© Ayo Omolayo
My phone kept ringing. My office line ringing at the same time. I don’t understand. I can’t do this. The press were here to see me. ‘LOVE BEYOND ORDINARY’ Was what they tagged my wedding to Silas.
How did the news get to the public? I don’t know who released it to them. They came to interview me. I knew this day would come, but I never expected it to come this soon. Especially when our marriage was yet to have my uncle’s approval.
I had to tell Silas to leave the company premises so as to avoid the crowd.
Maggie and Harmony were at my door, knocking.
“Cris! Open up! Why are you running?” Maggie asked from behind the door.
“We have spoken to the press. All they need is a few minutes with you. Probably half an hour.
I opened the door and let them in.
“What am I going to say?” I asked shutting the door immediately.
“It’s simple”, Harmony said.
“Just tell them Silas was so Charming and charmed you”, they burst into laughter.
“Girls this is not a time for jokes. What am I going to do?”
“Just tell them God said he was your man. Tell them you ran mad when you tried to reject him as your husband. You had no choice than to obey God”, Maggie replied.
“The press are not as understanding as the body of Christ. My message must be passed in a careful manner.
I want to pass a message that would look so beautiful to the world. Something that stir up hunger for God in them”.
Maggie look at me with that look of confusion.
“I guess I’m lost”, she replied.
“I have a suggestion”, Harmony said, raising up her hand.
“Why don’t you ask God? You’re trying to figure out what to say and you’ll keep trying. But when you table it before God. He’ll show you the way to do it”.
I was so amazed by that suggestion.
“MADAM CRIS! HOW ARE YOU?”
“Daddy?”
“HOW IS THE THINKING GOING?”
“Daddy! I’m sorry I failed to ask you for direction. I allowed my emotions get so high”.
“REMEMBER WHAT I TAUGHT YOU. YOU CANNOT HEAR FROM GOD WHEN YOUR EMOTIONS ARE SO HIGH. THAT’S WHY YOU COULDN’T HEAR A SINGLE WORD FROM ME. I HAD TO SPEAK THROUGH HARMONY”.
I exhaled.
“Thank you so much for coming to my rescue”.
“YOU’RE WELCOME!”
“So how do I handle the situation one ground?” I asked.
Luke 21:12. But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.
Verse 13. And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
Verse 14. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:
Verse 15. For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
That was the scripture that came to my heart.
“Daddy, what are you trying to say?” I asked.
“Do you mean I should go unprepared?”
“WHAT HAVE I ALWAYS TAUGHT YOU? OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND I WILL DO WHAT?”
“Fill it”, I answered.
“BEAUTIFUL! NOW GO OUT THERE AND MAKE ME PROUD”.
I smiled a smile of confidence. I was ready to do this. I was no longer scared of what I was going to say. I was not going to type down my answers. I didn’t need to do a rehearsal. All I needed was to open my mouth and watch God fill it up.
Soon I was face to face with some reporters. A smile of confidence beamed on my face.
“We’re speaking with the CEO of the Kolapo production company and we’re having an important session with her. Recently, your uncle, Chief Akinyele Gabriel was interviewed and he made mention of his niece in a relationship with her gateman.
This love story seems to capture the attention of everyone. How would the CEO fall for such a guy? What would make the boss say, ‘yes’, to her employee?”
I was surprised to find out it was my uncle that gave the news. But again, I wasn’t surprised he did it. I was just smiling confidently. Everyone who saw me seated thought I had all the answers in my head. They didn’t know I was telling God to help me.
“We are eager to know what actually led to this relationship. Was it love or something more? A lot of people claim this was nothing but spiritual manipulation. But, what say you?”
“Daddy, e don reach ooo! No fall my hand”, I teased within me.
“OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND I WILL FILL IT”.
I breathe in and exhaled.
“First, before I answer your question I would really love to say this. Gold is not found on the surface of the earth, but is found when we dig down into the earth. And when did t is found, it is not beautiful and shiny. It looks so ugly and unattractive.
If you were told that this black, ugly looking object is gold, you would never believe it. The most important thing is all you ever wanted can be found in this personality called gold. That’s the most and valuable treasure.
You need to understand that alot of things must never be taken for granted. A lot of women out there are after already made men. They are not ready to build their men into what they dream and desire to see. All they want is something that doesn’t has any work to be done on.
So yes, they would reject the man. Because he’s not looking like what they pictured their dream man to look like. But yes, they don’t know he’s revolving. He’s turning into a man that she would desire to marry tomorrow. The only price she had to pay was just to marry him now. But she never wanted to pay that price. My reputation, they claim as an excuse. What will people say about him?
So to answer your question. There’s no magic here, neither is there any need for curiosity. I have found a treasure and everyone will be shocked at what he will turn into tomorrow as I keep getting busy on him”.
“Wow! This is awesome Miss Kolapo. Thank you so much. I believe this is a lesson for the single ladies out there. The only price you have to pay now is to marry your man the way he is now. Don’t push him away because he’s not looking like that lanky and rich dude you’ve always pictured in your mind.
But pay the price and marry him as he is right now. And tomorrow, you won’t regret you ever did. Thank you so much”.
“You’re welcome”, I replied with a warm smile.
“So the next question, Do you struggle with respecting him as a man? I mean, do you sometimes see yourself struggling to respect him due to his financial status?”
“Before I answer that question, permit me to say this. Money must never be the reason why a lady must respect her man, or any man out there. They used to say that once you want something, you can do anything to have it. Yes, I found a treasure. One that is so rare and difficult to find.
