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Uche Annabel, Yenagoa (2026)

21/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 8
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"Ada o, you are yet to tell me what's going on between you and Harry. What's going on?" She asked.

I sighed tiredly.

"We broke up." I replied calmly.

"My goodness!" She exclaimed. "How? Is it still because you didn't grant his request?"

"Yeah, but there's also another reason."

"What is the other reason?" She asked.

"The HOLY SPIRIT. He told me Harry was not his will for me. You know, I didn't really commune with GOD before entering the relationship. I felt he ticked all my boxes based on what I saw and felt." I said, leaning forward.

"Tell me something!" She laughed and fell backwards.

"You can laugh if you want but I must tell you, I see the reasons why He said so. You know, I wish I listened a lot earlier, I would have saved myself the stress of heartbreak, the time wasted investing in a useless relationship."

"Hmm!" She exclaimed sarcastically.

"I learnt a lot from The HOLY SPIRIT this period. Love is not determined by s*x, fornication or adultery, folly is. Love is patient, is kind, does not seek after its own, is not boastful and neither is it rude but Harry displayed the exact opposite of this -very hateful, impatient and selfish. I honestly do not know why I clung unto him. But I thank GOD that we have gone our separate ways." I replied.

By the time I finished talking, Oma was calm. The smug smile had disappeared from her face. She just gently nodded.

"What?" I asked.

"I have learnt a lot from you. When I dated John, Emeka and others, I gave them my body all to prove my love and still none of them stayed but your courage to walk out of a relationship that is on the verge of becoming marriage is commendable. Looking back, I realize how foolish I was." She said and bowed her head.

"My Dear, GOD still loves you and He is waiting for you to return to Him. His word says that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from every unrighteousness. He is ready to forgive you but are you willing to turn to Him?" I asked gently.

"I am." She replied. "Please pray for me and lead me to GOD. I want you to pray for me. I want to hear The HOLY SPIRIT like you do."

"Alright. There is joy in heaven over one sinner. Say after me: LORD JESUS, come into my heart. I am a sinner and I am sorry for my sins. Please wash me with your blood and make me clean. I accept you as my Lord and Personal Savior. Please, cancel my name from the book of death and write my name in the book of Life, in JESUS' Name, Amen."

That was how Oma turned to JESUS. Your response to temptation can be the reason why someone will either turn to or away from GOD. It may not be easy but when you turn to GOD for strength, you will always overcome.

I met Luke during my service year and we got married after our courtship. He was GOD's choice. Till today, I thank GOD that I didn't end up with Harry. May GOD be praised!

The End.

✍️Uche Annabel

15/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 7
©Uche Annabel

"Ada, what happened? Why is there a new lady in the picture? The picture even has a tag: My Love for Life. I thought you were his love?" Oma asked.

"She's not new. She's been there." I thought.

I gulped down some water as I prayed for The HOLY SPIRIT to help me. Everything fell into the perfect place. Harry was seeing another lady behind my back, I mean, how could he have got another lady within 24 hours?

"Can we just leave Harry and move on? We are here to cool off and celebrate our victory and not someone's relationship status." I said and left to get some more water.

Walking down to get water, I remembered The HOLY SPIRIT's words. If Harry could replace me with another lady under one night, it only meant one thing -he had been seeing her even when we were in the relationship. I thanked GOD for delivering me. Imagine I had gotten married to such a man, what would have been my fate?

After that, I went back to my room, showered and slipped into something else. I read my Bible. I had been receiving the lead to read 1 Corinthians 13. I read it. 1 Corinthians 13 says:

"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

"If Harry truly loved you as he claimed, then he would have been patient till marriage, he wouldn't have been arrogant or rude. Harry would not have been rejoicing in wrongdoing but in righteousness. Everyone must learn to define love based on the Scriptures. Do you think love is s*x? GOD is Love and he has outlined a pattern for love. Love is not proven by fornication or adultery, folly is. Temptations may arise but if you love The LORD, you will keep his commandments." The HOLY SPIRIT explained.

GOD is Love. Love is patience, kindness, endurance and it abides forever. I exhaled as I meditated on these. Harry was never GOD's plan for me. I never even prayed well before entering the relationship.

The next evening, Oma and I went to the table tennis court. Men and women were playing tennis there but we just sat down watching them. I had forgotten Harry's case when Oma brought it up again.

To be continued.
✍️Uche Annabel
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14/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 6

I laid back on the bed and prayed earnestly for GOD's mercy and His will. But doing that, The HOLY SPIRIT's words kept ringing in my ears:

"Harry is not my will for you."

