BEHIND THE MASK episode 15

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             Episode 1⃣5⃣

            *Enyonam's pregnancy exposed. Miranda grasps pastor.*
 
Pastor: Miranda. Who is Miranda? I don't even know anybody by that name. Father, any Miranda that is trying to set fire into this house, I'm leaving her under your control. Deal with her and let all men see that I'm serving you in spirit and in truth.

The pastor prayed and also slept.

That night, I had a dream and in the dream, I saw myself fighting with my mother in-law. She said my wife's pregnancy was not mine which I was also protesting. I woke up and told Enyonam about the dream. She said I was too happy about the pregnancy that was why I dreamt about it. I slept back and honestly, a continuation of the dream came. This time, my pastor was telling me not to accept the pregnancy.
I woke up again and asked Enyonam to join me pray for the pregnancy. "John you are disturbing my sleep. You can pray for yourself", she said. "How do you expect me to pray for myself? Am I the one carrying the baby?", I asked. She just positioned herself well on the bed and slept. I knelt before the bed and prayed.

In the morning during breakfast, I received a text from my bankers indicating the receipt of my monthly salary. I checked the part that stated my total balance. "But how come I have this small amount in my account? If I do receive Ghc2000.00 a month and without building or buying a car, all I have left in my account is Ghc3050.00 then what am I doing?". I asked myself looking directly into the face of Enyonam. "Ah, but why are you looking into my face as if I spent the money for you? You've forgotten how you were dishing out money when your father was admitted at the hospital, even during your mother's funeral. You were spending as if you were the only one your mother have birth to. When I was telling you to stop spending much, you felt I was the person preventing you from reaching out to your family". Enyonam said. "You forgot to add the money you asked for money to reinvest into your business. From today we are going to control how we spend in this house. You are pregnant now and we need to prepare down for receiving my first son", I said to her. "And how do you intend to control expenses? I don't remember asking you for money either for food or my shopping. I suggest you learn how to avoid dashing money for, I don't know if I should say, family matters or charity works", she added.

I hurried with the breakfast and left for office. After sometime of working, I went to the bank to print out my bank statement. After going through I realised I issued cheques to people that I could not even remember. I also saw the cheque I gave to Enyomam's lawyer and many more. After the bank, I passed through Xorsenyo's place to see if I will meet him in the house. Fortunately, he was washing a Jeep when I got there.

Xorsenyo: And what is John doing in my house at this time? You should be at work by now. Or have I gone wrong again?

Me: My brother, you've never gone anywhere. Please am I permitted here?

Xorsenyo: Hmm. This earth does not belong to any of us for me to say I'm preventing you from standing here. I don't have any problem with that.

Me: OK thank you. Please is Golder around?

Xorsenyo: Why ask of my lady? Is she the next culprit?

Me: Xorsenyo, Please I've come in peace. I was asking of Golder so that I see the two of you and tell both of you what I have. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Xorsenyo: She has gone to school. She started with her second degree program at Legon so she left this morning.

Me: That's very nice to hear. Congratulations for that. Please I'm here purposely to apologize to you for everything that I've done to you. I believe I went too far. You were my advisor and friend. Please I'm not sure my wife accused you from her own volition. The devil used her to cause a split between us. Please I'm very sorry. As I said, I've regretted all that went on.

Xorsenyo: John, would you have come to stand here this morning to say all this if I were to be imprisoned because of something that I had no idea of? Anyway, my God also suffered for sins He didn't commit. What shows you people are now convinced I didn't do what you accused me of? You should have come with your wife to show that you mean what you are saying.

Me: Sorry about that. I'm coming from the office to this place. My wife is in the house and besides, she is pregnant. You started this with us so I want you to be part of its continuity as well. I want you to come with Golder so we celebrate the pregnancy.

Xorsenyo: First of all congratulations for proving your man power. As I said, I don't have anything against you and besides, the battle was for the Lord which He fought for me. I've heard all that you've said. I will discuss with Golder when she returns. When is the celebration?

Me: This weekend. Thank you for having such a soft heart to forgive me. God bless you. But bro, whose Jeep is this?

Xorsenyo: Oh this is for Golder. She took my 4×4 to class because hers is dirty so I'm just cleaning it before she gets back.

Me: Wow!! You mean you have two powerful cars? One for you and one for your lady? That's good, man. You've done well. I guess you are having some building projects also ongoing.

Xorsenyo: Oh yeah. Your guess is right. It's just that the contractors are delaying the work. It's all by the grace of God and to the glory of God. That's why I will never lose focus of my God. He is always ready to lift me when I'm down. He says the poor should say they are rich and the weak to say they are strong. John even though you go to church, I don't see you to be a Christian. You've been blindfolded that's why you could allow the devil have his way through you. You need to be born again and see the glory of God at work in your life.

I stood still looking at him when he was talking. I just had a mental view of my bank balance and saw the Jeep he was washing. My balance was no where close to buying any of his cars. My wife already had her car before coming into the marriage but I couldn't even buy myself a taxi. I was always driving in company's pool car. Poor me. 

Me: Bro. I would like to get to the office now. Please remember to come with Golder this weekend.  

Xorsenyo: Alright. I will resume next week. Have a nice day.

I looked at the registration number and the car was registered that year. My position was higher than his so how come he was progressing in life like that? I asked myself. I entered the company's pool car and left. On my way, I pondered over all that he told me. "But how should I be born again? I've been born into the church, my family is known for their Christian faith so what does this man mean by saying I should be born again? Or he is just bragging to me because he has a car. Crap".

Enyonam called me on phone to ask what I would take for supper that day. I told her she should just surprise me and I also have a good news for her when I get home. By the time I got home, she had prepared my favourite food. I wish I can tell you which food it was but that's my secret.

*At the dinning table.*
Me: This food tastes very good. You always prepare what I really need at any time. You are so sweet.

Enyonam: (smiled) You always have something to say. By the way thank you. I'm your wife and I will always give you the best.

Me: Thank you.

Enyonam: But dear you promised to tell me the good news when you return. My ears are itching to hear the good news according to John😊

Me: Oh yeah. Xorsenyo has forgiven us. I went to his place this afternoon.

Enyonam: And how does that translate into a good news? We should be forgiving him not what you are saying. Were you the one that sent him to kill me?

Me: Dear I thought you will welcome this news with a good heart. Please let's learn to put all that behind us. Yesterday is gone and we are in a new day. Guess what.

Enyonam: What!
Me: He registered two cars just this year and a big mansion for himself and Golder oo. I just jealous him.

Enyonam: And is that news if someone buys a car? You don't know all these people add up to create holes in your account. Keep following him. Very soon your account will go into negatives. You've forgotten your pastor said some people are against your progress. A word to the wise is enough.

Me: But why should you be talking like this? If you care to know he will be coming with Golder to this place this weekend for reunion and celebration of our pregnancy.

Enyonam: Hmmm, you this man I can see you don't stick to your words. I thought you said you were going to control expenses? Don't say I didn't warn you.

We finished with the food and went out to the movies that evening.

When Golder returned from school, Xorsenyo told her what transpired in her absence.

Golder: So did you agree to go for the celebration? There is a saying; once bitten, twice shy. Better still, it is only a fool whose testicles are stepped on twice. I won't follow you to that house.

Xorsenyo: Dear I understand you but we should know that everything happens for a reason. I believe John and his wife have learnt their lessons. It's prudent if we let go of the past and face tomorrow.

Golder: You think your enemies have stopped following you because you now have money. Poor you. This is when the battle gets tougher so you should equally look strong. Well, I will go with you if you insist.

Xorsenyo: Thank you. That's why I always love you.

I gave out some money and Enyonam also added some. We used that to get ready for the celebration. We invited some few friends around and some church members. Our head pastor at Tema was the guest of honour.

That Saturday, we got ready to receive all our invited guests. Xorsenyo and Golder were fully represented. The pastor came to call the two families, that is Xorsenyo and Golder then me and Enyonam. He prayed and united the two families. It was a very nice moment. After that side of the program, we moved on with the celebration of the pregnancy. The program was in the evening. In the process of serving food to our invited guests, Enyonam decided to also join in serving the food. In an attempt to give a dessert to Xorsenyo, she stumbled in front of Xorsenyo and fell on her stomach. All we could see was blood draining in between her legs. It has become imminent that Xorsenyo pushed her or something. No one knows. Xorsenyo quickly carried her in his 4×4 and we rushed her to the hospital. Per medical examination, the doctor said he didn't see any pregnancy or any sign of pregnancy so they don't know how come she said she was pregnant. The doctor said their investigation rather proved that she was suffering from fibroid that was even an opportunity for them to operate on her to remove it. The whole thing was like a drama to me.

Me: But doctor, I've been feeling the baby move in her tummy so how come it's not pregnancy?

Doctor: Yeah. At times fibroid behaves like pregnancy and if in case the woman is already pregnant, it could lead to a miscarriage. I'm sorry to say your wife is not pregnant. This is the scan result. You can look at it.

I looked through the scan result and was very surprised. At least that gave Xorsenyo some relief that he didn't cause my wife to have a miscarriage. It was just the holy spirit around Xorsenyo that was activated. Enyonam infested the food she was going to give to Xorsenyo and because the God Xorsenyo serves was greater, saved him by exposing Enyonam. I consented for the surgery to remove the fibroid for her. All these prevented our meeting with my pastor back at home. My account was equally draining.

