Purpose 1
"WE ARE ALL created by God to fulfill something on earth"
I've heard it a thousand and one time, and right now my youth pastor is repeating the same thing again but I'm more interested in the slim, sexy girl in the choir, how I never noticed her before is surprising. She has long legs, slim curvy..
I hit myself mentally. "You are in church Jacob. Stop imagining things. Give God some respect"
I looked straight at her and she caught my eye before looking away shyly and biting her lower lip.
"Well, well, well someone has the hots for me." I smirked.
I can't wait for the service to be over because I just found me a purpose.
"Our purposes are different" I heard my Youth Pastor say.
"True that Pastor. True that" I whispered my heart beating fast at the thought of my next conquest.


I'M FROM A Christian home and my parents are pretty deep into the whole spiritual thing but me, not so well. I believe in God, and I know he has a son called Jesus who came to die and stuff like that but I just believe we are all different. Jesus and I are two different people, and because somebody came to die for me does not necessarily mean I should give my life to Him, come on I have my own life to live.
"Jake. Come down for breakfast" My Mom called out to me.
"I'm coming Mom" I hollered.
I picked my bag and went downstairs, straight to the kitchen. I sat down with my family.
"Let's pray"
In the middle of prayer, I felt my phone vibrate, I took the phone out of pocket quickly looking around, I saw the rest were pretty deep in the prayer.
"Hey Jacob. I enjoyed last night. Can we meet again?". I smirked, it's the girl from choir.
"Nah, I'll pass" I replied and blocked her just as my Dad finished his prayers.
"Amen" I replied joining others before we started eating.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the worship. I cried when it got to a point" Mom said dreamily, I just continued eating.
"That Naomi girl is something." Dad added and I snickered at that.
"Why are you laughing Jake?" My Dad said.
"Nothing. She really tried yesterday" I said with a knowing smile.
"She sure did." My Mom said with her mouth full. "Jake, when are you going to join the choir? You know you have a really good voice that..."
"Oh no, I'm getting late" I stood up and put my plate in the kitchen sink.
"See you later" I waved as I ran out of the house.
My parents have been after me on joining the choir, they said I have a really good voice and I should use it for the Lord, blah blah blah but I'm still young, I have my own life to live, so many quests to conquer and besides if she knew the kind of people in that choir she would not let me get close to them, so many hypocrites in the church.
I drove out of the house, bobbing my head to the music playing when I sighted a familiar person.
I rolled down the window. "Need a ride?" I said with a wink.
"Great. It's you" She said with a scowl.
"Just get in." I opened the door and she entered still with an annoyed look.
"Why are you walking to school? What happened to your car?"
"Don't even remind me. It just refused to start this morning."
"Oh sorry about that sugar" I said, patting her head with one hand.
"Get your hands off me Jacob" She swatted my hand away.
"You know you love it. Sooner or later your feelings will be so hard to control that you'll come running to me, begging, pleading, crying for me just to love you."
She snorted. "You are crazy. Just drop me off here"
"Why? We are almost at school"
"I don't want to be seen with you Jacob"
"You are my best friend and besides I should be the one saying that, I'm the cool one and you, you are uncool" I said parking the car.
"Nothing about people like you is cool." She said as she got out. "You coming for Bible Study this evening?"
"Yes" I sighed. "Mom will make me come"
"See you later Jacob"
"You too Gracie" I replied but I don't think she heard me.
