i think is osi is the person amara saw

Countrygirl:
Hahaha,

i've always wanted a client like you. It seems the amount is too small, that was why you had to laugh it off. See Ehn, the thing wey dey there be say make we make the pepper 100K.

donteanz:

i've always wanted a client like you. It seems the amount is too small, that was why you had to laugh it off. See Ehn, the thing wey dey there be say make we make the pepper 100K.

Hmmm, just forget the deal ehh, I no dey do again

Countrygirl:
Hmmm, just forget the deal ehh, I no dey do again

i thought it was you who wanted the twins so badly. Part of my plan was to help you conceive without you getting close to any MANHOOD. Afterall it's not you who's gonna pay for the service to be rendered, why complain. Souloho19 is, and the bobo has not made any disapproval.

i think is me.

Souloho19 I didn't get the mention as well, was scrolling through the stories and got here, only to open and see it. Welldone bro!

See suspense..... I Sha know that Amara will no die. Osi will rescue her. Let me just keep my fingers crossed this one that I'm rewriting script.Welldone souloho19.
Countrygirl, Happy birthday in arrears. I wish you the very best in life.

donteanz:

i thought it was you who wanted the twins so badly. Part of my plan was to help you conceive without you getting close to any MANHOOD. Afterall it's not you who's gonna pay for the service to be rendered, why complain. Souloho19 is, and the bobo has not made any disapproval.

You want to give me ogbanje children abi,? thanks I don't want twins again

rachealfst:
See suspense..... I Sha know that Amara will no die. Osi will rescue her. Let me just keep my fingers crossed this one that I'm rewriting script.Welldone souloho19.
Country girl, Happy birthday in arrears. I wish you the very best in life.

Thanks ma'am for the wishes

No update yet? soul we are waiting oo

Countrygirl:
You want to give me ogbanje children abi,? thanks I don't want twins again

infact I'm gonna have to do it for free. with or without your consent. regardless, I go take permission from my Oga @ the top, souloho19.

donteanz:
infact I'm gonna have to do it for free. with or without your consent. regardless, I go take permission from my Oga @ the top, souloho19.

his "ogaship" is not to that level, I'm not "doing "again, you hear

Countrygirl:
his "ogaship" is not to that level, I'm not "doing "again, you hear

:8-) try my brand, u will like it...pure breeds no comma.

No thanks, don't want again

meneski:
:8-) try my brand, u will like it...pure breeds no comma.

Soul I hate this kind tension haba!!! I don dey wait since yesterday

Countrygirl:
his "ogaship" is not to that level, I'm not "doing "again, you hear

Person no dey follow you play ni madame. Chillax, you've got no reason to fear.

donteanz:

Person no dey follow you play ni madame. Chillax, you've got on reason to fear.

I'm not scared actually, Good morning to you

I just stumbled upon this and it's amazayn, phenomeniall, brilliam, fabulouis and extraordinharry.
Lol, no mind me oh. Following!!!
But this kind suspense sha...😩😩😩😩

Heard my name.......nop...saw my name...Present Soul..following

No update yet?

P.s bear with me, I've written alot about 3 extra chapters on paper but the problem is transferring the update to nl.

Viewing this topic: souloho19(m. ogaa do something.

souloho19:
P.s bear with me, I've written alot about 3 extra chapters on paper but the problem is transferring the update to nl.

i trust you brother. Ensure you post an update before night falls. More igbadun to your life!

Osi raised both hands "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to startle you"
Amara blinked, placing a hand on her chest. Her heart was beating like a talking drum. "You...you from the park"

Osi nodded in reply. He hadn't meant to scare her. He had been walking around aimlessly for the past 15 minutes trying to find his way but it seemed he kept getting more and more lost. He had doubled back(he hoped) and was beginning to get worried when he heard a voice....her voice. He couldn't discern what she was saying but he had followed the voice till he saw her standing in front of a grave. There was something painful and breathtaking about the way she stood there and he had stared for some seconds before deciding to approach her. Not until she turned around that he realized she was the very same girl he had seen earlier in the park. But the look of fear in her face rendered him speechless. She looked so afraid. Subconsciously he raised both hands in a 'I come in peace gesture'
"What are you doing here?" She demanded. Her pulse was returning to normal now. No, that wasn't quite apt, it was still racing, albeit for a totally different reason now.
"I was taking a walk and I got lost, I tried to find my way but I ended up...." He gestured with both hands awkwardly.

