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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I can’t take this anymore, Commy I need to tell you what is happening in my family.” My sister called through phone informing me of her husband's escapades. She had tried to keep it to herself but now she is going nuts. She needed someone she could confide in. she told me that friends can betray trust. “I had wanted to share with one of my friends but I couldn’t. She cannot be trusted with such sensitive things. She may end up discussing with other friends and before you know it, the whole world would have heard. I just want to be very careful. I have heard of friends that took advantage and use it against the said woman destroying the marriage completely. I don’t want to destroy my home. I believe I’m a builder, not a destroyer.” She said. “I’m learning my sister, but why not tell your pastor, who will counsel the two of you or you can go to a professional counselor. I just feel I’m too young to do anything.”
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“It’s your entire fault,” I told my sister. “I blame you for allowing this to go under your nose. It means you are not vigilant. This has been on for a very long time. You must have seen traces even before courtship but you ignore, you fail to accept the truth, and you were too involved in him. You were busy looking the other way, while he was occupied in women. Take responsibility and hold yourself accountable for his promiscuity. ”I thought she would talk, but she kept silent over my accusations. I felt she was giving it a thought. She needed to calmly recollect how it all started. Acknowledging your fault or weakness of character is the starting point of healing.She had given the devil a foothold in her marriage unknowingly and now it’s dawning on her she needed to tackle this. She replied, to my utmost surprise calmly and soberly. “Can you please go on and expatiate how I have allowed him, and if possible give me solutions on
THE CONVERSION LIFE IN DUBAI
“Look where you are going madam,” a tall strange man said in his deep husky voice. He is looking every inch an Arabian, nature born of Dubai possibly. He looked like a prince with a lovely turban and golden chain on his neck, with a golden ring on his fingers. “a penny for your thought,” he continued, “you are oblivious of your environment and seem lost in thought. What could a beautiful lady be doing alone in this city? Are you with a chaperon or shall I say a husband?” I kept on looking at him from his head to his toes.I had bumped into this wealthy-looking man and he kept on asking questions with no reply. When it seems I was not ready, he left me and went far away to sit down viewing me from afar.My husband, Barry booked a flight for me online paying for two weeks' holiday to sort out myself and be relieved from the depression that had settled in after being caught sleeping with maids on different occasions. I had wanted to divorce
THE CONVERSION MY REGRETS
I chose to ignore the strange man who wouldn’t mind his business. Who was the man paying for my meals? I needed to know. I was about to make a call to the kitchen when the phone rang, I picked and I heard “And do you want to know the man that you need to know? Aren’t you curious? He’s waiting for you, the usual place. See you there.”I got up and dressed hurriedly, and made for the door, I moved over to the usual place I stay every evening. He came to my seat, tall, handsome, wore a T-shirt on a trouser, a cowboy cap on his head. He sat down looking at my face and said, “Cry, baby, baby cry.” Then I knew it was the same man that had been following me from day one. “Oh! It’s you again?” yes, the voice was the same but he looked different because he was’/t putting on his traditional attire. I smiled and said, “Bonjour Monsieur.” He smiled in return and said, “Bonjour mademoiselle?” &ld
THE CONVERSION MY SMITH
I couldn’t sleep, I kept tossing on the bed, feeling a little bit dizzy, went to have a cold bath to cool my nerves. I decided to call my Smith. Calling from Metropolitan hotel in Dubai “am I talking to Mr. Smith Collins?” “Who are you, calling on Smith this ungodly hour?” “You’re lost long friend, Labby baby.” I said. Smith rushed to the toilet to receive the call, away from his wife that was sleeping noisily on the bed. She is good at snoring, since she gave birth to two, she developed this irritating habit of snoring, could it be because she has put on some weight? He was excited to hear my voice. He said, “Labby baby, how are you doing? You are married aren’t you, what are you doing in Dubai, have you gone there to shop or you're living there?” I replied, “Too many questions, at the same time, I’m sorry I called, I couldn’t sleep, just felt like calling to greet. Just want to tell you that I stil
THE CONVERSION THE STRANGE MAN
I felt like doing a little sightseeing and some shopping. At least I should leave the confines of the metropolitan hotel and go out a bit. A cab waited for me, I hopped in, to my delight. “Where are you heading to ma’am?” the driver asked. “Nowhere in particular but I need to visit places you know, and do some shopping,” I spoke eagerly to the driver. He exclaimed like he knows where will be good for me. “Ha, ha, I know where you will love.” He dropped me and I gave him a time to come pick me. I also collected his number. I went around looking at stores and seeing beautiful places, having the fun of my life. When I felt satisfied, I was trying to locate my way and wait for the cabman. It was a bit different. Some places were looking the same. I was going round and round and never seemed to be progressing when I heard a familiar voice speaking behind me. “Again, she lost her way.” Before I could turn to see the man, he stood
THE CONVERSION SWEET HOME