*The trail of the pastor back home.*

At church pastor made a general comment that members should avoid availing themselves for the devil to use. He said this when he was preaching about Sampson in the Bible. After service, Miranda went to see the pastor and said she has some personal issues to discuss with him. She was almost crying whiles saying it so the pastor needed to give her immediate attention. Everywhere was occupied with meetings here and there so Miranda suggested they go and sit in pastor's car so that she can tell him her problem. Pastor by then didn't know she was the one her wife has been talking about. When they were going to the car, Miranda made sure that the Osofomaame saw her moving with the pastor. Osofomaame's heart nearly bumped out when she saw them. She secretly used her phone to take a snapshot of them moving. In the car, Miranda was telling pastor that her boyfriend who they've been together for almost five years started complaining that she was using church as excuses too much so she wanted to quit being a member of the church. She tried, by a conversation, to waste more of the pastor's time. The elders were waiting for pastor to come so that they complete their meeting but he wasn't coming so they sent one women's leader who talks a lot to alert pastor about them. When Miranda saw the woman approaching the car, she forced the door opened and started shouting and crying.

Women leader: My dear what is the problem?

Miranda: Pastor is refusing to accept my pregnancy after he slept with me countless times.

Pastor: Jesus Christ!! Lady what did you just say? Was that what you brought to me for discussing?

The lady became aggressive which called the attention of everybody including the pastor's wife.

Osofomaame: I said it but you denied. Now defend yourself here. This is the Miranda girl that reported you to me. You think you can always hide in the dark and do evil? I cease to be your wife from this very moment. Take her home and make her your wife.

Pastor stood with his mouth opened and eyes looking into the clouds. "No! I command an instant justice here in the name of Jesus!!! " pastor said loudly with tears in his eyes.

*Question*

1. Was Xorsenyo right by attending that celebration? Was Golder right by telling him not to go?

2. Do you like the way Osofomaame was handling this case?

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BEHIND THE MASK episode 14

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             Episode 1⃣4⃣

            *Enyonam's magical pregnancy*

I became conscious after some time and asked the pastor where my father was. He told me in a welcoming manner that he is at home. The pastor said hallelujah to the most high God. I was made to bath at the mission house and was given a different shirt to wear because the one I came with was soiled. Together with the pastor and some other three people, we went to my father's house.

Dad: And where are you people bringing this boy to? Pastor, he is no longer my son and he knows that. I will be glad if you let him leave now before I call the police to arrest him.
All this while, Enyonam was at the marine kingdom figuring out how to face the battle that has just began.

The pastor and with the  other people who brought me to the house pleaded that my father should permit them explain why they were in the house. My father was actually angry. My presence in the house was like a well known man of God missing the rapture to him.  Initially he  didn't even  want to listen to the pastor  but because of the respect he had for him, he allowed us in.
"But Dad what I have done to you to deserve all this? Why are you  angry at me? " I asked when I got closer to him. "Look, I believe you are not here to tempt me? " He asked in an angry manner.

Pastor: Daddy I wish you take it easy with your son. He might not be conscious of what he was doing but I can assure you that the lord has been good to us by winning him from the hands of the evil one. You know the battle was for the lord which He is is fighting so just calm down.

One of the elders who came with us raised a song of praise which we all joined in singing. This was around 8:30pm. My phone was still off.

*At the camp of Enyonam.*

Enyonam and her people now planned a new way of revenging. They were like how could the pastor stand against them.  They devised a way of destroying the reputation of the pastor by forging false information about him. One of them decided to wear the face of the  pastor and come into the church and act like the pastor then do something that will bring disgrace to the pastor  but their leader was not in support of that. She rather came up  with a different  plan. She said  one of them will go and posses one of the beautiful ladies in the church and go to the pastor's wife and report the pastor of harassing her. They all felt that idea was the best. Plans against me was that Enyonam will act very nice to him when he returns then later cause him to suffer a serious illness. They did their permutations and combinations very well and got ready for action.

My good friends,  until it is over, never give up on prayers because he that is chasing you is never tired.

*At my father's house*

The pastor continued  with a short prayer of peace after the song.  After the prayer, he explained to my father all that I was going through or doing. He said they were not my making but there were  forces behind them.
He explained that he can feel in his spirit that what was about to happen would be bigger than what has already happened so there is a need for intensive prayer.

Dad: Pastor, I'm not cutting you short. Every stubborn child is manipulated by something. If not social as in upbringing or  psychological, then it could be spiritual. The whole world can attest that we gave this boy the best parental care but he decided to join bad company since his secondary school days. How won't other spirits find their ways of manipulating him? I've had enough of him so I say he is no longer my son. If he were to be a child that would realize his mistakes, he would have called back or come home to beg me to forgive him after telling him this on the phone. I don't see it that he is being chased by any spirit but he has just grown to become an ungrateful child.

Pastor: Daddy you need to understand that it is a spiritual battle which you won't understand. The war has just began so we need you to partner with us in prayers so that we completely loose your son from bondage.

I went on my knees and asked my father to forgive me for all that I did wrong. I told him that I was surprise as to all that was happening. The pastor added that my father should accept me back because it wasn't my intentions to show such behaviours.
Eventually, my father accepted me back but said he will watch to see if I've become a good son. The pastor and elders thanked my dad for accepting me. He asked the maid my brothers left in the house to be taken care of him to prepare some food for us to eat but the pastor said he and his people are on a one month fasting to clean up the evil in the church so they should just get me something to eat. I equally told them I don't feel to eat anything but the pastor advised I eat something.

By the time we were done with all talks, it was very late so I was supposed to spend the night over at my dad's place and wake up at dawn and go to work. Enyonam was also back from their strong room.

I switched my phone on and saw a text message from Enyonam asking where I was. I decided to call back to let her know where I was.

On phone...
Me: Hello dear! I'm sorry to keep you in suspense for this long.
Enyonam: Please are you safe? I've gone round the whole town looking for you. It was later that one of your people from work told me that you travelled with the company's vehicle. Darling you should have just called to tell me something before leaving. So where are you now?

Me: Sweetheart I'm sorry for not informing you before leaving but that was the directive given to me by my pastor. He asked me to put my phone off and come home so that he lead me to beg my father for  forgiveness.

Enyonam: Hmm John, So your pastor asked you to put off your phone before coming so you couldn't just call me to tell me something before putting the phone off. I can see your family is trying to say I'm the devil against you.  I can see you don't even  value me as your wife.
Me: sweetheart that's not it. You know it that I love you. Hmm I have a good news for you. Pastor prayed for me and seriously, some spirits were behind all my problems. But thank God I've been set free from them.

Enyonam:Really! then we thank God. So who do he say was behind that?

Me: The pastor said he doesn't know the person. All he did was to make us pray.

Enyonam: ohk. I wish he points out the person so that we descend on him or her.  Darling I also have a good news for you but I won't say it over the phone. Come home and hear it.

I asked her to take care of herself so first thing in the morning, I would set off to the house before going to the office. We assured each other of love and later we went to bed.

I should have known better by not telling her anything that went on but I never thought my wife could be the source of my problems. As early as 4am, I got ready to leave. I left Ghc200.00 on my father's table before leaving. I reached Tema around 6:15am. Enyonam was still in bed when I got there but she woke up when I entered the room.

Emyonam: You are welcome. I wish you know how I miss you.

Me: Thank you. I miss you more dear. Baby but why has your face changed for me? You look different. Aren't you the Enyonam that I know?

Enyonam: How did my face change? I'm your one and only Enyonam. Have I become more beautiful or less beautiful?

Me: Oh come on, you are looking sweet.

Enyonam:  But dear I've not seen you in this dress before.

Me: Yeah. The pastor's wife gave it to me when I went there.

Enyonam: Is she into fashion? Anyway you look good in it.

Me: Thanks dear. (Slept on her in a playful way telling her how I missed her. )  So tell me.  What is the good news you are still keeping away from me?

Enyonam: Guess first. What do you think I could be hiding from you? (She rolled the eyes and ready for a kiss.)

Me: eemm..  I know it's not your birthday. Have you gotten new consignments for your shop?
(She shook her head.) "Dear you know I'm not good at guessing." I said. "Just try for the last. Okay let me give you a clue. You just said I've changed so base your guess on that. " She said and smiled.

Me: Have you won some jackpot?

Enyonam: Ah Johnny, you are not a good observer. This is even more than a jackpot.  Your wife is pregnant!!!!!!!!

Me: woow!!! (I jumped out of the bad) I said it. My enemies have finally been muted. Father I thank you oo. Wao!  Meaning I will soon become a father of a bouncing baby boy.  This calls for celebration. I must invite Xorsenyo to join this celebration.

Enyonam: Not just a baby boy but twins. I know I will give birth to twins. But  why must you invite Xorsenyo  after he tried killing me? Have you forgotten so soon?

Me: Sweetheart, I think we were not fair to him. I'm actually feeling guilty for letting him go through all that. I will be back.
"Where are you going? won't you go to work? " She asked. "I will go just want to see Xorsenyo. I will be back to the house before going to the office.  (She didn't say anything)

I left without any wastage of time. When I got to Xorsenyo's house I felt very bad because I didn't really know how to go about it. I pressed on the door alarm and heard a lady's voice saying "hold on I'm coming!!" That was Golder, Xorsenyo's girlfriend.

Golder: What do you want from us again Mr John? My guy is not yet awake.

Me: Golder Please I've come in peace. I know how you feel but I just want you to allow me speak with Xorsenyo.

Golder: He is at the Nsawam prison serving his ten years there. Maybe you can go and speak to him there. Look, leave us alone in peace.

She shut the door in my face and went back into the room. Xorsenyo asked who was at the gate. "Oh never mind, It's one of those 'abochi' guys selling some sandals. Golder lied simply because Xorsenyo at the time was not in any good health so she didn't want him to have any additional emotional pain.