Amara nodded slowly but sue remained where she was. "Who are you?"
"My name is Osi, I'm a pastor"
"You're here for a crusade" she prompted
He nodded, suprised "Yes, how did you know that?"
"It was announced earlier today"
"Okay" he took a step closer looking at the grave "are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Where are you heading to?"
"Pastor Bartholomew's house" Osi replied. He desperately wanted to say something, he could only guess whose grave that was and who she had been talking to but she seemed to be on her guard and instinct told him not to push it.

She was talking to him now and her voice had gotten lighter and friendlier "wow, from pastor's house! How'd you end up here" she smiled "you're really off...but don't worry, I'd take you".
"Thank you...I don't know your name yet"
She smiled shyly "Amara"

°•°•°•°•°

The devil couldn't believe his eyes. He had been about to jump out from the bush when this tall baboon had appeared from nowhere. He watched in disbelief, listening to their exchange. So this was the pastor?
The devil gritted his teeth in anger as he watched them leave, rage clouding his vision as he saw Amara take the man's hand.
He needed to break something. He clenched his fist in rage as he imagined breaking the pastor's face. The devil had a vivid imagination.


°•°•°•°•
Pastor Bartholomew also mistook the deacon for pastor Osi "I'm sorry I'm late sir, we had a meeting and I had to stay behind to talk to the leaders" he explained as he shook hands with all of them.
The deacon didn't look impressed "No problem, but time is of the essence and valuable time has been lost. You know it takes less than a minute to win a soul"
"Exactly pastor, believe me it. Couldn't be avoided, I'm glad you all came in now, when the reverend called me I was quick to accept. We need you all now more than ever"
"Why, what's going on?" Gregory asked
"Actually he's not the pastor, the pastor isn't in yet" Ovie corrected with a frown
"Oh...." Pastor Bartholomew looked surprised. "I'd rather wait till he comes then"

Deacon Oforbuike once again didn't look pleased. He was about to say something when they heard voices from outside and the backdoor opened.
"Thank you..hope I'd see you again"
"Yes, try not to get lost again o, oya come Joy let's go"

Pastor Osi entered the parlour looking flushed.
"sorry I took long" he looked at Bukky "I missed my way"
"Welcome back pastor" the deacon greeted sarcastically "hope we can set up the crusade or should we all go sight seeing?"

It was becoming natural for Osi to ignore the deacon. He shook hands with pastor Bartholomew and took a seat. His eyes drifted to the dining table where a plate of food (no doubt his) was covered.
"Welcome pastor" Bartholomew continued "like I was saying, when the reverend called me, I quickly jumped on the opportunity to have you all here" he rubbed his hands, looking at each of them "the thing is, this past month has been a very dark one for us, someone has been raping and killing our daughters, in four weeks three girls were raped, beaten almost unrecognizable and killed, so everyone in our community is living in a state of fear and despair"

The team was shocked. Even the deacon couldn't help it as his mouth hung open in disbelief.
For once Ovie didn't have a reply or a comeback. He shifted in his seat uncomfortably trying to digest what he had just heard.

Osi was shocked. He remembered meeting Amara earlier and the look of terror on her face when he had startled her. He felt his heart bounce on his rib cage like a wrestler on the ropes as he imagined the possible danger she could have been in earlier.

Pastor Bartholomew continued speaking "we have no idea who is behind this dreadful acts and we had a meeting this morning to talk to the villagers who are understandably agitated"

The deacon was the first to speak up "so that was your reason for sending for us then? We are pastors not detectives we don't solve crime, we preach the word of God"
"That is why now more than ever my people need you, they need this crusade, they need the word of God, they need to discover the peace which only God can provide"

Osi could see there was a retort coming from the deacon so he spoke up hurriedly "I totally agree with you, we need to seek God's face for direction. I don't believe its a coincidence or that we are here by chance, God wants us here and we have to make ourselves available for his use"
Pastor Bartholomew gave a sigh of relief.
"When was the last girl killed?" Gregory asked
"Her body was found two days ago"
"Who found her?" This question was from Bukky
The pastor shook his head sadly "two very young girls saw her body floating in the stream...the younger girl is still traumatised as we speak"
"Has any autopsy been carried out?test for semen...any DNA samples?" Ovie asked

The pastor laughed. A strange sound considering the mood everyone had been thrown in. Even the driver sat at the dining table, a solemn look on his face.
"We don't have any medical examiner. The state police has been informed and according to them they are carrying out their investigations" (he made quotation sign with his fingers when he said investigations)

The Deacon shook his head and for a second he looked sad "this is dreadful, just dreadful but now can we go over this evening's schedule, we are behind already" he said dismissively.

