been saying about my blood pressure, which by the way you don't care to know but I trust God to preserve me. But since you can't bear to be with me, I will make it easier for you, she said standing up to leave the room.

Marion, please, he said. It hasn't come to this, he said holding her hands.

Please, let me go now, she said in tears.

Marion went to the guest room to sleep. The last thing she want to do is to talk with him, she felt so much hatred towards him now. In all the misery and tears, she fell into sleep.

........

The sharp pain from her stomach woke Marion up.

Oh God, she screamed. She was so weaken by the pain that she couldn't stand from the bed

Kath heard her mum scream and ran towards the room.

Mum, whats wrong, she went to her

I think am in Labour, she said groaning in pains

Are you sure, she asked, but you re not due yet, she said

I know but I need to get to the hosiptal now, she cried out. where is your Dad? she asked

He left early, said he had an appointment, she said.

Kathleen immediately called the hospital and within 20 mintues, they were at their place, she helped her mum pack her bags and tried calling her Dad but no answer so she left several messages for him.

The drive to the hosiptal was not that long, as they were received by doctors waiting at the entrance. Marion was immediately wheeled to the theatre, she was told they had to operate on her as she was in pre-mature labour.

After what looks like forever, Dave found his way to the labour suite and found Kath sitting down.

Oh Dad, she cried out.

What happened honey, he asked

Shes in theatre, they said they had to operate on her as she went to pre mature labour, she said with fear all over her.

I'm really scared dad, she cried.

Dave taking his daughters in to his arms

Oh God, what have I done, he said to himself. This is all my fault, I should have be there for her, I should have, he kept saying. Oh God, please help her please, I am so sorry for the way I have acted, for being selfish, I love my wife and want her to be ok and I love my baby too, please Lord, help us.

She doesnt deserve the way I have treated her. he said to Kath

You know Dad, I use to envy you and Mum but alot has changed about you.

I know Honey and am sorry, things shouldn't have gotten this far between us. Sometimes what you want isn't what you get, but in the end what you get is so much better than what you wanted. I was been selfish but I know better now. I just hope its not too late.

Yes, I know. I thought Matt was my life, that I couldn't live without him, it took me seeing him cheat to realise I am much better with out him but you and Mum, you have the best of each other and I wouldnt trade that for anything or any one, she said looking at her dad.

I'm sorry , I to hear about Matt. I was totally selfish. We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of kindness and luck but it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness, he said.

Every man needs to appreciate their woman they have and work together in making the best of each other.

Your mum is a great woman, I pray I have an opportunity to tell her everyday of my life of how much I love her and would spend the rest of my life with her, For better, for worse.

After few hours, The Doctor came to announce the arrival of their new bouncing baby boy, although premature but healthy, also Marion who was doing well. As She was been wheeled back to the recovery room, Dave went to hold her hands.

Oh honey, I am so so sorry. I am sorry for putting you through all this. I am sorry honey and I love you. I know I have put you through so much pain but please forgive me my love. I was selfish and thought only about myself and forgot things that really matters. I feel ashamed for what I have done, I dont have any excuses. I did what i did and I take full responsibility. I am so sorry honey, he begged

You really did hurt me, Marion said softly.

I know honey and it would never happen again. I love you and my baby. You, Kathleen and my son are the most important thing in my life and I would never trade it for anything or lose focus of what I have. You are my one and only, my one true love, my strength, my sunshine, my treasure. I love you honey for better, for worse, he said.

Its been a while I heard you say all these and I kind of miss it, she said weakly. I love you too honey, for better, for best, Marion said smiling with so much relief in her.

Dave gently hugged his wife while Kathleen watched with tears, thanking God for the restoration. She had alot to be grateful for. As for Matt, she had to let go believing God for the best for her.Baby Dave was OK and the whole family enjoying their new addition to the family.

..........

There is no love without forgiveness. and there is no forgiveness without love, To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness. For Better, For Best.

The End

For Better, For Best. Part 1

2011-07-18T08:28:00.000-07:00

After tossing in bed for what seems like hours, Kathleen eventually switched on her bed stand light.

Seeing it was 3:30am; she sigh.
Common', she said to herself, I really need to sleep, she murmured.

The excitement of seeing Matt after six months away in Uni had kept her awake all through the night. Matt went away to Liverpool to study while she decided to stay back in her home town, Colchester to continue her studies but surely the long distance relationship has proven to test them both. But putting all the fight and argument aside, she was excited to have him to herself for the whole summer break.
The sound of the fire alarm brought her back from her thought.

