The scar 9&10

THE SCAR:

[The Kids Are Watching]

(Episode 9)

Healing and deliverance mostly happens to those who first acknowledge that they have a problem and need help. Until a person genuinely wants something dearly, they never really get it except they are lucky. For the first time ever, Derrick was broken and needed help to heal his childhood scars that was greatly affecting his life. The fact that he asked Naya to help him through his healing journey was truly a good sign that he was sober and genuinely needed help. Glory be to God!

At last, the monster in human flesh was tired of letting his traumatising childhood experience detect his present reality. It was truly a thing of joy for a day like that to come in the life of this couple whom has been through hell since they got married. At this point, it’s safe to say that Naya was truly an angel to Derrick because she never truly gave up on him and their love; otherwise, she wouldn’t care to lend a helping hand to her deranged husband.

That day ended on a good note because Derrick was one step close to getting the help he needed. Due to the fact that it was already late, Naya couldn’t drive all the way back home so she decided to spend the night in her matrimonial home which she hadn’t stepped her feet into since the very day she found out that Derrick was behind her miscarriage. It was strange and weird for her to spend the night there but she had no choice than to do so.

Deep down in Derrick’s heart, he was happy that his wife was spending the night over and didn’t hold back to let her know how happy he was. “Thank you Naya, I truly appreciate all that you are doing for me. Thanks for spending the night over today, this house hasn’t been the same without you since you left. I know this might be off but I want to apologise for everything I put you through these past months. To be honest, I still haven’t forgiven myself for taking the life of our baby. My actions still feels like a dream because it’s hard to believe that I actually did a thing like that. My conscience has not stopped dealing with me since I committed that very act. You truly didn’t deserve such torture and treatment from a man that vowed in God’s altar to look out for you for the rest of your life. I failed you Naya, I was everything but good to you. I’m sorry from the depth of my heart and wish I can take back the hands of time to make amends. Please forgive me, I believe my healing starts with your forgiveness first” he soberly said.

Those words pierced Naya’s soul and melted her heart. She was more than shocked as Derrick spoke because she has never seen that emotional side of him before. It was truly a thing of relief for Naya because she could see ‘Brokenness’ written all over her soon-to-be divorced husband. Charity begins at home so it was right that healing begins with his wife.

After the heartfelt apology, Naya accepted it wholeheartedly and gave a faint smile after saying “I forgive you” to her husband. The atmosphere gradually became less tensed and more calming. Derrick leaned forward and gave her a tight hug of which she didn’t reject the hug. They hugged passionately for a while before Naya mistakenly kissed his forehead.

That innocent kiss triggered Derrick’s emotions but he held himself back from kissing back because he didn’t want Naya to think that he apologised just because he wanted to soften her heart and make love to her. Derrick’s intentions and motive were genuine so he needed his wife to see the genuineness of his heart.

After hugging for a while, they loosed their grip from each other gave faint smiles towards each other. Derrick went to the kitchen to fix something for Naya to eat and she was mesmerised by his kind gesture because it was the first ever. He prepared something light and they both ate together before Naya went to take her bath. She slept in their matrimonial room while Derrick slept in the guest room that night.

All through the night, they hardly slept because their minds were filled with series of thoughts. There was just so many things to think about that night so it made sleeping difficult for them. Naya began to reconsider her decisions to divorce her husband and also how to help him heal from his childhood scars. On the other hand, Derrick thought of how to become a better man and totally change from his ways. He thought of practices and people to visit that would help him become a better man. They had a lot of battles in front of them but at least, they were deliberating taking steps to victory. Finally, we could see a light at the end of the tunnel.

That day marked the beginning of a beautiful healing journey for Derrick, and Naya was with him through it all. They visited doctors, therapists, pastors and every other person that could help shape Derrick into a better man again. After series of counselling from these helpful people, great changes began to show in Derrick’s character and personality.

Naya was secretly smitten at the new Derrick. She always felt overjoyed whenever he exhibited one good character or the other. It was a thing of joy indeed and it made her reconsider divorcing her husband.

Day, weeks and months passed since Derrick began his healing journey and the results were highly encouraging. He has succeeded in turning into a new leaf for the better and this made Naya very happy.

In Derrick’s mind, she still felt his wife would divorce him regardless of any improvements in his character and it always made him sad. On the other hand, Naya was truly reconsidering her decisions but didn’t know how to tell him. They were both in the dark till one fateful evening when Naya came visiting.