I drove past her, parked my car and picked my bag from the car, but as I got out, someone was already by my door waiting for me.
I groaned inwardly.
"Jake" She greeted me with a small wave.
"Naomi" I waved back too thinking of how to keep this conversation short and painless.
"Jake. I tried sending you messages after your reply but I think you blocked me or something"
"Listen Naomi, you are great and you are beautiful but this can never work. You and I, it's a No"
"Why?" Her lips quivered.
"So many reasons that I can't tell you, it's just better this way." I held her shoulders and looked into her eyes putting on a sad face. "It's not you, it's me. I'm so sorry Naomi" I said the last words quietly before leaving.
I was almost in class when someone pulled me suddenly to an empty room.
"Who are you?" I shouted.
"Really, Jake? Naomi?"
"Oh it's you" I picked my shades from the floor. "You broke my shades" I said sadly examining it.
"That's not what's important now."
I sighed. "Grace, it's a normal thing, you should be used to this"
"I can never be used to you living your life this way. You are now hooking up with girls in church, Jake, you are taking it too far"
"Hey, stop blaming me. It takes two to tango and she's the one in the choir, she's supposed to be above sin"
Grace shook her head giving me a pitiful look.
"What?"
"I pity you Jake. I pity your end. You are living a meaningless life and I hope you change before you end up regretting it" Grace said hitting my shoulder as she walked out.
I just dusted my shoulders and whistled to class.
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Purpose 2
I GOT HOME a little bit late just hoping my parents will let me off the hook from going for service this evening but things don't always turn out as we want.
"Thank God, you are right on time, we can go to church together" My Mom said hurriedly putting her things in her bag.
"You know Mom I was thinking maybe I should just stay home today, I'm a little tired" I said faking a yawn.
"You are not doing anything in church Jake, you are just going to sit down and listen to the word of God and besides I'm tired too but I'm still going to go to church, Gracie will also be there and you both go to the same school, so you have no excuse."
She stood up, her stance leaving no more room for unnecessary words.
"Yeah, I'm just going to go up and pick my Bible" I reluctantly walked upstairs, picked my Bible from the floor where I dropped it on Sunday and reluctantly walk back downstairs.
"You did not even ask if I've eaten" I said with a scowl.
"A few hours without food will not kill you." My Mom said.
My Mom and I got to church and we were fifteen minutes late, my Mom was complaining all through our journey to church, she hates being late. We finally separated in church, she went to the adult section while I went to the teenagers class.
Gracie was leading the opening worship when I entered the teenagers church, everyone was entranced by the worship, some were crying and well I have to say I'm pretty impressed, I never knew Grace could sing that well.
When the worship was over, Grace, unfortunately for her had to sit beside me and I tortured her very well with leg.
"Bro. Jacob, can you please lead us in the closing prayer?" The pastor said beckoning to me, this is surprising.
"Of all people.." I heard Gracie mutter and I gave her a death glare.
I mounted up the stage and most eyes were on me especially the girls and I wanted to impress them. So I opened my mouth and for the first time launched my voice in church.
They joined me to sing but something was missing, no matter how much I tried to make my voice melodious, it just lacks something, it was not as intense as when Grace sang the other time and I felt really down, I just muttered a few words of prayer then went back to my seat sulking.

