She Mocked Me For Cleaning Churches Not Knowing I Was About To Meet My Destiny Part 2

Squeeze my hand if you can hear me. You’re strong. Just a little further. ” Pastor, I don’t have anywhere to stay right now. “” Is there any way I could stay here, even for a short while? ” Of course, my daughter. We have a small room here you can use. ” Thank you, Lord, for this safe place. I love this new routine.

“” It feels so right here. How are you feeling today, Mama? ” Much better, my dear. Thank you. ” Let me get you some water. ” God bless you, Erica. “” Here you go. ” Thank you, God, free food, free accommodation, honest work you have provided for me. Meanwhile, Erica had become so blessed, not with one job, but two.

 By day, she cleaned the church. In the afternoon, she cared for the elderly at the Banana Island Home. Both places had come to love her deeply. These flowers will look so beautiful for the service. The colors are perfect. Almost finished now. ” Have you seen that girl again? The one I asked you about. ” No, sir, I haven’t seen her.

” Ah, I see. Thank ” you. ” How are you feeling today, Ma? ” Better, my dear. Your smile always lifts me. ” I’m glad. Let me help you up. ” Thank you, Erica. You treat me like family. You have such gentle hands, my dear. What is your name? ” My name is Erica, Ma. ” That’s a beautiful name.

 Thank you, Erica. You’re welcome, Ma’am. You always have a smile for us, Erica. It brightens my day. ” Thank you, Ma. You all brighten mine, too. ” You are a blessing to us. Tell me, dear, do you have a young man? A beautiful girl like you should not be alone. ” It’s complicated, Ma. ” Ah, I see. Well, don’t worry.

 You’ll find the right one. ” You look so happy today, Ma. ” I am, my dear. You make it so. ” I’m glad. Watching this with you is my favorite. ” You are a blessing, Erica. This one would look beautiful right here. Oh, yes. Thank you, my dear. You’re doing so well. It’s coming together nicely. It is. ” Easy does it, Ma. You’re doing so well.

” Thank you, my dear. You have a kind heart. ” It’s my pleasure. You remind me of my grandmother. ” Bless you, child. ” [laughter] ” Look at us, matching hairstyles. You remind me of myself when I was your age. ” Really? That’s so sweet. It’s a beautiful thing. ” Mommy, listen to me. Erica is trying to steal my boyfriend.

She has run away from my house and he hasn’t come home since. That girl again? I will deal with her mother myself. No word. If Erica ever takes my daughter’s boyfriend, I will deal with you and your two other children. Please, that will never happen. I promise you. Erica, you need to come back to the village. Things are not good here. We need you.

Please, come home. It’s important. For what, Mommy? You’ve been letting those people lie to you. I don’t want to say anything over the phone. Let me just finish what I’m doing. I’ll call you back. I can’t do this alone. Lord, give me strength. God, I’m going to be fasting for the next 14 days.

 Give me the willpower to fast and reveal yourself to me. Let me know what is happening. Let me know how to handle David. I left because I like him. And I don’t want to lose him like I lost Mark. But I didn’t really like Mark. Mark lied to me. I really think I love David. Lord, I’m putting everything in your hands. Show me what I can’t see.

After my 14 days of fasting, I will face Mary, but for now, I won’t be facing her at all. I haven’t heard from Erica. I haven’t heard from David. Does that mean they’ve met? This Erica, she’s a funny kind of person. She always has favor from God. Good things always seem to happen to her. If I can’t find her, I have to set something up. I have to lie.

I have to talk to my mother. Maybe my mother can talk to Erica’s mother and then they’ll know where she is. I need to make sure she’s not with David. ”  ” I have to apologize. I’m flying back to London tonight. My grandmother is not feeling well. ” Okay, go. I hope she’s all right. ” Lord, protect her. I beg you.

Please, let me get there in time. Grandma’s room, please. My grandmother, where is she? ” Name and ward, sir. ” Abio, please hurry. ” Ward three, sir. This way. ” David, she’s stable but unconscious. ” Mom? Oh God, what happened? ” A stroke. We need to monitor her closely. ” Will she wake up? ” We’re doing everything we can.

 She went into a coma shortly after you dropped the phone with her. ” [sighs and gasps] ” I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. Please, forgive me. I can’t believe this is happening. It’s my fault. I should have been there. Please, forgive me. ” Your grandmother told me, in case she doesn’t make it, you must marry Erica.