“I brought your favourite, come and eat” Naya voiced out immediately she entered inside the house. Derrick was happy to see her that day and didn’t hold back from giving her a warm hug. “You are welcome babe, how did you know I was craving for this?” he happily said and began to eat”.

After eating, they talked about random stuffs till they landed on the divorce matter. At first, there was silence in the room till Derrick broke it. “Are we still getting a divorce? I almost tore my divorce papers but felt it would be selfish of me to determine if we would still be together after all that we have been through” Derrick said.

At that moment, Naya was confused and didn’t know who best to break the good news to Derrick. After keeping mute for a while, she said; “I have been battling with myself for a long time now about our pending divorce. To be honest, there’s no other person I would rather be with than the ‘New You’. I love this new version of you and believe he is worth another shot to prove himself to me and this marriage” she calmly said.

Those words made Derrick’s heart glad and he didn’t know when he planted a soft kiss on his wife’s lips. They have been starved for a long time and couldn’t hold back their cravings for each other’s touch. One thing led to another and they made love to each other that night. It was such an erotic night that left both of them gasping for breath.

Weeks passed after that day but non of them were aware of the fact that a seed was planted in Naya that fateful night they made love. It took Naya over a month to fully realise that she was pregnant again.

There were series of thoughts in her mind as regards that pregnancy because she wasn’t sure of how Derrick would react to it. They weren’t officially back together but were still working things out. Naya told Erica about the pregnancy and they both rejoiced and prayed that God touches Derrick’s heart. It took over two weeks before Naya broke the news to Derrick one fateful day.

It happened that derrick came visiting at Erica’s house. Naya wanted him to meet her up there just for security reasons because she didn’t know what the outcome of that meeting would be. When he arrived, they talked about other things before Naya finally let the cat out of the bag. “I’m one month pregnant” she said out of nowhere.

There was instant silence in the atmosphere because Derrick needed time to fully digest what Naya said. His eyes instantly became teary and it made Naya’s eyes teary too. “You are what?” he soberly asked and she said “Yes, I am pregnant”.

Before Naya knew it, Derrick jumped for joy and screamed “Yesssssh! Thank you Lord, I’m going to be a father!”

THE SCAR

[The Kids Are Watching]

(Final Episode 10)

All things work together for good for those that love the Lord. Who would have thought in a thousand years that Derrick will turn a new leaf, after all he went through in the past that greatly affected his personality? To think that this was the same man that drugged his wife with abortion pills in the bid to terminate his own unborn child, shows how horrible and deadly he used to be. The fact that this is now the same person rejoicing and jumping for joy because his wife is pregnant again, really confirms any claims that Derrick was now a changed man indeed. It hasn’t been a smooth sail for Naya and Derrick’s marriage but look at how far they have come. All we can do at this point is join the couple in rejoicing because God is good.

Marriage takes two imperfect people with a perfect God. Many couples are fighting their own unique battles so never think that God hates you and is punishing your marriage with crisis. You are not alone because others have been there and more are still coming to join the circle. The one prayer you should always pray is that God gives your marriage the grace to sail through every storm life might throw at you and your spouse. It isn’t easy but it gets better when God steps in. If the only way out is for your marriage to dissolve, God would let you know that it’s time to walk away; especially if your life is at stake. It’s truly a relief that Naya and Derrick were able to work their differences without letting things get too far. What a relief indeed!

Immediately Naya saw Derrick’s reaction to the pregnancy news, she was drop dead shocked and didn’t know what to say or do at that moment. The excitement on Derrick’s face melted her heart and almost brought tears to her eyes. It was such a relief for Naya to see such reaction from Derrick because she remember how he reacted to her first pregnancy news. It was such a good time to be alive because no one ever believed that a day like this would truly come.

After jubilating and rejoicing, Derrick rushed to where Naya sat and placed his hand of her tummy. “Is my baby here for real?” he happily asked and Naya nodded ‘Yes’. He leaned forward and gave her a warm hug, then pecked her tummy afterwards.

The atmosphere was filled with lovey-dovey feelings which made Naya blush. Derrick’s reactions was too much for the shocked lady to handle at once. Who would have thought a day like this would come for this couple? It’s really a thing of joy indeed!

