Tears Of A Helpless Woman

Episode 31

The week that followed I witnessed Gods grace, indeed we serve a mighty God.

I had prayed without ceasing calling on God everyday. Indeed prayer without ceasing is the only solution to move stubborn mountains.

Atusaye’s physiotherapy sessions went well and he was due for discharge. He was fine but the doctor suggested he does not return to doing strenuous exercise quickly. The wonderful nurse I met gave me her number and she promised to stand with me in prayer all the time. I found a mother in her that I never had. On the day of our flight I packed up everything and together with Atusaye’s family, we checked in at the airport.

Atusaye’s mother and sister had become more polite after they saw the sacrifices I made. I paid off his hospital bill and I even hired the most recommended physiotherapist while we were in Nigeria. I believe all this change was as a result of the war I created in prayer. I prayed so hard even for our return to Zambia to be the beginning of new things.

Our flight landed just in time to catch up with one of my enemies, just like God had planned it.

That same day Stella was returning from the united states as a convict. Yes… A convict and police were ready to receive her at the airport. As we waited for our vehicle to come I heard a voice call my name. To my surprise it was Stella, she was between two police officers.

She begged the officers to let her talk to me and she came where we were seated. Stella had been used by Shane to set me up. Well I can’t say “used” because they had something in common. They both wanted to see me suffer.

Well as they landed in America Shane did not keep his word of giving Stella a better life hence she resorted to drug trafficking until she was finally caught on her way to Cameroon. All this happened within a period of one month. Karma is quick when you pray.

Shane did not go unpunished either, his own punishment was being swindled by Linda Pitt. The clever Linda Pitt got away with everything. As they arranged to marry in America and live happily ever after, Shane sold the house and his belongings in Zambia including the Benz that was once mine. The money was forwarded to Lindas account in America before Shane could join her. Stella was the fool who followed Shane blindly not knowing he had planned to dump her there. Well they both had another thing coming because Shane damped Stella and Linda swindled Shane. All this news was narrated to me by Stella who begged the cops to give her a few minutes to talk to me. I was totally shocked. I just couldn’t believe my ears.

I should have been angry but I truly felt pity so did Atusaye but Stella’s fate was no longer in our hands but the law.

Atusaye’s mother knelt before me at the airport crying and asking for forgiveness when she learnt what Stella had done to me. Clara was very sorry too and she failed to forgive herself but I forgave her. I knew those crocodile tears were only because they knew Atusaye would not give up on me and either they accepted me or risked their relationship with him.

I hadn’t talked to Ben my manager for almost a month so I decided to call him as soon as we arrived at Atusaye’s house. I wanted to let him know I was in town so he could make me available for upcoming projects. To my surprise Ben was not answering. I called everyone I knew who could link me to him and all I was told was that he had not returned from Nigeria. That came as a shock as he left Nigeria just after the awards.

Atusaye advised me to put in a missing report and we did that together. The cops in Nigeria immediately started looking for Ben.

The month that followed Atusaye and I usually went for walks together just to help him get better. Day by day he improved and he soon went back to his usual sports.

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ONE BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY EVENING

I was just getting ready to go for my morning prayer walk, A habit I had adopted all through Atusaye’s illness. As i got ready, I received a call.

“Halo honey are you home?” Atusaye asked me.

“Yes I am actually..” I responded.

“OK great.. I sent my driver to pick you up” he said.

“I was just about to have my prayer walk can he come an hour from now?” I asked.

“OK my praying woman. Make sure you pray for us” he said.

I was a bit shocked because Atusaye had mentioned that he would be busy so I didn’t think he would call.

I got my bottle of water and set off on my walk. That day I prayed for a lot of things but most importantly for Ben. I really hoped he was OK and would soon be back home. I felt responsible for his missing.

After the prayer walk, I went home and got ready to be picked up. At the back of my kind I was imagining dinner because Atusaye liked to have lunch with me whenever he was free.

I hurried to the gate just about the time Atusaye had mentioned. To my surprise Mr and Mrs Martin’s were in the car outside and I was so shocked.

“Dear don’t be afraid..” Mrs martins said as she came to hug me.

I was so happy, I loved that woman so much. I owed her a lot for saving me from my life. Mr Martin’s hugged me too and I got in the car. They were both happy and we talked all the way. I was still wondering what this was about though.

“Atusaye will join us at the mall. There’s a new movie showing we thought you might be interested ” Mrs Martin’s said.

I agreed but still wondered why we would be going to the cinema, was the movie so important? I just wanted to talk to them all night.

“Mwansa we are here” I heard Mrs martins say to me as my eyes focussed on my phone

“Oh ok” I said with a smile before packing my phone away.

It was a bit chilly outside but the whether was just perfect. We got some corn at the entrance and then walked to the cinema which was already dark. People were settled inside and we found a slot on top where we could sit. I quickly got my phone to text Atusaye when we settled, I was so excited and I couldn’t wait to talk to him.

“Mwansa the movie is about to begin” I heard Mrs Martin’s whisper to me.

“OK mum”.. I responded.

” Mwansa.. I’m your sister ” she corrected me.

At least that about her didn’t change. She was still as nice as I could remember. However, everything had changed. If i didn’t know better I would have thought she was American. What shocked me though was Israel’s song that started playing through the loud speakers of the cinema. The song “hold on” . This song always spoke to my heart.

“What a coincidence” I thought as I softly sang along to the song and focussed on the screen that was just white.

Suddenly some words came on the screen and they read:

“I will still choose her… Any day, any time”

“Is that the title of the movie?” My blonde self thought.

The song was still playing on replay and I continued silently singing along. The large screen suddenly showed my picture while I was eating nshima. It was a photo taken by Atusaye on our first date.

At this point, I couldn’t understand what was happening and I looked at Mrs Martin’s but she was very focussed looking at the screen and maintaining a smile. The next picture was me standing holding my award, it was taken in Nigeria. Then followed by photos I took with Atusaye in hospital and Many more photos followed that I took with Atusaye. I was an emotional wreck, tears ran down my cheeks like the victorial falls. It certainly wasn’t my birthday so what was this surprise for?

I felt Mrs martins touch my hand as it rested on my lap.

“Brace yourself” she whispered.

As the last photo came to a pose I heard a voice through the speakers say”ladies join me in asking the most beautiful woman on earth to marry me”..

It was still dark as Atusaye’s words echoed through the speakers.

“Mwansa Yande my Queen… Make me the happiest man alive by officially accepting that ring on your finger. Please be my wife…..” Atusaye said through the speakers.

Suddenly the lights went on and I saw Atusaye standing in front with a bunch of roses and he slowly knelt down. I walked to the front very nervous, shaking and crying. All attention on me in the cinema.

I couldn’t utter the words but I just nodded my head and he removed the ring and asked me again before he slipped the ring back on my finger. The people cheered so loud almost like it was a football match.

We hugged really tight and kissed right there in front of the crowd. My Atusaye finally asked me to marry him.

Atusaye held the microphone and said…

” thank you fresh view cinemas for making this possible and thank you everyone present here for accepting to take part in my engagement. Thank you so much and goodnight”

When we stepped outside, I saw Clara and Joy and they came to hug me.

“Congratulations” they screamed.

I couldn’t believe it, seeing Joy again felt so good. That wasn’t the end of the surprises. Atusaye presented me keys as we walked to the top car park from the cinema.

Yes, keys to a brand new Jeep white in colour with a red ribbon on top.

I was jumping up and down like crazy and thankfully Atusaye had hired a professional camera to capture the moment. l

And to think that I was almost giving up. Oh what a mighty God. WHAT A MIGHTY GOD.. !!!!

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