°•°•°•
"You like him don't you" Joy teased her elder sister as they walked home.
Amara shook her head "No I don't, I just helped him out because he was lost" but her eyes betrayed her.

She had been surprised at the easy connection. She and Osi had talked freely after the initial awkwardness like they were old friend and she had been surprised to find out she could be herself around him. They met Joy walking home with her friends and she had quickly bade them good bye and followed her sister curious about the tall stranger who was no doubt the reason for the abundance of smiles that had once been so rare.

Joy was 17 years old and also very beautiful. However she was saucy and known to be rude most times. She and her sister didn't really get along but they loved each other.
"Is he one of the pastor's that pa Kenneth talked about?"
"Yes" Amara replied absentmindedly replaying the exchange over and over in her head.
"He's cute" Joy commented. That drew a frown from her sister "he's too old for you"
Joy laughed "I only said he's fine biko, don't cut off my head"
They continued walking in silence. Each girl lost in her thought.

°•°•°•°•
Stevenson walked round the market square, a pad and pen in his hands. He wore khaki shorts and his shirt from the meeting earlier but had unbuttoned his shirt. He wore a white v-neck underneath and the breeze blew his shirt open as he walked.

"Our very own oyibo" Dé John waved at him when he saw him. Stevenson forced a smile and walked over.
"Dé John good afternoon "
"Afternoon my son, why...you look frustrated"
Stevenson sighed "I've been asking questions, trying to get information about the new yam festival coming in two days but I'm not really getting much background. I need to know as much as possible.
"Ohoooo...i knew it must be your book, anyway you met the right person" Dé John chuckled cheerfully. One thing he enjoyed most was talking about his culture and tradition especially to a foreigner.
"Lemme collect this fresh palm wine- undiluted and we would go to my compound while I tell you everything you need to know"
Stevenson smiled "I'd appreciate that sir"

@ forzarush sorry ma'am I mentioned you..welcome and how my paddy(paddies) of life
@sofiaamrozia that's 'creasteve' welcome on board..tnx
@donteanz aka dontwinz I sight u bro..gracias..but me for like triplets ooo
@ rachealfst happy mid week ma'am..I can almost agree with you..but I smell a certain tragedy this time o...or maybe its just me
@countrygirl you're very much welcome..sorry the update took this long to drop
@iamloyalty I remain loyal 100% to this story sorry about the delayed diagnosis update(s)
@menesky ma niggy I'm coming for last gang standing.. Lost my written update but I'm currently on the job should drop tomorrow
@all readers both ghosts and living the tap has been opened for the updates to flow.... honourable365 I'm gonna say it again..."y'all won't be disappointed!!!"

Thanks for the update and mention soul, it's highly appreciated.
Donteanz ,Rachaelfst and maryclaire, there's an update,
Good morning to you all.

Osi's sleeves were rolled up to his elbow. He was sweating profusely as he balanced on the ladder to fix a light bulb. He was yet to set up the speakers, tune in the amplifier and run sound tests.

Gregory and Ovie were setting up the drum set and piano respectively while Bukky set up the banner and arranged the podium.

Pastor Bartholomew had promised to bring people to help with the set up but presently there was no sign of him.

"Arrange the chairs three here, two there so that there would be space to walk through the middle" he pointed with his hands as he instructed Samuel the driver who was busy arranging the chairs.

As Osi got down from the ladder and began rolling up the excess wire he noticed a white man making his way towards him.

"Good evening pastor, anything I can do to help?" The man asked cheerfully as he offered his hand for a shake.