After a wonderful evening well spent, Derrick had to head back home but before he did, he transferred a hug sum of money to Naya for her upkeep and that of the baby. He told her to visit the doctor the next day for consultation and other necessary things that ought to be done in preparation for the arrival of their baby. The cuteness and care was just too much for Naya to handle at once. Deep down, she was extremely happy but tried to show less excitement outwardly.

That day was truly a blessing and sign to Naya to fully forgive her husband and totally go back to her matrimonial home which she moved out from two months ago. She was totally convinced that God had taken the wheel of her marriage and was stirring it towards the right direction.

It didn’t take long for Naya to regain her youthful glow. She began to look well taken care of by her husband and people even noticed and started complimenting the drastic change in her appearance.

On the other hand, Derrick went all out for his wife all through her pregnancy period. He always visited Erica’s house every two days and brought lots of goodies whenever he came visiting. Naya was always spoilt with gifts to the extent that Erica nicknamed her ‘Barbie’.

Little by little, Derrick began to regain his respect in the eyes of Erica. Everyone now loved him because he wasn’t the monster they used to know few months back. Naya’s baby bump began to show gradually and they felt it was time to break the good news to Derrick’s grandma.

One fateful day, the couple visited grandma at her house. The old woman was extremely happy to see them together because she felt their issues might be unresolvable. They brought good tidings and finally broke the good news to her.

Oh! How happy the old woman was when she realised that her grandchild was on the way. It was after they broke the news that she noticed Naya’s baby bump. Everyone cried and laughed together that day as emotions were on the high. Blessings and prayers followed immediately afterwards before the couple took their leave.

Months passed till it got to the 9th month. Naya was due and ready to deliver her baby anytime. At that time, she was still living with Erica and hadn’t gone back home yet. Derrick didn’t want to pressure or force her into coming back home. He wanted her to take as much time as she needed before making the decision to come back to their matrimonial home to live as husband and wife again.

One of the major reason Naya stayed at Erica’s place was because her friend was a great source of help to her during her pregnancy. Erica did everything for Naya to make her pregnancy a good one without stress. Despite the fact that Derrick visited every two days to see his wife and provide anything they might need, Naya still needed her friend’s company and help.

Finally, the long awaited delivery day came. Naya’s water broke and she entered into labour. She was rushed to the hospital by Erica and taken into the delivery room with immediate effect. Derrick was contacted immediately and he arrived in no time. After few minutes of being in labour, Naya finally gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.

When Derrick was informed that his wife had delivered a bouncing baby boy, he broke down in tears instantly. When it was time for him to finally see his son, goosebumps covered his entire body for reasons unknown. When he finally entered the room and set his eyes of his son, he cried even more.

“Why are you crying babe? Aren’t you happy?” Naya calmly asked, “No baby, I’m very happy, it’s just that I don’t know if I will do a good job as a father to him. I’m scared that I might screw up and make the same mistakes my parents did” Derrick soberly said with tears dripping from his eyes.

Naya was touched and beckoned on Derrick to come forward; which he did. She carried the baby and placed into his arms and calmly said; “You will be a great father, I know it because you are nothing like your dad. Have you forgotten that you also have ‘Me’ to help ‘You’ whenever you feel unworthy? Always remember that I have your back and we would raise a great and loving child. Don’t ever feel unworthy again because this child chose you to be his father regardless of your flaws. I love you and can’t wait to go back home from here”.

Those uplifting words gladden Derrick’s heart and strengthened his spirit. He shook off the negativity and enjoyed the moment with his family. They went back home together as one happy family and their love waxed stronger each passing day. They named their son ‘Restore’ because he restored in double fold everything Derrick and Naya lost in time past.

You see, the devil felt he had won over this family till God showed up and proved him otherwise. There’s no broken relationship that can’t be mended, it only takes two people that are willing to put their ego and pride aside and make things work.

Parents, please be careful of what you do in front of your kids because you might just be damaging a bright future. Children don’t understand things the way adults do so try not to leave unsolved puzzles in their innocent minds.

Lock your bedroom door if you must have aggressive misunderstanding with your spouse. Have your arguments behind closed doors and leave the kids out of it. Children don’t know what ‘Reconciling’ is and wouldn’t be able to tell when you have made peace with your spouse; now you see why you shouldn’t damage their fragile mind with open quarrels.

Wisdom is a principle thing, therefore get it. Let’s be wise and apply wisdom in all our dealings.

Peace✌️!

The End