You won’t expect me to throw it away with my attitude. I can see my future clearly. I can imagine my children thanking me for marrying their daddy. I can see young women calling me the luckiest lady in the world for getting married to this man.
So you don’t expect me to start acting weird. A lot of ladies have created an idol in their minds. A man with money, respect. A man without money, spit in his face. That’s foolishness! You don’t know what he’ll turn into tomorrow! Let’s be more interested in building our future with the love of your life by your side. Thank you! I guess I’ve already said the answer”.
“That was completely amazing Miss Kolapo! You have done it again. Now, your uncle said that ever since you became a Christian, you started taking foolish decisions. He said that you always do stupid things all because you are now a Christian. Please we need clarity and what do you have to say about your uncle? This is your opportunity to throw his insults back at him. The world is watching you. Girl, this is your opportunity to revenge”.
I smiled. Just look at this people. They’re expecting me to reply an insult on TV. Holy Ghost go shock them.
“My uncle is such a wonderful man. Can you imagine a man who looked after his brother’s children after their demise? Such a man, I cannot take him for granted. Anyway, my uncle has not being happy with me recently. So I guess any negative word he said about me was out of his emotional state.
There’s no need to come out here and insult him back. Uncle Akinyele, you’re such a great man! That is what young CEO calls you?”
“Wow! Thank you so much for your time madam”.
“Before you leave, permit me to say this”.
“Okay”.
“I know you all have a way you have pictured God in your mind, but you need to understand one thing. He makes life so sweet and easy. I struggled with a lot of things in the past. But today, I’m just one happy lady, completely different from who I used to be. Jesus is sweeter than you can ever imagine. Thank you”.
“Wow! So he’s responsible for all the changes we’re seeing in you, right?”
“Yes!”
“This is awesome! Thank you once again Miss Kolapo. We are so grateful for your time”.
By the time I met with Harmony and Maggie. We squealed and hugged each other.
“Girl! You were so amazing! I can’t believe you handled information with so much wisdom”, Maggie said.
“People wouldn’t see the stupidity your uncle wants them to see. They would see the wisdom in not chasing men because of their possession. They would be reminded about building your man into the financial giant you’ve always wanted him to be”, Harmony said.
“Hmmm! That your uncle Ehn…..” Maggie started.
“Shush…..” I immediately interrupted her.
“He’s such a wonderful man. Please, don’t allow the devil fill your heart with negative thoughts towards him”.
“Okay ma!” She replied.
My phone started ringing. I picked the phone and checked the caller’s ID. My eyes widened with surprise. Uncle Akinyele Gabriel.
I gulped immediately and cleared my throat.
“Hello sir”.
“Cris what is wrong with you?” Was his reply.
“Sir?”
“Are you mad?”
“I’m sorry sir”, I replied as shocked as I was.
“What would make you say all those nice stuff about me when you know very well that I am a wicked man? Cris! Stop being a good girl! You are better than this? How can you keep hurting someone and the only opportunity they have to hurt you back they throw it away?”
I was just laughing somebody in my mind.
“You never see anything oooo! Holy Ghost go pepper you die!” I said within me.
“Cris! Are you a human being at all?”
“Daddy! I’m sorry if I disappointed you. My intention was to honour a man who never gave up on me and helped me in his own way, to bring out the CEO in me”.
“Shut up! You know very well I never did all these things for you! I was never there for you. I was a terrible father to you and your sister and I still am”.
“Daddy! I see a great hero in you. A father who loves deep within. I know you really love us, but you’re struggling to be who you really want to be. It’s because there’s no one who can receive anything here on earth, except it is being given to him from above. Jesus can make you more than what you want to be.
If only you can accept him?”
“Cris! That Jesus that gave you a gateman to marry is not worth serving. I just want you to know that you cannot make me change my mind. I will never approve the wedding and that is final.
“Who is he that speaketh and it cometh to pass when the Lord has not commanded it?” That was the scripture that came to my heart, but the Holy Spirit restrained me from saying it.
“Daddy! I will be praying for you. I will continue to love and respect you no matter what. I know you love me too. Deep within you, I see a father I can be proud of. I understand you are not happy with your daughter right now.
But I won’t stop loving you. I will always respect you. Thank you so much for being the father I can count on”.
“Cris stop this!” He said as if he was choking.
“You never see anything oooo!” I whispered to myself.
“I love you so much Daddy!”
“I said stop!” He screamed and hung up.
I burst into laughter. I never knew my uncle could be this emotional.
Proverbs 25:21. If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Verse 22. For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
That was the scripture that came to my heart.
“God! You’re such a wise God. I can’t believe my hard hearted uncle can feel the heat of his conscience like this”.
“THAT IS THE SECRET TO BRINGING A DEAD CONSCIENCE BACK TO LIFE. MEN WHO ARE SO WICKED AND CANNOT FEEL GUILTY WHEN THEY DO EVIL. THAT IS HOW TO BRING THEIR CONSCIENCE BACK TO LIFE”.
“Daddy! What can I buy for you sef? Will you lick ice cream?” I teased and I could hear him laughing within me.
To be continued……..
There’s no need to buy God ice cream. Today is Sunday.
Make sure you give God that thing he loves best.
I want to see who will carry first position today in church. Dance just dey hungry me dance as I dey here.
Tell Uncle Akinyele Gabriel to stop wasting our time. He should do quick and approve the marriage ooo before we go take conscience finish am.
