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Enemies of the church 31

Enemies of the church Episode 31. Alfred was beginning to get scared for his life. After hearing Rachael talk about killing his wife he was hundred percent sure that she has a hand in the reverends death. In as much as he was entangled with her, he didn’t like the idea of killing his wife. He was not in love with Rachael and even if he was, he would never be a party to murder. However Rachael has something she can use to send him to jail forever and he dies not want to spend the rest of his life in jail. He also do not want to kill his wife. He may be cheating on her but he certainly does not want her dead. This relationship he was having with Rachel was not from his heart, he was doing it against his wish because he had no choice. He regretted ever striking that deal with Rachael, if he had known it would come to this he never would have accepted that money from her for he had his peace with his wife even when they didn’t have much. Now Rachael has taken the deal to an...

Enemies of the church 30

Enemies of the church Episode 30. Alfred had spent the whole day at Rachael’s and it was time to go home, as he picked his bag to leave, Rachael held unto him. Rachael: Must you go? Please stay with me, please don’t leave me. Alfred: But I have to go, I can’t possibly stya here with you Rachael: but I need you, we need you, your baby needs you. Please stay with us please. “And if I do that what will I tell my wife, I told you what I feel. I told you my wife is aware already. Something tells me she is aware and does not want to ask me any it’s killing me. How do I know explain If I should start sleeping out. Rachael: And I told you to relax that she is not aware. How can she be? No woman can know tht her husband is cheating and still remain silent and patient with him. What they do is normally react, quarrel and fight and then threaten to expose the man and the woman and rant many many nonsense that they can’t so. Most normal women that is how t...

Enemies of the church 29

Episode 29. It’s been two months since the death of Reverend Leo and the church has taken up the responsibility of the burial. Pastor Jim who has automatically become the pastor and General overseer of the church has made himself the coordinator and the one in charge of the burial arrangements. “Pastor Jim, don’t you think the budget for this burial is too high? How can we buy coffin ordinary coffin for 750k, it’s too much na. And you also budgeted 3million naira for just food and drinks. Don’t you think it’s too much? It’s a burial not a feast. And if we are not careful people might just start thinking we are celebrating and not mourning.” It was the treasurer talking. “But of course it’s a celebration of life. Our Reverend has gone to be with the Lord and so we have every course to celebrate despite the circumstances surrounding his leaving. What is most important is that he is with our father in heaven.” Replied pas...

Enemies of the church 28

Enemies of the church Episode 28. Grace had not slept ever since she left chief Ike’s office. She remembered all he did and everything he said to her and she regretted ever going to him. But she had to go because the money he gave her was finished and she needed to talk to him to employ her as a cleaner in one of his companies. At least that way she won’t have to rely on anyone or beg anyone for money again. No matter how small her salary might be. Chief Ike had welcomed her into his office and offered her tea which she refused. She then told him of her reason for coming. Chief Ike has told he it was a brilliant idea and had promised to help her and give her a better job than just a cleaner. But then he stood up from his seat and went over to her and place his hands around her neck and starts fondling her ears and her hair. Grace was not comfortable with this but she kept calm so as not to blow her little opportunity of getting a job. She needed this job for herself and...

Enemies of the church 27

Enemies of the church Episode 27. The news of the death of the Reverend spread like wild fire round the town. While some cried and pitied the wife some gossiped that God always keeps your punishment for you no matter your repentance and this was his punishment for killing a small girl years ago. Rachael sat on the floor crying and wailing. The entire women of the church surrounded her, pastor Jim’s wife was also there holding her, her parents were also there with Leo’s parents. Some policemen came also to ask her some questions. Policeman: Madam we are so sorry for your loss, but can you please tell us when last you spoke with your husband? And why was he outside that night. Rachael: Oh my husband, oh my beloved Leo, why? Why would you leave me now? Who will take care of me and our baby? Who would love me like you do? My dearest husband please don’t leave me now. Please. May God punish your killers, may they not see the light of day. May God expose and disgrace th...

Enemies of the church 26

Enemies of the church Episode 26. Reverend Leo has been sleeping in the church office for almost two weeks now and I will people were beginning to suspect. That evening he sat in the office writing the sermon for the next Sunday when pastor Jim approached him. Jim: Reverend good evening. Leo: Pastor, I thought you’ve left already. Hope all is well? Jim took the seat close to him and sat down. Jim: Reverend am afraid all is not well, and I just have to speak up. Leo:(dropping the pen and the paper and adjusting himself on his seat) what is wrong my brother? Jim: Reverend, for sometime now we have noticed you don’t go home, you are always in church from morning till night and you end up sleeping inside the church sometimes. Please correct me if I am wrong. But it’s becoming a thing of concern for us who have noticed sobu have decided to ask what I happening? Is all well at home? Reverend Leo needed to talk to someone badly about his situation and all he was goin...

Enemies of the church 25

Episode 25. Chief Ike sat outside his duplex with two of his wives. One was pulling off white hair from his had while the other was helping him stretch his toes. As he sat enjoying the feel from thier hands, his security man came in to inform him that someone wanted to see him. Chief Ike asked him to describe how the person looked and after he explained to chief Ike, the chief felt reluctant to see the person but on a second thought he accepted. Grace walked up to the chief who was looking at her like one of those pests that normally comes to disturb him. Grace was holding her two years old son in her hand. She was looking tattered and worn out. When she got to where the chief and his wives were enjoying themselves she knelt down and put her head down. Chief Ike: young lady, do I know you? Grace: Yes chief, we attend the same church sir. Good evening sir, good evening ma. Chief Ike: okay, so what are you doing in my house? Grace: am sorry to bother you sir, but I couldn’t th...