Between Daddy and Daddy 7

BETWEEN DADDY AND DADDY

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“What’s that for mami mi?” I asked holding the part of my cheek that was boiling hot.

“Where are you coming from by this time of the night Tolani?”

“From church ma’am. Where did Bidemi tell you I went to?”

“Sit down” my old father said. Motioning me to a sit beside Bidemi who was watching the whole drama in satisfaction.

I was mad at them. But, like a child of God, I obediently but reluctantly sat down.

“Tolani” my mother began.

“I wasn’t lucky enough to marry a good man or enough to have enjoyed good relationship with the man I married. You witnessed some of my woes. Your father beat me up for not preparing his meal on time or looking at him in a certain way. Yet, I endured it and loved and respected him. After what I went through in the hands of your father, I begged God with a sacrificial offering to make you marry a good man and into a good family so you wouldn’t have to taste the soup I was served in my marriage, and God answered me. If Bidemi is anything like your father, he would have killed you and sent your remains home to us with this kind of silly behavior”

Mama is right. My father was a bad man, I witnessed it. Part of the reason I hated my dad for a long time.

He would beat up and naked mama at the slightest provocation. Since I am the only child from my mom, it was just us. My father had concubines and other children who didn’t live with us but often came around to mark properties. I once asked my mother why she stayed in such abusive marriage and she told me it was because of me. She wanted to give me a complete family. So, she endured.

I looked at my father, he seemed embarrassed with what mami mi said.

It was few months before I married Bidemi that my baba called a meeting, went on his knees and apologized to mami mi and gifted her a car. He was truly sorry as he said he turned a new leaf and regretted every single bit of his actions in the past towards mami mi. And truly, he became a worthy husband. But they were already old. But my mom was as happy as a new bride.

“Your maami is right Tolani. I was a terrible man because I didn’t know any better. God answered your mami’s prayer and gave you an angel in form of a husband. Why do you want to scatter your home with your own hands?”

“I am not scattering anything. I don’t think I am the one who you both should be talking to. Bidemi has failed to reverence God in my life. He wants me to place him above God and that is asking for too much. I cannot give God’s time to Bidemi. Never!”

“Tolani, any body who told you that this is how to serve God lied to you big time. Long before you were born, I have been a Christian, I have attended more churches and heard more word of God than you may ever hear in your life time. So, take it from me when I tell you that this is not an act of true worship” mami said.

“When we came here, your husband was in the kitchen cooking. After which he fed Anu and your mother had to help him clear the dishes and put Anu to bed. Imagine him working his ass off from morning till night only to hurry back home and start doing chores and babysitting Anu while you’re out there in one church with a big bible and your home is falling apart. Where are your morals?” Baami said

“You are not the man to talk to me about morals baami”

“And you will not talk to your father like that” mami mi said obviously angry

“I’m sorry baami. What I am saying is that, I have not killed anybody here, I am not committing adultery or have I stollen anything from anyone. My offence is serving God. If that is a crime, I am willing to be wanted. I am unapologetic about my service to God”

“When Bidemi was talking to us about this. We didn’t know it was this serious. Infact, we doubted him” baami said shaking his head pitifully.

“Bidemi is a man with a rare kind of tenacity and love and you’re leveraging on it carelessly. If he pushes you out, we won’t take you back. I just want you to know”

“Maami, you don’t need to worry about me. Worry about your worldly souls that may perish in hell if you do not give your lives to Christ. It will not be heard of Tolani on the last day that because of fear or sentiment, I didn’t tell my parents the good news of our lord Jesus Christ. Look at you maami, at this age you’re still wearing earrings and wings and lace and rings. The bible condemns this things. For the bible said in the book of Mark 8:36 for what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul. Mark 8:35… What can a man give in exchange for his soul”

My parents were mopping at me unbelievably. I don’t care what they think. All I know is that I have been called to take this message to the gentiles, pharisees and Sadducees and no one or nothing stops me.

“My prayer section starts in one hour time and I need to freshen up. Good night”

I left them there and went in.

