[Chapter 4]
” Since when did you get to visit men? Asked Andrew, Dara’s elder brother.
” I’m not visiting men, it’s just a special meeting with the pastor” Dara retorted.
” It’s just a special meeting with the pastor” he mimics to scron.
Then with an animated face and a menacing glare,one capable of slicing a glass,he said. ” You’re not leaving this house”
” You’re in no position to confined me, I’m no more a kid-she said–[ Andrew cuts in]
” I have every right to stop you, I’m your brother and I’m the man of the house”
” If masculinity was a crime, you’ll definitely be innocent. Dad isn’t dead and you’re no man,not even to yourself. Men take responsibility and never go about bullying women” Dara challenged.
” You’ve spoken like a certified idi0t. Can’t common sense tell you that man is up to something?
You want to leave the house without mum and dad’s consent to visit a man!
If you can elude my grip then my name isn’t Andrew” he screamed clutching tight to his sister’s wrist.
” You know nothing about the Bible. Andrew was a disciple of Jesus and not a bully.
Dad gave you a beautiful name thinking you’ll be somewhat of substance, but you turned out a replica of lucifer! Said an exasperated Dara, battling to elude her brother’s grip.
” Save the compliment for your first son, I’m sure he’ll be more ug|y than the man you will marry as your taste in men detest me” Andrew backfired.
” What’s going on here? Why can’t the both of you abide in peace? Screamed their mother who just returned from the market with a heavy shopping bag.
” It’s Dara oh, she’s leaving to a man’s house! Said Andrew.
” Which man’s house? You mean the pastor’s house? The mother questioned.
” Yes” replied Andrew with an affirmative nod.
” He’s an anointed minister! A holy one! Their mother screamed.
” The holy one is still covered with flesh,I can’t stand my sister getting abused by a man.
I might be wayward but I love my sister and I love you dearly mum. I’ll be hurt if anything happens to you guys” he replied.
Seeing her brother meant no harm,Dara warmly embraced Andrew and their mother stationed, watching speechless.
wondering what had gotten into her wayward son,as it was his first time making logical sense.
” Okay Andrew you may come along” said Dara to her brother, taking him by the hand walking side by side exiting the house.
Their mother followed them wondering when the cat made peace with the rat.
She even poked herself for a confirmation of reality, thinking the whole scenerio was a lucid dream.
” Heavenly father,may this peace by permanent” their mother prayed.
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[1:05pm]
[Eyo Ita’s Avalon]
Alighting from the tricycle, they headed straight for the house number as stated in the recommendation card.
” Wow,so this where he resides after embezzling church funds” Andrew exclaimed.
Dara turned with a stern look. Understanding the message,he apologized to his sister.
Dara knocked and the gate opened. Flashing her recommendation card, they let them in.
The pastor warmly welcomed Dara but his countenance swiftly soured, seeing she wasn’t alone. Dara picking on the scent knew there was a shift in energy.
The pastor faked a smile rendering a fake apology stating he had an appointment.
The two left the house with the conviction that the pastor had a evil plan.
Dara thanked her stars she let her brother accompany her as she pondered on the fear of the unknown.
Andrew on the other hand was grateful he followed his sister not just to protect her, but as he was on the trail of discovering the pastor’s secret.
” Since I can’t get her physically,I will do it spiritually” Said the pastor, flabbergasted by Andrew’s intrusion which jeopardized his plans. To be continued.
TBC…