Childless episode 11 – fianle
CHILDLESS
Final Episode
And then Madam Bajoe had prayed for Kwabena for thirty minutes in the church, beseeching the Lord to be merciful and let His grace fill Kwabena and release his loins.
Later, Tutu had insisted on bringing Madam Bajoe back to the city.
Akua, who had lost her mother just after completing university, suddenly had a new caring mother in Madam Bajoe.
She had begged Madam Bajoe to come and stay with her for a while, and the gentle woman had agreed, albeit reluctantly, and come to stay with Akua.
Tutu had been a constant visitor to the house on various pretexts, but they all knew he was just interested in seeing Madam Bajoe.
Two months later, she and Tutu had been married, just around the time that Akua did five pregnancy tests and they all showed positive!
And that day she and her husband had been over the moon, and cried with thanksgiving!
Tutu has built a huge building for the church, and his wife, Mrs. Bajoe Dompreh, is now the Women’s Leader!
One and a half years on, and God has made everything so beautiful, in His own time!
Akua is now the mother of triplets…
Two boys and a girl!
Yes, she serves a most powerful God!
Finally, her own naming ceremony has come, and this time it has been held in church!
Performed by Pastor Fiifi Addo!
Akua is so happy that she fears she is going to burst!
Later they all go out to have pictures taken.
There is much laughter and happiness.
After several pictures, Akua, Kwabena, Tutu and Madam Bajoe pose for a final picture.
Kwabena is holding his daughter.
Tutu is holding one boy, and Madam Bajoe the other.
As soon as the picture is taken Akua’s eyes are drawn to the entrance of the church.
She sees a tall figure in an excellent cream suit standing there.
The man has no beard this time, and he is not wearing a hat.
He is wearing dark glasses though, and has a round growth of hair around his l-ips and down his chin.
He is too far away, but even from the distance Akua is quite taken aback by how young and handsome he looks!
Kwabena is looking at her with great love in his eyes.
KWABENA
Sweetheart, what’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.
Akua does not speak, and she does not shift her gaze.
Kwabena stares at the direction she is looking at, and he gasps.
AKUA
(hoarsely)
It is him!
KWABENA
(hollowly)
Yes, the stranger! There’s something different about him… I can’t seem to place it!
AKUA
(wonderingly)
He looks younger!
KWABENA
Yes, yes, that’s it! Far younger, handsomer!
Suddenly Akua begins to run towards the stranger.
He raises his hand and waves, and then he turns towards the entrance!
AKUA
(shouting)
No, no, wait! Somebody stop that man for me! Please wait!
But when she gets out she sees a sleek, powerful car speeding away, and she stops with frustration as she stares after it.
AKUA
Thank you, whoever you are! Thank you, stranger!
The stranger is looking through his driving mirror at her, and then he smiles, shakes his head, and turns a corner, losing sight of her.
He is now on a straight stretch of road.
THE STRANGER
Father, you’re great! But sometimes I don’t understand Your ways! That Tutu man and his silly son didn’t deserve happiness! They don’t deserve another chance! Now they’re Christians! I wanted them to suffer so much for their wickedness, but You knows best, so that’s okay. If I had my own way-
Suddenly a brilliant lightning splits the sky and a ground-shaking thunder booms, rocking the car.
The stranger laughs and shakes his head ruefully.
THE STRANGER
Yes, Lord! I’ve heard You. Your ways are higher than mine! Yooo, I hear, Father! You’re Lord, You alone are Lord! And I’m loving this life You’ve given me!
The stranger laughs hærd and presses down h-rder on the accelerator… and for a brief moment people who were watching the huge beautiful car later said they saw the interior shining brightly as if the car was filled with angels!
End of CHILDLESS Chronicle