Sister Mary
Episode 16
“everything is now so messed up, isn’t it?” she asked. I nodded quietly.
“yeah it is. You shouldn’t have told her about the engagement” i replied sadly,
“i’m so sorry dear. I was carried away by anger, now i understand why you have been taking those silly steps. Mary isn’t reasonable at all, i’m now tempted to support your tactics” she said with guilt. I kissed her hair and smiled.
“who knows what she’s plotting this moment?” i murmured,
“yeah i guess we have to come out with something and be prepared” she suggested and stared into my eyes.
“but what exactly do we come up with?, i’m out of options” i hissed,
“well first i think you should try and beg her, perhaps she might feel compelled to forgive you. After all she claims to be a good christian, so i guess it’s time she shows the christian spirit by forgiving and letting you go” she added. I scoffed and shook my head,
“you really don’t know Mary or have any idea what she and her sister are capable of doing. Anyway i will give it a try but what if it fails?” i murmured.
“i don’t know” she shrugged.
“you remember the police officer that handled the case when Mary first reported me?, maybe he can be helpful in this kind of situation. All i need is to buy his support, we all know the police and their ways huh” i quickly thought out, nodding my head over the bright idea. Chioma equally nodded in agreement.
“but first we have to move over to my apartment immediately. I wouldn’t want anybody surprising us here. Let’s go and pack, you can finish making your plans at my place” she suggested and headed to the bedroom. I shrugged and followed her.
We finally got to her apartment an hour later with some of my things. Chioma really was right suggesting i move over to her place for the meantime. The past experience i had in the police station was still very fresh in my mind and i really didn’t want a repeat of it.
Thirty minutes later i drove over to Mary’s house but found it locked. I tried calling her on phone but she refused answering. Without another choice i drove out and headed to the police station.
I cursed as i drove, it was quite unfortunate admitting that she succeded in spoiling a day i was supposed to relax with chioma. I spent it running around, scared to the bone. Thanks to her.
Episode 17
I got to the police station and had a brief chat with the officer who was extremely surprised to see me. Unfortunately he wasn’t willing to discuss Mary’s case in his office and so ended up asking me to meet him at a small drinking joint close to the station by 8pm.
I left thereafter and headed back to Mary’s house once again but neither she nor her sister were available. I turned and returned to Chioma’s apartment, tired and a bit nervous.
“hmmm, what a way to spend a day we planned being together” chioma smiled after i told her how the day’s event went.
“well don’t be too dejected, i believe things will soon get better” she assured me with a smile.
By 7:45pm, i headed out to meet the police officer once again. He was already at the bar when i got there and equally was the first to see me. He smiled and waved, i saw his hand, breathed deeply and approached him.
“you see your issue with Mary is quite a delicate one. The best i can do is to discourage her from reopening the case if she comes to me. But you know she could easily take it to another police station and then start up the whole process over again. The only good news about it is that the case might be flung away in the end if you defend yourself very well, by claiming to have settled her, but it still won’t stop you from going through hell in the process. The best advice i can give is for you to try everything possible in stopping her from reopening the dead case. Do anything possible my friend, threaten or use force if possible but don’t quote me or leave loose ends” he adviced and gulped down the second bottle of beer i bought for him.
As i drove back to Chioma’s apartment fifteen minutes later, i thought over the officer’s advice. He really was right, i had to do everything to prevent Mary from reopening the case if actually she was planning to do so. I truly wasn’t comfortable with the idea of using force since Jboy wasn’t available anymore.
“but I once offered her money which she refused accepting. I tried brainwashing her with fake love and it failed, all that is now left is the use of force which really isn’t easy, moreover i’m no violent person… How do i go about this mess?” i wondered as i drove back to chioma’s apartment.
“The officer made a strong point but it’s going to be very hard dealing with Mary which ever way you choose to follow. Or do you have any other plan?” Chioma asked as we discussed Mary’s issue on her bed later in the night.
“nothing really, just the old plans Jboy and i made way back, but things have changed and so it’s no longer useful” i sighed uneasily. She smiled reassuredly and placed her head on my chest.
“well i think you should forget Mary’s issue and deal with Jboy’s burial first, plus you know there are still much work waiting for you at the office. I suggest you deal with them before facing Mary’s issue, at least it also will give us time to plan and await whatever she is planning for us. My apartment is yours, so you are free to stay as long as you want” she advised seriously. I nodded and shrugged.
“i guess i have no other option than to abide and follow your suggestion” i murmured with a smile.
Days later, i travelled to Jboy’s village, discussed with his family, fixed the burial date, returned to the city and informed his colleagues about the burial arrangements. It really wasn’t easy at all but it was a debt i owed him as a true friend. His colleagues however paid for the coffin and ambulance that took his corpse home, while i footed other bills like the burial posters, pamphlets, entertainment, mortuary fees and so on.
My account almost emptied in the process but it was a little price to pay for a wonderful friend.
