Nonye – Episode 5

The plan went well and I sat for the JAMB and POST UTME, what surprised me was that I was chosen, it was like a dream come true when I saw a mail for my admission , what I felt was beyond happiness. my parents though wasn’t happy, I had to hide my joy from them but make it visible to faith while chatting with her online.

“Faith, I can believe I finally made it”…I said with excitement

“That’s God for you my dear, nothing is impossible for him to do, can see how he show up when we need him most…she had said

“Hmm, I’m really grateful faith, like I can’t thank you enough”…I said

“Anything for you babe”…she said

We chatted about other things before I went to bed and waking up the other day was mum’s knock on my door accompanied by her tiny voice shouting my name, I felt so reluctant to open the door for her but I urge myself to do so.

“I’m here concerning what you said yesterday, was it a joke? because I’ve been worried and…..she said

“Mum, I interrupted her….. “there’s nothing to worry about, I’m okay….I even feel more relaxed when realizing I can now pursue my dream”…I said 

“Chinonye, I’m not happy with the path you are threading which is path of disobedience, you went against your father’s warning and decided to handle things on your own….I will want you to think well and retrace your step back before it’s too late…mum warned

“Mum, I know you love me but try to understand me this time, at least allow me do this,after all you’ve been leading me through my childhood days and now I’m grown and I thought I should be given a chance to decide what I want and want I don’t want at this  age….I said

“No matter how grown you are, so far you are still under my watch and care, you are still much very young..she said

“But mum I’m not getting younger”I said with a frown

“And who said you are getting old? 

what I suggest you need now is a divine encounter, allow God speak to you Chinonyeeee….she said holding her ears, “you are too busy in your own ways to listen to God…..she said

“OK mum, I agree with you…I promise to create time for that ma”…I said

“Are you sure?” She asked

“Of course mum”I assured

I decided to fulfill my promise to mum even though I had my plan within, I gave myself to fasting and prayer, praying God to reveal himself to me….days turns weeks and I didn’t hear any divine voice speak to me nor had any dream….I made up my mind and thought of how to convince mum and dad.

We were watching the news one evening when I told them I have something to discuss with them, they urged me to talk despite the fear of not being truthful with what I wanted to say but nevertheless I summoned courage and brace up.

“Mum, dad, I began…”I will like to appreciate you for all you’ve done for me since my existence…I’m grateful for your show of love and guidance….thanks for investing in my spiritual life which has been a great help to me…..and concerning my school,  I have fasted and prayed about it and I’m glad to tell you that God has revealed to me to be careful and not depart from the path of righteousness in which you’ve brought me up.

“Dad, mum I’m sorry for not carrying you along till I got the admission, this is the time I need you most, the opportunity we seeked for so long is here now, and I’m sure you wouldn’t want me to loose it…all I need now is your support through prayers and I’m sure your prayers will go a long way….I said on my kneel

“Chinonye……you know I can’t deprive you of the bright future you desired, I’m just trying to protect you in my own little way but since you’ve also encounter the lord, there’s nothing to say anymore than to remind you to always remember whom you are in Christ just as you’ve also been told…..I also desired to see you become great but remember God’s will and choice remains the best”…dad said.

I stood up and hugged him and mum promising to be well behaved. I couldn’t express my joy that very moment as my dream and desired was finally within reach.

“By the way, how were you able to collect jamb form without us knowing?”Dad ask the unexpected question.

I became quiet, thinking of what to say as this wasn’t part of the plan, nevertheless I managed to come up with a partial truth mixing it with lies as I spoke..

“Sorry, Dad, sorry Mum,” I said, knowing I hadn’t told the whole truth. “I used my savings to collect the JAMB form.”I said knowing fully well it wasn’t my savings alone but through the help of Faith.

She actually played a vital role as she supported me when I told her I couldn’t afford the Jamb form.

Dad’s eyes narrowed. “You could have informed us. What if you hadn’t had savings? Chinonye, hope you aren’t hiding something? you seem desperate.”

Mum added, “You didn’t do well, Nonye. How could you go to such lengths without us knowing?”

I apologized, promising, “It won’t happen again.”

I had a

After settling things with my parents, I updated Faith on my progress.

I also informed my brother, who was annoyed for not knowing earlier.

 “Congratulations dear but remember to be careful as you get there….he adviced

“Alright bro….I will”…… I said, taking his advice to heart.

I wish I could see ahead and know what really awaits me

But I couldn’t, I silently had fears 

No matter how I try to overlook but the unknown fear still settles in.

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