I wept because I loved him so much.

"LORD, help me to keep to your will." I cried out as I slid from the top of my bed to its foot.

The HOLY SPIRIT comforted me with a portion from the scriptures, the Bible.

"Between me and Harry, who do you think loves you more?" He gently asked.

"You."

"Good. Now who do you love most between me and Harry?" He asked.

"You."

"Then if you love me, you will keep my commandments - John 14 verse 15. I told you that Harry is not my will for you. I love you too much to let you walk into pain." He said to me.

Tears came running down my cheeks as I meditated on all he said. I kept on sniffing in the mucus that threatened to come out.

"But Harry is a brother in Church."

"A brother that doesn't know me," The HOLY SPIRIT said, "I yearn for a relationship with my people but many of them ignore me in their daily lives. They respect me on Sunday mornings and in Church but forget me immediately they get home. With Harry's current state, you will regret every second you spend in that marriage. You cannot change him. Pray for him and love him as a brother but let me work on him."

"But I can wait. Yes, I can wait while you work on him." I replied.

"If you must meet Boaz, you must cling to me and leave Moab. Bethlehem awaits you away from Moab."

I realized that GOD had my best interests at heart. Ruth met Boaz when she left the land of Moab. I had been clinging to Harry who was my Moab when my Boaz was waiting for me. GOD knew the future and provided not even a window, but a huge gate for me to escape through.

I dozed off on the floor. I woke up when it was already past 9pm. I felt peace again after communing with The HOLY SPIRIT. I took up my phone and sent Harry a text.

"Good evening Harry, it's been a long evening, right? I took some time to reflect on your words and my answer remains no. First, your request is against GOD's will for us as Christians and I will not compromise on my love for GOD. I'd rather lose this relationship than lose GOD. A word of advice, find GOD before it's too late. You may be in Church but is CHRIST in you? You are in Church but are you in CHRIST? Do you know GOD? I am officially calling off this relationship. Good bye. GOD loves you."

I switched off my phone afterwards. I locked my room's door, studied my Bible and prayed -for Harry too- and then I slept off.

The next day, I decided to take my morning walk. I had my headset on and a bottle of water in hand. I was playing one of Apostle Arome Osayi's sermons. The weather there was cool. The dew hadn't cleared completely. I was putting on a long chiffon gown. I spread out my arms and let the gentle breeze envelope me.

"JESUS, take the wheel!" I screamed.

After a while, I returned to my room. I took a. shower and slipped into my outdoor gear. Oma was already waiting outside for me
We were running late for the rock-climbing adventure. Other tourists were there when we arrived.

It was all fun. We cycled, climbed rocks, took pictures and more. We all camped at a spot when Oma showed me an image she saw online. I was shocked. It was Harry. He uploaded photos of himself and another lady and from their posture, one could easily tell they were in a relationship.

To be continued.
✍️Uche Annabel

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12/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 5

"Yes." I tiredly said as I raised the phone to my ear.

"Ah Ada! Where are you? Aren't you coming to eat and enjoy the sights here?" Oma asked.

I was silent for a few seconds.

"No, I'm not." I finally responded.

Immediately, she knew something was off.

"Ah ahn? Ada, what happened? I'm coming right now." She said and hung up.

I was quiet. My head was pounding. Mucus filled my nostrils. The phone slid from my ear down to the bed. My pillow was drenched with tears. In less than 10 minutes, Oma found her way to my room.

"Ada, what happened?" She asked as she stepped into my room.

I gently shut the door as I walked back to my bed.

"Nothing to bother you with." I replied.

"Oh! When did you start keeping things from me?" She asked again.

I was quiet, sniffing at intervals, trying to prevent the mucus in my nose from dripping. I was sitting with my back against the headboard, supporting my neck with a pillow.

"Is it Harry?" She asked after a brief moment of silence.

I hissed and turned my head. That was the answer she needed. I wasn't the type that easily shared my problems. Moreover, I didn't want to discuss Harry with Oma but from her demeanor, she wasn't backing down soon. She was ready to hear my side of the story.

I finally opened up after so much persuasion from her and I told her everything from the restaurant down to the last text. I broke down again after narration. Oma simply smiled.

"Do you think this is funny?" I asked amidst tears.

"Of course not! I'm simply amazed at how you are crying over something as simple as this." She smirked.

I was surprised.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Do you love him?" She asked.

"Yes."