I was filled with joy that I wasn’t biased and sentimental. I knelt down to thank God for giving me the boldness. But the door opened and mami mi walked in and sat on the bed.

“Mami mi I’m about to go into serious prayer, if you’ll excuse me”

“Adura osi e lo’ma pa e… Irun iwa buruku wo leleyi nau Tolani. Se bi m’ose kan e re? (It is that nonsense prayer that will kill you. What kind of useless attitude is this Tolani, is this how I taught you?). Come and sit here let’s talk”

I know when my mom is very angry and this is one of those times. So, I respected myself and went to sit down before she hits me again because she has PhD in that.

“Tolani, when last did you meet your husband as a woman?”

The question surprised me and I began to rebook the demon speaking through her.

“Answer me!” She screamed. Startling me.

“Mami mi, is that supposed to be your concern?”

“It is mine and everybody’s since you don’t want to respect yourself and manage your family fine. Look, Anu is all grown up. Oye ke ti lonyun by this time. So answer me”

“Well, it’s been a while. We talked about it, but I’m still in prayers, asking God for his guidance and permission”

Mami almost rolled on the floor while laughing, and I wondered why.

“The devil has built a next inside of you, using the word of God as disguise. Chaii, Tolani Omo mi, how did they get you? Of all the people in the world to be foolish, it has to be my only child. A masters degree holder? Temi bami”

“Maami, as a Christian you should know that we ought to commit everything to God in prayer. It is written in the book of ….”

“Shut up! May that book be stuck in between your teeth. I hope you ask God for permission before you bath or wear a cloth?”

“Ah ah… Maami, how can I disturb a very busy God with such trivial matter. My common sense should tell me nau”

“Then what is the difference between going to take your bath and making love to your husband? This is very hypocritical. You’re lucky with this Bidemi oo… With your father, I didn’t have this luxury. When it comes to sex then, I don’t have a say, I don’t have a choice, my opinion, my mood, how I felt, didn’t count. He took it whenever he wanted and here you are telling a man you need to fast and pray before you sleep and make children for him. I won’t cover up evil because you’re my only child. Whatever happens, I will stand with your husband. I have seen that you’re under the bondage and strong hold of Satan. I will go and continue praying for a true salvation of your soul and a true understanding of the word of God to take place in your life. I just hope that by the time this prayers of mine are answered it isn’t too late for your marriage already”

She left.

I tried to think about what she said but, I remembered all the prophesies of our Daddy GO. He told us that we will be persecuted, especially by our loved ones. But, he told us to be happy because a great reward awaits us in heaven as recorded in the book of Matthew 5:11-12.

I started praising God for giving me the boldness to pass every test of the enemy and coming out stronger.

That I am being persecuted means that I am on the right path for narrow is the way. A great joy filled my heart as I broke down in worship, thanking God for counting me worthy to be among the persecuted.

All that was happening at the time built my faith. I believed so much in my Daddy GO because he is a man that loved God and his prophesies and miracles are always accurate.

“Coming Sunday is pastors wives day. We need to show mummy GO love by going over to her house to do all the chores for her on Saturday and we are expected to contribute #500 each before Thursday. We will get her a gift to celebrate her… But, we need suggestion on what kind of gift to get for her”

That was the announcement our women leader made that Sunday afternoon after the close if service.

Hands started flying up in the air as women suggested one after the other what we should buy for mummy GO.

That Saturday, only about 13 women out of 56 registered women came out to do the chores for mummy GO as planned.

We really surprised our parents in the lord. especially mummy. It seemed like we went at the right time. Because, there was so much to be done. The work we met there was way more than 13 people’s work. It was so tough that our leader started calling other women on the phone. I was wondering how she does all the work with with sister Salome.

Her 3 children were all studying either somewhere in Abuja or abroad.

At some point, I felt she knew that we would come on that very day so she pilled up all the work.

I had never worked as much as I did that day. And because I wanted her and daddy to see that I am no more a baby christian, I worked more that the other women. Some of them were doing eye service. They’d sit down once mummy leave and starts working when they hear her approaching. I felt that, their repentance was fake, I who have been blessed with the original repentance led by example by working even when no one was watching.

