just a little sin episode 49

JUST A LITTLE SIN
Episode 49
By AMAH’S HEART

All through the service my mind was divided, I couldn’t concentrate.
I wanted the service to be over so that I can go and have a chat with Omie.

I saw her twice walk pa-ss where I was seated as she direct people to different empty seats in front.
The first time, she didn’t look at my side but she did on the second time and even flashed me a smile.

I also kept scanning through the congregation and church workers for Konji but didn’t see him anywhere.
I wonder what happened to him or probably he wasn’t in church today.

Konji wouldn’t miss church service because that’s the only means he gets to show off his professional begging acts.

Something must’ve happened for him to be absent in church today, the very day I decided to come.
I wish to see him so that I can know how life is treating him.

Immediately the service was over, I went to stand outside to wait for Omie and also to search for Konji, probably I will see him outside.

“Tom..!

I turned and it was Omie

“… you look good, fresh and added some weight. This new job is obviously treating you well. How’re you, I have really missed you…”

“I’m well, thanks. How’re you doing too, I have also missed you and miss church too” I replied with a smile.

“You decided to show up today, I’m glad you’re well, I was a bit worried at some point. I saw you in a terrible state of health in my dream but is all good now that you’re standing in front of me, I try reaching you severally but your mobile number isn’t going through. Well, I’m doing alright and the church miss you too…”

“Please, have you seen Konji my friend today? I finally asked her while still looking around.

“Your friend Konji, is no more coming to church. Well, he got into some trouble back then and his official post was taken from him to avoid taking the church name to the mud. Integrity, the light and truth that the church stands for must be highly maintained, Konji kept breaking the rules despite several warnings. He was sent to a counseling cla-ss but he refused attending, guess he stopped coming to church ever since then…”

I felt bad for Konji after listening to Omie
It must be pride and stubbornness that made him to stop coming.
Attending a counseling cla-ss would have helped him greatly, at least he will come to un-derstand that some of the things he was doing were not smartness but daytime thievery.

Omie asked me to give her few minutes so that she can round up with what she was doing.
I waited and in no time we left.
She drove to the same fast food that she Once take Konji and I to some months back when we were still new to the church.

She ordered food for both of us but in truth I really don’t have appetite but I thanked her and when I began to eat I realized I was seriously hungry.
She hushed me to stop so that we can pray first.
I paused and she said a short prayer and I continued eating
I never knew I was that hungry
Leaving very early for Church without tasting anything and having so many things crowding my mind made my appetite disappeared
I finished my food and felt real good.

I began talking with Omie, she was very easy to talk with and I freely narrated in brief everything I have gone through ever since I started the job
I didn’t leave out the kindness of madam and her daughters
I didn’t want to go de-eper because of time, but I make sure I let her know the major things.
I also told her about the dream

She was quiet all through the time and even after the story.
She suddenly took my hands into hers and prayed for straight five minutes.

She spoke to me about God, she told me different Bible stories
She promised to get me a gift by next Sunday if I can make it down.
I told her that I will definitely come with or without a gift.
Her presence warms me up and I love the way she talk about God, she makes me want to listen even more.
Her Bible stories were quiet intriguing, I just imagined the characters in my mind as she tells the story.
Omie striking resemblance with my late Onie maybe strange but that makes me want to listen to her more, to follow her guidelines and do what she asked of me.

Omie is not only kind, she is a God sent to me and I don’t want to joke with all of that.
She bought a take away food and gave me with some cash
I thanked her as we left

She dropped me off at the bustop that can easily connect me to Konji’s house.

I speed up to see Konji briefly.
I got to his house and he was about going out.

“Tom my guy, Tom Tom my gee…” He hailed me loudly while raising up his hand in a saluting fashion.
I began to laugh

“Hope all this praises for me does not attra-ct a fee because I don’t have anything for you, there’s no money with me… just so you know..” I said lightly

“Forget money Tom, everything is not about money. There’s more to life and you remembering me today means everything. I know before you go, you won’t leave me empty handed, not with all this your fine clothes and freshness…”

“I knew it, you better don’t get your hopes up. How’re you doing Konji? How’s life treating you ever since I left you in this your trenches….”