"And he loves you too, right?"

"Yes." I replied.

At that point, The HOLY SPIRIT kept prompting me not to listen to her but send her away. I wiped my tears. She was going to say something off.

"Look, I don't wanna talk about this anymore. Please go." I said to her.

"Alright, I'll leave but let me say this. If you both love each other, what's stopping you? As long as it's for love, go ahead." She said.

That was it. The HOLY SPIRIT was against this council. This council was the opposite of GOD'S commands. S*x was for the husband and wife and not just two people. It sounded good but it wasn't.

"Oma," I gently called, "first, I am a Christian and GOD is against such. Secondly, there is more to s*x than just five minutes of pleasure. In s*x, people enter covenants, spirits are transferred, blood is transferred, even diseases can be shared."

The more I spoke, the more I realized that I had been wasting time shedding tears. Why shed my tears over a man who first wasn't GOD's will and then someone who wants me to disobey GOD?

"So, why are you crying then?" Oma fired at me. "Allow the man to na." She hissed and muttered inaudible words as she headed for the door.

"JESUS loves you!" I yelled at her.

She was halfway through the door when she replied:

"He loves you too."

She slammed the door.

To be continued.
✍️©Uche Annabel

11/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 4

The next day being a Monday, I woke up. I had my morning devotion or quiet time as I fondly called it. It was a sweet time in GOD's presence. During that time, The HOLY SPIRIT spoke to me in his ever gentle voice.

"Harry is not my will for you." He said.

"Huh?! No, no, no." I bluntly refused.

His voice had been coming since the start of the relationship but I kept waving it off. I was head over heels in love with Harry... or so I thought. I cried as that reality hit me again. I wasn't ready to let go but GOD wanted to save me from the heartbreak that would follow. If only I had listened to him from the very beginning, I wouldn't have been involved with Harry.

"Please LORD. Just make it work. I love him too much to lose him now. I love him and he loves me too. I know it." I tearfully begged.

"Do you realize how much of an idol he has become in your heart? You blatantly refuse me because of him." The HOLY SPIRIT said.

I was crying. I had already envisaged the life we would live, the number of kids, the house we would buy, what we would look like in old age. I didn't want to lose it. I was neck deep in my small imagination that I had forgotten what love was and how GOD loved me. Just the night before, I had laid on my bed, thinking of giving Harry his desire.

"I, I, I'm sorry, LORD." I prayed.

"Let me ask you, what is Love?" The HOLY SPIRIT asked.

"GOD is Love." I responded.

"Good. Do you believe that I love you?" He asked again.

"Yes." I responded yet again.

"Then let him go. For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, thoughts of good and not of evil, to bring you to an expected end." The HOLY SPIRIT spoke. Those words from the Bible, from Jeremiah 29:11.

"You say Harry loves you, are you in his heart? Do you see what I see? Or do you know him as much as I do? I am the beginning and the end. I see the end from the start."

"I'm sorry, LORD."

After that encounter, I trashed all thoughts of giving into Harry's demands. I knew the relationship was coming to an end. I did some chores at home, had my bath and laid on my bed. I picked up my phone scrolling through it. I had expected a good morning text as usual from Harry as was his custom but I found nothing.

Days turned into a week. By this time, I and Oma were on our way to Obudu Mountain Resort. I was restless and even called him a number of times. He let it ring but didn't answer.

After checking in, I settled in my room. I dialled his number again, expecting a positive response but I didn't. Instead, I was greeted by a text. It read:

"Ada, what is it? Why have you been bugging my phone with incessant calls? It is clear to me that you are Holy and I am not, so why can't you let me have peace? You claim to love me but your actions prove otherwise. I say again, prove your love to me by your actions."

I broke down and wept. Why was he treating me like this?

"I am sorry. Please forgive me. I believe we will be getting married soon and then we will be free but I beg you please, wait till then." I replied.

Wait.

What was I doing? Begging a man who wanted me to disobey GOD? What kind of obsession was this? Harry has obviously become an idol and I needed to rid my heart of anything that would replace GOD.

He replied with an angry emoji and went offline. He came online later on and sent me another text.

"It is either you make up your mind and choose me or we call this charade off!"

Wait, what? A charade? Did he just call 2 years of my heart and love for him a charade? 2 years of night calls and texts a charade?

I didn't reply. I just couldn't. I found myself staring helplessly at the screen. The evening breeze just enveloped me.

Tears strolled down my cheeks as I went over his message again and again. My belly began to boil as I felt the urge to use the restroom.