” Marry Erica? I can’t. Not now. ” It’s what she wanted. It’s her dying wish. ” I know, but it’s tearing me apart. I’ll keep my promise to my grandmother. I will marry Erica. But God really has to be in this situation now. Oh Earth, hear me as I hear the Lord. You will not swallow the body of my grandmother unless I say so, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Heavenly Father, I come to you again. Please strengthen my family. Heal them. I believe in your power. Restore them. Thank you, Lord. Grandma, squeeze my hand if you can hear me. ”  ” Doctor, she squeezed my hand. Ah! Yes, she’s responding. She’s getting better and better. Thank God. That’s wonderful news.

“” Her vitals are stabilizing. It’s a very good sign. I was so worried. Thank you, Doctor. Grandma, you’re okay. Yes, I’m okay, David, my son. I was so worried. I’m here now. Have you spoken to Erica? Grandma, I’ve spoken to her. Everything is all right. I don’t want to talk about her right now.

 I want you to get better first. Okay, that’s okay. You gave me a fright. I was so scared. ”  ” I know you prayed for me. Your prayers brought me back to life. Thank you, Jesus. Thank God. Of course, I’m so glad you’re okay. Here’s your snack, sir. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you, Erica. You are so kind. It’s my pleasure, sir. Erica, my dear, you must eat something.

Thank you, Mama. I’m fine with my water. Nonsense. You work so hard. Here, have some jollof. All right, Mama. Maybe just a little. God, I’m about to break my fast. Accept my prayers and my thanksgiving. I want to go back to school. School? Are you sure about this? No, you cannot go back to school.

 Our agreement was that I put you here, I take care of you, you remain my girlfriend. No school for you. Any money you want, I’ll give you. Do you want to start a business? ” But Jude, I want to learn. No, I don’t want to start a business. The truth is, when he leaves, I want to break up with him. I don’t want to date him anymore. Good.

I’ve completed my 14 days of fasting. If David is the old woman’s son, I pray that I will see him again soon. If David is someone you want me to be with, I pray God that I will see him soon. ” Now that my grandmother is getting better, I want to get married to Erica as soon as we get back to Nigeria.

 No more delays. I cannot afford to not get married. My grandmother has never liked anyone the way she likes Erica. It’s good news. I knew it. I’m coming, family. This one here is one of the finest diamonds we have, truly exceptional. It’s beautiful, may I see it up close? Of course, this would make a wonderful gift.

 It’s for my fiance, I think she’ll love it. A perfect ” choice. This diamond is absolutely perfect. It catches the light so beautifully. This is the one. Here you are. An excellent choice, sir. 200,000 pounds well spent. “” Thank you. Thank you, God, for bringing her into my life. ” Mrs. Margaret, can you tell me today’s date? ” The date, let me think.

I’m not sure. ” That’s all right. Just take your time. ” Thank you, doctor. I do not have any memory problem, doctor. I am perfectly fine. ” I understand your concern, Margaret. Let’s just review a few things. ” There’s nothing to review. My mind is sharp. ” It appears to be a temporary memory issue, likely from the trauma of the coma, not permanent.

 It should resolve with time. ” Thank you, doctor. That’s a relief. ” Of course, we’ll monitor her closely. ” Ready to go home, Grandma? ” Oh, yes, my dear. I’m so ready. ” Let’s get you home. ” Thank you, David. ” Always, Grandma. Easy does it, Grandma. ” Thank you, my dear. ” Of course, I’m just relieved you’re feeling better.

” I am, thanks to you. ” Let’s get you home. ” David, my dear, we’re finally home. ” Yes, Grandma. Welcome back to Lagos. ” It’s Oh, David, it’s so good to be home. ” Welcome back, Grandma. I missed you. ” You look so handsome, my boy. ” Let’s get you home. ” Not now. I’m traveling to the village to see my sick mother.

” Oh, you’re already in the village? Do you want me to come and see you? ” No, I don’t want you to come and see me. Don’t worry. ” Have you opened your own account yet? I don’t want you using your sister Mary’s account. I want you to open your own. This is the kind of evil a friend can do to another friend, using Erica’s own details to open a bank account, all to keep up the impression that she truly was Erica.