I WAS STILL sulking when Grace walked up to me after the service where I was waiting for my parents.
"I'm not supposed to care but I've never seen you like this, what's wrong?"
I just shrugged in reply.
She came closer. "Come on Jakey, tell me" She said nudging my shoulder playfully with her elbow.
"How did you do it?" I asked her a few seconds later.
"How did I do what?"
"The other time, when you led the worship, it was different from when I did"
"Well, I just sang and besides your voice was even better than mine"
"It's not the voice" I shook my head for emphasis and Gracie raised her brows in question. "It's much more than that. People were entranced while you were singing, mine was just dry"
"Oh"
I looked at her urging her to continue.
"Well Jake, the difference is the spirit"
I gave her a confused look. "I don't understand"
"You see Jake, worship goes beyond singing alone. It's a connection with God, worship is meant to bring God down, your spirit man connects with heaven. You need the Holy Spirit for that, and Jake, you only worship who you know" Grace explained.
"I have the Holy Spirit" I said seriously.
Gracie laughed.
"What?" I looked at her feeling hurt.
"You don't have the Holy Spirit Jake. You are not saved, so how can an unsaved man have the Holy Spirit?"
The question rendered me speechless.
"Gracie dear, how are you?" My Mom said with a smile interrupting us.
"I'm alright ma'am" Grace greeted my Mom with a large smile. "I have to go now. Bye Jake" She waved.
"Such a nice girl" My Mom commented. "Let's go home son, your Dad will join us later"
I was unusually quiet on the way home and my Mom gave me puzzling looks occasionally which I tried to return with reluctant smiles.
I went straight to bed as soon as I got home, my mind troubled the whole time.
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Purpose 3
I DIDN'T HAVE a good night rest that night, my eyes felt heavy the next morning and I'm sure I have balls under my eyes.
"Morning darling, trust you had a good night?" My Mom said patting my back fondly.
I swallowed the water in my mouth. "Yeah I did"
I quickly ran back upstairs, I didn't want her to see my face which will lead to questions that I don't want to answer. I dressed up for school, said my goodbyes, and decided to trek just to clear my head.
"Hey" Someone said hitting my back softly.
"Morning Grace" I gave her a small smile.
"How did you know it's me?" She said now walking beside me.
I glanced at her "I know you."
"You look terrible, didn't sleep well?" Grace said worriedly. "Or you had one of your escapades?"
"Nah, just didn't sleep well"
"Why? What's wrong?"
"Nothing"
Grace pulled my elbow to stop me, I turned to face her.
Grace looked straight into my eyes. "What is it Jake?"
I looked away, I don't like when Grace looks at me, it's like she's staring deep into my soul. "I'm just having conflicting thoughts" I continued "There are so many things going on in my head and I don't know which one to listen to"
"Does it have to do with last night?" Grace asked me and I nodded in reply.
Grace held my right hand. "Your flesh and spirit are in a battle but the matter is in your hands Jake. Which one will make you feel fulfilled? Which one will give you joy? Which one will give you peace? Which one defines you Jake? That's the voice you should listen to." Grace smiled and walked off. I followed her but slowly.


