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 *PART THIRTY NINE* Adura returned back to school and she missed Pelumi so much but life had to go on. Getting to 300l, she was elected as the General secretary of the church. She prayed to God to reveal more of her duties and strengthen her. She informed Pastor Jimi and Pelumi about it, they were so proud of her. They advised and prayed for her. ******************************* Pelumi, on the other side was also representing Christ. She became the President of the organization known as "THE WOMEN OF FAITH", using her experience to build up ladies who has given up on faith. She also became the manger of Sterling Bank after series of interviews and examination. Few months later, she did her introduction with Pastor Jimi (the husband). Adura could not attend the ceremony because of school. So, they decided to fix their wedding after her exams so that she could attend. Adura didn't know if she was unhappy or jealous, but she felt unpleasant. At 400l, the responsibility became...

*ADURAGBEMI*  PART THIRTY SEVEN They arrived at Pelumi's house, early in the afternoon. The driver was fast, from mowe to Abeokuta. Adura was surprised, seeing the kind of house they lived. "My God! Pelumi. You didn't tell me you stay in a mansion" Adura said "Please don't start and let's go inside" she said and held her hand "Daddy...I am back" she said as they got inside. Her siblings rushed out to welcome them. "Where is daddy? She asked "He has gone to church" Deborah said, one of her siblings "I have something to tell you" Elizabeth said, the last born said "Let's sit down first" Adura said as they all sat down. "Daddy was ordained, as the assistant pastor in church and bro tope is the general secretary for the youth department" Elizabeth said "Wow...Glory to God" Adura said as Pelumi looked at her with teary eyes. "Thank you Jesus" she said as she knelt down, singing...

 *PART THIRTY FIVE* Adura's mother was so glad about the transformation. Pelumi shared her testimony in church and they were so happy as they rejoiced with her. Moreover, the semester is going to be over in few weeks and she will be signing out. "Hmm...how I wish I started well" she said "My sister, sometimes it's not always about the beginning but the ending. See how your testimony have lifted a lot of people who don't believe in the word FAITH. I am really going to miss you" Adura said "Yes, same here. Don't worry, I will be with you till you finish your exams" she said "Alright, no problem. Thank you so much sis" Adura said "You are welcome" she said  *FAREWELL* The church surprised Pelumi by organising a small party, after their exams to celebrate her. She was really overwhelmed by their love and gift with prayers. After her speech, they all ate, danced and went to their various house.  Pelumi graduated with second c...

 *PART THIRTY THREE* "Pelumi, why are you crying? Adura asked "Adura, I can't lie. I am tired of everything. Pastor Jimi said God is teaching them something, through their sickness, but the pain is too much. I can't bear seeing them like this, and I know I can't do anything on my own. I need help" she said as she was crying "Pelumi, our help comes from God. Keep believing and trusting Him, for that which you want and he will do it" Adura said "Okay oo" she said "Plus, I don't know if this is the right time to say this. Your lecture start fully next week" Adura said "I will be in school next week. My dad younger sister is her to stay with them. I pray they get better before then" she said "Amen, do not give up and don't be tired" Adura said. Are you about to give up too? Don't give up, be strong in the lord. Adura set a day apart, to intercede for Pelumi and her family. In church, Adura joined the p...

 *PART THIRTY ONE* First semester was over, Adura and Pelumi decided not to go home.  "Adura, I am surprise daddy didn't question me, when I told him I will be staying in school" Pelumi said "Really, thank God. We still have to keep praying" Adura said "Yes o. I pray God bring them all into the knowledge of Christ. My sincere prayers" Pelumi said "Amen in Jesus name" Adura said "Thank you for coming into my life. It's just painful you came, when I am about leaving" Pelumi said. "I believe everything has a reason. What if I have been here from the beginning and we didn't meet? What matter is, God's plan, coming to pass in our lives" Adura said "Hmm..thank you very much" Pelumi said For everything that happen to someone, is for a reason. Take a look at Adura, if the ailment haven't delayed her from getting into the university, Pelumi wouldn't have met her. Being delayed does not mean you have be...

