PASTOR HELENA
Written by Nicholas Stephen
Episode 8
(I later left her house)
She slapped me and warned me not to repeat such despicable act. She also added that I should delete anything on my mind that is not of Christ before she left. Regardless of how many times I attempted to explain, she said she can’t pay attention to things that aren’t in God’s plan..
That slap alone had been reminiscing on my mind. For the first time, I was slapped by a lady. When she went to church on Tuesday, she Insisted on taking me along as usual but I bluntly refused and told her otherwise. She knew I was very annoyed. I replied her that since she doesn’t want to give me her attention then the next thing I had in mind is leaving the house.
When she came back, she came with some visitors and she entertained them, they even spent the night with us then later left the next morning.
Immediately they left, I started arranging my little luggage. When she came she wasn’t happy at all.
“Pastor I’m tired already. Thanks for patronizing my shoe business I think I should be going now.” I said to her while arranging my stuffs.
“Victor it’s okay, I’m sorry about last time. You know I’ve been busy, I actually made those statements because I was so annoyed with you. Regardless of all my preachings you still gat the audacity to try such! Victor it makes no sense at all! What were you thinking?”
“I’m not forcing you to stay I understand. You’re a grown up man already. But you can come visit anytime you want okay, you are always welcome. But please always be present in church mostly on Sundays I want to be seeing you please. This coming Sunday I want to see you.”
“I will try. I believe you already know my place and you can also be checking up on me from time to time. And another thing try and be online on watsapp so I can talk to you?”
“Yeah I’ll try probably next week I’ll create a time for that. You know I’m a pastor and I’m the busy type but during the evening I should be online I guess. If you message me by that time I’ll definitely reply. Alright goodluck. What about your parents hope they’re fine?
“Ummm they’re fine. Thanks. Pastor you’re looking so stunning I’ll chat you up. Bye take good care of yourself.”
“Thank you. Just hold on let me take you to the nearest bus stop with my car.” She said, heading towards the parlour to get her car keys.
So she assisted me with the little bag and took me to the nearest bus stop. I appreciated her then she left.
I boarded a bus from there and headed home. I got home around 3pm. I was so surprised seeing some visitors in the house. I went to meet my sister whom I saw cooking in the kitchen.
“Peace, the visitors, what are they doing here because I don’t just understand.”
“Oh you even came and you couldn’t inform me that you’d be coming today. Anyway you’re back I’m glad. As for the visitors, they’d be leaving soon.”
“Who is that fine woman I’m seeing there. I bet she should be married.”
“Yes of course. Please don’t even think of shooting your shot. She’s married and a very good friend of mine at that. What about that your pastor. I could sènse that there’s something fishy between you and the woman. Imagine you didn’t return home for almost two weeks. Bigi I know you very well hope you know.”
I smiled.
“Peace funny you. It’s alright. For now let me come and eat I’m starving.”
So I ate and went to sleep.
I messaged pastor around 6pm but she didn’t respond to it..
After some days, pastor called me.
“Pastor. I’ve been messaging you but you haven’t replied. I’ve missed you. I’ve missed those your messages. When are you coming over to check up on me… I’m so eager to see you. You know it’s been days already..”
“Oh really then let’s see how this Friday goes. But you didn’t come to church last week Sunday. What happened?” She questioned me.
“I was kinda ill. Not feeling too good. But this coming Sunday I’ll try. Pastor what about my shoes should I still bring more?”
“Be healed in the mighty name of Jesus. Don’t worry Jesus has already set you free. Don’t worry when I come on Friday we’d talk. Can I spend a day with you guys there? and mind you, I’m also coming with ada, you know she disturbs alot. There’s alot of scriptures I need to feed you with. You need to be connected to the spirit.”
“Yes yes sure. You can come with her. Anticipating your return ma.” I beamed with excitement.
“Alright then.. What about your parents. The other day I came I didn’t see them. Hope they’re fine?”
“They actually travelled. They’re fine.”
“Alright see you then.”
“Alright pastor.”
Call ended.
“Wow, wow, wow. Mehn today’s Tuesday. I need to arrange the house. Pastor is coming on Friday woo, wooow, wooohoooo. Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!” I shouted, leaped up and rolled round my bed like a delighted cat..
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