"Harry, don't do this to me!" I kept on muttering.

I lost the appetite for food or sightseeing which had been on my mind. I just lay on my bed in exasperation. I was still thinking when my phone rang. It was Oma. I missed and answered the call.

To be continued...
✍️Uche Annabel
As inspired by The HOLY SPIRIT

09/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 3

"Look, I love you and I know that you love me too... or don't you?" He asked as he stretched his hand over that table and took my hands.

"I do " I replied in a rather worrying tone.

"Then come with me. Prove to me that you love me. If we actually love each other, what's stopping us?" He asked.

I sighed.

"I, I can't. Harry, I love you but having s*x with you is not proof enough. My love for you shouldn't push me out of GOD's command." I replied hoping he'd see reasons with me.

"Don't you trust me? Because it seems you don't believe I am a Christian."

"I do. Harry, I do and that is why I want you to wait with me. We could even hasten the marriage process." I spoke up worriedly. "I just want you to know that s*x outside marriage is a no-no. It's against GOD's commands even when the world celebrates it."

"And that makes me an unbeliever." Harry cut in with so much pain and anger laced in his words.

I sighed.

"I get it now. Harry is the unbeliever who wants to disobey GOD. Harry doesn't love Ada." He said and beckoned on the waitress.

"Harry," I called. "Haven't you read Hebrews 13:4 in the Bible, where it says that marriage is honorable among all and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers GOD will judge. Please Harry, let us wait."

The waitress arrived with a POS terminal in hand. Harry swiped his card over it and paid for the meals before turning to me.

"I think we are done here." He said as he got up, picked up his personal items on the table and turned to leave.

"Harry!" I called as I took up my purse and hurried after him.

He didn't even stop till he got to his car.

"What?" He shot at me with fiery eyes.

"We didn't finish talking and you just walked out." I replied.

"Oh ho!" He laughed hysterically. "What is left to talk about, Mrs Holiness? I thought you loved me but it is clear you don't."

"I do! Harry, I do! I could say it a million times..."

"Then what is stopping you?" He asked.

"It is not right. It is against GOD's commands and my body is meant for my husband. Let's get married and then there'll be nothing stopping us."

"You are not serious. Talking like we wouldn't get married soon." He snapped and hopped into his car.

The car sped off without spending another minute there.

"Harry." I called out as the car disappeared from sight. Tears clouded my vision

A few eyes were drawn to me. I wiped my tears and booked a ride home with my phone.

"Oh no!" I thought. "This can't be happening in a night I'm supposed to be celebrating. No! Is this how I'm going to lose Harry? Why is he doing this to me?"

I cried silently as the driver stopped me right in front of my apartment. I quickly dried my eyes before stepping out of the car and entering my room.

To be continued.
✍️Uche Annabel

08/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 2

"What did I do this time?" I asked.

"You were too religious on stage. I began to feel ashamed." She blurted as she shook her head and leaned backwards.

"Ah-ahn?!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah? JESUS this, JESUS that, are you the only Christian?" She asked with so much disgust in her tone.

"I'm not the only Christian but my love for JESUS wouldn't let me..."

"Oh yes! Mrs Lover!" She cut in sarcastically.

I have her a knowing look.

"I love JESUS too much to be quiet besides I was speaking the truth. Now, let me ask you, wasn't it the HOLY SPIRIT who gave us the revelation? I mean, you had already bailed out due to frustration but one revelation from GOD changed everything... Okay, when you and that guy Chinonso were busy frolicking around, weren't you the one announcing him? Chinonso this, Chinonso that!" I mimicked her.

"Whatever." She replied, waving me off.

I knew she wanted to change the topic. I squatted before her.

"Oma, seriously. You need to take your spiritual life seriously. Even the Bible says, 'what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul?' Oma, what shall it profit you if after all this applause, you lose your soul and JESUS is not happy with you?"

"Anugom o! I have heard you." She replied dismissively and opened one of the packs of rice.

I sighed. I really wanted Oma to see reasons with me.

"Let's eat o." She said and dug her spoon into the pack of rice before her.

I took a seat opposite her and uncovered my own pack. I prayed before I started eating.

Oma was the kind of person who didn't want to be tagged religious. She wanted to live life on her own terms. She knew that restoring the machine was a miracle - she just didn't want to admit it.

The meal lost its taste in my mouth as I pondered Oma's resistance to the knowledge of GOD. I ate as though the food was tasteless, lost in the world of thoughts.