I equally was lucky that Mary never showed up her face nor surprised me with any trick as i ran around for the burial. Though i avoided her like a plague by staying away from my apartment and living with Chioma all through the period.
Jboy was buried two weeks after i moved into Chioma’s house and it was quite an emotional scene. Everyone who witnessed the event wept, especially as his body was lowered into mother earth.
“Life is nothing. We have to live each passing day with prayers and good deeds as if it is our last day on earth. We have to be prepared because we can depart this world any time, any day” The Reverend in charge of the ceremony preached as we bade my most loyal friend goodbye….
Surely life is nothing but mysterious….
Episode 18
Two days after Jboy’s burial, i made up my mind to go back to my apartment but Chioma fought very hard to prevent me from leaving.
“what’s pursuing you from my home. Isn’t it better you continue staying with me until you settle issues with Mary” she protested,
“you are right baby, but don’t worry. I can take care of myself. I can’t continue hiding from her. I don’t want to give the impression that i’m scared. I equally plan on visiting her this evening” i explained. She breathed deeply and shrugged.
“very well then, but i don’t see the sense in hurrying to leave my apartment which you know is very safe” she murmured with resignation. I kissed and hugged her.
On getting to my apartment later in the day, i was informed by a neighbour that two ladies checked up on me the previous day. The descriptions i was given matched that of Mary and her sister. I was a bit nervous over the information.
I couldn’t imagine what was their plan, showing up at my house but refusing to answer my phone-calls.
“What are they up to?” i wondered.
By 7:30pm, i freshened up, dialled Mary’s phone number again but as usual she refused answering. I cursed under my breathe, grabbed my car keys and headed out of my apartment.
My mind raced wildly as i drove towards Mary’s house. I was uncertain of the fate that awaited me there. My spirit was weak but i was determined to reach a compromise with her.
The only thing i prayed for, was to meet Mary alone in the house. I couldn’t stand her elder sister and i had no doubt that things would turn out badly if i was unlucky to meet the obnoxious lady.
As I got close to Mary’s apartment, i called Chioma to tell her about my movement and equally hear her sweet reassuring voice but unfortunately she didn’t answer my phone call. I breathed deeply, dropped the phone and drove on.
Exactly ten minutes later. I arrived at Mary’s place, knocked nervously on the door and prayed silently. The door was soon flung open by no other person than Mary’s obnoxious sister. She frowned on seeing me while i smiled politely.
My phone rang that moment, drawing my attention.
I stared at it for a while, not sure to answer the call or not, since it was Chioma who was calling.
“hey how far” i finally answered, but the voice that spoke to me wasn’t Chioma’s,
“good evening sir, your friend just had a car accident. Please can you come over to St. James hospital, at hospital road. I hope you know the place? Our sign post is lighted, once you get to hospital road, just drive straight you will see the place” a female voice announced, sending cold shiver down my spine.
“hello sir! Are you there?” i heard the caller ask,
“yeah i’m coming right away” i replied and hung up, while Mary’s sister scanned me with her cold annoying eyes.
Chioma never told me she was going anywhere that fateful evening, and I couldn’t help but wonder how the accident could have happened.
“First it was Jboy, now Chioma. What’s happening?” i wondered as i stood facing Mary’s sister. my9jarocks.info
Episode 19
“please i just got an emergency call. I’ll be back” i nervously explained to Mary’s sister, turned and ran out without bothering to wait for her reply.
I didn’t know what to think as i roughly drove to the hospital almost colliding with other cars in the process.
“God please don’t let something bad happen to her. I can’t afford losing anyone again. I just buried my best friend days ago” i cried passionately.
I got to the hospital twelve minutes later, and was directed to the emergency room where i found my sweetheart lying calmly with eyes open. I breathed deeply and rushed to her side, kneeling beside the bed.
“oh precious, what happened?” i asked nervously. She weakly smiled and grabbed my left hand.
“i’m ok my love. It was just a minor accident. I went to buy recharge card across the street, suddenly from nowhere, a car ran into the shop almost killing the shop owner and i. But we were lucky to escape with just brusies. Though i fainted due to the impact of the accident and was brought here. The nurses Revived me, after which i begged one of them to call you” she explained weakly while i heaved a sigh of relief.
“thank you God” i breathed.
“the bills has been paid by the useless driver. He was lucky to escape the accident without a scratch. So how did it go with Mary?” she asked curiously,
“i never got to meet her because i recieved the information about the accident as soon as i got to her apartment and so had to run back” i replied.
“seriously i’m a bit frightened. It’s not as if i’m superstitious but this accident got me worried. Remember how she warned me weeks back, using Jboy as an example. Do you think this accident could be related or linked to her in a way?” she asked curiously. I gasped inside, but covered my fear with a reassuring smile.
“don’t let such idea get into your head. It was just an ordinary accident that happens everywhere” i murmured reassuringly. But deep down her question embedded in my mind.
