Sister Debby batch 7
SISTER DEBBY
Episode 11
Getting home, the pastor’s wife noticed my sad countenance and decided to let me be. After a few hours, she came into the room and met me crying while lying on the bed.
Pastor’s wife: Debby?
Me: mummy?
Pastor’s wife: didn’t you settle your differences?
Me: of course we did mom but he keeps saying he loves me and I can’t just be with him
Pastor’s wife: and why?
Me: after all, I went through, I can’t find the heart to love anyone. The last time I fell in love, I was heartbroken
Pastor wife: you don’t have to close your heart to love my dear, you are still a young lady who needs a man in her life
Me: but I am scared of being let down again
Pastor’s wife: Raymond fell in love with you the first day you worsh¡pped with us. When he confined in Pastor and I, we rebuked him and asked him to stop being can-l and go to God in prayer because we thought you were married. After listening to your story, we decided to give him a chance. Moreover, Holy Spirit said we shouldn’t hinder His will
Me: hmmm but……
Pastor wife: no but dear, I advise you go back to God
With that, The pastor’s wife went out of my room. Immediately she left, the voice started speaking to me again.
Voice: you are finding it hærd to love because your heart hasn’t been healed
Me: healed?
Voice: yes, there are some things a man has to go through which are meant to build him for his future. One of them was what happened to you but the issue now is that you are finding it hærd to let go. If you don’t let go of the hurt in your heart, you will miss the glorious future God has prepared for you
Me: Glorious future?
Voice: yes and my son Raymond is the gateway to that glorious future
Me: I am getting confused here, was Raphael not meant for me?
Voice: Raphael wasn’t the ordained man for you, you picked him by proxy that was why he couldn’t stand for you when you had those challenges. Raymond has the experience and spirituality to bring your dreams to reality. If you lose him, you might never fulfill your destiny
Me: not being able to love him back isn’t my fault
Voice: tell God to heal your heart and remove every hatred in you
On hearing that, I fell on my knees and wept sore. For hours, I cried and prayed to God. After the prayer, I suddenly felt happy and light. When I remember all I went through, I just smiled.
My 23rd birthday came and I decided to celebrate it. I bought a cake and celebrated with The pastor and his family. I received prayers and wishes.
Raymond came in the evening to celebrate with me. He handed me a bag containing a beautiful gown with accessories to go with it. I was surprised to hear him say I should dress up because he was taking me out.
I went into my room and changed into the dress Raymond gave me. After dressing, I stared in the mirror and was surprised to see how gorgeous I looked. When Raymond’s eyes fell on me, he was speechless.
Raymond: wow, you look term I mean you look beau….ti….ful
Me: thank you
Raymond: shall we?
Me: sure
At first, we went to an exquisite restaurant where we had a very nice meal. Raymond told me to buy anything but I couldn’t because I wasn’t used the kind that kind of lifestyle. When he saw that I wasn’t ordering things, he then started ordering them. We ate and ate until we could no longer eat anything again.
After being filled, Raymond paid the bills then took me to a garden behind the restaurant. We sat down and Raymond started throwing jokes. I never knew Raymond could be so funny, I laughed and forgot my worries. Raymond suddenly stopped his jokes and looked at me.
Raymond: Debby, I really loved you and am looking forward to the day you will give me a yes
Me: how will I love someone I don’t know?
Raymond: what do you want to know?
Me: who are you?
Raymond: I am Raymond the only son of the Ajakaye family and the heir to Imperial hospital. I lost my little sister fifteen years ago when some armed men came to rob us, she was raped and got pregnant in the process. My mom couldn’t bear the feeling that her only daughter was pregnant for a rapist so they decided to abort the pregnancy. Sadly, she died during the abortion.
Me: Holy Christ! That’s so painful, I am so sorry for your loss
Raymond: it’s okay dear, we have gotten over her death
Me: So tell me, is this your first relationsh¡p?
Raymond: of course not, I was married before but she died two years after our wedding
Me: oh my God! What happened?
Raymond: she was diagnosed with fibroid, the first operation was successful. After some months, she was diagnosed with fibroid again and after the operation, she died.