I came back home not in any good mood. Enyonam never asked me how my meeting with Xorsenyo went so  I equally didn't tell her anything about it. She prepared some breakfast which I took before finally going back to the office. I was late though but there was not much to do that day.

At the office, I called the pastor and thanked him for the deliverance. The pastor said I need not relax in my prayers. He asked how my wife received me when I returned and I told him it was not bad. I said she missed me and did what any other lady will do when her husband gets missing like did. The pastor suggested that I come along with my wife the following weekend for another prayer session. I told him that won't be a problem. I even went on by breaking the news of Enyonam being pregnant. I called my father after that and also asked how he was faring. I asked if he saw the money I left and he said he did.

After work, I told Enyonam about the pastor's request. She said the midwife who declared that She  was pregnant advised she doesn't travel long distance with the pregnancy and besides, she was not also very well to travel. "You don't worry, I will let you know if I will go or not when the date is due. " she concluded.

After one  evening service at my father's church back at home, this beautiful lady went to meet the pastor's wife to have a tet à tet with her.

Lady: 'Osofomaame' meaning pastor's wife. Please there is this thing that is going on that I feel it's drawing me far away from God and drawing me close to hell. I want to tell you so that you help talk to pastor so that he stops what he is doing.

Osofomaame: My dear, go ahead and tell me what the problem is. And is the problem coming from pastor or how is it just tell me.

Lady: Pastor has been proposing love to me and harasses me  for some time now. I told him I'm already dating and besides I don't want to date anybody's husband. Pastor wouldn't listen to me. He kept chasing me here and there. Now my guy Is suspecting me and he threatened to end the relationship if I don't stop this church.

Osofomaame: lady are you sure of what you are telling me? My husband won't do what you are claiming. Never. 

Lady: I don't think I could just walk to you and tell lies to you about your husband. He is even older than my father so I don't even want him. If you won't believe me then I think I would bring you proof when he starts sleeping with me. Yeah. I will not afford him the chance to do whatever he wish doing.

Osofomaame: Please don't do any such thing. I beg you with the name of God. I will confront him and warn him. By the way what's your name?

Lady: Miranda.

Osofomaame: oh okay. Thank you for alerting me. I will stop him.

Actually that evening the pastor himself didn't come for the evening service because of stress after a hard day's work. Osofomaame got to the house very worried. She kept the issue to herself and made sure everyone was asleep in the mission house before confronting her husband.

Osofomaame: My husband, tell me what you needed from me that I couldn't provide? Have I become too old that you are fed up with me being your wife?

Pastor: And where from all these questions? What have you heard or seen?

Osofomaame: Stop pretending you don't know what I'm talking about. We've been hearing on social media that some pastors do take advantage of their female members. Least did I know that this is also happening in my own house. Ayeekoo!!!!

Pastor: What has come over you to say this against me?

Osofomaame: Look don't come and provoke me the more. I'm warning you to stop if not your disgrace will be more than those already in the news.

Pastor was confused almost angry  because he didn't know what his wife was talking about. He  nearly picked fight with the wife. 

Pastor: The devil is at work. This time they've brought their battle field to my own house. They will never succeed. Woman, I have no idea about what you are saying. All I will task you to do is to be firm in prayer if not the devil will use you as a vessel.

Osofomaame: I've heard what you are doing with Miranda or what soever. I'm warning you again.
She said and went to bed.

Pastor: Miranda. Who is Miranda? I don't even know anybody by that name. Father, any Miranda that is trying to set fire into this house, I'm leaving her under your control. Deal with her and let all men see that I'm serving you in spirit and in truth.
Pastor prayed and also slept.

That night, I had a dream and in the dream, I saw myself fighting with my mother in-law. She said my wife's pregnancy was not mine which I was also protesting. I woke up and told Enyonam about the dream. She said I was too happy about the pregnancy that was why I took it into dreams. I slept back and honestly, a continuation of the dream came. This time, my pastor was telling me not to accept the pregnancy.
I woke up again and asked Enyonam to join me pray for the pregnancy. "John you are disturbing my sleep. You can pray for yourself.

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*Question*
1. Do you think Enyonam was truly pregnant? or just a strategy to get the man's attention.

2. Did Osofomaame handle the case well? what did she do wrong ?

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BEHIND THE MASK episode 13

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             Episode 1⃣3⃣

            *The spiritual warfare*

"No! noo!! Nooo!!!! Let me confess. The man is innocent. Enyonam offered me bribe to conceal the truth. Please don't take him away." the lawyer said on top of his voice. The judge said he has already ruled but they have the chance to appeal.

Enyonam: what the hell are you trying to say?  Where do I know you from?

Lawyer: I don't want your money, you evil woman!!

Right from there, Xorsenyo's lawyer filed for an appeal.
Seriously, the cash Enyonam offered which the lawyer was trying to use as an evidence of bribe could not be found in his office. He searched for the money but it was no where to be found. He started suspecting people working with him in his office for stealing the money. The evil one is always smart. The money was ' spiritual money ' so it could easily disappear and bring about problems.
The lawyer became very sure that where he placed the money, no one could temper with it so he decided to leave his office workers out of it.

The appealed case was ruled at the High Court this time around and surprisingly, the Judge at the High Court happens to be Amos. My old SHS friend and partner in crime.

After taking critical look at Enyonam my wife, he knew she was not the Enyonam I was taking my wife for.

Now Xorsenyo's lawyer was supposed to provide the evidence of bribe to the court which he failed to do. The case almost went against him but what helped him was the text message he sent to Enyonam telling her his displeasure in taking the bribe. The judge called for Enyonam to provide her phone for confirmation with regards to the date the message was sent, time it was sent, and what it entailed, if they were the same. The next evidence was an audio recording that was played. The audio was about the second meeting after the first court hearing.
Judge Amos had no other option than to fine Enyonam for false accusation and fined the lawyer for conspiracy. Xorsenyo was found not guilty and released of all his charges. That day was a day Xorsenyo wouldn't forget in his life. Instead of jubilating, he rather went down on his knees, cried and thanked God for his mercy upon him. After the court ruling, Judge Amos invited me to his house where we shared some old and fond memories. He said my wife does not look like the Enyonam who was the Senior Girl's Prefect during our days in school. According to him, he met the original Enyonam when he was outside the country doing his law program. We concluded that she said she had another accident after that fire outbreak in school. I told Amos that Enyonam equally suffered memory loss so could not even remember she attended the same school with me. Amos advised that I should be very careful with her if not she will lead me into bigger problems just as she did with the case of Xorsenyo. From that day, I begun to monitor every movement Enyonam makes in the house.

I was equally disappointed in her when we got home that day. "But why will you do such a thing?" I asked her. "Sweetheart, I'm sorry but what I was telling the court was true just that the money I gave to the lawyer spoilt the case for me." She explained. "If you know what you were saying was the truth why should you go and be bribing his lawyer? I didn't even know you did that.  Now you payed but exposed yourself again. You've just  brought disgrace to me and to yourself." I said feeling very frustrated. While shedding some crocodile tears, she said she was sorry for what she did. I went to take my bath that evening and slept very angrily.
At dawn the following day, my father called me on the phone.

Me: Hello daddy...
Dad: John so is it that you've forgotten you have a  father or you thought I died from my illness? Even if I should die, you never bothered to know if I was buried or not. 

Me: Dad Please I don't understand why you are saying this. I know you are not dead. Besides the doctor who attended to you happened to be my friend at school and he assured me that you will be fine. 

Dad: I don't expect you to understand you ungrateful child. Make sure you don't step into my house as my son again. Don't ever call me your father again and I've also disowned you as a son. Your wife should be your everything because she is more precious to you than your father. If you step foot in my compound, I will report you to the police  as a thief.

Me: Dad why are you saying all this things this morning?

Dad: Don't ever call me your Dad. Enjoy your life with your wife. (He hanged up the call.)

I became confused the more  that morning. "What is the problem?" Enyonam asked. "My father says he ceases to be my father and I don't just get him." I said with my confused voice. "Ah! So that's why you've made your face like this? You 'koraa' you are not serious. Is it that you don't know a heavy load has just been taken off your head? Look, none of his expenses will be your problem again and you will also have time for your work and your beautiful wife. Just look at this beautiful body sleeping beside you? Come on, I miss your magic hands. (She started removing her night gown in a very seductive manner with eyes as if she was already in hell fire) I want you to ride on me like a horse saddled for war. She said.

Enyonam started kissing me and before I could see myself, we were seriously enjoying ourselves. I forgot I had some issues to deal with. She made me to see  her as the only thing I needed in this world. That morning, she prepared breakfast which I ate some before going to work.

Xorsenyo was giving two weeks to put himself together before resuming work. My boss under whom I served the national service called me to his office and also told me the same thing that Amos (The Judge) said. He said I should be careful with my wife. "But why is everybody saying I should be careful with my wife? Ah! sir please I wish you people give me some break of this "be careful with your wife brouhaha." I'm sick and tired of it." I said to my boss.
"John I can see you are not yourself. Alright take care of yourself and have a nice day." He said and I left the office.   

Anytime Enyonam went for choir meeting, she will pass through one of the elders place and have fun with him. She was able to distribute STIs to almost all the men in the church and the men also gave it to their wives and girlfriends. It will surprise you that the head pastor himself was battling with an STI. This revelation came up when an NGO group took it upon themselves to educate the church on STIs and later did blood screening. Per their statistics, out of the 500 people that did the test, 300 of them were STI positive. You know STI is not all about HIV. Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B Chlamydia, Chancroid , Crabs (Pubic Lice) , Genital herpes, Genital warts, Human, Papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomoniasis (parasitic infection) , Yeast infections etc are all forms of sexually transmitted infections. These above mentioned infections were identified in the blood of the 300 people tested positive. Investigation showed that a major carrier of the infection was in the church and was spreading the virus. Little did they know that the host was the Enyonam they were all craving for.

