[STORY] SUSAN’S REVENGE (Episode 12)

Episode 12.

I went to work the next day with so much excitement in my heart. I felt like a princess. I felt like I was on top of the world. An overwhelming joy from within engulfed me.

I met Sophia that morning and we looked like siblings. We had a he same excitement on our faces. It was so glaring that others had to ask what was going on.

We found ourselves giggling without control. It felt good to have a sister in Christ around you. We could talk so easily and feel the same way.

Everything was completely beautiful, until Sophia walked in unhappy. I studied her expression and knew something was wrong.

So I decided to ask her what the Devil had done to steal her joy.

“I never believe the Devil would come back so quickly. Just when I started laughing again, he came back to destroy me”, she said almost weeping.

I was moved by her sorrow.

“Sophia, we are now sisters under the same father. Please share with me. What happened?”

After a brief silence, she spoke.

“He wants me!”
I was completely lost. What was she referring to?

“Who wants you?”

“Mr George!” She answered and was almost crying.

Is that why you want to cry? I can’t believe it!

I felt like giving her a slap across the face. Oh my God! This is an opportunity to show him the new life you have received.

“Sophia! Stop those tears!” I said softly.

“I don’t know why it’s like this?”

“Like what?” I asked.

“Anytime I try to rise, I fall again!” She complained bitterly.

“Sophia stop that!” I said angrily and she looked at me in surprise.

“What did you tell him?” I demanded.
She sighed.

“He told me to meet him at the spot where he usually parks his car after closing hours”.

“And what did you tell him?” I asked.

“I told him yes sir!” She answered.

My anger boiled within me. I felt like giving her a knock on the head. I wish she had given him a hard time like I did. I so much loved my biff with Mr George. I enjoyed my revenge so much.

“SUSAN! SHE’S STILL A BABY IN THE LORD! SATAN WANTS TO CATCH HER YOUNG. HANDLE HER GENTLY”, Came the gentle whisper.

My anger faded immediately and I felt compassion for her. I placed my hands on her shoulder and looked into her eyes.

“It’s okay dear! The Lord will help you!”

She nod her head in affirmation and looked down.

“I wanted to say no, but I was so afraid of him. I wish I had your strength”, she said and shook her head.

I patted her shoulders.

“Psalms 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Verse 2. When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Verse 3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident”.

She looked up at me and nodded.

“My sister, stop being afraid of Mr George. He cannot eat your body anymore. It is now the temple of God. Don’t be afraid of him. Tell him you are a Christian. Tell him you are a child of a King”.

She sighed and stood up.

“I know it’s going to cost me my job, but I’ll do it. I won’t lose this opportunity to make Jesus proud of me”, she said.

“That’s the Spirit sis! Not that crying lady you were displaying earlier!” I said and we both burst into laughter.

After closing hours, she walked up to Mr George with boldness.

“Get into the car!” He said like he had a right over God’s property.

“George you were not there when Jesus bought me”, she replied.

I stood at a distance watching.

“What do you mean by that?” He asked grimly.

“I’ve been bought. I cannot give you another man’s property. It was well paid for. Do you have a higher price to counter his payment?” She asked.

“I don’t understand you. I said get into the car! What’s all these I’ve been bought all about?” He asked, with a confused expression.

“Mr George! I’m a Christian. I cannot do those things any longer with you. Jesus owns my body and he decides what I must or must not do with my body. And in this case, he says no!”

George’s laughter stung my ears. He laughed and laughed, but I saw Sophia smiling confidently.

“So, after giving it to me for three years. Suddenly, you became a Christian”, he said mockingly.

“Yes sir! I am not ashamed of who I am. Neither am I ashamed of the saviour who was not ashamed of receiving a sinner like me”.

George laughed loudly.

“Why are you Christians so stupid?” He asked with a mischievous grin.

“We are not. A man without Jesus in his heart is the biggest fool on earth. He is a slave to his passions and a captive of his own schemes.
Mr George, enter the car Jesus offers you. Let him drive your life to the right destination. Jesus
would…..”

“Enough!” George screamed.

“I’ve tasted you several times. You’re not even sweet anymore. I just wanted to manage you and you are here talking nonsense.
You have one week to make up your mind. I’m sure you wouldn’t love to starve anymore. So think about it very well. By the time you get really hungry, you’ll come to your senses”.

He entered his car and drove off.

Sophia stood transfixed. She covered her face with her palms for a while.

I had to leave my position and catch up with her. Getting to her, I hugged her tightly.

“I’m okay!” She said and lowered her hands. Her eyes were burning with determination.

“I thought you were crying?”

“No, I was just saying a word of prayer to God”, she answered.
I breathed down in relief. Thank God for her solid faith.

“Susan, if God could give you such boldness in the face of persecution. Then, I’m ready to face anything. I’m not going to ever fail him again”.

I looked into her eyes and smiled.

“Susan, it’s getting late. We need to start going” she said smiling and drew me along with her.

Usually, she took a cab home, but today she walked with me. As we got to a nearby restaurant, sh pulled me aside and told me to wait for her.

I waited outside while she went in and bought what she wanted. She came out with two polythene bags.

“Here, this is yours”, she said and turned to leave for her house.

“Hey, I thought you were following me home?” I asked.

“I only went this far because of my hidden agenda”, she replied and winked at me, raising up the bag in her hand.

Before I could say thank you, she hurried off.

“Wow! Thank you Jesus!” I said as I turned for the street that led to my house.

I sat down and ate. It was already 5pm when I got home. She bought jollof rice with big chicken lap on top.

“God is good!” I said as I finished my meal.

I climbed my bed and laid down tired. I kept thinking about all that had happened till I drifted away.

It was dark in my room, when the man in a tall white shining robe walked in at sat down.

“Daddy!” I smiled as I saw him.

“OH MY BELOVED SUSAN!” He said. His voice was so gentle, filling me with overwhelming joy and peace.

“You came to my room?” I asked.

“YES! I CAME TO SAY WELDONE! IM SO PROUD OF YOU MY PRETTY GIRL!” He said and I felt like Daddy’s pride.

I felt if anyone touched me or tried to harm me Daddy will crush that person.

“SUSAN! YOU HAVE PUT SMILES ON MY FACE. YOU HAVE MADE ME PROUD! YOU BOASTED OF ME BEFORE YOUR BOSS. THANK YOU SO MUCH DARLING!”

I was blushing.

“Daddy, you don’t need to say that. I’m your slave. How can the Almighty God tell a mere mortal like me thank you!” I asked.

Though I could not see his face because of the brightness. I knew he was smiling.

“WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?” He asked.

“Daddy!” I answered, surprised by the question.

“DO PARENTS THANK THEIR CHILDREN WHEN THEY PUT SMILE ON THEIR FACES?” He asked.

“Yes, but yours is different”, I wanted to argue.

“AM I YOUR DAD?”

“Yes!” I grinned, feeling on top of the world.

“SUSAN! BECAUSE YOU HAVE MADE ME SMILE! I WILL IN RETURN, CAUSE YOU TO SMILE!” He said.

I woke up and stared around. My plastic chair where he sat was exactly at the same position it was in that dream.

To be continued…