*Arike's Diary*
Episode 4
Abimbola should be adopted as a monkey in the zoo, she looks so ugly and yet proud. She held my cloth from behind making me to reverse with my legs mopping the floor. "Ouch! My neck, you want to kill me?" I cried
"Yes! I'll kill you today and have you as dinner if you don't tell me what ensued between you and my Dad.... Bitch!" Abimbola screamed those words like a roaring lion
"Eeerrrm.... Well, Ask Daddy what happened if you wish to know" I said abruptly with confidence and disappeared into the kitchen.
I ignited the gas stove and started cooking. My Uncle came to meet me in the kitchen, he asked if Abimbola said anything to me or touch me; I explained everything that happened to him
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He hugged me briefly and planted a soft kiss on my head assuring me of safety as far as he's the head of this house, he also explained that he'll be traveling with his wife and Abimbola to Abuja for a week that they'll drop me at our Junior Pastor's house on their way to the airport. My joy knew no bound, at least I'll have a break from my constant abuse
The whole family woke up very early packing. At exactly 8:00am we finished packing and set out for the trip
I was dropped at our Junior Pastor's House as discussed. They drove off hurriedly; my Uncle hates late night trips.
Our Junior Pastor is a tall, dark skinned and handsome man. He should be in his late thirties, he's happily married with two kids
"Sister Arike, you're welcome to our home. We're glad to have you here" Mummy Pastor said with a bright smile on her face; "Thank you ma, It's my greatest pleasure" I responded softly
"You're welcome to our abode Arike, let's go inside" Junior Pastor added pointing to the door
I really enjoyed my stay in our Junior Pastor's house, the family is very godly and loving
On a particular Saturday morning after devotion, something struck my heart that I should confess to Mummy Pastor. Before then, I never enjoyed peace in my heart, I felt used, I felt worthless.
I acted brave and excused her to the guest room. I explained all that's been happening to her. Mummy Pastor also narrated her life story to me too, how she was abused by her Uncle abused her sexually when she lost her parent. Shock gripped my heart, tears can be seen on our faces. She narrated how she stood firm against all odds she faced, today she's a Medical Doctor and she's happily married. She asked some questions briefly about my sexual health
"First of all Sister Arike, You'll have to follow me to the hospital on Monday for proper examinations."
I nodded positive, mopping my face with the back of my palm
Mummy Pastor gave me some inspirational books to read.
Fast forward to Monday, we went to the hospital where Mummy Pastor works; we went straight to the Laboratory where I was tested for possible sexually transmitted diseases. All the tests came back negative though
We returned home with joy
Our Junior pastor and his wife engaged me in series of counselling and life coaching talks
I became a better person, I was asked to forgive my Uncle
Is it easy to forgive him just like that?
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