Actually that was her major aim. She was to take absolute control of the church and wipe it away, with her mission almost accomplished. For me, I was just a living dead because she has got me submerged into herself. During the test, both of us were not present so I couldn't know my status.

After a week without calling my father or going to talk out issues with him, our pastor back home called me to come home. He warned me not to inform my wife before leaving. He said that was the instruction given to him by the holy spirit so just after work, I should set off.  After work that day I took the company's car and set off to see the pastor. I switched my two phones off before leaving. Enyonam called several times but my line was unreachable.  Before I got there, the pastor with some of the elders and women leaders of the church were already singing worship songs. I made my presence known to the pastor and he asked me to join the prayer team. I had no option than to join. We sang songs of worship and of prayer. The pastor said we should all pray as if the world was coming to an end. I just didn't know why I was to pray so I was just opening and closing my mouth as if I was praying but nothing was actually coming out of my mouth.  The next was for the team to pray for me so I was called to come forward. "But why are they to pray for me? " I asked the pastor. He said that was the instruction by the holy spirit. They opened serious fire of prayer on me casting every demon out.

The fire opened on me started having effect on Enyonam back at home. She was sitting down watching television and same time thinking about why I was not returning home as I usually do when she felt a sharp pain at her back. The first "holy ghost fire" got to the house. She stood up and checked herself but there was nothing wrong with her. The next fire, third and fourth knocked her down this time around. She now knew some bigger force was at work! She went into her secret room and disappeared into her marine kingdom for protection. I started feeling an unusual itch on my genital. I told the pastor that my genitals was on fire.

Pastor: John, listen to me. I don't know who is doing this to you but I want to tell you that some spirit has taken over your life. The spirit has blindfolded you to the extent that you can't even realise who your families are. They've just made you a walking dead. What is happening on your genitals will come down just focus on the prayer for now. Church begin to release our son from this bondage.

The prayer was intensified this time round. I started shouting and saying things that I don't even know where they were coming from. Probably I was hallucinating. The marine spirit started speaking through me as that of a warlord. "Who and what do you people think you have that you want to challenge me? It will be better you leave my boy alone or I make you face the consequences." I said using the voice of the spirit.
Pastor: You are a joke. You have no power or authority over John. We are releasing him from your kingdom now in the name of Jesus.

They continued with the prayer and before they could see, I held the shirt of the pastor and gave him a heavy slap. They held me and bombarded me with more thorns of fire.  They prayed until the spell on my face removed. I vomited all kinds of substances on the floor. The marine spirit in me left leaving me empty.

I became conscious after some time and asked the pastor where my father was. He told me in a welcoming manner that he is at home. The pastor said hallelujah to the most high God. I was made to bath at the mission house and was given a different shirt to wear because the one I came with was soiled. Together with the pastor and some other three people, we went to my father's house..

Dad: And where are you people bringing this boy to? Pastor, he is no longer my son and he knows that. I will be glad if you let him leave now before I call the police to arrest him.
All this while, Enyonam was at the marine kingdom figuring out how to face the battle that has just began. God have mercy on our souls.

*Question*
1. Was John's father right by disowning his son?
2. Was the pastor wrong by saying he does not know who was behind John's problems?

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BEHIND THE MASK episode 12

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             Episode 1⃣2⃣

            *Xorsenyo battles with the law*

At home, Enyonam started using me as if I was her baby sitter. She always complained of illness so it's either I bought fast food to the house for our supper or I go into the kitchen myself to do the cooking. Hardly does she also wash my clothes.
For about a month, the investigation was still in progress. The police tortured Xorsenyo for him to accept that he did it but he stood firm to his words.

The date set for the court hearing was now here. Should Xorsenyo be found guilty, he would serve a jail term for ten years with hard labour.

Some church members came to me at home asking me to relieve Xorsenyo of the case because to err is human and to forgive is divine. I told them that I had nothing to do since the the case has already been taken to the court. I cautioned them to be mindful of contempt.

Xorsenyo's parents including some of the elders from his family came to me on the same account of me tempering justice  with mercy. Enyonam was always around to infuriate me the more against my friend so I stood firm to my words that I had nothing to do with the case since it was the state against him. I explained to them that I didn't report him but everything was handled by the police themselves even before I got to know.

Unknowingly, Enyonam met the lawyer the company hired to defend Xorsenyo, behind closed doors and offered him huge sums of money so that he handles the case to let Xorsenyo guilty. Well, the love of money is said to be the root of all evil.

Two days to the court hearing, the lawyer felt that what he was about to indulge in would be a huge breach of professionalism and a compromise to personal values so he sent a text message to Enyonam telling her that he couldn't stand seeing an innocent and hard working Xorsenyo sentenced so he rejected the offer.
Enyonam called him back after reading the message and reiterated that Xorsenyo actually did the act. She added that Xorsenyo had wanted to sleep with her and as a result of refusing him access, he chose to poison her drink so that he could have his way with her. The lawyer was surprised and assured Enyonam not to worry since she was sure of her side of the story
Now all avenues for hope for Xorsenyo has been blocked so how can he prove innocence?

The date scheduled for the court fell on a Thursday afternoon at the Tema Magistrate Court.

The court registrar announced. "The next case is between Mrs. Enyonam; Complainant and Mr. Xorsenyo; defendant."
I was seated amongst the audience and saw the police escort Xorsenyo into the judgment box. He was made to swear an oath that all that he was about to say was the whole truth and nothing but the truth. He did and ended by saying "so help me God."
Enyonam was also called into the box. Her make-up upgraded her beauty that afternoon alone could make the judge rule in her favour. She looked so bright and beautiful. Her hips were well exposed like the blossom of a rose flower. I was equally proud of having such a beautiful lady as my wife. Everyone was murmuring as to why Xorsenyo was planning to kill such a beautiful lady. They were all saying Xorsenyo was an ingrate because they knew us to be good friends. Others were also like, why should I also take my friend to court. In my mind, I asked what they would have done if they were in my shoes. They were nothing but a bunch of "gossips" to me that moment".

Enyonam was also made to swear an oath which she equally went for the bible and did swear to say the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The painful aspect was when she said "So help me God". God is so merciful. Gone were the days where He gave instant justice. As soon as Enyonam held the Bible, the next thing she will be seeing is herself in the graveyard. Anyway, our God is an all knowing God. At times He allows something to happen for man to learn lessons.

The various charges were read to the hearing of everyone. The corrupt Xorsenyo's lawyer was the first to cross examine Enyonam to hear if what she was reporting against his client was true.

Lawyer: Madam did my client come to your house on her own volition or you invited him?

Enyonam: My Lord, I invited him earlier in the morning to help me relocate the postion of the furniture in my room but he chose to come in the afternoon.

Lawyer: Didn't he explain why he couldn't make it in the morning but came in the afternoon?

Enyonam:My Lord, Yes he did. He said he was busy at work.

Lawyer: Was my client the one who offered you the drink or you rather offered him the drink?

Enyonam's lawyer stood up to object to that question. "My Lord, my client is not being treated fairly here. The question of whether she offered drink to the defendant or the other way round is not of relevant to this court. My learned colleague should go ahead and do his cross examination without wasting the time of this court", he said.

Judge: I don't think anyone is chasing us for wasting his or her time so by the powers vested in me, I overrule your  objection.

Xorsenyo's lawyer thanked the judge and repeated his question.

Enyonam: My lord, I offered him the drink but I left the rest on the table and went to the bedroom.

Lawyer: How sure are you that he poisoned you if you offered him with the drink? Besides, were you two in any form of disagreements for him to do such a thing?

Enyonam: My Lordy, I suspected he did it because at the time he came into the room, I was not properly dressed and he begged me to offer him a kiss which I refused. So he did that to get me to bed.

My heart jumped like a cat over wall. "Xorsenyo you were trying to sleep with my wife too?" I said aloud impulsively.

The Registrar called for order in court.

Xorsenyo opened his mouth and eyes very wide with the greatest shock and surprise.

Xorsenyo's lawyer assumed his seat on that note.

Enyonam's lawyer started with his cross examination on Xorsenyo.

Initially, Xorsenyo had pleaded not guilty or innocent to all the charges read against him and denied the sexual harassment allegation raised as a new exhibit.

Lawyer: Prove to this court that you are not guilty of all these charges. 

Xorsenyo: My lord, this lady is my friend's wife. I was my friend's best man during their wedding. On no day have I even had any feelings for her nor planned to have her. On the very day of this incident, she called me in the morning as she said, I was at work at the time so I told her I will make it in the afternoon after work. When I got there, she asked me to move their sofa to a different position for her. Even though it was much work, I managed to move it. After that she offered me the red wine and said she was going to pack some things in their bedroom so when she is done, she will ask me to move their bed to another desired position. She never placed the rest of the drink on the table. She came with a single glass not even on a tray. Later she came to ask me if I was done with my drink which I said yes and thanked her. Few minutes later, my fiancée called telling me she was waiting in my house so without any hesitation, I left the house. There was no drink around where I was sitting. In the evening, the police came to arrest me that I poisoned her which I never knew what they were talking about.

Lawyer: So you agree that she left you alone in the room, is that correct?

Xorsenyo: Yes my Lord.
Lawyer: I put it to you that you located her fridge and dropped the substance into the drink. What can you say about that?

Xorsenyo's lawyer stood up in objection and he was given the chance to speak.