 *PART THIRTY* "Thank you Jesus for the test" Adura said as she opened the door. She checked the time, drop her bag and went inside the kitchen to prepare jollof rice for herself and Pelumi. "Let me even call her to start coming over" she said as she picked her phone and dialed her number "Hello, are you at home? She asked "Yes" Adura replied "Okay, I am coming now" she said and hanged the call "O ga o, she didn't even allow the caller to speak" Adura said and went to check what she was cooking. "God, please help me and let her not take every words personal" Adura prayed.  *FEW MINUTES LATER,*  "Ko ko ko...Madam prayer(the English form of ADURA), open the door" she shouted "Hello, don't you know I stay in an estate" Adura said and opened the door "Estate ko, survey ni" she said, as she stepped in and they both laughed. "How was your test? Adura asked " Fine, thank God and yo...

 *PART TWENTY EIGHT* After the Sunday school, Adura was just observing where she sat. Few minutes later, Pelumi walked up to led the praise and worship session. It was indeed a powerful session and she was blessed. After the sermon, the first timer were asked to stand up for recognition and she stood up. She was called for a short discussion, after the service. "How was today service? Pelumi asked as they stepped out of the church. Adura saw a lot of her course mate, and she greeted them. "You really did great and I was blessed by your ministration. The sermon was powerful, I bless God I came" Adura said as they were trekking home "Apart from all these, what else can you say about the church? She asked "Nothing" Adura said "You mean you didn't notice those fine guys and ladies. We have many of them in our fellowship, than others" she said and smiled "Oh.. I did not know that was what you were talking about. Yes, they are fine guys and la...

 *PART TWENTY SIX* Adura got an apartment in the same street with Pelumi, her house wasn't far from Pelumi's house. She informed her mother and pastor Jimi about the apartment. "It's a nice environment and room. You still have to stay with me, because you haven't gotten the necessary things you need" Pelumi said "Yes, thank you. I will dedicate tomorrow for that" Adura said, as she dropped some of her luggage and closed the down. "Can we go now? Pelumi asked "Yes, we can" she smiled. They both talked and laughed as they proceed to Pelumi's house. "I need to freshen up" Pelumi said immediately they got to her apartment. "Okay, let me use this opportunity to fix something for us to eat" Adura said, and went straight to the kitchen. Adura was lost in thought, and didn't notice when Pelumi came beside her. "What are you thinking? Pelumi asked as she tapped her " Nothing much.....it's going to be fi...

 *PART TWENTY FOUR* Adura woke up as usual, in the midnight to pray and then set alarm so as to wake up early. The alarm sounded and she woke up to clean up the kitchen as she was singing.  Some minutes later, her phone rang.. "Adura, your phone is ringing" Pelumi said as she stood up "Thank you ma" she said. It was her mother.. "Hello mummy. Good morning, how are you doing? She greeted " I am fine my dear. How's Nsukka? And I was wondering, how did you get an apartment yesterday night? Mother asked "Hmmm...mummy, God favoured me. He sent someone to assist me. Her name is Pelumi and I am still in her house. Though I will be leaving very soon, to get my apartment" she said "Really, thank God. Is she around you? Let me greet her" mother said and Adura handed the phone to Pelumi. "My daughter, thank you so much. God bless you" mother greeted her "Amen, thank you very much ma" Pelumi said and gave the phone to Adura ...

 *PART TWENTY TWO* After the service, Adura sat down at the back inside the church, expecting those that told her to wait behind. "Sis Adura, congratulations one more time. When are you now going to school? Bro Matthew asked " Tomorrow sir. Thank you very much for the visitation, I really appreciate. I also remember, what about our discussion? She asked "Really, I will miss you and about our discussion, I don't it is necessary again. If it's still important, I will let you know" he said and smiled "Okay sir, no problem" she said "I will be leaving now, I have something's to attend too" he said "Alright, thank you very very much" she said as they waved to each other. Where she sat, others going home came and greeted her. She smiled and thanked them. "Can we be going home? You know you have to rest for tomorrow's journey" mother said as she took a chair and sat beside her. "Yes o. I guess we can be going, I ...

 *PART TWENTY* A month later, Adura registered for Jamb and she scored 226 with all her WAEC results cleared. After some weeks, she was given admission to university of Nigeria, Nssuka. To study mass communication. She was so happy as they thank God and start buying all the necessary things. Pastor Jimi also promised to assist them financially with what he has. "Mummy, I need to go to church tomorrow. I need to fulfil my pledge to God" she said to her as they were packing her luggage's for school "Yes o, my love. It is very essential for you to do so" mother said as she faced her. "I believe we are going together? She asked her mother "Before nko, we are going together. No more hiding away from church" mother said as she smiled and they quickly arranged everything. After that, they ate and  prayed together before they slept. The next day, they woke up very early so as to get to church before the Sunday school class end. "Mummy Adura, it is ni...