I WAS SURFING the internet when I stumbled on a video that peeked my interest but I got a text.
"Babe, can you come over tonight?" It's Sarah, one of my girls.
"Not in the mood" I texted her back.
My phone pinged again notifying me that I got a message from Sarah. It's a seductive picture of her in red lace panties and bra and a pout on her face. "You sure you are still not in the mood?" The caption read.
I just deleted the picture and went back to the video, I got a text again but I did not bother to open it this time. I opened the video and saw it's a music video of a gospel song.
It's a song by Hezekiah Walker "Do you know Jesus?"
It felt like I was listening to a gospel song for the first time, it felt like I was hearing the word Jesus for the first time, it felt like I was hearing the words about salvation for the first time.
I didn't know when I started crying, I was crying like a baby, the song opened my eyes and made me realize myself, at that point I knew that I wanted to be like that man singing and now I know the way to it.
That day, that very minute, I gave my life to Christ. I felt fulfilled, I felt joy, I felt peace, I felt like me. I remember the words of Grace, so this is what she meant, this is what I had been missing all along.
After I was done, I wiped my eyes, picked up the phone and texted the first person that came to my mind.
"Hey Gracie, I got good news"
My phone pinged almost immediately.
"Really? What is it?" It read.
"I encountered Christ today"
It took a few minutes before I got a reply. "Tell me you are serious"
"I am" I texted back.
"Wow. I'm so happy for you Jake..i really don't know the right words to express the joy I feel in my heart" Gracie replied with a happy smiley.
I smiled "Yeah me too. Goodnight Gracie"
"Goodnight Jake. Welcome to the fold"
I smiled, lied down and slept like a baby.
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Purpose 4
THE FOLLOWING MORNING, I woke up with a big smile on my face, there's this peace that I can't explain within me, I happily walked down the stairs.
"Morning Dad. Morning Mom" I said opening the fridge to take the milk humming a song.
"Morning darlin'"
"How are you son?" Dad said.
"I'm alright" I replied with a smile.
I took my seat, poured milk into my cereal, I closed my eyes and said a word of prayer. As I was about to eat I felt eyes on me, my parents were looking at me disbelievingly.
"Is everything okay?" I touched my face to check if something is on it. "Is there something on my face?"
"No, it's just that this is the first time I'm seeing you pray before eating except for when you were really young" My Dad said.
"Well, there's a first time for everything" I said shrugging.
"This is a good one. I hope it continues this way" My Mom said with a large smile.
I smiled at them both before I continued eating.
Halfway through my food, the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it" I jumped up from seat and walked briskly to the door.
I opened it to see Gracie and the next thing I know she's hugging me.
"I'm so happy for you Jake" Grace said excitedly.
I grinned. "You just want to feel me up don't ya?" I bit my lips as soon as I realised what I said, I'm not supposed to be saying those words again.
"Baby steps Jake, baby steps" Grace said patting my hands. "Anyway, welcome to the family"
"Thank you" I curtsied. "Come in, I'll quickly go up to dress for school so we can leave together."
I left Gracie with my parents when they were exchanging pleasantries. It took me twenty minutes to dress up and soon Gracie and I are saying our goodbyes.
I slowed the car down when I got closer to school.
"Why are we stopping?" Gracie asked looking confused.
"You don't like people seeing us together"
"Oh, that. I just didn't want to be cursed by those girls that's why I decided to stay away but you are a changed man so we are cool" Gracie smiled.
"A friend in need is a friend indeed"
"Whatever, just drive"
I ignited the engine again and drove happily to school.