Lawyer: My lord, the complainant made mention that she left the drink on the table and my client has been able to state clearly that she only offered him the drink but never brought any addition to the table. My lord can the complainant make clear whether she came with an additional drink and left it on the table or left in the fridge because she never mentioned any fridge in her statements to this court.

Judge: (Cleared his throat) Madam Enyonam. Please respond to that. The court is listening.

Enyonam: My lord, I remember I  brought two glasses half full with the drink and gave him one and later sent the rest in the bottle to the fridge.

Xorsenyo's lawyer: So I put it to you that you rather infested the drink for my client but took the wrong glass. Will you disagree to this?

Enyonam's lawyer stood up to object that. "My Lord, my client cannot stand the intimidations going on here. My Lord, respectfully, I object the question my colleague just asked my client because under no condition will she do such a thing but my colleague is trying to force my client to allude to what she has no idea of.

Judge: This case is adjourned to next week Monday for the final hearing and judgment. Investigations will go on in this period.

The court was adjourned but this time around, Xorsenyo was to be in police custody until the final hearing.

When we came out of the court, I went straight to Enyonam. "So you mean my friend tried to sleep with you and you never told me?", I asked. "Please can you allow me sometime to relax? can't you see that I was up standing for close to an hour? "she questioned. I kept quiet and went to meet Enyonam's lawyer. "Barrister, I hope you are making your possible best to get that psychopath jailed? Just imagine he wanted to sleep with my wife". I said to the lawyer. "Mr John but do you also trust your wife on what she was reporting? How well do you know your wife?", he asked. "Barrister what is this question supposed to mean? Are you saying my wife is telling lies that she was poisoned?", I asked. "No, not at all,  I didn't say that but I'm asking if you know what your wife is capable of." He emphasized. "I know my wife. She is a God fearing person and won't tell such a lie. I met her at the church and even the angels know she is a chaste lady. She loves me and I love her so I trust her very well." I said to him. "Alright. That's fine but I'm observing some character exposition in your wife which tells me that she could be faking. I will do my best but I pray she does not get caught up by the other lawyer. To me, Xorsenyo is innocent." He said.

"Barrister I'm sorry to tell you that you are fired. How can someone poison my wife's drink and you stand here telling me you feel he is innocent. So is it that my wife tried killing herself? Look, don't step here on Monday if not I will file a conspiracy allegation against you". I got upset with him.

"I'm sorry to tell you my feeling but since you insist, pay me my balance let me go", He said.
I ignored him and went to join Enyonam as we drove back home.

In the evening, Enyonam sneaked out to meet Xorsenyo's lawyer. Without her knowledge I equally payed her lawyer's remaining balance. 

Enyonam: Why were you asking me those questions at the court after giving you enough money to keep quiet and allow proceedings go on?

Lawyer: Madam, I tried to but hmmm, my reputation as the lawyer for Ghana Ports and Harbour will be at stake if I don't act professionally. You know this is not just any case but a case of attempted murder as well as attempted sexual harassment.

Enyonam: I'm not stopping you from being a professional but note that I payed you even more than you earn as salary for six months. Stop disturbing me in court.
She added more money and left. With the money, she just used to charm them so that was not a problem to her.

Soon, Monday was here and our case was the second to be heard. The police brought Xorsenyo with his hands in cuffs to the judgment box. 

Enyonam seeing this inhumane practice never felt pity for my friend. Personally, I felt bad seeing him escorted by the police but I needed him to really pay for what he did.

Both complainant and defendant did swear their oaths. I didn't inform Enyonam that I fired her lawyer so she called only for her to be told that the lawyer had travelled outside the country. That was shocking to her. This time it was Enyonam alone against Xorsenyo's corrupt lawyer. This time around, Xorsenyo's lawyer acted as if he had no confidence in what his client was saying.

Judgment: After listening to both parties carefully and per the demands of the criminal act of justice, the court has found Mr Xorsenyo..................
The whole room was quiet. You could clearly hear the ticking of the wall clock. I saw tears roll down the cheeks of Xorsenyo's lawyer. He knew Xorsenyo would be jailed.

The judge called for order and continued his ruling. "We found Mr.. Xorsenyo guilty of attempted murder and attempted rape.

Judgment; He will serve a jail term of ten years with hard labour to support this country. His days of jail starts now. Thank you."

With a heavy shout and cry "Oh my God! Why have you forgotten me? God I thought you said you will always speak for me when I put all my hopes in you?"😥😪😥😪😥 Xorsenyo cried and  questioned God.

The thing just happened like a spirit at work.
"No! noo!! Nooo!!!! Let me confess. The man is innocent. Enyonam offered me bribe to conceal the truth. Please don't take him away." the lawyer said on top of his voice. The judge said he has already ruled but they have the chance to appeal.

Enyonam: what the hell are you trying to say?  Where do I know you from?

Lawyer: I don't want your money, you evil woman!!

Right from there, Xorsenyo's lawyer applied for an appeal.
Seriously, the cash Enyonam offered which the lawyer was trying to use as an evidence of bribe could not be found in his office.

*Question*
Do you think God forgot Xorsenyo?

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BEHIND THE MASK episode 11

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             Episode 1⃣1⃣

            *Xorsenyo in Trouble.*

We got to the ward and my dad was fully conscious. This was around 6:30pm that day. The next was a call from Xorsenyo.

Xorsenyo: Johnny, Charley your wife is in a critical situation now. I just heard the news and rushed to your house. It seems...

Me: My friend spare me that long talk and tell me what happened to her. What is it?

Xorsenyo: Hmmm. I'm Sorry to announce to to you that your wife...
Me: My wife is what? Is Enyonam dead? Can you just tell me something? 

Xorsenyo: Please can you just calm down and listen to me? She is not dead so just relax.

Me: OK. So tell me what the problem is.

Xorsenyo: Earlier in the day she invited me to your house to help her move some items and the furniture from one position to another. After a while, Golder called so I left to meet her. Before leaving, your wife was very vibrant. Just this evening, the police came to my house that your wife, who is currently undergoing treatment at 37 hospital, gave my name to the police as the last person to come to her house. They said her drink was poisoned and since I was the last person who left the house, the police suspected I poisoned her. As we speak now, I'm at the police headquarters at community four to write my statement and your wife is on admission.

Me: Xorsenyo what the hell do you think you are telling me? You poisoned my wife's drink?

Xorsenyo: John I respect you a lot and I don't expect you to say this to me. How can I poison your wife's drink? Did I even serve her any drink? She only invited me to help her. What will I benefit from doing that?

Me: Look, by the time I get there, make sure nothing happens to my Enyonam if not, I promise you will rot in jail.

I realized I was getting confused and more furious so I hanged up without allowing him to say a word. "What at all is happening to me? I have this trouble today and tomorrow is another one. What at all is going on?" I asked myself.

Miraculously, at the time Enyonam poured the poison into Xorsenyo's drink, she also served the drink for herself and no one knew what happened. At the time she was taking Xorsenyo's infested drink to him, she mistakenly took the one she served herself leaving the infested one on the serving tray to take later. Xorsenyo drunk a pure red wine and Enyonam later took the poisonous one. After some time, she started bleeding and that was when she called for help from our neighbors.

Upon all these, she equally saw that as an opportunity to achieve her aim of dissociating Xorsenyo from me. The enemy will never stop following you if his mission is not achieved. Even if achieved, they still find cause to fight you. This is exactly why we are supposed to pray without ceasing.

She did same the first time she entered into the church of God. She stayed with a relative of hers during her childhood days. Her parents were not staying together due to their nature of work so they had to let her stay with one of their relatives. When she was growing, she was sent to a boarding school by her relatives and at school, she equally joined bad company. One day one of her friends organized a birthday party where she attended. At the party, they were fed with food meant for marine spirit. So in the night after the party, all the girls who took the food saw themselves at the beach where they were initiated. After the initiation, their mission was to breakdown the churches in the community so that they can win more souls for their kingdom. Unfortunately, Enyonam had an accident and was taken outside for treatment. When she returned, she was made to take control of the church.

At the time she joined the church, the holy spirit filled the church so at a revival service, she was nearly caught but she was quick to escape. She went to get more powers and in subsequent services, she joined the choir and initiated most of the young girls. They were influenced by money. She took over the choir and championed on that to get most of the young men. She even made some married men pick up quarrels with their wives. With the leaders of the church, she used her money to influence them. She always gave more when it was time for harvest and the likes. She lent her money to the church and some members. She seduced almost all the leaders of the church and slept with them.

This time around, she took me as her next prey and Xorsenyo was standing in her way so she tried to separate us. 

I told my brothers and Pastor about the content of Xorsenyo's call. I vowed never to spare Xorsenyo if it happened to be true that he poisoned Enyonam's drink. The pastor advised that I should be extra careful in dealing with the issue but with the state I found myself in, it might be hard to heed to what the pastor said. We didn't inform my father about it because we felt we may be stressing him with it so I left without informing him.

Later after I left, my father told my brothers that he believed his problem was a spiritual one, so he urged them to pray for him and also pray for me because he could feel that I was gradually approaching doom.

I went straight to the hospital to check on Enyonam and thanks be to God, she was doing well and about to be discharged. The doctor said she was poisoned but the case have been taken over by the police. Enyonam insisted they interrogate Xorsenyo very well because he was the only person who came into the house.

I went to the police station and Xorsenyo was detained in the cell. I made him know he would rot in jail when it goes to the end of it. He cried that he knew nothing about the allegation but I never listened to that.

Xorsenyo: John so you don't trust me? Upon all I've been doing for you?

Me: None of my good friends will plot against my wife. I'm even suspecting that you went to the house purposely to do this. A very bad friend I have is you. You will surely pay for this.

