Engaged To The De@d.
Episode 8.
… As soon as I saw him, I paused. The ghost started pulling my hand so we could proceed but something was telling me to pause for a while. And then, the Pastor came down from his car and started to speak in tongues.
“Come let us leave here now, I can hear the bell ringer’s bell from afar” He said with his gaze fixed.
“But wait, let’s at least know why the Pastor is here” I said but it shook its head.
“There will be no need for that. We are worlds apart now, and the reason why he could be here is to pray over your b0dy lying in there before it’s bur!ed. So you no longer have any business with that. Now, lets go”
I was so s@d that I was about leaving with the ghost when I heard the Pastor’s roar all of a sudden.
“I command you to stop in the Name that is above every other name. And In the name of Jesus, every knee must bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord!”
People started rushing out from inside the house to see what was going on.
“You see what I’m talking about? We must leave now, Ajifa!” Said the ghost.
I then turned again to leave with the ghost but the Pastor roared again.
“It is not yet time for you to d!e O’ child of God. You will live in good and sound health in the land of the living, and only leave when your time to d!e comes, and that is, in old age.”
I looked back swiftly as soon as I heard that, and then looked at the ghost.
“What is he talking about?” I quizzed.
“Do not pay attention to him. I can hear the sound of the bell already. Please, let us leave here before it’s too late for you and for us both” It replied, and then started to leave still grabbing by hand, and I followed slowly from behind.
“Ajifa, I command you to stop right there!” The pastor yelled and everyone’s jaw dropped in awe, turning their heads and looking into each other’s eyes, murmuring at the same time.
My Mom sprinted out of the house as soon as she heard my name, and stood before the Pastor, panting so heavily like one who just finished a race in a competition.
“Pastor, what did you say about my daughter Ajifa?! What did you say? Please talk to me” She said sobbing.
“Madam be patient, let God show Himself” He said, and started sprinkling the annointing oil around. My legs became so stiffened, I was no longer unable to move.
By Blessing-Enejo Abrahams Elleywrites.
“Let’s leave immediately” The ghost repeated, pulling my hand.
“Wait, I can’t move my legs” I said crying out.
“What do you mean by you can’t move your legs? I don’t understand” It said.
“I can’t… feel… my legs” I said in stutters, trying to raise it but all attempts failed.
“Now everyone, help me form a circle around this place” The pastor said pointing at it, and immediately, a circle was formed around us.
“What are they doing?” The ghost asked looking at me but I shook my head. The ghost tried leaving with hands glued to mine but it was as if there was a force pinning us down.
“I don’t know either” I replied.
“Please, bring out the b0dy” The Pastor ordered and some few guys present hurried inside the house to bring my b0dy out.
“Look, that’s my b0dy” I said pointing at it.
“Yes, they are preparing your b0dy for bur!al. But, how do we leave here” The ghost said trying to leave the circle but it was as though there was a wall built around us.
My b0dy was brought out and lowered in the formed circle. The ghost stood there with a dropped jaw and popped eyes.
“Ajifa’s ghost is still here in our midst, with that of that man she was going to get married to who later died in an acc!dent. He wants to take her with him and if care is not taken, we might lose this battle if we don’t call on God the way we should” He said and everyone started to murmur again.
“This boy’s ghost is just too stubborn. He succeeded in taking my daughter’s life, now he wants to take her away from me forever simply because of a promise they made to each other. Pastor, please help me” Mom said in tears, as she fell on her knees.
“Get up Madam, there’s nothing too impossible for God to do” He said pulling Mom up.
“Please, join us in prayers” He added.
They started to pray, almost bringing down the heavens with their prayers but it was getting too much for Jerry’s ghost to bear.
“No! No!! No!!!” He screamed, as he became so restless.
And then, I felt as though I was fading away but the ghost still held my hand in a very tight grip.
“Now, return to your b0dy” The Pastor yelled and immediately, I jerked up from the ground, letting out three loud sneezes.
Some people who were too sc@red to watch took to their heels, running out of the compound. Some ran behind the house, peeping from there. Even my own mother stood there staring at me with hands on her chest and with her mouth agape.
“Woman, behold your daughter, Ajifa. Praise the Lord” The Pastor screamed.
“Alleluyah” Some responded while others stood there wondering what just happened.
Mom hurried towards me, grabbing me to her chest but I could still see Jerry’s ghost.
“No! No!! No!!!” He yelled.
” Do not think you are free from me yet, I will be back” He roared, and then disappeared…
To be continued!
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