WHEN WE GOT to school, eyes were on Gracie and I but she didn't seem to mind and well I am already used to it, Gracie said her goodbyes first.
"Yo Jake" Simon, one of my buddies greeted me.
"Hey man" I answered locking my car.
"Wow, you are really good. You have all my respect" Simon bowed.
I didn't understand him, I started walking and he did too. "What do you mean?"
"I'm talking about Jesus freak." I stopped walking, I really hope it's not who I'm thinking it is. "Who?"
"Grace or something. Who cares about the name just tell how you did it? Believe me I've been wanting to tap that but you got her first, no worries tho, we can still share" Simon said smirking and me, I am trying to contain my anger, my hands were in a fist.
I looked at Simon dead in the eye. "Don't ever think I will let you lay your filthy hands on her and if you call her that again, you will have me to contend with" I walked away, if it was before I would have punched him, Gracie is really important to me.
Simon was worse than I am when it came to girls, he always wanted to share but I never liked that, it seemed really dirty, these thoughts brought back the life I've been living before, just then Naomi passed by me, she quickly looked away when she saw me and for the first time, I felt guilt, I really played a lot of girls.


TIME WENT BY really slowly today, I was going for lunch when someone pulled to a room and before I know it, hands were moving up my chest, I quickly stopped it before it went lower.
"Who are you?" I said feeling the wall beside me and fortunately I found a switch, I quickly turned the light on. "Sarah"
"Hey baby" She purred. "We didn't get to meet the other time"
"Lord help me" I thought to myself.
I felt hands on my chest again, I pulled them off.
She moved closer and tried to kiss and I pushed her off which made her stagger a bit on her heels.
"What's wrong with you?" She said a little annoyed now.
"Listen Sarah, I don't want to do this anymore"
She frowned. "Wait, is it because of that b**ch?"
"Who?"
"The girl you drove to school"
I pinched my nose. "Her name's Gracie and I will appreciate it if you never talk about her that way again."
"Whatevs" She said flipping her hair.
"I'm no longer interested in this Sarah. I'm a changed man now, I'm sorry for those times, I'm ending this here and now."
Sarah smirked, she moved closer. "I'm not letting you off Jake, you are mine" She whispered in my ear "Bye baby"
I sighed before walking out, I already lost my appetite, I met Gracie on the way.
"What's wrong?" Gracie said.
I didn't say anything.
"Follow me"
We walked to my car, Gracie collected the key, opened the car and we both got in.
"Tell me, what's wrong Jake?"
I felt so exhausted like I ran a marathon. I explained everything to Gracie.
"The devil is not happy he lost you and he wants you back, he's using so many means but I'm happy you were able to overcome them all. For someone who just gave his life to Christ, you went through a lot of temptations"
"Yeah"
"Jake, the Bible says submit yourself therefore unto God, resist the devil and he will flee from you. Whenever these things happen, rely on God's strength and I'm sure He will pull you through"
"Now I understand why you didn't want me dropping you off in school, everyone thought I got you too, it was so annoying" I said quietly.
Gracie smiled. "I really don't care about that, people are going to know you have changed very soon, they will soon see the light in you and they will change how they think about you, don't worry about it"
I nodded my head.
"Come on let's go for a drive" Gracie said.
"What about school?"
"We'll come back but right now I think you really need a drive, just to clear your head"
I ignited the engine and drove out of school.
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Purpose 5
I STARTED LISTENING more to messages preached in church and I'm starting to understand them, I asked questions about things I don't understand either in church or from Gracie but mostly from Gracie, she has always been there for me.
"I really wish I'm already in the choir" I told Gracie, it's one of those days we just decide to lazy around, we are both in my room.
"Just chill Jake, it's just two weeks."
"Seems like two years." I said.
"I really can't wait to hear you sing in church."
"Me too" I smiled imagining it.
"So you said you wanted to tell me something"
"Oh yeah" I said sitting up.
Gracie gave me a look telling me to continue.
"The Pastor preached on pre-marital sex last Sunday and I got really scared, those consequences are so scary" I shivered in fear.
"Whoever is in Christ is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things have become new. God has forgiven you Jake, you are now a changed man so don't worry, you are cool."
"You are sure?"
"Of course I'm sure. It's just your guilt coming back, you have already been forgiven"
"Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure Jake"
"Okay" I said, the burden lifted from my heart.

I CHECKED OUT myself in my robe, I really do look good in it, this is where I'm supposed to be.
"Bro. Jake, it's time" One of the guys in the choir called out to me.
"Alright bro" I said.
I touched my heart to calm it down, I was very nervous as I was leading the worship today.
I made it in time to join the other choir members sit on our seat.
"Come on, go up" The choir leader whispered in my ear.
I went up on stage, picked the microphone and searched the crowd to catch a glimpse of Gracie who gave me a thumbs up.
I said a word of prayer in my heart just like Gracie taught me to surrender it all to God.
I opened my mouth and sang the first song that came to my mouth.

"Bless the Lord oh my soul,
Oh Oh Oh my soul,
Worship His holy name….."
There it was, that feeling, that intensity, it's unexplainable. It was so different from that time I sang just to impress but now I sang to minister and God took control.
Gracie was right.