Me: Jesus! You have gone through a lot. I really feel your pain
Raymond: it’s okay, have gotten over her death and have been given consolation and that’s you
Me: me?
Raymond: yes
I sipped my drink and suddenly, an object met with my teeth. I dipped my hand into the drink and brought out a ring.
*To be continued*
*SISTER DEBBY*
*Episode 12*
Raymond (on his knees): after the death of my wife, I was plunged into sorrow until the first day I set my eyes on you. Your coming into my life brought me happiness which I want to be forever. Debby, can you give me the opportunity to be happy by being my wife?
Me: as much as I am scared of going into a relationsh¡p, I had a rethink and decided to give you a chance. I hope you won’t let me down
Raymond: by God’s grace, I will never let you down. So, is that a yes?
Me: it is a yes
Raymond shouted happily, slipped the ring into my middle finger and place a k-ss on my l-ips allow.
Me: Han Han, why did you k-ss me without my permission? I wanted my first k-ss to be magical
Raymond: let me give you a magical k-ss
Me: magical ko magical ni
I ran away from Raymond while he ran after me hoping to catch me. Coolval stories We played and played then went home when we became tired.
My relationsh¡p with Raymond was lovely as I experienced true love. Relationsh¡p with Raphael was no where that of Raymond and me I. Another thing that surprised me was the way Esther and Raymond love each other. Sometimes, she do spend the weekend with him.
Six months into our relationsh¡p, Raymond took me to meet his parents, we decided to take Esther along with us. On our way there, I was so nervous. I hope his parent accept me because most parent don’t usually want a lady that has a child before to marry their sons. Raymond noticed my uneasiness and calmed me down.
Getting to his parent’s house, we went in and came face to face with his parents. Raymond looks just like his father. While I was still checking his parents out, I suddenly heard Esther’s voice.
Esther: good afternoon sir and ma, my name is Esther, here is my mom and my big friend. So what are your names?
Hearing Esther speak like that almost gave me a heart attack. I don’t understand why she isn’t as calm as I am, she is just a complete opposite of me, talkative, bold, always making friends and not afraid to speak to anyone irrespective of their age. After greeting Raymond’s parents, I had to apologize on Esther’s behalf.
Me: Mummy and Daddy, please forgive me for her talkativeness
Mrs. Ajakaye: it’s okay my daughter, she is a very smart girl
Esther: you are very beautiful big mummy
Mrs. Ajakaye: ohh thank you, my daughter, what a lovely girl
After having lunch, Mrs Ajakaye took me with her to her room while Esther and Raymond had a talk with. Mr. Ajakaye.
Mrs. Ajakaye told me the incident that led to her daughter’s death and praised me for not aborting Esther. She approved my relationsh¡p with Raymond and pleaded with me to make him happy because he had gone through a lot.
I wanted to tell her about myself but she told me never to worry because Raymond has told her and being with me made him happy. She told me to see her like the mother I never had.
To say I was happy was an understatement because I never thought it would be so easy for his family to accept me.
When we came back to the sitting room, I was surprised to meet Esther sitting on Mr. Ajakaye’s lap. I wanted her to come down but he told me to let her be.
When the evening was approaching, Raymond stood to announce our departure but my silly daughter came up with something surprising.
Esther: Mummy, I don’t want to go, can I stay with Big Mummy and Daddy?
Me: is better you don’t make me beat you
Mrs. Ajakaye: there would be no harm if she stays with us
Me: I don’t want her to bother you ma
Mr. Ajakaye: this is not a bother my dear, let her stay with us for a week then you can come for her later
Me: okay sir but I have to inform my pastor’s wife because she has been like a mother to us
Mrs. Ajakaye: no problem dear
I called the Pastor’s wife and gave her the information and surprisingly, she didn’t object to it. She only spoke to Esther to see if she was really okay with it.
Esther jumped for joy when I told her she could stay with them. Before we finally left, I gave her a stern warning.
After a week, I went to pick her up but my daughter refused to go with me. She was looking more beautiful than when she came, she showed me the clothes and shoes that were bought for her.
I appreciated Mr and Mrs Ajakaye for the gifts. Mrs Ajakaye pleaded with me to allow her complete the holiday with them. I had no choice but to give in to their plea.
*To be continued*