Episode 3
Daddy did not give me money that day. He was so crossed with
me, it was mummy that gave me transport fare and a stipend
which I managed till January allowance was paid.
Thank God for the foodstuff I took with me from home, I would
have learnt a wonderful lesson from hunger.
On getting back to Oyan, Bode was still around because there was no
money for him to return to school. I told him what I went
through because of him, and even then, I wasn’t sure if my dad would send me money again as usual, so i couldn’t give him money.
He felt sorry for me, and told me he would source for money
elsewhere. I didn’t know how he did it,but he went back to school
the following week.
Soon there was a rumour among the choir members that something was going on between Bode and me. Before I knew it, itΒ bad become viral
among church members.
One Sunday morning, Pastor Mrs Williams sent somebody to tell
me she would like to see me after service.
I wasn’t myself
throughout the service. I kept thinking “what did i do? Why does
she want to see me?”….Anyway, I said to myself, “if it’s because of
Bode, there’s nothing between us, and that is just what i will tell
her….Period!.”
I didn’t hear anything in church that day, I was already
devastated by the rumour going on, and this?….
Finally, the service was over. I found myself sitting next to Pastor
Mrs Williams on a three-seater sofa inside the pastor’s office.
Good afternoon ma.
How are u my dear?.
I’m fine ma.
“I know u would be wondering why I wanted to see you..said Mrs
Williams”.
“Yes ma”. I answered.
She continued….It’s about a rumour going on in the church. Can you please shed more light on the relationship between you and Bode?.
“Ma, Bode is like a younger brother to me, nothing more. Believe
me ma. I only render assistance to him whenever he’s in
need and that has even stopped now.” I told her.
Anyways, I’ve denied it on your behalf. I only wanted to confirm
from you, because the very first day I set my eyes on you, I knew you came
from a christian home, and I have no doubt in my spirit thatΒ you areΒ
well trained..but then, I want you to be very careful because there is power in tongues. Don’t give the devil any chance at all, and don’t trust yourself..if you see or hear a child of God saying ” I trust
myself, I can never commit sin”..then, you have heard or
seen someone at the verge of falling.
So, please, be very careful and the Lord shall help you IJN.
I said “Thank u ma”, and left the office.
As I was going home, I was telling myself “Now, I really need to
be very careful….though there was nothing between us really, but how could anybody think I could be dating a boy
about d same age with Oyindamola..our second to d last
born? not even the one next to me!..Well, I just need to be
careful!”.
So, what happened next?.