"GOD BLESS YOU Brother Jake" My Pastor said shaking my hands.
"Amen. Thank you Pastor" I bowed my head in respect.
"I always knew God has something to do in you, He was just waiting for the right time"
I smiled.
"I'm glad" Pastor smiled.
I smiled back and bade my farewells.
"Look who has a big smile on his face"
"Gracie" I called out excitedly.
"You were right Gracie, I can't believe it. It's just so.." I could not find the right words to describe it.
"I know I know. I'm proud of you Jake"
I grinned.
"Don't let it get to your head" Gracie warned playfully.
"God forbid" I said seriously.
"Good"
We got interrupted by a small voice.
"Naomi" I whispered.
"Hi Jake" She waved shyly.
After a few seconds Gracie excused us. It was just me and her, talk about awkward moments.
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Purpose 6
I WAS LOOKING everywhere but her, I needed to say something.
"Let's sit down there" We both walked to the far end of the church.
We sat down and we were still quiet.
"Naomi"
"Jacob"
We said at the same time.
"You first" Naomi said giving me a go ahead.
"I just wanted to apologise to you. I'm sorry Naomi. If there is another word better than sorry, I will use it. I'm sorry I lured you into sin. I'm truly sorry." I said sincerely.
Naomi smiled weakly, tears filling her eyes.
"It's not your fault. It's mine. I should have known better. I had a crush on you Jake. I thought I loved you but it was just lust. I allowed my emotions rule over me, I was overcome by my fleshly desires forgetting the word of God that says "Flee from all appearance of evil"." She sniffled a little, her eyes puffy and wet.
"When I saw you on stage today, I was shocked. I knew you had changed because of the way you've been serious with God recently but I did not know you were already deep."
"Please pray for me Jake. Ever since that day I've lost my touch with God. I feel so empty. I feel like there is this hole that needs to be filled within me and I've been trying my best but this is beyond me." Naomi covered her face sobbing.
I removed her hands and held them.
"You can't do it alone. Remember, 'It's not by power, it's not my might but by my spirit says the Lord. ' You can't win this battle alone, you need the help of God. You need to surrender yourself back to God"
"How?" Naomi asked me her voice shaky.
"Just like when you did the first time."
"Are you ready?" I asked.
"Yes" Naomi said.
I smiled and prayed for her, tears falling from my eyes too.
It was really a touching moment, Naomi kept sobbing and sniffing, her words muffled by her sobs.
After the prayers, we both wiped our faces. After sometime I said "Naomi, you have to tell the Pastor or the choir leader"
Naomi nodded her head in response "I know" She said.
I smiled. "How do you feel now?"
Naomi smiled genuinely. "Better. Thank you Jake"
"Thank God" I smiled too.
We both walked out, Gracie was still waiting for me.
"Hey" I said.
Gracie smiled. "You did well Jake. You did well" Gracie said when Naomi was out of earshot.
"I feel so guilty. I did that to her"
"It's okay Jake. It was in the past, don't dwell on it. You now have the present and the future to look forward to"
I wrapped my hands around Grace's shoulder.
"I'm so lucky to have you"
"You couldn't be more right" Gracie said.

IT'S BEEN TWO years now, I've known God for two years, I've been "living" for two years and God's grace has been sufficient for me.
There have been little bumps on the road but it's all been working together for good.
I've received many testimonies of deliverance, healings and I'm still craving for more.
Gracie has been there for me, she never left.
I love Gracie, I can't believe I've been blind all this time.
I have a jewel with me and I never noticed.
As much as I want to make Grace mine there is still something bothering me which is more important than that.
"Gracie, you really don't know how much I cherish you, you've been a friend indeed." I said.
Gracie smiled, her pearly teeth shining bright.
"But something has been bothering me Grace and it's really important I hope you won't be offended"
"What is it?" Gracie asked, giving me a worried look.
"Purpose is everything. It's basically who you are and you've helped me find mine but I have a question to ask you. What's your purpose Grace?"
Different emotions passed through her eyes, shock, anger, embarrassment and then a sober reflection.
Grace looked down and said "I really don't know"
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Purpose 7 (Gracie's Story)
I stared at him, really watching him in awe, as he is ministering to the lives of people.
Normally, I'd be worshipping God right now, my spirit will be connected to heaven just like the others in the congregation but my mind is on something else.
Jacob asked me a question I never asked myself, how I never thought of it is beyond me.
I've been helping Jacob in his own path.
Just few years in Christ, Jacob has won more souls for God than I've done (If I ever won any), healed the sick, delivered the oppressed and I've just been helping with no thought for myself.
It's not being nice, it's being stupid.
So I ask myself again and again
"Grace, what's your purpose?"
And I still get nothing.
Blank.
Nada.
I know God has created everyone for something so I can't be without a purpose.
"The Lord told me there is someone who has been diagnosed with cancer and because you've come to worship God in truth and in spirit, He has healed you."
"Amen" The congregation chorused.
"Listen, there's another person…."
I picked my bag and walked out from the church, a sudden anger overwhelming me.
The anger directed at the boy on stage and mostly at myself.