"Ada, your phone is ringing." She said, jolting me back to reality. She was browsing through hers.

I looked at the screen. It was Harry. How I loved him! I abandoned the food and went to the balcony with the phone to my ear.

"Hello." I said in the sweetest voice I could muster.

"Ada, my baby! How are you?" He asked.

"I'm good." I blushed.

"Mhm! Congratulations! I'm so proud of you. You can't imagine how much I've boasted about you to my friends. I've told them how much of an Engineering pro you are and I'm glad you just proved to them the stuff you are made of." He said and laughed.

"Awwn. You are making me emotional." I responded as my cheeks reddened. I blushed even more.

"This calls for celebration!" He said.

"Right?"

"Of course! You know what? Rest today. Tomorrow is Sunday. Let's meet at our favorite spot by 7pm. What do you say?"

"Okay."

"Bye. I love you." He said and hung up.

"Love you too." I chuckled and returned inside.

"Lover girl." Oma smirked.

"That's right!" I smiled and suddenly the taste returned to the food. I swooped down on it.

The next day, I went to Church where I shared the testimony of how GOD saved us. That same evening, I dressed up ahead of the dinner date with Harry. I put on a chiffon gown, a pair of heels and some perfume. I touched my face up a little as. I sat before my mirror.

Harry was already seated and waiting for me when I arrived at the eatery. He was sipping from a glass of juice while scrolling through his phone.

"Hello." I said flashing a smile at him.

"Oh ho! The engineer is here! Engineer Ada!" He hailed and we both burst out laughing. "Please sit." He said as he got up and pulled a chair out for me, just like a proper gentleman.

"Thank you."

"Oh! You smell nice."

"Thank you." I responded.

"What would you like to have?" He asked as he beckoned on a waitress who appeared speedily.

I took up the menu and scanned through it with my eyes, gently flipping its pages.

"Uh, pineapple juice and barbecue would do." I ordered, placing the menu back on the table.

"I want your Stir Fry Royale. It looks good and some more of this tropical juice."

"Yes Ma." The waitress said and left after noting my orders down.

"So, how are you?" Harry asked as he adjusted himself on his seat.

"I'm fine. Just resting after the competition." I replied.

"Yeah. You can now rest after all those sleepless nights and relentless study."

I smiled.

"Here's your order." The waitress said as she placed the food and drinks before us.

"Thank you." I said.

We took up our cutlery and began eating but I noticed that halfway through the meal, Harry was staring at me and smiling... mischievously. I was curious.

"What's up?" I asked as I lifted the glass of juice to my mouth.

"Do you know I have plans for tonight?" He replied.

"Wow! Tell me."

"Well, we've been in this relationship for 2 years and we would be better getting married soon." He said.

"Yes?"

"Well, I want a night with you. How do I test our s*xual compatibility? My bed is always cold but together we can keep it warm. Baby, I want you." He said.

Woah! That hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn't expecting that. Harry was my dream and more. I was dumbfounded. What was I going to say?

To be continued.
✍️Uche Annabel

07/05/2026

What is Love?
Episode 1

How would you react if your fiancé asks you for s*x before marriage? Would it be a yes or a no from you?

My name is Ada Jacob, a 29 year old and all thanks to GOD, I am married. I can boldly say that I have the best husband but how did I get here? Grab a seat as I tell you my story.
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"So, let's put our hands together for the beautiful faces of Mechanical Engineering!" Mr Basil, the anchor of the event cheered as the auditorium responded with applause.

It was a great day for my teammate, Oma and I. Our faces were projected on the screens in and outside the auditorium. Staffs, students, proud parents and relatives cheered on us.

"So, what do you have to say?" Mr Basil asked as Oma received a microphone from one of the media team members who hurriedly left the stage.

She couldn't contain the joy as she exclaimed and laughed out. The audience applauded as they cheered.

"I really don't have much to say. The joy I feel is inexplicable. I just want to thank the governing body of this prestigious school, the staff, my teachers, the wonderful parents out here and everyone. Thank you for coming out to celebrate with us!" She said and handed the microphone to me.

"Great lions and lionesses!" Mr Basil cheered.

"Great!" The audience responded.

That was a chant peculiar to students of our university. We were referred to as lions and lionesses.

"Ada, it's your turn." He said.

