TITLE; Fighting back EPISODE: 24 AUTHOR: Queenxstar ETHEL closed the car door was about to hurry into the house. Welcome Sir. Precious gave a low bow. His normal cheerful countenance was replaced with a sad one. What happened? This morning there was no sign of her, she didnt help with the meal, she didnt even come to the table. We were all worried but thought she had her reasons. By eleven, mum J couldnt stand it anymore. She went to her room, knocked a number of times but there was no response. She informed the big bros and they forced her door opened. We found her unconscious. You know the rest Sir. Ethel exhaled deeply. Should I get your laptop and briefcase? Yes please. He walked into the house. Mummy J left the room and closed the door behind her. He sat on the seat she vacated. Darling how do you feel? She just couldnt be mad with someone who had her best interest at heart. She could almost smile at his worried expression. He prayerfully hoped she would talk to him. He felt so guilty. What did the doctor say? You know what the doctor must have said to me. She told him calmly. He had an urge to take her hands in his but couldnt. Im very sorry Hester, I am sorry. She looked at him but said nothing. Should I get down on my knees to show you how much I mean it? She shook her head. I forgive you but sometimes I feel you dont listen to me. How can you say that Hess, I have always listened you. I am sorry. Are you sorry about the act of yesterday or that I was unconscious? He decided not to lie again. I dont regret what I did but its effect on you. We dont know if Oladimeji means what he said or not. Ethel … She shot a surprised look. I need you to listen to me. He interrupted calmly. I dont like a fire I cannot quench. We need to get united now. Stop telling me not to get involved, I owe it to my parents, Victoria, Osagie and most especially myself to protect you. There is a joy you bring to we all and I wont let that joy die. He reached out and touched her face. Oladimeji doesnt have authority over your life. Our life is hidden with Christ in God, that is the report you should believe in not the report of a mere mortal. She sat up. How can I ever repay you ? By telling me what I can do to make you happy. He winked at her. Hester laughed holding her tummy. I want to see my uncle but am afraid that if I go out, a stray bullet will hit me. God will never allow that happen. I will get you all the escort you need, police, naval and Airforce... He used his fingers to list. Oh boy! I am about to stare in a Hollywood block buster movie. She stared into space dreamily. Ethel laughed. He had more to say but he will keep it till the dust had completely settled. +++ n Jan 27 *** Chris swept her off her feet and twirled round and round until Ethel raised his brows beaming. They were locked in each other arms for over a minute. I missed you. Hester whispered close to tears. I missed you more deardarling, I was worried sick about you. He fought back his tears. Eventually, they remembered he was still there. With her arm still around him. She did the introduction. Boyfriend meet my darling Ethelbert Onyemakazie and Darling , She pulled Ethel close. meet my sucre banana, Christopher Douglas. Chris chuckled as he extended his hand. Good morning Sir. Ethel took his hand and gave a low bow. Welcome Ethel. My darling has told me so much about you, indeed am grateful. Chris took his hand. Lets go in. Hester embraced Chris wife Nnenna and took the pretty baby girl she was carrying and twirled her. Her laughter filled the sitting room. Hester introduced Nnenna and Stella to him and Nnenna welcomed Ethel with a hug. Ethel took Stella who was a year plus and was attracted to the embroidery on his buba. Ethel served with drink. After a while, they excused themselves to do catch up. Ethel sang for her Some of the kids melodies he could remember. After a while, she raised her head above her head. Dance. She told him. He raised a brow still maintaining his smile. Daddy...dance... sing. She pointed first to his phone then to the floor. Oh Okay. He got the message and placed her on the ground. Stella bend low and low and threw both hands in the air even before Ethel could find a music to play on his phone. She tapped a foot and bobbed her head from side to side. Ethel marvelled as he joined her on the dance floor. She reminded him of so much... so much of Hester. Blood was indeed thicker than water. He laughed as she smiled up at him before twirling. He blessed Hester in his mind, imagine a child challenging him to dance and him faltering. He twirled with both hands in the air and bobbed from side to side. Woah! Chris laughed. Look what we have here. Daddy come … Stella beckoned. Dance. Ethel swept her up into his arms and embrace her. Can I take her home? He looked at Nnenna. Hester took a snapshots of them. Do ask my first wife. She has a higher say than I do. Nnenna informed him all in smiles. Ethel placed her down and she went to meet her aunt. Ethel used a palm to fan away imaginary sweat from his neck. I never knew a day will come when a Lovely child will beat in dancing. Thank God for Hester grooming me. They all laughed. Did you hear that Ella? Hester told her. She was seated on her lap. Stella beamed and looked closely at the camera Hester had handed to her. Ethel brought out five new one thousand notes and handed it to Stella. Go give to mummy, let her buy you something nice courtesy of Uncle Ethel. Thank you. She said rather shyly and went over to give the money to her mum. Thank you Ethel. Chris told him. Thank you very much. Nnenna appreciated. My pleasure. He returned. Hester smiled her appreciation to him. Ill like to invite you to the dining room for a meal of … Pounded yam and oha soup. Hester completed knowingly. Chris and Nnenna burst into laughter. That is one of my favorite. Ethel stood. Hester stood and took his hand. That make us too. ++ ** Oladimeji has good luck honestly because if I ever get hold of his him, I will crush him in such a way that he would be good for nothing to his parents who spoilt him this far than to be put in a transparent container and be hung in the presidential Villa. I could have rated everything that has happened so far as worse but what my parents did and said is worst and hurt me most. They didnt care about Where I was and how I was faring. Daddy said as far as I could trace my way back to Oladimeji, he cared less. Tears formed in her eyes. Uncle Chris, isnt about time you own up to me, was I adopted? Did she actually carried me in her womb? Yeah babe, she did. He hugged her close. Why should she should choose me when her favorite daughter is interested. Why should they decide to hurt me so when Ive been all I needed to be to them. I dont have answers to all those questions Sweetheart. He sighed. A couple of weeks ago,your dad sent for me with the sole aim of.me convincing you that that brat is the best for you. I expressed my disappointment, we were not brought up that way, he doesnt want to listen to anyone. Even Agatha had the effrontery to protest that you deserve all what you had to go through, a slap that her sprawling silenced her till I left the house. I wonder when she is going to grow up. