Omoshalewa - Episode 13

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SIX YEARS LATER

I checked my wristwatch again, it's 12:30pm. I need to hurry up so as not to be late for the programme which is to start by 2:00pm. The venue is at Victoria Island and only God knows how crazy the traffic will be today. So, I need to factor that in along with my movement. I observed myself again in the mirror in my room, satisfied with what I saw, I grabbed my handbag and luggage as I made my way out. 

I am so eager to attend the programme. A lot had been said about it by different people . It is an Interdenominational Singles' Three day Conference, Friday-Sunday. It's a meeting of Christian single brothers and sisters all over the country held annually. I vowed not to miss this year's convention because a sister in my church attended that of last year and she described how awesome it was...

I slipped into my heels and turned back again to check myself in the mirror for the last time before leaving. I am never tired of checking out how fearfully and wonderfully made I am. Yes, I am Omoshalewa Abeni, a beautiful lady in her late twenties, with lots of suitors flocking around her. I am not ready to go for any of them though, till God leads me. I want a marriage, a home ordained by God himself.

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You remember I said we were to relocate to the East? Yea, we did

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. Life at Owerri was so interesting indeed. I made more friends but trusted none. I kept in touch with Aunty Mope and Doctor. Yes, that doctor that saved me. I actually did the HIV test he recommended when I got to Owerri, it was negative. I was really grateful to God and I vowed to serve him all my life, and especially at my single stage, I vowed to be pure for Him.

After my encounter with Desmond, I decided not to have any man in my life till I am ready for marriage. So when I resumed back to school, I avoided him and his friend. I also avoided Oyinkansola and I faced my studies squarely. As for Stephen, I never saw nor heard of him again till date. Mysterious, isn't it? I checked on him at his place during that semester break I had before we relocated to Owerri. I was told by their neighbour that his Uncle whom he stayed with had relocated and he doesn't have an idea of where he moved to. I continued trying his line but it wasn't getting through. I gave up and left Lagos for Owerri. Since then, his line never went through. I concluded that he probably lost his phone. I didn't have Joel's number anymore. When I got back to campus,  I was tempted to check on him at school but I pushed the thought off my mind. "Why should I go looking for him? He has my number, he knows my school, if he still loved me, he should be the one to seek me," I concluded. So, I concentrated fully on my studies, though my love for Stephen never reduced, no other man has replaced him in my heart even till now. I graduated with a Second Class Upper and was mobilized to the North for my Youth Service. I took it on myself to embark on the girl child s-x education. I taught my female students the importance of keeping oneself pure, abstaining from s-x till marriage. I received a State Honorary Award at the end of my service year.

I lost my mum to the cold hands of death after a brief illness during my NYSC programme. It was such a great loss for me. It took me several months to come to terms with the fact that I was now an orphan. Mum battled with the sickness for some weeks before she finally gave up the ghost. She made sure she made me signatory to her accounts and I also had access to her properties before she died. I mourned my mum for a long long time but I was later comforted in Christ. I relocated back to Lagos after my service year to start a new life...

So, today I am now a teacher. Yes, I achieved my dream of wanting to be around children everyday of my life and I am so fulfilled and glad. I am presently working in one of the best private schools in the city. I still go to visit Aunty Mope once in a while, she is the only family I have left. I decided not to get too close to my mum's elder sister who also stays in Lagos. My mum warned me about her for reasons best known to her, so I steered clear and lived my life alone. My pastor, the members of my church and Aunty Mope's family are the only people I relate with now. I avoided friends, I already learnt my lessons.

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I got to the hotel, the venue of the Singles' Conference at exactly 2:30pm.

Read " The Honeymoon " by the same author ( Moyosore Teniola )

. Registration had started in earnest. I paid for my registration and checked into one of the rooms in the hotel. Those who are buoyant enough to afford a room are lodged in the hotel rooms, while those who can't are directed to a large hall where there are several beds which they use as a dormitory for the purpose of the programme. Thank God I arrived on time, the hotel rooms where nearly filled up despite the fact that it is a very big hotel with lots of rooms. "People really do attend this programme, of a truth." I thought.

After I had prayed and relaxed in my room for about fifteen minutes, I went down to the hall where the programme is to hold. They have started the opening/welcoming ceremony already. I could feel the long admiring stares of the brothers as I entered the hall. Because of my height and beauty, it's hard for me to enter a place unnoticed, I give all the glory to God for that...