MY PHONE IS ringing again. I groaned.
I don't want to be disturbed, but knowing Jacob, he'll keep calling and if I don't pick up, he will call my parents or probably come over.
"What?" I bit into the phone.
"Grace?" He called as if to confirm if it's really me.
"Yes?" I said again in the same tone.
"I was looking for you after the programme but I later learned you left" He said quietly.
I just kept quiet.
"Are you there?" He sounded worried.
"What is it Jacob?"
"Grace, are you okay? You've been a little off for sometime now. Is it because of what I asked you the other time?"
"I have to go Jacob" I said, I'm not in the mood for any conversation especially this one.
"Grace, wait.." I ended the call.
I know I'm not supposed to be acting this way but I just can't help it.
My phone pinged, it's a message from Jacob.
"Good night Gracie.
You really mean a lot to me"
I just turned the phone off not even bothering to let the message sink in or reply his message.
Where this emotions I'm feeling are stemming from, I really don't know but I'm not willing to let go of it.
I turned off my bedside lamp and went to bed without praying.


I HAD A restless night and I woke up with a headache which made my emotions worse than yesterday.
I didn't bother to take breakfast, just dressed up for school.
Just as I got out, a familiar car drove in, but I ignored it and continued walking.
Jacob ran out of the car and caught my arm.
"Gracie"
I turned to look at him, my arms folded on my chest.
"Gracie please let's talk."
"I don't want to talk" I said sharply.
Jacob sighed. "Alright, can I drop you off at school at least?"
I reluctantly entered the car and kept quiet all through, I just looked out the window but occasionally I felt eyes on me.
He parked his car when we got and as I was about to open the door, he locked it.
I unlocked it.
He locked it again.
We did this thrice.
I let out an angry breath. "I'm not in the mood for jokes this morning Jacob"
"You already made that obvious"
I unlocked the car and he immediately locked it again.
I groaned out. "Alright, talk"
"That's better" Jacob smiled but it faltered when he realised I was not going to return that smile.
"Why are you acting this way? I'm sorry I asked you that question but I was just looking out for you Gracie." He looked at me and I looked away. "Gracie, you helped a lot, you helped me find my path, you gave me a goal, you helped me grow spiritually, you've always been there and I want to be there for you too" He held my hand. "Let's do this together"
I looked at him for two minutes before snatching my hands from his.
"No. I can do this myself. I don't need your help" I unlocked the car and stepped out not giving him another glance.

IF ANYONE TOLD me Gracie and I will be like this, I would call the person a liar. I really don't understand why she's acting this way.
Was I wrong to ask her?
I typed on my phone again but ended up cancelling the message for the twentieth time this evening.
I threw the phone on the couch and let out a huge sigh.
"Wow, that's a big one" My Mom who I didn't notice when she entered said.
"Hi Mom" I greeted her.
Mom sat opposite me. "What's got you so worked up?"
I rubbed my face. "It's Grace Mom"
"What's wrong with Grace?"
"Mom, you know how Grace has been of help to me, she has practically been my mentor through out this Christian journey of mine. I found my purpose and she has always encouraged me, but I realised she has been helping me all along and she didn't seem to think of her purpose herself so I asked her." I sighed again. "At first, we were cool but now she's starting to act out, she has been avoiding me and I don't know what to do"
My Mom smiled. "You did what's best Jake. Leave her for now"
I looked up. "Leave Gracie? Come on Mom"
My Mom smiled again. "It's better you leave her for now, as long as you are around her, she will always be angry, let her realise herself and she will come back to you."
"Really?"
"Yes. She is angry at herself, she needs to sort out herself first."
I thought about it for a while. "Alright. Thank you Mom" I kissed her cheek.
"You are welcome" Mom smiled before going to the kitchen leaving me to my thoughts.

THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND at the choir practice, the choir leader came in with someone following her closely.
"Hello everyone, please welcome our new choir member, Sister Grace."
Grace stepped from behind her and everyone clapped except me.
Our eyes locked.
What are you doing Grace?
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