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 “Mr 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 moneyelsewhere. 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 the something
was going on between Bode and I. Before I knew it, it became 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
Good afternoon ma. How are you, my dear?.
I’m fine ma.
“I know you 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.
Anyway, I’ve denied it on your behalf, I only wanted to confirm from you, because since 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 that you are 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 fornication” then, you have heard or
seen someone at the verge of falling. Remember 1 Cor 10 v.12.
So, please be very careful and the Lord shall help you in Jesus name.
I said “Thank you 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 the same age with Oyindamola, our second to the last
born?, not even the one next to me!..Well, I just need to be careful, help me Oh Lord!”.
So, what happened next?.
TBC
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