Plus, I saw it as an opportunity to overthrow sister Salome from the most liked woman in the Church.

Sometimes, Daddy and Mummy uses sister Salome to give examples when teaching in the church. This doesn’t always sit well with me. I’d be like, what about me? Do they not see all the work and time I put in? Because of the quest to beat Salome in the game, I joined more groups. Before you know it, I was in 7 groups. And this means that, I go to church from Monday to Sunday. Sometimes, two groups will be having meeting same day of the week but different time. Infact, I spent all my time in the church, no cap. After Salo, I am the second, none other comes close. And Salo? I must overthrown soon.

After Sunday service, we gifted Mummy GO 7 expensive hollandaise wrapper, some foreign shoes and asoke.

An announcement was made that Mummy GO would love to see me after service. I was happy, it was always Salome that either Daddy or Mummy would see after church. Maybe they’ve finally noticed me. So, I eagerly waited. When she joined me. She looked at me with a beaming face and smiled.

“Thank you for yesterday sister Tolani”

“The pleasure is all mine mummy” I said, smiling like someone who just tasted madness for the first time.

“I brought this for you to specially thank you” she said, handing over a fancy nylon to me. I help it close to my heart

The gift felt like a gift of the holy spirit. It brought joy and peace to my heart. I went down on my knees and thanked her.

“No, you don’t have to do that. You deserve even more. You’re a hard working Christian. And you’ve grown spiritually mature than so many people who joined this church 10years ago. You have a burning desire to serve God. I see the passion in you and I am willing to take you in and teach you to be a virtuous woman”

I went down on my knees again and thanked her. She supported me up and helped me sit. I felt God had seen my tears, heard my prayer and exposed my hard work and whatever gift is inside this fancy bag is part my reward for my services. I thought.

“Most of these women here do eye service alot. But you’re different. As I and Daddy were praying for blessings upon the women who came to work in our house yesterday, God reviewed that he has chosen to bless you abundantly”

“Amen! I receive it mummy” I shouted closing my eyes and stretching forth my hands like beggar.

“Ahhh… Rerikatazizehzamatanga… If I be a women of God, God will show you mercy from the beginning of the earth till the end of it”

“I receive mummy!” I jumped up to receive with all my strength.

“As the lord God liveth, your blessings shall the immeasurably… Your light shall blind your enemies eyes”

“Amen! Amen! I receive mummy!” I kept shouting as I remembered that my husband and my parents are my greatest enemy at the moment because they do not believe with me. But, I don’t want them to be blind.

I fell under anointing and began to blast in tongues as I rolled on the floor distracting everyone else in the auditorium.

“Speak, open up your mouth and speak in another language, I see the holy ghost pouring a holy fire on you … Rerere takatukuzaazuuh” mummy continued to ginger me.

“Rarazundebakiratalia… Rereteredematalifakatalia… Bintanatabintanitacelinalia

FaithanbintaTatianamosesananafaifaifithaaa

MaureenumesiBintatatatatatapeterpeter” I continued speaking in tongues

“Out of your belly shall flow, shall flow, shall flow, rivers, rivers, rivers of living water… Tatatatatianamooseesia”

When she was tired, I guess, she signaled the ushers who were still around to help me up. She anointed me and we resumed our discussion.

“The holy spirit is mighty and I thank him for confirming his word… But there is a sacrifice you must make…”

I was still dusting off my skirt and body.

“Last year, some sanctuary keepers were appointed to be coming to keep the house clean and cook once in a while, they started well, but the devil confused them. Now only Salome does all the work at home. Daughter of Zion, if you can key into this seed and sacrifice, you’d go far in life and ministry. Remember what the bible said in the book of acts 3:23 anyone who does not obey the prophet shall be separated from Gods people and destroyed. You have a ministerial mantle you can only take it by serving in the vineyard of God”

I accepted with all my heart for I know that mummy is one of heavens first daughters. She does not speak in vain and it will really be an honor to serve her and Daddy alongside Salome. Such great men if God. Now I know what Salome has been doing right.

