[STORY] BEHIND CHURCH DOORS (Episode 41)

Episode 41.

“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many” -Matthew 24:11

MISSY
“Are you ready?”
“Yes.”
“When I say action you have to look into the camera and begin to explain your relationship with Bishop and everything you think will be helpful to the public.”
She nods her head and clears her throat. I can see that she is nervous so I offer her a glass of water and she drinks it at one gulp.

“You take in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Everything will be fine, my team and I will protect you at all costs I promise.”
She smiles, takes in that deep breath and slowly let’s it out before she says, “we can start.”
“Lights, camera, action,” I say as my team flips the running lights on.
“My name is Deborah and I have a child with Bishop Kingsley of Pattern of Life church,” she Begins.
*
DEBORAH

I met Kingsely a couple of years ago at his church. I had gone there to attend a Breakthrough deliverance conference. I was struggling financially then and needed a breakthrough so when someone shared the poster about the conference I decided to attend hoping to get the help I needed.

During the conference Kingsely preached about “Breakthrough Keys that Unlock the Door of Success.”

I listened attentively and took notes. Afterwards, he started praying for people. At first I was hesitant to walk to the front for prayers like everyone was but when he said, “There’s a woman here struggling financially. God wants to help you, please come to the front.” I knew he was talking about me so I stood up and walked towards him. Then he started praying for me and I fell down.

I don’t remember much about what happened after that but when I woke I was led back to my seat and asked to see the Bishop after the service.

I did as I was told and when the service was done I went to his office. There he prayed for me some more and told me I needed to break up with my boyfriend because he was the source of my bad luck.

He gave me some money and convinced Me to join his church. I broke up with my boyfriend instantly and joined his church.

I was given some water that I was supposed to sprinkle on my face every night and sometimes Kingsley would call and pray for me.

He got me a job at the church office eventually as an events planner and light was finally coming into my life.

I seriously had no intention of starting an affair with Bishop, things just happened. The more I spent time with him, the more I got addicted to his presence. I worshiped the ground that that man walked on, every word he said I believed- he was like my God.

When he asked me out one night and we ended up in his bed after dinner.
I felt bad at first but he made me believe it was fine, that it was a relationship ordained by God- I know that was stupid but I believed him.

Kingsley is a charmer, during the time of our affair, he made me believe I was the most important woman in his life. He spoiled me with gifts and money.

Problems started when I discovered I was pregnant for him. When I told him, he asked me to get rid of it. His wife actually visited me, she offered me abortion pills and some money.

I almost lost my life trying to get rid of the pregnancy, I started bleeding too much. I was luckily taken to the hospital in good time and I didn’t lose the baby.

When I left the hospital I decided I would keep the pregnancy. Kingsley and his wife were upset about this. They threatened to ruin my life if I told anyone he was responsible for the baby.

And to silence me they have been sending me money for the child’s upkeep. . They kicked me out of the church and made me move from my house to another place.

This is the first time I am opening up about this to anyone. Not even my family knows Kondwani’s father.

Kingsley has been ruining a lot of lives. He is a womaniser who has been molesting women both single and married. I will be more than glad if he gets exposed and people get to see him for who he is.

Today I don’t really go to church, I don’t even know if I still believe in God, that’s how much Kingsely hurt me.
*
MISSY
When she finishes narrating her story with Bishop K, I ask her a few questions before finally wrapping up the interview.
“Deborah. Thank you so much for having us. Thank you for telling your story, justice will surely prevail, Kingsely will be exposed.”
She smiles,” alright. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder, I have kept this in my heart for such a long time it felt nice talking about it.”
“You are not alone. Other women will testify too. There’s a woman who died because of Kingsely’s recklessness, I will make sure he is arrested for that.”
“Thank you.”
We pack all our stuff and she walks us out of the house.
“So what next?” Manny asks. He is one of the guys on my crew, he is my husband’s brother and best friend too.
“We are heading out for dinner.”
“Where?”
“I have no idea. He said he will send someone to pick us up.”
“Us? Does he even know I am coming along?”
I laugh, “I want to surprise him.”
“Don’t get us killed.”
I roll my eyes,” who says no to free food? Let’s go have dinner and then we can start editing this later at night.”
“Okay.”
*
A few hours later, Manny and I are sitting in the back seat of Bishop Kingsely’s car heading out for dinner.The driver picked us up a couple of minutes ago, he was shocked when he saw Manny and I but he didn’t say anything.

This one is also a culprit, he obviously knows all the women that Kingsley has screwed. He is that loyal driver that can never speak Ill of the Bishop even if you point a gun at him.
“We are here,” he eventually says.
I knew he would bring me here, I know about this secret house too.
“Thank you.”
Manny and I step out of the car.
“You knock at the door he is waiting for you.”
“Okay.”
We walk to the door and I spare Manny a quick glance before knocking. Kingsley opens the door almost immediately.
“Missy!” He smiles. But the smile fades when he sees Manny standing right behind me.
“I hope you don’t mind, I brought my brother over. He has heard so much about you and he just couldn’t wait to meet you.”

I watch the color drain from his face as he stares at me.
“Manny. This is Bishop Kingsley. Bishop this is Manny,” I quickly say.
“Hello Bishop, it’s nice to finally meet you,” Manny extends his hand towards him, clearing his throat, Bishop K takes his hand and firmly shakes it.
“Come in,” he says.
Manny and I exchange a knowing glance and almost laugh but we compose ourselves and follow him.
To Be Continued… . . .

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