“Very good. Life has been good to me, hallelujah…” He said trying to sound convincing but there’s no conviction in his voice.

He looked worn out, rough and slimed down.
I wonder when last he had a haircut and a shave.

“You are not in church today, hope you weren’t sacked?

“Sacked? Never..I just decided to try another church too. You know my blessing does not come from one place. I have a new church but I have only attended once, I’m contemplating if I want to go again or check another place out. This new church seems stingy with everything even to their smile. They’re boring…”

“You haven’t changed one bit Konji, you’re still going from church to church, performing your dangerous tricks..”

“You wouldn’t blame me, man gat to hustle. Anyway I choose to do it, is far better than carrying gùñ to steal. There’s this other new church I just discovered, is in an estate close to the second round about if you’re going to the market. This new church has crowd and I heard they use to even pay their workers very well and give their new members a good treat. Come with me next Saturday which happens to be their Virgil, let’s check it out”

“No thanks, I’m good. I have already pitched my tent in Omie’s church. I was also told that you got yourself into some trouble and you were sent to be counseled but instead you left without coming back…” I finally said, just to let him know that I’m already aware of his secrets deed

“Since they already filled you in, why are you still asking me questions? Well, truthfully.. I was warned before the final dismissal. I wasn’t really dismissed but a whole lot of people are already aware of the incident and I won’t be able to walk past them without some of them knowing my stories. Sincerely, the church helped me, they gave me a huge amount of money to start any business of my own, when I was caught the second time, the pastor called me into his office and prayed for me and also wrote a cheque for me to cash out, it was another huge amount after I told him how my rent expired, how I don’t have helper or any food and my dream of learning a skill. After my forged pathetic story he believed me and gave me money…”

“So.. what do you do with all this money, why did you went back tasking members to give you money..” I asked curiously.

“I played two straight sure game with some of the money but unfortunately I didn’t win. I used some to enjoy myself in a hotel for one week with one fine lady that later stole from me. I loosed all the money and had no choice than to return back to the same acts. Tom, I’m in a serious debt right now and the man is threatening to lock me up if I don’t provide his money in a week time. I borrowed the money last two month and promised to pay back half of the month this month and the remaining later. I was given this number in my dream and somebody also gave me a number to play with, I was supposed to win fifty million but my game cut, just one of the games cut out, it affected other of my game numbers that has already entered the winning poll, that particular number spoiled the whole game. Tom, gambling isn’t favoring me like it’s happening for others, is time to quit. I’m just looking for means to get out of this huge debt I got myself into. I feel really frustrated Tom, I can’t pretend or lie to you because you know me too well, can you lend me some money…I promised to pay back next month, unfailingly…”

I heaved a heavy sigh before telling him that I don’t have money
I narrated how I was almost killed and just recovered
I will be resuming work fully by next week.
He asked me to go and get from either my colleague, friends or even borrow from my madam.

I hand the pack of food in my hand to him and a little cash for him to get a haircut atleast.
I told him that’s the only thing I can afford for him.

I really hope he stops with the gambling thing, I don’t know how to help or advice Konji again.

I told him once I get a phone, I will call him and if I have anything by then I will send to him.
I collected his contact.
He told me that he doesn’t have a phone anymore but he will fix it.

I rushed down to see my brother, he was listening to a Gospel preaching on television.
He shook me hard excitedly on seeing me.
He told me about my madam calling him and asking for my whereabouts.
He has been scared and praying for me ever since
I was also happy to see him and briefly told him what happened to me.
I couldn’t stay for long because it was already getting dark.
I needed to rush back to my work place before they will launch another search hunt for me.
I asked of Chumi but he responded absently.
He said they’re having issue that is eventually leading to break up.

Yoara said he was focusing more on God and his calling, worldly relationship is a a distraction to him.
I almost laughed at his last statement.

He said that if at the end God said is Chumi that he will get married to then is fine by him but if not is also fine.
Nothing matters most than his relationship with God.

I really don’t know what happened between him and his queenly Chumi, the bridge in their relationship is a shock to me though but I won’t lie, I felt relieved and happy inwardly.

After another handshake, I left.
I took a cab that will take me straight to my work place.

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