 *PART NINETEEN* "Pastor everything I will say, is nothing but the truth. For a very long time, I have been asking my daughter to follow me to Baba's place but she refused. This baba I am talking about, has a church which is known as CHURCH OF HEALING and what he does is to cure any ailment, disease, etc. I have known him for years, even before I got married because we are from the same home town and i have never visited him before until this moment.  I remember him and decided to visit him alone since she won't follow me. When I got to the church, he gave a calabash and some list of things to buy. He asked me to mix it with her bathing water and that's all. He said she would be alright. I didn't tell her all these because I know she won't do it but, it's for her own good. The day I decided to mix it with her water without her consent, was the day she said she was going on a retreat. Immediately, I knew I have lost it and there is no way out. I could not do...

 *PART SEVENTEEN* "Sis Adura, I want to know. Tell me" He said "Pastor, I saw a calabash with fetish things inside my mother's wardrobe. Isn't it a confirmation that God is truly showing me she is the source of my problem. Do you know the funniest thing Sir? She asked "What is it? He asked curiously " I didn't meet her at home when I woke up. Who knows if it's the fire of God that pushed her away. She was always pestering me, to follow her to one Baba's place but I refused. Assuming I had gone, I could have died now" she said angrily. "Hmmm..Sis Adura, have you confirmed it? He asked "Pastor, I know already that this is a confirmation to my answered prayers. That is why God allowed me see it. He has opened my inner eyes and I can see glaring" she said "Sis Adura, do not place assumption for confirmation. Just because you saw it, might not mean you have seen it all. Do not be the judge, let God be the judge. All you h...

 *PART FIFTEEN* "Mummy, Good morning" she greeted as got to her mother's room "Morning my dear. How was your night rest? Mother asked " Fine, thank God. Mummy there is something I want to do, and I need to inform you before doing it. Yesterday night, I had a terrible dream. It was like someone trying to change my path to dance to their tune. So, I would be going on a 3 days fasting and prayer. It would come like a retreat and it's something I ought to do, most especially in this season I am. So I won't be available to anyone except my heavenly father" she said "When are you now starting this journey? Mother asked " Today, right now ma" she said "But you didn't say anything when we were together yesterday. I know things change but you can still start tomorrow. You don't need to be scared, no weapon fashion against you shall prosper" mother said. "Mummy, i am not scared and it's not only about the dream. I sho...

 *PART THIRTEEN* Adura was in the sitting room studying her bible when she heard a knock on the door. "That should be bro Matthew. Who is that? She asked as " It is Matthew " he said "Okay..." She said as she opened the door and left it opened. "Good afternoon. Thank you very much ma, I really appreciate" he said "It's fine. What will you like to eat, we have snacks and rice. Which on do you prefer" she asked "None for now. I actually came for a discussion and I will like to hear your sincere answer" He said "Alright" she said. "Firstly, I would like to say this, on behalf of the church and myself that we are sorry for how we reacted the other day in church. We know we ought to stand close to you but we didn't" he said "Smiles, bro Matthew I thought we have settled this and I said I am not angry, I am fine. Please let's not draw back the past" she said "Thank you ma" He said ...

 *PART ELEVEN* Adura could not go to church after what happened. She didn't want people to start gossiping about her and to look at her in a bad way so, she started having her own service in the house. Even though, she missed the gathering of the saints and wished there was something she could do about it. Her mother was so happy that she finally agreed with her to stay at home.  Pastor Jimi didn't stop coming to their house to check up on her and also, to pray with them. He tried persuading her to come back to church but she refused. She would always tell him to allow her, think about everything. They became so close that she hardly hide things from him. Also, she realised they are from the same hometown. "Hmm...God, something is happening to me. Lord, help my emotions. It's as if I am beginning to fall in love with Pastor Jimi, which is not suppose to be. I now see him in my dreams lately Or God, are you leading him to me? No, this is infatuation. What am I thinking,...