ATROCITIES… SEASON FOUR
EPISODE 7
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Spare our lives O God, and save us. And we will gladly proclaim your righteousness. I prayed.
I began to deliver my speech afterwards.
The title of my message today is *Forgiveness Is Peace*
Brethren, let’s learn to forgive, no matter how difficult the situation is.
Let’s learn to forgive so that we can be at peace with ourselves and our maker.
There was this woman who had lots of money at her disposal.
She had maid servants at her feet.
No one dared insult her nor offend her in anyway.
She used her money and influence to cause pain to her offenders.
She went to the extent of killing, in order to take revenge.
Do you know what eventually happened?
She became the most wanted person in the society by the police.
She has always been on the run without anyone chasing her.
Eventually, her peace is distorted.
She even for-ces to smile, and laughs with caution, for the fear of being caught by her persecutors.
Brethren, let’s learn to forgive for
Forgiveness is not a gift to the offender, but to ourselves.
If Christ forgave us with his blood, why can’t we do same to compensate the painful death he went throu-gh?
I urge you all to forgive one another and live a humble life, for forgiveness is peace and life. I delivered my speech.
The entire congregation applauded me for my touching words.
Immediately after the program, the district Pastor called to congratulate me on my touching and concise speech.
Baaba, may God take you to higher heights. I am glad to inform you that you will be the motivational speaker for the third day, so kindly prepare. He said.
After the first day of the crusade, I joined the youth at our lodge to rest my bones for the next day.
I had a terrible dream about Cindy.
Since the crusade was a three days crusade, I asked permission the next day from Pastor Adomako to go to my friend Cindy’s place the next day to apologize to her.
Permission was granted and Pastor Adomako gave me transportation to go and see her.
I traveled the next day throu-ghthick and thin to see Cindy.
I got to her village and with the help of pa-sserbys, I was directed to her house.
I got to her house and I met an old man seated in the compound.
Good evening Papa, please my name is Baaba, I am here to see Cindy. I narrated.
Welcome my daughter, Cindy is not feeling well so her mother has taken her to the clinic. They will soon be back. He responded and offered me a seat.
I sat down quietly in prayers waiting for them.
Minutes later, I saw two old women entering the house.
They got to me and the old man welcomed them.
Baaba, what do you want in my house? One of the old women asked angrily.
I was taken aback.
Please, I’m here to see Cindy. How did you know my name if I may ask. I inquired humbly.
Baaba, I’m not surprised at all that you can not recognize me.
After all the pain you caused me, you expected me to still remain the Cindy that I used to be right?
Baaba, after dumping me in the hospital for being HIV positive, you still have the effrontery to come and spy whether I am dead.
Well, fortunately or unfortunately, as you can see, I am almost dead but not dead. She lamented in pain.
Cindy I am so sorry, please forgive me. I apologized.
Now make your mission snappy, because I need to take my medications and sleep. What brings you here? She asked.
Cindy take it easy on your friend, she still have you at heart that’s why she has come to see you. The mother cut in.
I quickly went down on my knees.
Mother, Papa, Cindy, I have offended you all and I am here to apologise. I said in tears.
What is it my daughter? Please get up. The mother said.
Mother, I was the one who hired kidnappers to kidnap Cindy and her friend PK.
I was the one who made them infect her with HIV. I confessed remorsefully.
Oh Baaba, where did I go wrong?
How could you end my life this way? Aaaahhhh Baaba! Cindy wailed in her weak trembling sick voice.
The entire family burst into tears and we cried for minutes.
ATROCITIES… SEASON FOUR
EPISODE 8
From U.S Bah ❤ ✌?
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The entire family burst into tears and we cried for minutes.
The father finally broke the silence.
Baaba or whatever you call yourself, there is no need crying over spilt milk.
As you can see, Cindy is terribly sick, and you can’t reverse it.
She is our only child, and was our hope. I sold all my farm lands to see her throu-ghschool, only for you to mare her dreams.
My wife and I are very old, we looked up to her to bury us someday, but we are rather spending our energies taking care of her ailment.
My daughter is only a human, she might have erred, but you could have at least allow God to judge her.
My family and I have no strength to fight you, but the only thing I want you to know is that, our God will fight you for us.
Please, get up and leave us in our poverty and misery. The father lamented.
Daddy please I’m sorry.
I need your forgiveness. I was weak in thoughts and I didn’t know what I was doing. Please have mercy on me. I pleaded in tears.
The mother stood up and dragged me out of the house with all her strength.
Cindy kept weeping.
Oh God, please don’t allow Cindy to die, please heal her in your power. I prayed silently in pain.
I walked in tears and picked a car to the city to go and talk to the Don and his gang.
I covered my face with a veil in other not to be seen by anyone.
I got to the ghetto and as usual, was searched thorou-ghly.
I was finally ushered in, to see the Don.
I unveiled myself and the Don screamed in shock.
Hey Miss Baaba Benson! What brings you to my ghetto when the police is after you? He asked.
The police is after me? What for? I asked.
Come on, stop pretending.
After attempting to murder your sister, the police have always been on the look out to arrest you.
There is even a ransom on your head for anybody that finds you. He explained.
Not long ago, your se-x video involving a common driver got leaked on the internet, and I must say, you have been the talk of town in this city for months. He added.
I bowed down my head in tears.
The Don, I regret ever killing my sister and I also regret for all the atrocities. It is the worst mistake I have ever done in my life. I weep and pray day in, day out for forgiveness. I responded.
Miss Baaba, weep?, pray? You? Since when?
Anyway, I learnt your sister didn’t die, she survived with the timely intervention of the doctors. He responded.
You don’t mean it! Are you sure? Please tell me you are kidding. I exclaimed happily.
She is alive and kicking Miss Baaba.
Anyway what brings you to my ghetto, be fast about it before the police storms here. He responded harshly.
The Don, I am here to share with you the word of God.
I want you to please repent from the pains you are causing others, all in the name of money.
The Bible says that….
Stop right there! I don’t need your fake preaching for anything. If you know what is good for you, go to the police station and report yourself.
Now get out of my ghetto before I call my guy to ra-pe you. He threatened.
Please calm down, I will surely leave, but don’t forget the coming of God is near. I preached.
Well, don’t also forget I infected you with hepatitis B, the day I fu-ck ed your cheap a-ss in the ghetto. He responded.
No problem The Don, I deserve more than this, because, my friend is almost dying of HIV for my wickedness.
Thanks anyway for letting me know.
I stood up and walked out of his ghetto in misery.
God, I have failed in all the reasons behind this journey.
Cindy is dying and the Don has also refused to listen to the gospel I came to preach to him.
I covered my face again and picked up a car to the crusade grounds.
Pastor Adomako welcomed me happily.
Welcome back my daughter, how was your journey? He asked.
I burst into tears.
Daddy, my journey was fruitless, my friend is almost dying, and the guy whom I hired has also refused to listen to the word of God. I narrated.
Baaba, please stop crying, you don’t have to cry your head off.
It is written in the Bible that, whatever happens, we must give Glory to God.
It is not easy to let go of all these atrocities, but I know, our God almighty will comfort you.
Just pull yourself together and stay strong, for God knows best. He consoled.
To be continued…