Could it be that Mary has a mysterious power or force protecting her interest?” i wondered.
If it is real then i might also in danger. I could be the next. I have to be careful, very careful” i concluded and kissed Chioma’s forehead…. my9jarocks.info
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Episode 20
We spent a long night at the hospital. A very restless night it was for us. I never slept because the place was so uncomfortable and creepy to me. Moreover i had no place to lay down my head.
Very early the next morning, Chioma was discharged. We returned to her apartment happy and relieved.
“Thank God the scare is over. You couldn’t imagine how scared i was when i got a call about the accident” i said and hugged my pretty queen.
“baby you know for a second i thought i was going to die. I thought it was all over as i saw the car heading to my direction with full speed. I couldn’t do anything. I just froze like a statue as it almost ran over me” she recounted quietly. I held her tightly, caressing her back.
“but there is something you need to do for me” she added, breathing deeply.
“just mention it dear” i encouraged her.
“i really need to see a pastor. A friend recommended one for me some days back, and you have to go with me” she appealed while i kept very still. I hated such a topic. I hated having anything to do with pastors.
“we have to go together. We need prayers above any other thing” she continued solemnly,
“i have heard you my love. Yes we will go but not today. You need to rest and get your full energy back” i answered calmly, forcing her to oblige.
I spent the greater part of the day with her before heading to the office where i got some files i was yet to finish working on and took them to my apartment. I really was lucky i wasn’t working for a private establishment. I would have been fired with the lazy way i was carrying out my duties which truly wasn’t very tasking.
Early the next morning, Chioma woke me up with a phone call.
“my love i had a very terrible nightmare, we have to see the pastor today. There is no need delaying, I have already booked an appointment with him. I’m coming over to your house” she informed me. I bit my lips and cursed.
I felt like declining to go with her but had no choice than to respect her wish.
By 11am, we were at the pastor’s office, where a special prayer was held for us. We prayed for about thirty five minutes or more yet the pastor wasn’t ready to conclude nor stop. He continued firing one prayer point to another while i halfheartedly closed my eyes and moved my lips. I already had made all my pleas and requests during the opening phase of the prayers and couldn’t just start repeating them all over again.
“please madam, can you leave us alone for a minute” the pastor said to Chioma after the prayers. She nodded, smiled at me and left.
“Dear brother in the Lord, i hope you know that as a christian it is required of you to pray ceaselessly?” he asked, while i nodded with guilt. It was obvious he noticed my low morale during the prayer session.
“besides you really need prayers sir because what was revealed to me is quite disheartening. I saw a woman shedding tears of bl0*d for you” he revealed, sending me into great panic with his revelation. my9jarocks.info
“so my brother, if there is any girl on your path or anybody you have offended. Please try and make peace with the person before proceeding with any plans you are having for your fiancee. It’s important to avoid any tragedy” he advised while i nodded calmly.
Fifteen minutes later, we left the pastor’s office and headed to Chioma’s apartment. My mind ran through many directions as i drove. I couldn’t help but play back the pastor’s advice over and over in my head.
“so what exactly did he tell you, because you look so withdrawn?” Chioma asked curiously,
“well he told me that a lady was weeping for me and that i should seek forgiveness and make peace with whoever i wronged” i answered slowly. She breathed deeply and kept quiet.
“what’s wrong?” i asked,
“nothing just thinking” she answered.
As we ate lunch an hour later, she brought up Mary’s issue again.
“what are your plans. When do you intend seeing her again?” she asked,
“i will pay her a visit later in the evening. Please let it not bother you” i pleaded. She shrugged and smiled.
“i would have loved to go with you” she offered,
“don’t think about it my dear” i winked at her.
I left for my apartment after the meal, took a little rest and patiently waited for nightfall. At exactly 7pm, i left my apartment and headed to Mary’s with a nervous mind.
I got to Mary’s apartment in no time and knocked calmly. Her sister answered the door almost instantly and stared at me with hatred.
“hey good evening. Is Mary around?” i asked. She eyed me for a second and scoffed,
“what do you want with her again?. Didn’t you send her away from your house?” she asked scornfully, unsettling me with the question. But before i could answer, Mary showed up at the door.
“who’s it?” she asked her sister, freezing as our eyes clashed,
“what are you doing here. What do you want again?, havn’t i left your life for good huh?. You know few days ago i was willing to do anything to have you back, but i’m happy to say that you arn’t worth it. So get out of here” she barked with anger, sending me backwards with the venom that came with the outburst.
Their wasn’t any doubt she was now overcome with hatred and perhaps revenge towards me. Her love unfortunately has evolved into hatred.
“how do i seek peace with her in this condition?” i wondered with alarm, as i reminded myself that my happiness with Chioma was in her hands.
I needed her forgiveness and preferably blessing in order to avoid any unnecessary tragedy in my life….
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Very informative story.