Xorsenyo cried like a baby. "I know my God will speak for me. John don't worry. Very soon, you will appreciate the truth of this matter.

Me: It will be better you say the truth so that I forgive you and stop the investigation.

Xorsenyo only shook his head in disappointment. Enyonam was just happy deep inside herself because she knew she had accomplished one of her major missions. I left him and went home with Enyonam. She never even asked how my father was doing but was interested to know how I would handle the case of Xorsenyo. The authorities of Ghana ports and harbour took interest in the case and decided to get a lawyer for Xorsenyo because they had confidence in him that he was innocent.  His parents came around to bail him but investigations still went on. Since I left my father's place, it never occurred to me to call back to find out how he was doing.
The case was still with the police as investigations went on. The company got a lawyer for him as well. I resumed from my leave as working in the same office with Xorsenyo. We didn't talk to each other not even to greet each other. I was also not happy with the administration because I didn't expect them to provide a lawyer for Xorsenyo. Due to this ill relationship between Xorsenyo and I, they moved him to another department until the case was over.

At home, Enyonam started using me as if I was her baby sitter. She always complained of illness so it's either I bought fast food to the house for our supper or I go into the kitchen myself to do the cooking. Hardly does she also wash my clothes.
For about a month, the investigation was in progress. The police tortured Xorsenyo for him to accept that he did it but he stood firm to his words.

The date set for the court hearing was now here. Should Xorsenyo be guilty, he would serve a jail term for ten years with hard labour.

*Question*
How can Xorsenyo prove innocent on this case?

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BEHIND THE MASK​ episode 10

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             Episode 10

            ​Enyonam's trap fails​

Enyonam suggested that we travel outside to complete our honeymoon but I told her I couldn't do that whilst my father is still on the sick bed. Since I did not see eye to eye with her decision, I became her enemy for the second time but she hid her whatever was on her mind. Anyway that evening was a blast. I used all my strength to satisfy her sexually. The following day at the thanks giving service, my brother called again and said my father became unconscious for some days and now in coma. "Enyonam, I need to leave immediately. My brother said my daddy has gone into a critical condition again". "John, what exactly is your problem? Since when did you become a doctor? Look, we are travelling together after church service. Don't try to run away from me", she ordered. Seriously speaking, I thought for a while, this lady started controlling me from day one of our marriage. I became worried but I could do nothing at that urgent moment. I told her I won't keep long. I later asked if we should go together but she paid no heed.

Hmmm. From this day, this lady started showing me her true identity, and I could vividly remember myself saying "for better for worse." So what could I do?

The phone calls from my brothers persisted so I decided to take the challenge by leaving to see my father. On my arrival to the hospital, I went straight to my father's bed. Looking at the situation in which he was at the time, I knew all hopes were lost. We all knew our father will soon join her wife in the grave. He could not even recognize my presence. Food must be passed through tubes into his blood stream in order to get him fed.

My luck was that, I requested for my annual leave before the wedding so I still had some days to spend at home. By default, Xorsenyo had become a brother and a friend. He kept updating me on whatever was going on in my absence. He told me almost everything ranging from the workplace to checking on Enyonam. My brothers asked me why Enyonam didn't follow me to check on my father. I only told them that she wasn't feeling well due to the stress involved in the marriage preparation and ceremony.

Two days after, my father was still on life support machine and there was no sign of improvement. In the morning of that day, the doctor called us to his office and told us that, my father's condition can not be explained medically. He said they needed to refer my dad to the eastern regional hospital for continuity of care and treatment. Even though within me, I had no hope for my daddy's survival but I equally concerted to the referral.

Whiles we were at the doctor's office planning of what to do next, Enyonam called my friend, Xorsenyo, to come to help her move some  heavy object  in our room to a different position. Xorsenyo explained that he was at work so will come over after they closed. That didn't sound well to Enyonam but she had better plans so she agreed. Her plan was to lure Xorsenyo into bed so that he could also be broken down since he was the only person left to keep me away from her. After work, she dressed in a very offensive and exposing dress. Xorsenyo informed her when he was about to set off. Enyonam got her drink which will serve as a catalyst ready for action. She called me to be sure if I was not coming any moment soon. Xorsenyo knew the level she could go so before leaving the office, he prayed and committed his going into the hands of God. He also prayed that no evil plans of anyone whatsoever should function. He just did a short prayer.

When Xorsenyo got to the house, Enyonam tried to move our sofa to block the way.

Enyonam: Oh bro. Xorsenyo, this was what I was asking you to come and help me do. I tried moving the other ones but this very one seem to be too heavy for my strength.

Xorsenyo: Sorry about that. Let me see if I can help.
He tried pushing but the sofa was actually heavy. He applied more force before moving it to the desired position.

Enyonam: Wow! Once a man always a man. (she complimented him). Thank you very much. I still have another one in the inner room I will want you to  help do. In fact I just want to change the appearance of the room before your friend returns. But before that use this red wine to freshen up your self.
She offered the infested drink to Xorsenyo to take.

Xorsenyo: oh sis Enyo. That shouldn't be a problem. I can help you do anything.
He stretched forth his hands for the drink.

Enyonam: That's so kind of you. My husband should be very lucky for having such a generous friend like you. Thank you once again. Make yourself comfortable.

Looking at what she was wearing, it would only take probably a truly ordained priest of the church to abstain from having sexual desires for her. Her thighs were visibly exposed and breast fully packed up with the center cavity oiled and exposed. Xorsenyo sat on the sofa he moved as he sipped the drink. Enyonam went into the room waiting for the medicine in the drink to start working.
One thing about those who worship God in spirit and in truth is that God will continually work miracles in their  way even without their knowledge . Remember, in his book, Luke wrote in  chapter 10 verse 19 that, "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you". Yes. Nothing by any means shall hurt you when you put God first. Xorsenyo prayed and invited God before setting off from the office. Same applies in our everyday lives. When you commit yourself into God's care, he works miracles in your way without you knowing.

Xorsenyo took the drink and it even tasted better to him. Enyonam was happy seeing him empty the glass. When he finished, he called Enyonam to show him the next work to do.

In a surprised mood.
Enyonam: Have you finished your drink so soon?

Xorsenyo: Yeah. Thank you for this nice wine. It actually refreshed my system. What is next for me to do?

Enyonam: Are you in a hurry to leave? I want to put some things in place in the inner room before you come and help move the bed.

She said that with the intention that the drink was yet to start working. She went to wait for the next ten minutes but still Xorsenyo was active watching a documentary on the television. Enyonam became very worried. "Ah! What at all is in this guy's system that is preventing him for falling for this medicine? Okay, let me go naked by myself to him. He can't withstand this one". She said to herself. She moved out only to see Xorsenyo on his phone.

On phone
Xorsenyo: Oh my dear sweetest heart just give me ten minutes I will be with you soon. Just wait for me in the house".
Sister Enyonam please sorry I've to be going. A girlfriend of mine has been waiting for me in the house since afternoon.

Enyonam in a very frustrated voice agreed and walked fast back into the bedroom. "Ah who at all is this guy?" She asked herself and threw herself into the bed. Xorsenyo walked out in peace and with no harm to meet Golder his fiancée.

Time for the transference of my daddy was up. In few minutes, our pastor back home drove to the hospital. I approached him with the doctors referral issue. He said, he had a strong faith that my father will not die out of this but we needed to pray harder. My other two brothers came around to join us pray with all sort of seriousness. We just stood by the pastor's car before this prayer. In a distance we saw the nurses putting my dad into the ambulance. This scene made me to have a flashback of my school days where Enyonam was taken into the ambulance. The prayer was intensified this time around. Soon the the ambulance was ready to leave. We joined the pastor's car and followed the ambulance. We continued with the prayer even as we were in the car. The speed of the ambulance was faster so they were far ahead of us. They got to the hospital before us and my father was taken to the emergency room. At the time we got there, we were told we couldn't see him.

Pastor: John where is your newly wedded wife?

Me: She is at Tema. We were supposed to travel together but because of my father's condition, we needed to call off that trip.

Pastor: So why didn't you come with her?

Me: I felt she would be more stressed up since our wedding demanded a lot of time and energy.

Pastor: Okay but I need to pray for you.

As soon as the pastor said that, my phone rang and guess who? Enyonam. She said she was missing me and wanted to see me badly. She threatened if I don't get home early she will quit the marriage. I tried to calm her down.

That call interrupted my chat with the pastor. Soon, a nurse came to call us that the doctor wanted to see us. We followed the nurse to see the doctor.

Doctor: You are welcome gentlemen. Can you introduce yourselves to me before I tell you what I have?

We all mentioned our names and how we were related to my father.

Doctor: Well said. This world is such a small village. Mr John do I look like someone familiar to you?

Me: Yes in a way just that I can't recollect the exact place.

Doctor:, Well, My name is Joshua and I can remember you as a partner in crime during our secondary school days. Can you remember me now.

Me: Like seriously? Is this you Joshua? My oh my. Joshua you are now a doctor?

Joshua: No I'm not a doctor but a Physician Assistant. What are you also doing now?

Me: I'm an internal auditor at Tema Harbour.

Joshua: Ohk that's fine. Keep your calm. Your father will be fine. He looked unconscious at the time he was brought in but thankfully to God, he has gained consciousness. The nurses will soon move him to the male Ward and you can see him. He only suffered some shock.

Pastor: Doctor thank you very much. Indeed our God is a miracle working God.

Joshua: Oh Yes. Those who put their hopes in God shall never be disappointed.

Me: ha-ha, Joshua what are you doing? since when do you start preaching?  I can see you are now a changed person.

