Chapter four

Anita sighed in relief the moment she drove into the driveway and finally into a parking spot.

Without wasting much time she climbed out her car combing through her curly hair before tightening her grip on her purse , her eyes scanned through the countless cars before forcing on the small church which was painted gray and was neither far nor close .

Her phone beep loudly as she pulled out her phone checking the message with almost disappointment.

" Huh ! "

She inhaled deeply sliding her phone back before locking the door and simply further her steps towards the direction of the church ,her steps were neither fast nor slow .

Until she came in front of the brown wooden door which was slightly opened, glaring down her wrist watch she couldn't help but sigh in relief .

" It's just 5 : 45 "

She muttered walking in only to be welcome by the humming of the choirs and the feeling of familiarity.

Her eyes travel round the small church Which smell of wood with the hint of roses,

and finally her eyes on the members.

which seemed to be lost in their own world of singing and worship and finally at the pastor whom eyes were closed but his hands held high singing alongside with the choirs .

" Where's Barnabas ? "

She asked silently glaring round in search for her son ,

who was spotted in the mixed of the choirs holding a mic and humming along

which made her smile warmly finally sittings on a bench close by which was at the back before shutting both eyes letting the song sink deep into her heart and soul.

After few more seconds of listening to the humming of the song ( powerful ! Powerful ! Lord )

she prayed silently deep in her heart as she careless her stomach lightly,

eyes now on the pastor who warmly gazed at his members opening his Bible so as the rest expect for Anita who didn't bring any

" Love ! today we will be talking about love "

She heard him voice out which attracted the members attention .

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Barnabas smile softly the moment his little eyes spotted his mother who seemed to be engrossed in the teaching .

" What are you staring at ? "

One of the female choirs asked the little boy who smiled the more pointing out his mother and gently whispered into her ears

" That's my mummy "

He pointed out in proud making the other smile tapping his head gently

" Hmm "

She replied glaring back at the pastor only for Barnabas to look aside towards the windows his lips parted into a smile staring at the white figure which seemed bright but yet majestic

This wasn't the first time seeing such majestic being among the mist of crowd but each time he couldn't help but being awe

" Beautiful ! "

He whispered softly his small eyes not leaving the Same spot for hour's

" What are you staring at this time ? "

The lady voice asked out this time very low and soft which caught his attention.

" An angel "

His reply was short, childish and was simply ignored. thinking he was just messing around,

but not Barnabas whom world was pure and pure and his lips parted in amazement watching the white shining figure moved around placing his hands on each members head.

" Love your neighbor as yourself "

This word was quick to attract his attention,

he could clearly remember the words his mother had echo into his ears last night while reading the Bible to him .

" Love those who hate you and forgive those who forsake you "

The pastor continue leaving Anita to ponder over his words

" That was hard "

She muttered not certain for herself but yet again it was what every Christian must practice

The preaching continue for an extra hour before it came to an end .

Anita who was sited silently at the back watched each and every individual leave ,

her hands rubbing her tummy still in a daze only to feel a tag on her sleeve which bought her back to reality

" Mummy ! "

The little kid yelled happily not hiding his smile which made her smile as well

" So did you enjoy the service ? "

Anita who was in daze

felt embarrassed for the late reply

" Good "

He yelled loudly before running towards an older figure who was tall , bold , his hair was white and black and a warm smile on his wrinkle face

" Father ! "

She exclaimed while standing

" My dear you indeed made it "

He said his voice deep but rough only to feel another force tagging him below,

looking down he smiled at his grandson who pointed out a distance towards the windows

" Grandpa I saw an angel "

He informed about his new discovery which made the two smiled at his words but didn't say a word about it .

" Father ! I want to talk to you about something "

Anita said like a whispered catching Mr Samuel attention

" What's the problem please tell me "

Samuel asked his daughter in law who shook her head unwilling

" Maybe later it's private "

She said simply which made him nodded in understanding

" Shall we go I will drop you off "

She offer simply only for Samuel to decline .

" Don't bother I won't be leaving for now, you both should head home it's already late "

He said only for Anita to nod dragging her son who simply waved at him exposing his set of white teeth, as both Walk out through the entrance.

" Father ! "

A male voice rang into his ear which caught his attention staring back he could only find a certain boy running up to him with a panicked expression .

" Joseph what's the matter ? "

He asked rather softly letting the Young teen took in some deep breath from the short running,

before Joseph hand over an brown envelope which he took with a blank expression.

" What's this ? "

He asked only for Joseph to frowned

" It came from mrs Melody gang this morning "

He replied simply

" Why did you take it ? "

He asked harshly only for Joseph to stretch his head embarrassedly

" Sorry father but I did try to chased them unfortunately they refused to leave instead they intended to break in forcefully so I had no choice but to accept it "

He explained himself only for Samuel to sighed .