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She had never liked me despite that she tried to kill me when we were younger, I Love her so much. She exhaled and shook her head. I know that well since I was the one that rescued you. I am brokenhearted, look at my angel, all sad, emaciated and all. I cant see when I want to. His tears came down, he couldnt fight them anymore. God, Oh my God, God give you freedom. Oh Uncle Chris. She clinged to him. I dont know how much of it I can take. Tell God to help me, He might consider your prayer. ++++ *** Dont get like that Sweetie. Ethel used a hand to prop himself on the sofa bed in the middle of the sitting room. You wouldnt tell not to get like that if you witnessed how close I was to getting shot twice! Precious and Chime were on the verge of being shot while taking turns to protect me! Ask them how the event was, ask them if theyve recovered from what happened earlier today! It was a narrow escape, it wasnt even narrow because all the bridges were burnt. We have our bath Ethel. How long will this go on … She shook her in exasperation. For how long …? All right now dear, calm down. Its going to be fine. Fine! She scoffed and glared at him in such way that Ethel had to lower his eyes and think momentarily about his last statement. Im tired of lies. Ethel stop lying to me, is it.ever going to be fine? How long is it going to take? How long will this go on? A year and half is gone already. He listened knowing she was about to break down emotionally. Look …look me. She gestured and even look down at herself. I cant even see me when I look at the mirror, Im so washed out. She swallowed hard. My hair is falling out … Her voice trailed off and her tears came down. I cant eat, I cant sleep because I haunted to my sleep. What kind of life is this? Is it not better I end it all myself? She was about throwing herself to the ground. Ethel grabbed her and held her. She struggled to break free. Hess, when you do this, i feel heartbroken. How can you think of hurting yourself. When I die, you can be rest assured my ghost wont haunt you. He felt cold. How happy that will make me. It was the sarcasm it his voice that made her stop struggling. His face displayed his disappointment. Lie. He pointed to the bed. She obeyed, not knowing if it was the sarcasm in his voice or the iciness in his eyes or the disappointment of his face that had compelled her . He exhaled and gave her a lingering look before lowering himself. . Ethel lowered himself beside her. WE are all created for a purpose, every pain and hurt we go through in life is for a purpose. God ways are not our ways. No matter how hard we question or try to fathom it sweetie, He bobbed his eyes from side to side. we might never understand. There are stories …stories of people who are facing worst, who have faced worst. Stories of people who prayed for the barren and they become fruitful, yet they died childless. Stories of men of God who were healing ministers yet died or lost their love ones to ailment. God ways are not for mortals to understand. We are the clay, He is the potter. His voice was soft and his brows darkened thoughtfully as he spoke. Men of the world have discovered the more fire gold has to pass through, the more beautiful it becomes. He took her cold palm in his and studied it. There was a message I listened to recently by a great man of God and a couple of passages from the holy book that changed my perspective of life. Hester looked up at his face, her expression blank on her tear stained face. Isaiah 35:4-10. He told her and picked his tab on the rug. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. He paused, glanced at her and smiled. Hester pursed her lips and blinked severally. She felt calm. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert..Hallelujah! Ethel exclaimed excited. Sweet, did you hear that? Hester nodded with a smile. His grip on her palm tightened as she felt warm, a.kind of warmth she had not felt in a while. He continued reading. And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Amen. Hester chorused and heaved. She doubt coming across the Scripture aforetime . Aint you a child of God? He touched her face gleaming. I am. She had never seen any man so handsome when he talked about God. She closed her eyes. Peace... Serenity …calmness … she saw the spring first …then the Hill, she felt the breeze caress her face and she felt light. She beamed. Our lives Hess, are hidden with Christ in God. He chuckled. The devil can only try but he can never succeed. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, an evidence of things not yet seen. Do you have faith? He looked down at his companion. Silence. Hess …? He saw her chest rise and fall. He laughed and covered his mouth in order not to wake her. His companion had fallen asleep! He stood, head for his room and came back with a blanket. He lay her properly and covered her . He just stared at her until the wetness on his arm jerked him back to reality, he reached up to touch his face rather surprised at the tears. He went to seat on the longest sofa and soon drifted to sleep. He woke up after 6hours and was rather surprised and happy she was still asleep. Probably the longest she ever had since she became conscious after surgery. He felt her forehead for any sign of illness before heading up the stair. Watchout for episode 25 Target: 10 likes
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