SISTER BECCA IS DEAD
Episode 3
By Nnenne uju izuanagbara
Greg got promoted. His own promotion was a huge surprise because judging by the time he joined the company and his level in the company, he does not deserve what he got.
The company opened a new branch in south Africa and Greg was going to head it. He will be undergoing a six months intense training. He will run the company for a year before his family joins him.
Greg’s joy knew no bound. Becca had mixed feelings. Her husband will be away for a year, his visiting is under probation. How would she cope without him for a year.
At night Greg and Becca discussed.
Honey, Greg started. You have been praying for this. You have been praying for God’s undeserved kindness, now you have it. You know, I have searched myself and I know I don’t deserve this promotion. I have superiors, Mr kolade Thomson was there before me, Mr Bryan, Mrs emordi, all these people are my superiors yet the company dimmed me fit to run a branch. It is all God and your prayers too. You should be happy.
Sweetheart, I am happy just that, we will be apart for a year. Honey, you’re my friend, confidant, my everything, whom do I tell my stories, who would take me out, buy me stuff, who would fit into your space?(tears) yes I prayed for promotion but not the one that will tear us apart. I don’t know why I feel this is trouble in disguise and if I have my way, I will say you shouldn’t go. Why you? In as much as I know that God is capable of great miracles, this one looks suspicious.
Greg burst into laughter.
Honey can you hear yourself? See, I know why you’re sounding like this, but I’m making a solemn promise, I won’t leave you. I might not always keep in touch because, I will work so hard so as to meet up to my target that will qualify you guys to join me. It’s an all expense paid trip. I will transfer the money in my account to yours, will pay one year rent for this house and the shop. I’ll also try and settle the kids fees. Whatever remains, add to your business and your up keep. I love you dearly. Just keep praying so I can meet my target then you all can come over.
Becca was in deep tears.
Baby it’s OK. Stop this crying please. You are breaking my heart.
They prayed that night after the conversation.
Greg was done with the six months course, sat for his exams and passed outrightly. Other company bodies have signed remaining CAROLINE JOHNSON who heads WEST AFRICA and
— Mr Greg, she said, you know you need more than your qualifications to scale through this.(she handed over a sheet of paper to him)8pm tonite(she winged)
– I don’t understand please.
– Greg, I have always admired you. This is my golden opportunity to have a taste of you. You say no, then forget about my signature.
– Excuse me, I am a married man .
–So I’m I darling, so I’m I.
-you can’t do this, it is wickedness. Please.
–8PM tonight. Have a nice day.
(Greg went to AKARAKA.)
-Guy I’m in deep shit o. Everything is ready for my trip. All my bosses have signed except my overall boss o
–HA!! why?
-She is asking for the impossible.
–Which is?
– A night with her and I can’t do that. I will be hurting my wife and sinning against God.
–Taaar!!! see this guy o. Bro have sense na. No be one night? You won dey inside water soap enter your eyes? Sin and confess and obtain enough mercy. After all, the sin is for a good course. It is not for pleasure na, it is for business.
— What about my wife? I have no reason to cheat on her. She has been a good wife.
– NNA nawa for this guy o. Will you tell her? Will she be there? OK for conscience purposes, find fault in anything she does. Try and make her at fault. Start up a fight even if it is obviously pointless..
Greg came home that night so perplexed. His wife was sleeping when he came home. Greg went to the dinning and found out his food wasn’t served. He went into the kitchen and also found out dinner hasn’t been prepared.
Becca woke up and was hurriedly rushing to the kitchen when she met her husband coming out of the kitchen.
–Where’s my food?
–Welcome darling. How was your day?(she tried helping him take off his tie)
-Where is my food woman? (Taking her hands off his tie)
–I’M so sorry darling. I closed from the shop and went to the market to buy food stuff. I was so tired when I got back so I decided to rest a little before I start cooking. Didn’t know when I slept off. Please I’m sorry. The food will be ready soon.
–So you preferred sleep than my food? Couldn’t you have just cooked first? What kind of incompetency is that? I work my ass out during the day, only to come home and get starved by my so called wife? And you are supposed to be a virtuous woman? You know I could start going out to get better care and please don’t complain.
—(Looking surprised) honey, are you OK? Is there a problem?
-Yes, there is a problem and you are that problem. You have become so lazy and it’s beginning to irritate me. You know what, hold your food. I’m getting it else where. (he left the house)
BECCA BROKE INTO TEARS
-Jesus what is going on? (Sobbing) I don’t understand. I, yes I didn’t prepare the meal on time but is this the reason for this outburst? Father Lord help me. Jesus please help me. (She picked her phone and started calling her husband. His line was off. She called her prayer partner, her number was also off. She started praying)
GREG CAME HOME THE NEXT MORNING. HE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT WITH CAROLINE. HE WAS WITH HER ALL THROUGH THAT NIGHT.
–Welcome darling.
–Thanks.
–(Taking off his suit) you got me really worried. Yes I was wrong, I was trying to explain things to you but you refused listening. And you had to sleep out?
—I’M sorry but it was all your fault. I slept in the car.
–Oh My God. Honey I’m so sorry. It will never delay cooking your food again.
–it’s OK. Guess what?
— What? (Smiling)
— My trip is this weekend.
WHEN WE FAIL THE TEST OF FAITH, SATAN DECIDES OUR FATE.
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