Osi was surprised the man had figured him to be the pastor and not the deacon. Probably because the deacon was not around.
He shook the hand vigorously, noticing the man had a firm handshake.
"its a pleasure to meet you sir, if you wouldn't mind assisting to set the chairs, I'd be very grateful"
"Its my pleasure, you can call me Steve"
"I'm Osi, that's Greg and Ovie, the lady laying the carpet is Bukky and the young man setting the chairs is Samuel"

The European waved in their direction. "Nice to meet you all"
He then proceeded to greet each of them personally. Offering each person a firm and enthusiastic handshake.

"What a friendly person" Osi thought to himself as he tried to place the man's accent.

°•°•°•
"Dé I'd like to go to the evening service" Amara told her father as she set a bowl of water before him.
Dé Nwachukwu washed his hands studying his daughter. "I don't have any problem with that, as long as you don't go alone"
"I won't papa, Oluchi would go with me"
"How did you find out about the service. Did you go to the market square?" He stopped rolling the ball of fufu and frowned at his daughter.
"No I didn't, I met one of the pastors earlier and he invited me"
Dé Nwachukwu continued eating, satisfied with her answer.
"Speaking of Oluchi, her elder brother came to see me today" He announced after a while. Amara remained quiet.

"He's a fine young man" her father continued "I remember him as a young rascal and very stubborn but now he has really grown up and matured.
Amara still had nothing to say. Instead she sat opposite her father and continued sifting the grounded cassava into a basin.

"He wants to settle down and he wishes to marry you. Of all the suitors who have come for you recently he stands out and its my wish that you two get married"
"Papa I do not love him, when I marry I want to marry for love. I want to have something like you and mama shared"
"You know your mother was chosen for me, we grew to love each other. Love is something that grows and develops" her father said as he attacked a piece of stock fish.
"I promise I'd think about it" Amara assured her father. This was the first time he was speaking to her directly about a suitor. Paul must have really made an impression on her father.

°•°•°•
The man of the hour himself showed up half an hour later. He strolled into the compound whistling cheerfully and waving at Joy who was spreading clothes on the line.
"Where's Oluchi?" Amara asked with a frown.
"She couldn't make it, she has been having stomach pain since we got home so she asked me to escort you to the service while she rested" Paul said with a charming smile.

Amara didn't really believe him, she sensed it was all a ruse, a setup to get her and Paul alone together.
"Okay lemme just get my scarf and we can go"
"All right, what of Dé Nwachukwu, is he around?"
"Yes but he's sleeping" she replied hurrying into the house.

°•°•°•
Osi was pleased and surprised with the turn out for the service. The chairs which numbered up to 200 were almost filled up with just a handful unoccupied.
He stood behind the amplifier board, tuning the knobs as he followed the melody of the worship song led by Bukky.

When he saw Amara his face brightened immediately and he was glad she came. He noticed she was with somebody and felt a foreign feeling come over him. What kind of pastor am I? He asked himself as he almost went off key.

She looked at him and smiled and he looked away hurriedly, his eyes running into the stare of a short thick man who glared at him in a way that got him worried. He noticed the man had a bottle in his hand and he didn't need anyone to tell him it contained alcohol.

The man wasn't involved with the worship, his eyes were wide open and he looked like he had only come to check out the strangers, Osi in particular judging by the way he kept glaring at him.

Osi shut his mind from all thoughts and focused on the worship song, singing along "you are alpha and omega...."

°•°•°•

The devil had seen the exchanged looks between the pastor and Amara. He had noticed the way she had responded to him earlier, blushing and smiling like a school girl while he boiled with rage and animal lust.
He was beginning to suspect the pastor was going to be an obstacle.
That wouldn't be a problem, he knew how to take care of obstacles.

Before I continue, I think Steve is the devil, how did he know osi is the pastor if not the bush where his evil plan was thwarted.

Then odili that is always with alcohol,

I'm confused oo, soul 'Joy wants more'

Countrygirl:
Before I continue, I think Steve is the devil, how did he know osi is the pastor if not the bush where his evil plan was thwarted.

Then odili that is always with alcohol,

I'm confused oo, soul 'Joy wants more'

Even you comment self they confuse person madam.

I think Steve is the devil..(pointers) Osi is surprised Steve knew he is the pastor meaning he overheard the conversation between Amara and Osi. Firm handshake... my thoughts though!
Keep up the good work. I love your writing style

donteanz:
Even you comment self they confuse person madam.

that's because I'm confused

Its either Steve or the drunkard.