What!, standing up from her bed, she opened the door and walked to the kitchen, there she found her Mum trying to put off the alarm.
Mum, she called out, its 3:30 in the morning, what are you doing, she asked, helping her to blow air into the alarm.
I'm sorry dear, she said. I couldn't sleep and thought, why not get busy, she said.
Busy? Kath asked back. Why would a seven months old pregnant woman want to be busy at this time?
You really need to take things easy please, Kath said to her. Where's Dad?
Oh, he went to Bolton, would be back tomorrow evening, she answered.
But you know you should take things easy mum, Kath said to her
I know dear, Marion answered back, I just get frustrated when i cant sleep and cooking makes me feel better, she said opening the oven.
See; I made short bread biscuits, she showed Kath. Time was worth while, you would say?, Marion said.
What happened to buying them off the shelf, Kath asked.
A little encouragement here, Marion said smiling at her daughter.
I'm sorry mum, its just that, i don't like it when you stress yourself.
OK dear, I understand, I will go back to bed as soon as I clean up this mess, she said going over to the sink.
No, no, I will finish that, going to stand at the sink, you go to bed now, besides, I couldn't sleep too, she said.
Hmm, excited about Matt, Marion asked,
Yes, Kath blushed. I cant wait to see him.
Hm mm, Marion giggled.
Mum, go to bed, Kath said smiling at her mum.

Watching her mum going to her room, She turned to the sink to begin clearing up but the thought of her mum recent behaviour weigh heavily on her. First, the pregnancy was quite a surprise, at the age of 45, both her parent had given up on more babies, then comes the surprise. At first, Marion was happily surprised but after few months, she wasn't so much thrilled especially when Dave, her husband suddenly withdrew himself, he started travelling on business more, coming home late, even when he was at home, they hardly exchanged words. Kathleen loves her parents dearly but this silent wars between them was becoming unbearable especially when she sees how sad her mum was becoming, although Marion tries to put on the brave face but day after day, she was drenching in sadness, she felt all alone.

After cleaning up and making herself a cup of tea, she decided to go back to bed even though she had just a hour to sleep.

..............

Haven slept for an hour, Kathleen woke up to do her chores, after several hours to keep busy, she checked her phone again, its 3:30pm, Matt should be back now and she did made him promise to call her as soon as he get back to Colchester. But again, she decided not to get bother about this, maybe, he was so tired and went off to sleep.

You make such a fuss, she said to herself.
Kathleen, are you there? she heard her mum called.
Yes, she answered. Do you need anything?
Yes please, she answered, could you bring the post in here for me, she asked.
Thanks dear, Marion said taking the mail. Any news from Matt yet? she asked
No, Kath answered
Hes probably tired, Marion said
Hmm, Kath said and left the room.

Marion watched her daughter leave the house, she knows Kathleen has been doing her best to keep everything in place for few months now. She's grateful to God for the daughter and prays for the best for her. she always pray her daughter has the kind of great marriage she has but now, she's not so sure the prayer is such a good idea. She and Dave has always been so close, being in love has been a great venture for them both, they were best friends and lovers but for the past few months now, she's not so sure where they stand.
she doesn't understand why Dave can be so withdrawn towards this pregnancies, at least, it takes two to tangle, this pregnancy happened as a result of their love making even if it was unexpected considering all the precautions they took.

Marion sighs in her thought as she opened the posts. She opened the letter with the bank statements but to her astonishment, she saw something that didn't make sense.
A bill for Holiday Inn Hotel in Colchester for several nights for the past three months.

Why would Dave lodge in an hotel in the same town where he lives and he claims he was in business trip.
This is not happening, Marion said to herself. There's probably a best explanation for this, she assured herself.
doesn't understand why one day they are so much in love with you and the next, they are not.
As tears rolled from her eyes, she felt so much hurt and pain, not only because of the new discovery but because of what to come, an unknown future. Dave would be back in the evening but the though of even asking him was unclear.

.............
To be Continued

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Insight4u: It is well with my soul

2011-07-16T11:18:00.000-07:00

Insight4u: It is well with my soul: "This song came to mind, an amazing song is it: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever..."

It is well with my soul

2011-07-16T11:14:00.000-07:00

This song came to mind, an amazing song is it:
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
- Refrain:
  It is well, with my soul,
  It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

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Life

2011-07-16T06:04:00.000-07:00

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it.Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it.Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it. These words of Mother Teresa are quite true saying. Sometimes life takes the things we love and hold so dearly in our heart, some people just let go while other fight even with their last breath.

Don't be pushed around, decide what you want out of this life, don't give up and don't give in. You can make it.

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Today

2011-07-16T02:40:00.000-07:00

Today...

Today is the day that the Lord has made, we should all rejoice and be glad in it. Speak in to today to bring good tidings to you and your family. The bible says, 'You shall decree a thing and it shall be established and light shall shine upon it'. The words of your mouth are powerful, they can pierce into the innermost of your being.

Arise and Shine for His light has come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. In the bible, when Lazarus had died, Jesus went to his tomb and commanded him to 'Come forth', In essence, he told him to Arise, Why? Because His light is come, which is Jesus. You can speak in to every dead situation to arise, no matter how dead or decay it may be, Lazarus was dead for four days, he was already smelling, he was wrapped in dead clothes, but when the words were spoken, it became life. The word of God are powerful, they are sharper than two edged sword.

Just like the way Jesus told them to take the dead clothes away from Lazarus, you need to take away the old thinking, the old mentality, the old behaviour, you need to clean yourself up, wash your self clean with the word of God and the cleansing power of the Holy Ghost because the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.