I spotted a space near the pulpit area and sat down there. I had hardly settled down when I heard a voice whisper my name excitedly from behind.

"Omoshalewa Abeni, is that you?!"

Of course, only two people address me by that name. I turned round sharply to see who it was...


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Hmmmmmm, our Omoshalewa, that once upon a time naive teenager is now a beautiful, strong, young woman. Courageous, successful and blessed!

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  • Pacuto Tuape picture
    Pacuto Tuape
    Wow reunion with Stephen?.??
  • Joy Aribo picture
    Joy Aribo
    who will that be then?
  • Blessed Daniel picture
    Blessed Daniel
    My Condulence To U Dear For Ur Mum's Lost. Pls Accept My Heart Felt "takeheart"..@omoshalewa..... Well I Must Confessed That U Really Did Well In Ur Studies. ThankGod For His Mercy... Dear Writer, U Just Made My Day.. Keep The Fire Burning Dear.@moyosore
  • Abigail Amande picture
    Abigail Amande
    That was beautiful my dear.
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Let's find out soon @ Pacuto and Joy
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks for the love and condolences @ Blessed
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks Abigail
  • Favour Abhatue picture
    Favour Abhatue
    This is really beautiful, kudos
  • Ashim Rukayat Abolore picture
    Ashim Rukayat Abolore
    I think that should be Stephen, thanks our writer we are expecting.
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks @Favour... Coming soon @ Rukayat. Thanks
  • daragoldy16@gmail.com picture
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    ummm congrats shalewa, thanks moyo
  • carmen picture
    carmen
    Hope its not dat Oyinkansola
  • Olasumbo Ayodeji picture
    Olasumbo Ayodeji
    It's stephen
  • Precious jewel picture
    Precious jewel
    Datz Stephen!
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks oh @ Daragoldy... I hope so too @Carmen... let's wait and see @ Olasumbo
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    We shall soon find out @ Precious
  • Dorcas Oluwanisakin picture
    Dorcas Oluwanisakin
    That should be Stephen, kudos to u @ moyo
  • Adeoti Akindele picture
    Adeoti Akindele
    Guess its Stephen! Waoh Omoshalewa thank God for d grace of second chance. @Moyosore thanks soo much really enjoying d story
  • Kenny Yusuf picture
    Kenny Yusuf
    Great job,. Am patiently waiting for the next episode
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks Dorcas... U welcome @Adeoti, thanks too
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks Kenny, coming soon
  • Jessica Francis picture
    Jessica Francis
    Shalewa my condolence I pray is Stephen n not dat stupid Oyin of a gal ooo
  • Loveth Dennis picture
    Loveth Dennis
    Shalewa my condolence I pray u find love
  • Omotosho saheed picture
    Omotosho saheed
    How I wish it were to be Desmond the devil serving as a gate man and a means for my sweet Shalewa to get to her lovely Stephen? As for those her friends in school, may be they also fell to the devilish hands of Devil (Desmond). Still laffing, I'm a bad writer wt dis my mumu story line. Lol
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks Jessica. I hope so too oh... Thanks and Amen @ Loveth
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Lol @ Saheed... your story line is nice though. Thumbs up to u
  • EnkayDee picture
    EnkayDee
    Omoshalewa Abeni my love - na bro Stephen. Sorry for the loss of your mum. More ink to your pen moyo.
  • Uwem Udoh picture
    Uwem Udoh
    If hope its not Oyin...
  • Uwem Udoh picture
    Uwem Udoh
    I hope its not Oyin...
  • Emash picture
    Emash
    so sorry for your loss my dear, u r not alone. kudos for staying focused all these years. Stephen most likely or Oyinkansola, I pray not. but if she is the one, most likely, her life has been changed already by God
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks Enkaydee... I hope so too @ Uwem
  • Moyosore Teniola picture
    Moyosore Teniola
    Thanks for the love Emash
  • Chidinma Nwaobosi picture
    Chidinma Nwaobosi
    Thank u dear, nice one
  • Theophilus Chiemerie picture
    Theophilus Chiemerie
    My condolence for the loss dear Omoshalewa.I'm happy you put the happenings behind you and moved on with your life.That's the spirit!And yes,no relationship till when you are ready for marriage.
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