"I want to thank GOD firstly. It wasn't easy at all. We received the machine in a terrible state. We did all we could to reassemble it and get it working but all our efforts kept failing. At some point, I became frustrated." I said and chuckled, "My teammate here had already given up on it but then I prayed to GOD about it. He promised in His word in Jeremiah 33:3, 'Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know'. GOD showed me a revelation -something uncanny. My teammate and I tried it out and it worked. We even redesigned and reassembled the machine and it roared back to life. Thank you JESUS!" I laughed.

This solicited another round of applause and shouts of joy from the audience which lasted for some minutes before finally dying down.

"Wow! I'm so glad. You may have your seats." Mr Basil said to us.

As we exited the stage, he raised the school's chant again and another round of applause once more.

The welcome back ceremony came to an end and everyone exited the renowned Princess Alexandria Auditorium in the University of Nigeria.

The University of Nigeria is a renowned university known for its academic prowess. That year, a competition was brought to her table from a university in Canada. Other universities from countries like Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa participated.

Honestly, I panicked the first time I heard about the competition. Our lecturers conducted a screening test on the students of Mechanical Engineering in their final year. Oma and I emerged the best. We were going to go toe-to-toe against students from other universities. The thought of that sent cold shivers down my spine but I leaned on GOD and on my studies. I had to reduce my sleep time to read. I never ceased to pray and bout the competition, always committing it into GOD's hands.

The University of Nigeria, as a result of the win sent us on a one-week tour at Obudu Mountain Resort in Nigeria. We received different awards from the Vice Chancellor himself. Cash prizes came in. We couldn't have asked for more.

Oma didn't bother going back to her abode, she just came to mine directly from the ceremony. We were exhausted. We purchased some fried rice, fried chicken and chilled packs of fruit juice from Chitis -an eatery inside the Campus.

"This one don pass o! (This one has passed!)" She exclaimed as she sunk into one of my seats.

"Thank GOD o!" I responded.

I wiggled in through the half-opened door with my chin on the handbag gradually slipping off my shoulder, the meals in both hands. I slammed the door after I got in with my right foot.

"I can't believe we'll be cooling off at Obudu Mountain Resort for a whole week!" Oma gleefully exclaimed as she took off her shoes.

"Goodness!" I exclaimed as I put the items down and yanked my shoes off. "I just thank GOD. It would be a really nice experience." I smiled and took a seat.

"But Ada," Oma called with a visible change in her demeanor, "I am not happy with you. What were you doing there?"

To be continued...
✍️Uche Annabel
As inspired by The HOLY SPIRIT

15/04/2026

‎HOW GOD WAS WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES
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‎My name is Gloria. I am a social media influencer with thousands of followers across all platforms. I had just graduated fresh from school. My brain was still hot with all the theories and experiences I garnered from the university. I began applying for jobs. The first organization I applied at was hesitant a bit before employing me. Their pay was mouthwatering. It was good enough to start a good business. I wanted to grab it but The HOLY SPIRIT restrained me from going for it. I was pained because all the other companies were offering 15-30% of what this company offered.
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‎Though I was not so happy about it, I obeyed. I joined another company which The HOLY SPIRIT kept nudging me to join. Three months later, the company experienced a boom in profit. Investigations showed the boom started when I joined them and so I was raised from being a floor member to an executive. My pay was far better than what the initial company offered.
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‎One day, we were about to begin a meeting. I was already seated in the conference room. My laptop sat before me and my phone rested in my palm. I wanted to finish a marketing video which I was creating for the company when the owners of the first company came in. They didn't recognize me but I did them. Their faces were all over the internet. They were talking about me.
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‎"I told you to employ that Gloria girl. See, the fortune she would have brought us." One said to the other.
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‎"Why? Bring in a staff that we both know we wouldn't keep for long?" The other replied.
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‎"Goodness! I told you my master plan. Reel her in. Use her social media influence to grow the company even more and then throw her out after a few months." The first said.
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‎"I followed your advice but it seemed as though this company bewitched her," The other sneered. "I mean they barely paid 20% of what we offered her and she joined them and now they are competing with us, they are even leading the market and we are lagging! Imagine Amazing Group of Companies coming to cut deals with Lao Industries."
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‎The first coughed signaling the other to be quiet as the door opened and my boss walked in.
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‎We all rose up and that was when they saw me. They couldn't contain the shock. It was boldly written on their faces. I smiled as my boss began speaking. That smile from me unsettled them. I kept how I would have been jobless if I had joined them.
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‎~Fiction
‎Written by Uche Annabel
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‎This story just tells us that GOD saves us from things that sometimes appear to be good. If GOD tells you to do something, please obey. GOD bless you.

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