The whole creation is waiting for the manifestation of the Sons of God, You are a child of God so today, Arise and shine for His light is come and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon you.

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Silence in Relationship

2011-07-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

Many of us try to get our partner's attention and so we give them the silence treatment. At one time or the other, we have given this treatment, thinking it will send the message to them. Silent treatment can happen for various reasons, you not only demonstrate silent by not talking, but also my our body language, attitude and behaviour, When we argue on our differences, at least we are talking which can bring about result along the line but when we give the silence treatment, nothing is been said except it sends the wrong signal to either couple.

''Let’s be careful to name the problem and call it what it is: The Silent Treatment is a form of punishment. This is not to be confused with feeling unsure about your feelings and going to your own corner to get a break – that is understandable and normal. Sometimes, however, you may feel angry and take it out on your partner by shutting down completely and not letting him or her in at all. You might be so angry, in fact, that you will hardly say a word.

Often men and women who issue the Silent Treatment know it hurts their partners – and that’s part of why they do it. They shut down to express their anger rather than express it fairly, through words and mutual, intimate communication. In other words, when the Silent One shuts down, he doesn’t even give his partner a chance.

If you are guilty of resorting to the Silent Treatment, I must call a spade a spade –it’s a cheap and easy way to hurt your partner. All the while, it turns you into a child who is incapable of communicating in your relationship like a grown-up. If you’re in a relationship, do the honorable, adult thing and give your partner a chance to talk to you. Talk to your partner – share – and work productively on your relationship''.(Dr Seth relationship & love advice)

Have you ever given your partner the silent treatment? Or have you ever been on the receiving end?
Share with us how you felt and what to do in this situation.

What God is said to do in your Life.

2011-07-15T08:56:00.000-07:00

What God is said to do in your life, the devil can't stop it, he can't stand it and there is nothing he can do about it. The promises of God are yea and Amen. For the Lord your God will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you.

Sometimes, it seems like we are going in circles in life, one disappointment and the other, we often wonder what God is doing in all these, if He's left us to our fate or taking His time in responding to us and probably forgotten us. Life's disappointment can pull us so far from trusting God especially when we have done all we can do and have no other help, we have been faithful to His words, cried in prayer and so waited on His help. Has he forgotten his promises to bless you and make us great? to lift us up lest you dash our foot against a stone? to fight for us while we hold our peace?

One thing I know beyond all reasonable doubt is that, God never fails, His faithfulness endures forever, Whatsoever His promises are to you will sure stand, nothing can stop it. It may not look like it now but trust his love, He always come true. Remember, His thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways His ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than your ways and His thought than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do now return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish so that it yields seeds for the sower and bread for the eater, so is His word that goes from His mouth: It will not return to Him empty but will accomplish what He desire and achieve the purpose for which He sent it.

Remember, what God is said to do in your life, the devil cant stop it, he cant stand it and there is nothing he can do about it.

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4 D's to Success.

2011-07-15T03:43:00.001-07:00

"He who is silent is forgotten; he who does not advance falls back; he who stops is overwhelmed; out distanced, crushed; he who ceases to grow becomes smaller; he who leaves off, gives up; the condition of standing still is the beginning of the end." Henri Fr.

I am yet to meet an individual who does not wish to be successfully. It's very easy to wish for something, all you have to do is sleep and dream on it. Success, however is not about wishing; which is just an illusion that what you wish for is actually true, but rather working hard towards what you wish you had is the main deal. In few paragraphs, I would like to show you the 4 D's to help you to reach your purpose in life.

First is DESIRE, which is simply to express a wish for something. Whatever you want to be in life or what you want, you need to first desire it, a longing for such. you need a drive to keep you going. Desire is the key to motivation but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal, a commitment to excellence, that will enable you to attain the success you seek If you however really want something, you need to have the gut to take everything to obtain it.

Second is DEDICATION, a commitment in attaining. you need to dedicate yourself to the work you have. for example, if I desire to be a singer, I need to put all my strength, my devotion into practice to achieve this aim. I will need to work hard, put all my resources into committing my self to this task.

Next is DETERMINATION, a firmness of purpose. Determination helps you to stand your ground regardless of storms on your way in achieving your purpose.Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The Slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Come rain, come shine, you need to be determined to pressed forward your goal, nothing can stop you from achieving your purpose, only yourself can be your own enemy. Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.

Final is DISCIPLINE, a bridge between goals and accomplishment. For you to accomplish your goal, however small they may be, you need to discipline yourself, Disciple represses the weakness in you, it helps you to be focused about your goals. Joyce Meyer said in her book, the secret to true success, 'when discipline is sown, like a good seed, it yields a harvest of things that fulfil and satisfy is, the things that makes us happy and release peace and joy in our lives'.

I challenged you to take one your tasks out of your numerous lists of things to do ( you know what I mean), try the 4 D's, Desire, Dedication, Determination and Discipline. Shout out your dream, let it be known, proceed in accomplishment and stand firm. This day I pray for the spirit of excellence, wisdom, power, sound mind and peace upon your life in Jesus name. Have Fun.

Regards