HE SAID NO
Episode 2
Amifel finished quite early for the day, for all of the activities she had to merge together and cover in less than 24 hours, including meeting prospective clients and booking some ushering services and hall decorations. She decided to go over to her friend’s place to chill off a bit before heading home. Thankfully their place wasn’t too far from where she was coming from.
Blessing and Grace were her close friends, Blessing was about her age while Grace was 2 years younger. They had been friends since her university days and they stayed together in a moderately furnished single-room self-contained apartment on the outskirt of the city. Grace was a dark version of her, beautiful and rounded, she worked in a bank while Blessing, the fairest of them all, was a baker. She would have been staying with her friends but for her parent’s insistence.
She was glad to have met them both at home as they entertained her with Blessing’s freshly baked cake, juice, and lots of gists.
“What’s wrong Amifel? you have been unusually quiet,” Blessing asked bringing their gist session to an abrupt end, they had been so engrossed in their gist that they didn’t notice her rather moody demeanor. For some time, Amifel just looked on blankly,
“Talk to us Ami, a problem shared is half-solved, ” Grace added, moving closer to Amifel where she sat at the edge of their bed.
“I don’t know, I just feel a little tired, ”
“Tired? Of what?” Grace asked, sounding concerned.
” George.”
“George? What about him? Did he break up?” Blessing asked taking her seat opposite Grace.
“Urgh, I wish, ” Amifel shrugged.
“Stop talking in parables now, tell us exactly what the matter is, ”
“George proposed, ”
“Oh my God, awwwn… So sweet…” They chattered, “Wait oh, where is your ring? And why are you sad about it?” Blessing interrupted.
“I told him I wasn’t ready, ”
“Why??”
“I and George can’t get married, ”
“Why!” They chorused again, sounding shocked.
“God said so, ”
“Ahn Ahn, and are you sure about this?” Grace asked,
“Yes, I’m sure. I didn’t tell anyone because I wanted to be sure. I just told my mum yesternight too, ”
“Did she take it well?” Grace probed,
“Trust my mum now, she changed it for me, ”
“You can’t blame mummy, she is eager to see you get married. What of daddy?” Grace continued,
“I don’t think he knows yet, he was not around yesterday but I can bet that mummy would tell him even before she serves him dinner tonight,” Amifel said sounding disturbed.
“The funny thing is my parents claim to have prayed about it and even gotten God’s approval but I am getting the direct opposite.”
“I understand your parents, mine would have done worse if I were in your shoes, they only want the best for you, ” Grace comforted,
“I know, I want to get married too and I like him but I feel something is wrong somewhere, I know something is wrong,”
“Amifel, Amifel, Amifel! Should I talk?” Blessing who had kept quiet all the while interrupted while waiting for a go-ahead and when she got a nod from Amifel, she continued,
“I don’t think you are ready to settle dowñ. You just said it yourself that your parents have prayed about it and gotten God’s approval, I did not say you are not hearing well oh, but even the Bible says we should test all spirits, you are 28! And you are here smelling what is wrong. I mean what could be wrong with such a fine, rich and classy boy? He is even born again oh! Please think about it well oh because if I were you, I would not even think twice, apply wisdom, my friend!” She reeled out,
Amifel looked down, holding her head in her hands, more confused than ever. Her head felt hot and woozy.
“Blessing, what are you saying? That she should ignore God’s witness in her spirit and follow someone else’s convictions?” Grace said, coming to her rescue by charging at Blessing,
“Noo, I did not say that. I am only saying she should use the wisdom of God to address this matter, husband is scarce outside oh!” Blessing said with a note of finality before standing up.
” God’s wisdom is in his leading,” Grace replied,
“Ah! Okay oh, if it was this easy, all of us would have gotten married by now, ” Blessing concluded before leaving the room.
Grace sighed, as she put her arms around Amifel, “Ami, I know how you feel and I know how much you love George but I’m very sure that God has a reason for asking you not to get married to George, that, I am very sure of. You remember, God’s thoughts towards us are the thoughts of good and not of evil to give us an expected end. God loves you Amifel, and he has your best interest at heart.” Amifel was in tears by the time Grace was done.
“Ami, can we pray?” Amifel nodded as they held hands.
Blessing came back inside after a while and met Grace and Amifel in a lighter mood. They had stopped talking about George and had moved to other things. She joined in the conversation and avoided talking about George until Amifel was ready to take her leave.
“I am sorry about how I spoke to you the other time Amifel, just think well before making any decision, ” Blessing apologized.
“Naa, it’s fine. I understand I know you are just looking out for me. God is my wisdom, I know I’ll get through this, ”
” Amen!” They chorused
“Lest I forget, there is an upcoming event slated for next month’s end, and we need wedding cakes, ” Amifel said standing up to adjust her clothes.
“Oshey! That’s my girl! Send the exact date and specifications, ” Blessing said happily.
Amifel left their place feeling lighter than she came, she muttered a word of prayer for lesser drama at home and wisdom to handle the situation at hand…
She was in a cab when her phone rang, she hurriedly fished out her phone from her bag and on seeing the caller ID, her heart skipped a beat… George!
To be continued
Written by Sodamade Olamide Tolulope.
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