Erica, my grandmother is okay now. She’s well and she’s back in Nigeria from London. She would love to see you. You’re in the village. I want to send you some money for your mother and for your upkeep. She used her real name. I think I was making a mistake about her. I think she really is the Erica my grandmother saw.

Transfer complete. 10 million naira to my family. This will help them so much. I love them. Grandma, you know you’re always right. You have never ever been wrong and you’re very spiritual. Can I confess something to you? ” Of course, my dear. You can tell me anything. Go ahead and confess it to me. ” I don’t really like her.

There’s something about her. ” If there’s something about her, then you must pray. Pray and God will reveal anything that is hidden to us, okay? ” They sent me 10 million. These people have money. Should I just run away with this money? I’m not seeing him or what do I do? What if they find out? What do I do? They can’t know. It’ll ruin everything.

” [gasps] ” I have to be careful. Wait. The other day he told me his grandmother has a little bit of a memory problem. That memory problem, that could work in my favor. If anything goes wrong, I can use it. Hi David, I’m back from the village now. ” Welcome back Mary. How was the trip? ” It was good, but I missed everyone.

” We missed you, too. See you soon. ” Yes, see you. ” Okay. I’ll come and pick you up. I’m taking you to see my grandmother today. ” Okay, sounds good. ” She’ll love you, don’t worry. ” I hope so. I hope this old woman doesn’t recognize me. What if she remembers I’m not really Erica? ” Hello Erica, I’ve been well.

” Hello auntie, it’s good to see you. ” You look worried, is everything okay? ” I’m just glad you’re all right. ”  ” Grandma, can I speak with you in the kitchen for a moment? ” Of course, my dear. Lead the way. ” Thanks, Grandma. It’s about something important. ” I’m listening. ” Grandma, deep inside my heart, I was still praying that when you finally met her, you tell me she’s the wrong person.

” Oh, David. No, why would I tell you she’s the wrong person? She’s not wrong, that is the real Erica. ” You’re sure? ” Yes. “” Erica, my dear, it’s so good to finally hold you. ” Grandmama Margaret, I’ve missed you. ” You look so beautiful, my child. ” Thank you, Grandma. I’m so happy to be here.

” I would do anything for you, Grandma, and I know you don’t make mistakes. Therefore, if she’s the one you said I’m going to marry, I’m going to marry her. Because of your health, I don’t want to delay anymore. I want to just get married, and I want you to see my children before anything happens to you. ” Don’t worry, nothing is going to happen to me.

 I’m going to see your grandchildren, okay? ” When I was in London, I bought a ring. I’m going to use it to propose to her. Maybe I should just surprise her and do it today. ” That would be great. ” Go ahead, go and do it. ” Thank you, Mama. I will. ” I’m so proud of you. ” Erica, will you marry me? ” Yes, David. A thousand times, yes.

” I love you so much. ” I love you, too. Yes! Yes, yes, I will marry you. Yes, I will. I will marry you. ”  ” I’ve missed ” this, Mary. ” Me, too, David. ” Everything feels right with you. ” I hope ” so. ” I love you. I will not touch you. I am a virgin, and I want us to wait until marriage.

” That’s fine by me. Mommy, the guy that wants to marry me, he thinks I’m a virgin. How do I make him think I’m a virgin? ” Don’t worry. On the wedding night, make him drink. The two of you drink, you’ll be drunk, he won’t even know. ” That’s good. That will work. I’m so relieved. Thank you for sorting this out.

” This is Mary’s boyfriend, the man accommodating her. Except he never rented that house at all. Every property on this close belongs to David. ” Time to be the caretaker now. No more pride, just work. For the family. Let’s see what we have here. Hmm, this needs checking. “” I hope they haven’t found out that this particular house was never given out to a tenant.

 That I’ve been using it for my own personal reasons. ” You never give me money for food. Look at our children. ” I know, business has been slow. ” Slow? They are hungry. You must do something. ” I am trying. I will get the money. ” I hear you keep different women in Lagos. Always pretending you have money when you don’t. ” You have money.

” You just don’t give it to us. ” THAT’S NOT TRUE. ” DON’T LIE TO ME. Look at our children. No fees for school, nothing. What is happening? Will you not help us? If you don’t give us money, I will go and report you to your boss. ” Shh. Lower your voice. ” I mean it. Give us the money now. ” Please, not here.