Joshua: my brother, all what happened during school days was the work of the devil oo. But it equally served as a lesson. I've heard Enyonam traveled outside after the dismissal. Is she back?

Me: Ei!  Information minister. So you've not stop this your information work upon you becoming a born again Christian.

We all laughed over our jokes as we moved out of his office to see my father. As we were walking out, Joshua saw the wedding ring on my finger.

Joshua: Eei! My guy since when did you get this ring on? So you left Enyonam to marry another lady is that not it?

Me: Charley, "Enyonam en ring this oo"

With a wide open face, Joshua was surprise to hear that. "So you guys managed to trace each other and finally gotten married. Congratulations." "Thank you." I knowledged his complement. 

We got to the Ward and my dad was fully conscious. This was around 6:30pm that day. The next thing that happened a call from Xorsenyo.

Xorsenyo: Johnny, Charley your wife is in some critical situation now. I just heard the news and rushed to your house.

Me: My friend spare me all that long talks and tell me what has happened to her. What is it?

Xorsenyo: hmm I'm Sorry to announce to to you that your wife....
Me: My wife what?  Is Enyonam dead? can you just tell me something? 

​Question​
Do you still believe that miracles still happen?

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BEHIND THE MASK episode 9

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             Episode 9⃣

            *Johnny weds Enyonam*

Honestly, the money we used in just the preparation of this wedding  could build a mansion and even buy a car. How shameful it was that we needed to borrow people's car in addition to Enyonam's car for the wedding.

Just a week to the weeding, I received a call that my father was severely sick and rushed to the hospital so I needed to come home. "Ah! What at all is this?" I asked myself looking very worried. I called a friend of mine to go and check on him for me so I will join them later.

Hmm, sometimes, God finds different ways of saving us from falling into the trap of the devil but we do feel we know better. At times, even God himself do regret for creating man. But behold, our ways are not His ways, neither are our thoughts His thoughts.

The person I sent to check on my father called and said my daddy was in a critical condition so I needed to come home. I informed Enyonam and went to see him. Truely, I realized he was in a very bad condition when I got there. The doctor said they would try their best so we should also keep praying for him. He asked me to pay some money for deposit which honestly, at the time, I was having nothing on me. I called Enyonam for help but this time around, I was disappointed. She said she was not having enough. All she wanted was that I should return early for the ceremony. My father's health was equally important to me so I tried to ignore her. Why should I lose my mother not too long and lose my father too? I saw that to be too big a load for me. I called my brothers abroad who came down to provide the money. It was three days to our program but still, my old boy was still in bed. I told my senior brother that they should continue with the care so that I go back to perform my marriage rites but he furiously dared me not to move an inch from that place, and if I tried that, I would not be considered as a member of the family. He asked if my father's health was less important than going to engage a lady our father didn't endorse. As confusing as it seemed, I called Enyonam and told her that she should let us postpone the ceremony. "What the hell do you take me for? To disgrace me or what? Please don't try that on me." Enyonam said, sounding very harsh than ever. "Dear since when did you start to talk to me like that?" I asked. "It's not that I'm trying to be harsh on you but baby, just imagine what it means to postpone this marriage. How will people think about us? Would they say it's incompetency or what? Dear, your daddy will be fine so come back and let's complete this. I'm sure your brothers can take care of him", she added. "I understand you but I equally need my family to be present at the ceremony so if I should neglect them at this critical moment, they may not take it easy with me", I said. "If you will postpone it then I think it will be better you cancel it completely so that I can take the shame once and for all. Why! Are you going to marry your family or you are the doctor to cure him?". Her temper was getting hotter as the misunderstanding was keeping longer than usual. How I wished I could just quit that relationship there and go scot-free. I rather begged her and now, I decided I will leave whether my brothers liked it or not. I called on some other family members to accompany me to see Enyonam's parents and also to fast track proceedings.

Xorsenyo did almost everything in my absence. A day to the engagement, I told my senior brother that postponement of my date wasn't possible so I had to go. By then, my father was a bit conscious so I went to tell him about my plans. "John so you've insisted marrying that lady. I thought the pastor asked you not to continue?" My father asked. "Dad, it's unfortunate that at the time the pastor said it, I already made up my mind so we agreed that I go ahead to marry her. I will be back to take good care of you as soon as we are done with the wedding. You will be fine so don't worry. "I assured him. My dad sighed and said, "Okay. I wish you the best. I'm sure your uncles will be in attendance?", he asked. "Yes dad. Uncle Sam and Uncle Worlanyo will represent you there". He said "Okay" and waved him goodbye and left.

When I got to Tema, Enyonam was really angry at me. I told her not to worry but cheer up since I came back for everything. There were lots of people in their house doing the preparations. My uncles also came around the evening before the engagement. I rehearsed with Xorsenyo how walking with Enyonam will go like. Lo and behold, the D-day came for the engagement. Before myself and my family could get to Enyonam's house, the whole place was full with people. Some of my church members from my father's place also came to witness the program. Actually, it was really ceremonious. The engagement was duly done and the next was the white wedding which was done at the church we both do attend. Because our union came through a prophecy, everybody wanted to witness our wedding.

The head pastor who gave the prophecy was the same person officiating the wedding. When it got to where we needed to share vows, something happened that no one understood. The cake that was the next thing for us to cut after exchanging our vows fell from the stand but never broke into pieces. We were all surprised.

Now the pastor called the two of us to face each other. He asked for the ring which the maid of honour who happens to be a member of the praise and worship team and a partner in crime to Enyonam gave out to the pastor. I wished you saw how she eyed the pastor before giving him the ring.

Pastor: Does anybody have anything to say concerning why this two people shouldn't marry each other? You need to say it now or never.

The chapel became more quiet than the cemetery. Out of the blue, this old lady who was seated somewhere at the back  stood up and started walking forward. I nearly spoilt myself with urine. All eyes were geared towards this old lady. When she was about three rows before getting forward, the pastor broke the silence.

Pastor: Auntie Mansah, Please do you have something to say?

Auntie Mansah, the older lady raised her head and looked into the pastor's face.

Auntie Mansah: But why is everybody looking at me? Pastor I don't have anything to say. I couldn't hear nor see what was going on at the back so I decided to move forward to have a clear view of my grandchildren.

Everybody was like ooh!!! I shook my head and wiped off the tears on my face. This old lady really mesmerized my tension. She was asked to get a place to sit so that the program could continue.

Pastor: In the absence of any objection, brother John, will you like to take Sister Enyonam as your beloved wife?

Me: Yes I do.

There was a resounding clap from the congregation.

Pastor: Sister Enyonam, will you like to take brother John as your beloved husband?

Enyonam: Yes I do.

They gave another resounding clap

Pastor: Brother John,  Please take this ring and say after me.

With a smile, I took the ring and held Enyonam's finger. I repeated after the pastor.

_I, John Eserwoeni, take you Enyonam Agbevor, to be my wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness._

There were lots of shouting and clapping as I gently put the ring on Enyonam's finger.

Pastor: Sister Enyonam, Please take this ring and say after me.
Enyonam took the ring but I don't know what happened, the ring fell to the ground when she was taking it from her maid of honour. The lady needed to ran after it before bringing it back. Now she repeated after the pastor.

_I, Enyonam Agbevor, take you John Eserwoeni, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness._

The cheer from the crowd increased after Enyonam finished her vows.

Pastor: Now, you may kiss the bride.
Wow! The moment I've been waiting for finally came into being. I kissed her as if her lips was the bread of life.

Pastor: Now church, I present to you Mr. And Mrs. John Eserwoeni.

We went to where the cake was and did the cutting. Now let me tell you the implications in cutting cakes. Normally, we select a well respected mother to lead the couple to do the cutting. She guides them to patiently cut the cake from top to down. The slow and careful pace indicates that there should be no hurry in marriage. They need to take their time to carefully plan together. Also, the man holds the lady's hand in doing the cutting which shows that the man must always be supportive to his wife at all times. They should also be able to feed each other in whatever way in the marriage that is why they feed each other the cake. The respected mother simply means the woman should model the woman and also become a responsible mother.

After cutting of the cake, we went to take our pictures which both of my parents and brothers did not feature in any. We closed around 4pm and I was to take Enyonam home so that the following day, we go for thanks giving service. That evening marked the beginning of our honeymoon. Enyonam suggested that we travel outside to complete our honeymoon but I told her I can't do whilst my father is still on the sick bed. This was where I became Enyonam's enemy. Anyway that evening was a blast. I used all my strength to satisfy her. The following day at the thanks giving service, my brother called again and said my father became unconscious for some days and now in coma. "Enyonam, I need to leave immediately. My brother said my daddy has gone into a critical condition again". "John what exactly is your problem? since when did you become a doctor? look we are traveling together after the church service. Don't try to ran away from me", she ordered. Seriously speaking, this lady started controlling me from day one of our marriage. I became worried. I told her I won't keep long. I later asked if we should go together. She didn't mind me.

Hmm from this day, this lady started showing me her true identity, and I could vividly remember myself saying "for better for worse. " So what could I do?

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1. Do you think it was necessary for John to leave his wife and go and take care of his father?

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BEHIND THE MASK episode 8

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             Episode 8⃣

            *Johnny under a spell conti... .*

My father was no longer working and was thinking I would be taking care of him because I secured a good job. I was rather focused on impressing Enyonam. I was always fond of giving excuses anytime my father asks me for money. My account had the same amount of money for months and I never bothered to increase it. I just fancied the name as an internal auditor but I was not able to save any money. I was living a 'hand to mouth' life.