“Welcome home mom,” my children came in jumping, then the hug. I missed home; my children and I think I missed Barry too. He had come to pick me at the airport. He collected my luggage and took them to the car. He couldn’t hug, he was sober. We never behaved as if we are married. I kept mute, not talking. He had to break the silence as we drove home. “You look refreshed and settled. How was your trip?” “Fine and how are you doing?” I asked dispassionately. “We missed you so much.” He spoke cautiously. “I hope we will put all these things behind us and move forward. Shall we?” he continued.“I hope so too,” I replied.Later in the day, we were able to talk heart to heart with him. I told him I had forgiven him but he should never take me for granted again. He should give me respect. We agreed to get a housemaid for weekends, an elderly lady will be most appropriate. I told him to go and conf
THE CONVERSION REPENTANCE
“I’ll pay the money, please. Can you return the lady's money?” I turned to look at the fellow willing to pay my money. It became Rob, the boy that took advantage of me, the guy with the foreign accent The one I met when I took a vacation to the city of Ibadan. My money was returned immediately. I was taken aback. Bitterness welled up in me. I felt disgusted, I was going to let out a shrieking scream or yell hysterically at Rob. So much anger was welling up in me. I clenched my teeth so hard till it started to hurt, suffocating with upsurge anger. I collected my money, my luggage and left the shopping mall to get a cab.I had gone to do my normal shopping when I met this guy again after almost a year. What was he doing in this place, I never knew, I was deep in thought oblivious of my environment, jolted back into reality by the familiar voice again. “Comfort, please wait for me, please let me take you home, I know I have done you wrong and I want t
THE CONVERSION FRIENDS
“Who the hell are you? Get out of here now! What nerve? What impudence!” the lady kept on the railing at me. I felt humiliated, ashamed of myself. I ran as fast as my legs can carry me, out of the hotel. I got a cab and went home into my waiting room. I felt relieved and safe. I dare not tell my sister the insult I received from this lady. So Rob planned this evil against me.We became close friends again. After the initial reconciliation, we were almost meeting day by day, and then I was on holiday so I had all the luxury to be with him as just a friend. He keeps me happy, and I was very much relieved. He wanted to please me and I let him in. moreover, he tells me great stories that got me hooked. Stories full of lessons to learn. There was this time he told me about a particular story about Winston Churchill again.Winston Churchill went to his former high school, his Alma matter. He was to give a speech to the student as a prime minister and a very pop
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THE CONVERSION RECONCILIATION
"What permission?" Barry said. Labake looking at her sister exclaimed, "Little sis, aren't you fortunate to have a big mom? Congratulations to you my Comfort, though I will miss you I think Mrs. Carolina will make a better mother than me. I have failed you again and again but God has raised another woman to take over. Mom would be delighted in her grave to know this. Comfort, please find a place in your heart to forgive me. Never forget us, I and my family here. We love you". Barry spoke, full of emotion." I lack words to express my regret. If you can cut through my heart, you will see how sorry I am. I wish I can draw back the hand of time, but it can not be undone. Please, do forgive me. I gladly release you, because it will help you to forget past experiences. Thank you". Comfort fully satisfied with them moved over and hugged her brother and sister, thanking them for taking her in at a tender age."Whatever I am today is a result of your benevolence. You were my world, took
THE CONVERSION REMORSEFUL
Mrs. Carolina Allen made through her promise to Comfort and put a call to her daughter in Europe. Marian picked her mom's call with joy and great excitement. It's been a long time they spoke. After the greetings and sharing the things happening at home in Nigeria. Then she brought in that of Barry. She was too shocked to say a word." Marian, are you still there?". She uttered the words thrice before she regained her consciousness."This is unbelievable mom, you mean the idiot is yet to change? To imagine that I should have married this man? God saved me from the torment and torture of an adulterer who does not know his boundary. A girl she raised from age 5? She must have brought her up as a chicken to be slaughtered. He must pay for this crime. But we need to find out if the girl has any evidence to show he defiled her. I appreciate you for telling me that I should wait for God to avenge. See what the Lord has done. Vengeance is His, He repays beyond what a human being c
THE CONVERSION STUNNED
Marian was surprised to see another woman. It was like a dream and she wished to wake up from it. If anyone has told her that Barry would cheat on her, she would have called such a person a liar. So, all the love he professed was fake. Men are wicked, but the lady is wicked too. To imagine that her mother had warned her of the relationship. How good it is to always listen to the wise counsel of parents. She was so much in love with Barry that she despised her mother's wise counsel. Well, she has been proved right. Indeed, a dog will always go back to his vomit. A sow washed will go back to the mire. A leopard cannot change its skin.Barry became confused and wished she had not come. The situation is embarrassing to him. How will he handle it? She must be waiting for them to come out. He wished to hide the lady. If she gets to see her, won't she fight? Many thoughts were flying in his heart. He sat down lamenting his predicament. He loves Marian but the desire to wait till
THE CONVERSION MAZE