” Look at me, wasting my young life with you. You are a no good man, good-for-nothing. ” I know I failed you. ” Failed me? You ruined me. ”  ” This double life is crushing me. How much longer can I keep this up? ”  ” Who is in charge of managing all the properties on Havilah Close? That would be the team under Mr. Adabayo, sir.

 They handle all oversight. Good. Make sure they get the updated reports. Okay. Thank you very much. Or maybe someone paid for it on her behalf. No wonder Erica doesn’t want to talk about it. Maybe she’s ashamed of her sister. She said it was her sister accommodating her. I’ve never seen this sister before. That means the sister must be very rich because these properties are extremely expensive.

I’m not going to push for that. I don’t want to make her feel embarrassed. That would be Mr. Obey, sir. He’s in charge of all the properties on that close. I don’t understand. So, who rented that property to Mary? This church is perfect for our wedding. ” It is, David, so beautiful. ” Let’s ask the pastor about the arrangements.

” Welcome, children. How can I help? ” We’d like to discuss our wedding. ” David and Mary? What is David and Mary doing together? This is unbelievable. ” We should go now. “” Yes, let’s go home. ” I hope Erica is all right. ” Oh, they came about a wedding. Did you know David and Erica are getting married? ” What? Did she say her name is Erica? ” Yes, “” that’s what she said.

” That’s my name. ” A special name. Do you know her? ” Yes, I do know her. Wow. “” So, why didn’t you come out and say hello to her? ” Pastor, it’s a long story. I think something bad is happening. ” Erica, you can tell me. ” I’m scared, Pastor. Are you comfortable, Mama? ” Yes, my dear. You are so good to me.

” It’s my pleasure. ” Bless you, child. ” How is this possible? Affliction doesn’t rise a second time. How did I lose my first boyfriend, Mark, because of Mary? And now the guy I met the other day, David. God, I have fasted. I have prayed. I have done everything. I don’t know what is happening.

 Maybe the next time I see them, I will approach them, but truly I don’t even want Mary to know where I’m living. I don’t want to have anything to do with Mary ever again in my life. God, I need you to help me with everything that is happening. In Jesus’ name, amen. ” Mommy, has Mary’s mom come around to disturb you again? ”  ” No, in fact, I saw Mary’s mom in the market once, and she asked after you, calling you Erica. I was surprised.

” I told you they were lying, Mommy. Anyway, it’s a long story. I don’t have anything to say now. I’m just praying to God. I’ll send money to you both soon. I need to send this to my mother again. Of course, how much? 75,000 Naira. All right, it’s ready to send. Thank you. For you all to celebrate my daughter’s marriage to a billionaire.

” [cheering] ” Yes, our family is blessed. God bless you. We are so happy. Thank you, my people. This is a blessing. It is a gift to our family. It is beautiful, auntie. Thank ” you. God bless you. Mary, this gown is perfect for you. It is, Mom. And this necklace? It complements your beauty.

 Your father will be so proud. I can’t wait, Mom. Me, too, my dear. I have to keep going. Good morning. Our Q4 strategy focuses on aggressive market capture. This requires us all to push harder. David, what about the supply chain risks? I’ve allocated resources. We launch next week. It’s good to see you, Grandma. You, too, my dear. You look tired.

 Work has been busy, but I’m here now. Promise you’ll take care of yourself. I promise, Grandma. What did your father do for a living? He was a businessman, Mom. What kind of business? He imported goods. Careful with that one. It’s very expensive. She was living big, not knowing that very soon God would put everything back in its rightful place.

Yes, Mom. Almost done. Good. This is a blessing. It is a gift to our family. It is beautiful, auntie. Thank ” you. God bless you. Mary, this gown is perfect for you. It is, Mom. And this necklace? It complements your beauty. Your father will be so proud. I can’t wait, Mom. Me, too, my dear. ” I have to keep going.

” Good morning. Our Q4 strategy focuses on aggressive market capture. This requires us all to push harder. David, what about the supply chain risks? I’ve allocated resources. We launch next week. ” It’s good to see you, Grandma. ” You too, my dear. You look tired. Work has been busy, but I’m here now.