Opening the envelope to see what was inside only to find a piece of white sheet of paper in other words a contract .

" Another land contract "

He muttered to himself rubbing his chin before staring at Joseph who smiled silly at him .

" This matter shouldn't be discussed outside "

He warned placing the contract back into the envelope

" Hmm don't worry I won't tell a soul "

He assured Samuel looking down at the envelope with a complicated look

" What are we going to do ? "

He asked the already worried Samuel who sighed even though he didn't see what was written in the contract .

He do know it wasn't something good, if it was coming from a certain woman ( Melody )

" I didn't get to talk to your brother on Monday,

where is him by the way ? "

Samuel asked changing the topic only for Joseph to smug his shoulder

" I don't really know,

he was supposed to come help out with the choirs but he never showed up "

Joseph explained simply not surprised .

" If he do comes tell him I asked for him, it's important I talk to him "

With that he walked passed Joseph who smiled but nodded

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Samuel office

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Sited on his chair with a worried expression was Samuel who would glance at his phone every two seconds .

The gentle breeze of the night blew gently into the office cooling down the temperature which felt cool but not Samuel who was like fire in his mind .

" You can come out I know you are there "

Samuel glared sideway at a dark corner his eyes not leaving the spot after few seconds tall figure walked out .

His black pupils on Samuel who didn't seemed to be surprised and only watched him took few steps forward .

" Tell your madam that am not interested in selling my

church "

He informed calmly not intending to beat around the bush neither did he show any signs of fear just anger, This wasn't his first time seeing such things

" If you continue rejecting the madam proposal you might end up dead "

He threatened with a hint of concern which Samuel didn't seem to miss

" I am already old and not afraid of dead.

however I am not that easy to get bully tell your madam that this church isn't a building which could be easily be sell out like a auction house to just anyone "

He voice out torning the envelope into little pieces snd tossing it into a small container by the side

" Let this be the last time I hear from her cause if this continue

I will file a complain about your madam continues harassment and she will have to suffer the consequences of her illegal actions "

He threatened with a serious expression his hands hitting the table in a warning manner only for the figure to frowned .

" Are you challenging her ? "

He asked Samuel who simply nodded

" I've been quiet for long enough,

if this continues I will take legal action and don't think I don't have evidence I do have many "

His words harsh and brows frowned he truly mean it .

He was truly tired from all the threatening words of madam Melody and his long last patience was running out mostly when it comes to his family

" She had gone too far "

He spite out grinding his teeth just in thought of his grandson exposing to danger .

" Then I will pass the message "

The man said his voice light but held some authority to it.

as he make his way towards the entrance silently

" And also I will prefer if you don't show up again, I don't want others to misunderstand "

He muttered loudly watching the door slide open and then closed letting him breath out in relief , his eyes on the small family ablum before shutting both eyes

" I hope he's not causing

trouble "

He murmured under his breath thinking about Moses

" Hopes he's okay "

He prayed sincerely opening both eyes

" Melody ! "

He muttered out in distress thinking back to the days she came into his life

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Flesh back to seven months ago

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At Lola Restaurant

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Samuel gazed at his son photo while smiling

as he sip from his brown coffee sliding his phone into his pocket .

" Do you need anything sir ? "

The Walter asked Samuel who simply shook her head

" Just water "

He replied watching the Walter walk away taking more orders from the next table.

" Hmm ! "

He hummed the moment

he sighted a familiar figure

a woman who was dressed with a red body hug sleeveless gown exposing her curves ,

Her hair parked into a pony tail and her white face was clothed in a mask and sunglasses.

Her steps was slow but steady and her purse moved slightly approaching close to his table which made him stood up

" Mrs Melody please have

a seat "

He offer quickly recognizing her in a glance

" You are Samuel the pastor right ? "

She asked taking off her glasses while sitting on the opposite side as Samuel

" Yes I am "

He replied quickly in a gentle manner

" I heard from a friend that you are interested in fonding the church and for that thank you "

He humbily said which made her smirk but didn't seemed to care

" I do have a condition "

She voice out which surprise him a little

" What condition ? "

He asked either way

" I will buy a new building and you and your members have to move there for your follow ship and other worshipping service at the new site "

She offered only for Samuel to frowned in confusion

" I don't understand miss "

He calmly voice out suspiciously only for Melody to gazed at her purse bringing out some shots of papers

" I want you to sell that building to me don't worry call any amount money is not my problem "

She explained in a lazy manner only for Samuel to stand which startled her but still maintain a calm but yet lazy expression

" If that's so then I rather not get the fond of the church,

my church isn't something that can be Moved or sell

so I refuse to such condition "