Marian Allen was a very beautiful girl, studying Law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She is one of the best students on campus. Barry Lawal was also a student on campus studying Business Administration and was in the second year also doing very well in his studies Barry had an uncle who was a business, mogul, Barry stays in his house in Victoria Island to help him with house chores. He takes care of his house in his absence because he travels a lot. His family stays in Canada. He goes there to see them from time to time. The uncle, who is called Chief loves women. He has a lot of money, and so spends it on his lust. He goes to clubs every evening, bringing in ladies and sleeping with them. When Barry entered university, he encourages him to bring in ladies on campus. He loves girls and he pays Barry for every lady he brings to him to sleep with. He gives Barry money freely and one day decided to buy a small Toyota Corolla for him. Barry was excited and went around
THE CONVERSION EXPOSED
With the success of her campaign going on in schools, Comfort resolved to further it by taking it home. She knew what she was about doing was not going to be easy, but she is determined not to keep her sister in the dark again. One of the things that encouraged her was the scriptures that say, there is nothing hidden that will not be exposed. It was time for secret things to come out in the open. There are natural laws of the earth that opens up things hidden. The time has come for that. She knows her sister's home or marriage may be disturbed but the truth must triumph. Enough of fallacy. Comfort told her sister she would be coming home for something important. She tried to be inquisitive, asking for a clue, but she declined and told her to be patient. After all, she is coming home. Her heart skipped for fear but she held on to her conviction. Suddenly, she felt weak, what is the use of confessing what has happened several years back, is it not like stirring the horne
THE CONVERSION COLLEGE CAMPAIGN
With the success recorded in the Christian Corpers Fellowship, Comfort was amply encouraged to do more. Encomiums kept coming to strengthen her arms, testimonies of healings of hurt ones were reigning. A kind of revival was going on. Comfort started to form a team for her new project. They met in one of the schools to discuss it. They were to choose between the two:Talk to me or Speak out. Princess argued that victims of molestation should be encouraged to speak out and not be intimidated. The name is suggestive and brings out the campaign properly. The need to be bold and not be shy is a must so that perpetrators can be judged and prosecuted. It will discourage such acts. One of the members felt it should be Talk to me because the people should learn to confide in people and talk, not quiet. Eventually, they agreed to use the two because both are good.Comfort and Princess went to a girls school to talk to the Principal about their project for the school. The princ
THE CONVERSION RECOVERY
This is the summary of me, Princess, you melted my stony heart. Opening up to you has uncovered my wound that has been covered up for some years. Today, I breathe in the fresh air and I've started to heal. What transformation! You wouldn't know the value of what you have done. But be rest assured, we are together in this and I can never be the same again. Oh! I will sing, I will shout, even in the darkest hour of my night, I will sing, I will shout.". Comfort bursts into singing, feeling rapturous. Princess joined in singing along. Dolly Parton that sang" Coat of many colours" couldn't have sung better.Princess, carried away by her story and has been emotionally following her all the way, held Comfort in her warm embrace stroking her hair like a baby that has just been weaned. She was unable to talk, she felt, she needed the comfort. "Just like your name, it is only God that will comfort you. He will make you comfortable and settle you beyond your wildest dreams and imag
THE CONVERSION THE DREAM
Vincent left finally for Texas because Comfort felt bad about their relationship. She saw it as a betrayal to Kathy. Kathy paid for spoiling the beautiful thing that started between them. Comfort was undergoing pain for also refusing Vincent. She missed his love, friendship greatly. She took solace in her Lord. According to her, she had derailed with a series of fruitless relationships. Her final year examination approaches, she had completed her final project with grade A.She settled down to read, go to campus fellowship. She became a subgroup Bible study leader. Every Tuesday, students are divided into groups to study the Word of God. She leads one of such groups. She was able to give herself without reservation to God. She determined not to allow any relationship with a man. She had suffered enough. Unknown to her, she has become bitter. The examination started in full force. She goes to read in the mornings and evenings. When she goes in the evening, she stays
THE CONVERSION VINCENT'S REVENGE
Kathy was reveling in her little revenge on Comfort, aided by sycophants of friends. One of her friends praised her courage for landing Comfort two hot slaps. "You have guts, imprudence to handle betrayals like her. Almost the same thing happened to me years back, a trusted friend of mine, a childhood friend stabbed me at the back. She got to know another boyfriend of mine and because of her Petty jealousy, she went to the first boyfriend who was stinkingly rich, informed him of the second one. Richmond is his name. Richmond called me immediately, telling me about having an affair with another man. That was the end of my relationship with Richmond. The other one too heard of it and cut off from me. I lost on both sides. That was small. I was nursing the wound of losing two precious sweethearts when I saw Richmond holding my friend, Charlotte in an open space. I discreetly followed, then my Richmond was speaking sweet nothing to her ears lovingly, then I knew they were in a relations
