EPISODE ONE
The heavy downpour at night left the couple glued to their bed, usually, they would have kissed each other goodbye at 7 AM, as they would be headed to their workplaces but none was willing to get out of bed. The bedside alarm rang again. It sounded loud as if it knew its owner wasn’t willing to get up.
“Turn off the alarm, will you?” Timothy said, tapping Rebecca gently. His eyes were still closed. Rebecca opened her eyes slightly and upon seeing the morning brightness screamed.
“Jesus! We’re late, Timmy. Aren’t you going to work today?” She asked as she jumped out of bed and dashed into the bathroom. She said a short prayer as she showered, and in a few minutes, she was out wrapped up in her towel. She hurried into her clothes.
“I’ll be going a little bit late today,” Timothy announced. “We’re having a meeting with the board of directors, so I need to round up the presentation I’ve been preparing.”
“Can you please drop me off? The principal would definitely be mad at me for coming late today. I don’t have enough petrol in my car.” Rebecca pleaded.
“With all pleasure, Mrs Deola.” Timothy winked as he got into his shorts and a polo and went out to prepare his car. Rebecca joined him almost immediately and they drove out.
“Sweetheart, I’m sorry, but you would have to eat out today, you know there’s no food at home, and we have Bible study this evening. I cannot go to the market after I close from work.” Rebecca started as she powdered her face. Timothy stared at her a bit with his side view before focusing on the road again.
“It’s all right, just make sure you eat something too. You can text me a list of the items you’d need, I could help you get them on my way to church.”
“Aren’t you sweet?” Rebecca giggled as she stroked his cheeks softly. “Thank you!”
Their car came to a halt as they were
caught up in the usual morning traffic. Calls and text messages had begun flooding into her phone from school. Rebecca couldn’t contain her frustration. It was open day at school and she needed to prepare the students before the arrival of their parents. How was she ever going to meet up when it was already 9:30 AM? Timothy was reading her mind. Thankfully he sighted a motorcyclist from his car and quickly beckoned on him. Without any hassles, Rebecca had made herself comfortable on the motorcycle and off they went.
“Why are you late Mrs Deola?” The principal asked as Rebecca entered her classroom panting. Fifteen pairs of eyes turned around to look at her. Mrs Adebayo the school principal had to stand in for her to keep the students busy. Rebecca dropped her bag on the shelf and took a deep breath.
“I’m sorry ma’am. I was held up by the traffic.” She certainly couldn’t say she overslept.
“It’s all right. Open day was canceled. Many parents called to inform the school this morning that they wouldn’t be available so we have to reschedule. A new date would be communicated to both parents and teachers.” Mrs Adebayo said, adjusting her glasses.
“Ok, ma’am.” Rebecca was happy to hear the update.
“Let me allow you to settle down. Goodbye students, have a pleasant day.”
“Thank you, Mrs Adebayo.” The students reiterated.
Rebecca started teaching and at the end of the lesson, she gave them a test. She noticed one of her students Isabel was moody all through the lesson. She had also done badly on her test. Rebecca brought her closer and began to question her. Isabel was a bright student so she was bothered.
“Is everything fine Isabel?” Rebecca asked. It was break time and the other students had gone out except her. She bent her head on her locker and was sobbing.
“I’m fine Ms Becca.”, Isabel responded as she wiped her eyes quickly before raising her head
“I know you’re not fine. You were moody all through the lesson, and you did badly on your test, it’s unlike you. You can speak to me, I’m here for you.” Rebecca said patting her back softly.
“Is God still alive Ms Becca?” Isabel asked. Tears trickled out of her eyes as she spoke.
“Of course He is sweetie.”, Rebecca responded as she sat on an empty chair beside Isabel’s long face. “Why do you ask?”
“Why’s He not doing anything about my family? I say my morning and night prayers every day I also pray for my parents but nothing seems to change.” Isabel replied, wiping her teary eyes.
“Are your parents fighting?”
“My Dad’s family wants him to send my mother away because she doesn’t have a son for him, and he’s the only son of his parents. You know I’m an only child.”
“Oh no! This doesn’t sound good. What’s your Father saying about it?”
“He doesn’t want to, but they’re pressuring him. They gave him a one-year ultimatum to send my mother away or they’ll force him to marry another woman.
“How pathetic.” Rebecca was rked as she squeezed her face in disappointment.
“I’m scared Ms. Becca, I love my parents and can’t bear to see them apart. I see how sad they look every day so hopeless.”
Rebecca rubbed Isabel’s back reassuringly. “Don’t worry, your family will not be separated. God will come to the rescue.”
“I just hope everything will be fine eventually.” Isabel sighed.
I’ll always pray for your family. Can I invite you and your parents to my church on Sunday? I’ll give you our flier before your driver comes to pick you up.” Rebecca responded, whilst standing up as the other students had begun to troop into the classroom.
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EPISODE TWO
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