The devil comes to steal and to destroy. It
will give anything to you with the left hand and take it back with the right in multiple folds. Enyonam requested since I now have my own work, I should come and see her parents so we can get married. That sounded good to me that day since that was all I was waiting to hear. I have always yearned to make her my wife and live the rest of my life with her. I quickly rushed to  my table, grabbed a pen and an A4 sheet, sat back and begun to draw out  plans towards the ceremony.

Enyonam: ee! What is happening there? She asked me in a funny but surprised manner.

Me: Just guess what I'm doing.

Enyonam: I guess you're preparing to meet Queen Sheeba right?

Me: Even more than.

Hahahaaa, we both laughed as she made fun of me.
We then decided that she will lead me to where her parents were the following weekend. Hmm, wonders they say shall never end. That day, I used all my strength to penetrate through her still without protection. In the process, I could feel some burning sensation around my genitalia. I uprooted myself from her saw blood around it. Hmm this lady was only sucking my blood through sex. "Sweetheart just look at what is happening to me? " I alerted her. "Oh why? I'm sure you were exertion too much force. Let me help you. " she said, grabbed my bleeding organ and sucked the blood until it stopped. I enjoyed it anyway.

Enyonam was able to influence the church leaders to make me their financial controller since I was an auditor. She did this without informing me. After service on Sunday, during the announcements, some names were mentioned to stay behind to see the head pastor after closing. I was a bit surprised to hear my name as part of the people. The church is owned by the head pastor and has some junior pastors and elders. Since they have been broken down in spirit, everything they do was inspired by their own flesh. Let me tell you one interesting thing. Pastors who are influenced by flesh turn out to demonstrate power to their members. They try all they can to impress so they begin by giving false prophesies and if they realize their prophecies are not coming to pass, they seek for other spiritual means where they can tell what will happen in the life of a person in future. They give themselves all sort of names.

At the meeting, the pastor said the holy spirit chose us to add up to the leadership of the church. There, I was appointed as the financial controller for the church which I accepted wholeheartedly. This became another vital ground for me to soil the house of God. Redirecting church money was nothing bad to me at all. Eventually, Enyonam's demands became higher so I also needed more money to impress her. When people request for money for any church project, I add my own figures and take my share from it. The painful aspect was, I was not using those monies to put up any property for myself, instead, I spent them on Enyonam.

One day at church, the pastor in his prophesy time called Enyonam to step forward. He looked into her face and asked the church to clap for Jesus.

Pastor: Church, God is good. I've just seen an engagement ring on sister Enyonam's finger. There is some radiation coming out of the ring which is  searching for it's pair. Church, can you begin to pray for her. She is about to get her husband right here in the church.

The church began to pray fervently,  especially the young  single men. Until that day, I never knew even the very gentle guys who normally pray with some swag could become aggressive in prayers. Some were even rolling on the floor simply because,  Enyonam was the taste of all the single young men in the church because of her outstanding nature when it comes to praise and worship.  She was also seen to be beautiful and rich. Some ladies were equally feeling jealous because the prophecy didn't select them.  The prayer went on until the pastor asked them to stop by ringing the bell.

Immediately they stopped praying, I had a shock within me as if an electric shock  and the next thing that followed was some seizures. You will think I was an epileptic patient. The pastor asked the ushers to bring me forward.

Pastor: The ring on Sister Enyonams finger has selected brother John as its right pair. Shall we give a clap offering unto God.

The church clapped but some few guys who wanted Enyonam didn't clap. Jealousy in the house of God.

After that, the pastor asked me if I already have someone in mind that I wanted to get married to. I told him Enyonam was the only person on my mind. The whole atmosphere was electrified because that made them have more belief in the pastor. It also made more people to join the church because what happened was heard through members to their friends on what the pastor did.

After church, together with Enyonam, we went to see the pastor and thanked him for his prophecy.

The following day's evening, my daddy called my line. I saw the call but didn't want to receive it. The call came in for the second time and this time I answered it reluctantly.

Dad:  Johnny I hope you are doing well?

Me: Yes I'm doing well. Hope you are not calling to ask for money.

Dad: John! must I take that as a form of greetings or an insult to your father? John  What has come over you?

I immediately regretted and I apologized

Me: Am sorry dad for being offensive. It won't happen again. Please, how may I help you?

Dad: I don't need your help. I only called to advise you. My son, I want you to quit your work at harbor and come back home. I will get you another work here. My spirit tells me that all is not well with you at where you are now.

That made me surprised and with an uncontrollable anger on my dad...

Me: What is that supposed to mean? I don't understand it. Can you explain why you are saying this? Daddy please, I don't want to disrespect you. Leave me alone. Am now of age and I should be able to tell if something  is good for me or not. I don't think I've complained to you about my work.

With a very low tone,
Dad: my son, I know you're of age, but don't forget that the Bible says you should obey your parents in the Lord. Don't see it that am disturbing you. What an old man can see when sitting, can never be seen by a child when he or she stands on the tallest tower. You are all I have here in Ghana and besides,  I just want the best for you and not…………

I intentionally hanged up the line even before he could complete with his advice.

From that very day, I started seeing my father as a torn in my flesh. Anytime he requested for money, I get angry at him because I felt he wanted my doom. I use to see him in my dreams fighting me.  How wrong I was. Hmm. I used to blame him for his own problems because he shouldn't have retired at the time he did. There was no day that I dreamt of having other siblings. I was gradually dissociating from my family because I've found a lady that I've not even married yet.

A very good weekend came and my visit to Enyonam's house came into being. Enyonam came to my place first to pick me with her car. She said her real parents were abroad so they just came for a visit which they will be returning soon so we needed to fast track preparations towards our marriage. They were staying in a very big house at community 1 of Tema. Her supposed parents received me very well. They asked the necessary questions every in-law will ask and eventually, they gave me the go ahead to marry their daughter. But my worry was that, the parents of Enyonam that came to the school during the disaster seemed to be different from this people. Well, I took it that it was a long time that's why they've changed for me.

I went to my father back home and told him that I was ready to get married so I've started the preparations towards it. He said I should bring the lady home for him to see before he could give me the go ahead to marry her. I said  that was no problem. I came back to Tema to invite Enyonam.

I came with her  the following week to my father's house. My father received her nicely but said, he will invite our pastor to come and also see her before we go away. Enyonam seemed not to like the idea. She quickly said she had an appointment so she couldn't wait for the pastor who we were told went for a meeting and will return in the evening. My father tried his best to let her stay behind but she got more convincing words to free herself.

As soon as she moved her car out of the house, the pastor also came in. I called Enyonam on the phone to return but she said she was running  late.

Talking to my father,
Pastor: I can smell the scent of an evil spirit around. This was the same scent I sensed when your wife was admitted at the hospital and later died. We need to pray.

Dad: Pastor but what do you mean by that? Are you saying my son is evil or what?
Pastor: Not at all. Your son is not evil but the scent is in the house.

Me: Pastor, we invited you here to see the lady I wanted to marry but you didn't come early so she left.
Pastor: That is the main reason why we needed to pray. Why couldn't she just wait? Is her appointment more important than her marriage?

He raised a song which my farther joined in singing. I stood there watching them do their own thing when my phone started ringing. It was Enyonam "sweetheart, I've just gotten a flat Tyre  in the middle of my journey. Please I need you to come right away to help me out". She pleaded.  "Alright, just calm down. I will get there soon". I said to her. I asked where exactly she was and quickly, I told my dad and pastor  that, Enyonam needed my assistance so I needed to go. The pastor said he will go with me so we should use his car which was also the church's car.

When we got to where the car was, Enyonam was no where to be found. She knew I was coming with the pastor so she took public transport without telling me. We got there before she told me on phone that she had low battery that was why she couldn't tell me earlier.

Pastor: John my son, I don't want you to marry that lady. She is not having a good spirit.

Me: Pastor, this lady is God sent to me so Please, I'm not sure I can let her go. I'm not ready to break her heart.

Pastor: Okay I've heard you. But remember that you need to hear and obey God When he instructs you. You youth of today take everything into your own hands and do things to suit your flesh and disregard God. Above all,  I wish you well. He said and left.

This is what happens when we become blind to the world. May God have mercy on us.

I got some people to attend to the car and I drove it to Tema.
I never knew I was under the influence of the spell. I saw myself as a superior in everything I did.

As quick as Enyonam wanted it, we planned the date for our engagement and I informed my dad. He disliked it and didn't really show any interest for the idea so he requested our presence as soon as possible. I told my wife to be about the issue and she disregarded it. I wondered why my dad would be thinking of this decision since the church I attended had prayed over it. We started distributing our invitation cards. We both travelled to Dubai to buy the gown and my suit. The ring was ordered from India.

At my office, I gave an invitation to the administration and also to the individuals. I selected Xorsenyo as my best man.

I just decided not to involve my church back home but Xorsenyo said that would be a bad idea so I sent the invitation to a few. My father had no other option than to attend. This time around, I sent invitation to my siblings abroad to come and witness what my senior brother was trying to stand against. Honestly, the money we used in just the presentations could build a mansion and even buy a car. How shameful it was that we needed to borrow people's car in addition to Enyonam's car for the wedding.

Just a week to the weeding, I received a call that my father was severely sick and rushed to the hospital so I needed to come home. "Ah! What at all is this?" I asked myself looking very worried. I called a friend of mine to go and check on him for me so I will join them later.

Hmm, sometimes, God finds different ways of saving us from falling into the trap of the devil but we do feel we know better. At times, even God himself do regret for creating man. But behold, our ways are not his ways, neither are our thoughts his thoughts.

Follow me to the next episode let me tell you what happened next.

*Question*
1. Will you also neglect your family and church because you've found love?

2. Are our pastors given us prophecies from God or they create their own prophecies?

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