From that day, I go to their house 4times a week to cook, clean, wash clothes and do any available chore. The workload are usually much, but the lord strengthened me. Most times I am always in the company of sister Salo but she minds her business. I thought she was jealous because I was now going to share in her glory

After the days work, my parents in the lord would pray for me and the lord always honors their words by leading me home safely.

“Tolani, I don’t like this insouciant attitude of yours. You don’t do anything around the house. I don’t understand why?” That is Bidemi, complaining again, as usual.

“Well, did we not hire Ekaete to do these things?”

“You know Eka doesn’t work everyday nau. And you know her work description doesn’t include sweeping our room and making our bed. You made that rule yourself. And now, you leave the whole thing for me. The workload on me is too much too”

“I am tired Bidemi. The only thing I have strength for now is prayer after which I go to bed I’m even feeling sleepy already”

“Why are you always coming back from this your useless church services tired. Do they give you people hoe to weed the forest or mop to mop Atlantic ocean?”

I ignored him and said a quick prayer and slept off.

I thought about what he said; he was right. Bidemi is pretty much papa de mama in our home now.

He is a movie director which warrants that he travels in and out. But since I started with God full time, he stays back caring for Anu and managing the home front.

Not that I am insensitive to these things ooo. But, what cross do I have to carry for Jesus other than this? Can I even do half of what Mary, Martha, Dorcas, Mary Magdalene and other wonderful women did in the service of Christ? I bet those women had husbands and children. Yet, they were able to do that much. So, Bidemi better manage or not. Whichever he chooses to do, nothing will make me stop or slow down.

About making of the baby, we have been planning it for over 6 months. But God has not permitted it because the time has never been right for Bidemi. God was still using me and unfortunately for Bidemi, I have given myself away to God for use.

The week I had prepared my mind to create chance for Bidemi, our women conference date fell on same week and I was a delegate

“I’ve been selected to join the blessed victorious women who’d be going for international women conference in Abuja” I casually told Bidemi before I left for church in the morning.

“You’re not going anywhere” he answered casually.

“There’s no need to stress it baba Anu. Whether you consent to it or not, I’d still go. I’m just telling you so you know my whereabout not to seek your permission. The only one I needed his permission is God and he has given it and Daddy too and he had already blessed my journey. So you can keep your egocentrism to yourself”

Bidemi has always been the calm type. He isn’t the type that shouts or quarrels. Whatever you say or do, you’d find him smiling somewhere in the middle of it. That’s one of the things that endeared me to him. But right now; as he smiled, I could see through him that it was a demon smiling through him.

“Okay. So what happens to the house and Anu, because I told you last week I will be going to shoot a movie for two days in Asaba. It’s a continuation of a movie and I’ve tried to see if there’s a way I can kill the Asaba scenes but I cannot achieve that because we shot the end bit there already and some important scenes under it has to be shot on same location”

“Yes, I remember. I talked to Eka about working full time and she accepted. She’s coming to work today, I think both of you should discuss the terms and conditions when she arrives. I’m running late. See you later” I ran off.

By the time I returned at night. I saw Eka watching TV in the sitting room. I was surprised to meet her because it was pass 10pm.

“Welcome madam”

“May the lord bless you Eka”

“Amen”

“Why are you still here, is Bidemi not back yet?”

“He is back ma’am”

“Then what?”

“I asked her to move in with us and she accepted and I have increased her salary to 60k”

“Eka please excuse us. Bidemi, Oh… We didn’t discuss it”

“I didn’t think you’d be interested. Besides you asked me to discuss terms and conditions with her and I did what is best for Anu because if she’s working regularly but coming from her place, who would Anu, our daughter of four years be sleeping in this big house with?”

“Oh, that’s true. Thank you Bidemi for everything, you’re a life saver”

That was how Eka moved in with us and I went for the glorious women conference in Abuja. I believe God will use me greatly there.

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I hope you’re learning one or two. Truth is in a country like Nigeria, we have Tolani almost in every home. Start searching yourself now. Are you a mini Tolani, medium or maximum Tolani?