 Promise you’ll take care of yourself. ” I promise, Grandma. ” And then, out of nowhere, a man who had been absent from Mary’s entire life suddenly appeared. Proof of the kind of family she truly came from. ” The girl staying here told me her father passed away years ago. ” Passed away? I’m very much alive, Ma. Who told her that? ” Mary believes you’re gone, sir.

 She was told years ago. ” Who would say such a thing? This is madness. ” Is that him? What is he doing here? ” Stop. Don’t say another word. Please, don’t do this. ” Listen to me carefully. Never call her Mary here. Call her Erica. If they find out her real name isn’t Erica, this marriage will not happen. ” Erica, why? ” Just do it.

” Okay, I will do as you say. I just came here for them to give me my own money so that I will go. ”  ” The way you treat our sister, Erica, Mommy, we don’t like it. You shout at her. You behave as if you’re not her mother. ” What are you saying? ” We want you to love her like you love us. Are you really her mother? You treat her differently from the way you treat us.

Erica is not your slave. Even if she wasn’t your daughter, you don’t have the right to treat her that way. ” Mommy, why can’t we go to school? You promised, Mommy. ” My children, forgive me. ” [snorts] [sighs and gasps] ” God bless Erica wherever she is in Jesus’ name. Amen. ” Amen. ” I didn’t leave her when she was pregnant.

She was never my wife. We just dated briefly. ” So, the two of you were never husband and wife? But, I thought you were married all these years. Why keep this from the family? ” No, I never married her. But, the truth ” is your son is getting married to my daughter. And as a father, I want to be part of the day.

” Your daughter is a very good girl. ” My own daughter, a good girl? I didn’t realize Erica is a good girl. ” She is. You should be very proud. ” I don’t know. ” How can you be talking about your own daughter like that? Don’t you want her to get married and be happy? ” Margaret, it’s not that simple. ” She deserves happiness.

” Of course, I want her to get married and be happy. But, I am her father. Why are you talking about my daughter like she’s someone different? Erica is not a good girl. She is a very, very bad girl. ” What do you mean a very bad girl? What has she done? Tell me everything. This is serious. Wait, that is not Erica.

That’s not the girl I spoke to at the park. Who is she? She took the card I gave to Erica pretending to be her. Who is this girl? My God. I’m not going to tell my grandson. God, I want to find Erica myself before the wedding day and I have a plan. She will be surprised at what I’m about to do. ” Grandma, you look beautiful tonight.

” Thank you, my dear. ” I was thinking about when I was little. ” Those were good times. ” They were. ” Have you seen that girl again? “” The one I asked you about before. ” No, sir, I have not. I’ve been looking myself, but I haven’t found her. ” Please, keep looking. It’s important. ” But, sir, I have not found her.

 Why are you giving me more money? ” It’s okay, just take it. I know it’s not easy. ” Thank you, sir. ” You’re welcome. Keep looking. ” Thank you, sir. ” God. Maybe I should go back to the spot where I first saw her. God. Maybe if I keep coming here, I’ll see her again one day. Erica. Erica, is this you? What happened? ” Auntie Margaret, it’s me. I’m so sorry.

” Oh, my child. I thought I’d lost you forever. ” I missed you. I didn’t know how to come back. I lost the card you gave me. I couldn’t find it. I wanted to call you. ”  ” I know everything. The card was never lost. Someone stole it and has been pretending to be you. Don’t be afraid, Erica. There’s something I need to tell you.

 Your friend pretended to be you. She took the card and we’ve been treating her like she was you all along. But, my son never fully believed it. He had a feeling she was the wrong girl. ” Your grandson, is his name David? ” Yes, my dear. His name is David. ” So, it’s true. You are my family. ” Yes, my grandson is David.

“” I saw him. He told me he wanted me to talk to you, but I left because I was afraid. Grandma, why did you accept her when you knew she wasn’t me? Erica, my child, I had a temporary memory loss. I only got my memory back yesterday, and I haven’t told David or your friend, whatever her name is, Mary, that I remember.

 I also want to deal with her father, her mother, and the whole family for the nonsense they did. “” What they did is criminal. The police will be waiting to take them away. Don’t worry. Grandma, do we have to do that to them? We don’t have to. Erica, I am a very kind person. I know God. I know it.

 But what they did is criminal. Do you know these people still want to kill you? If they saw you what they did, they could kill you. If this wedding had gone ahead with them, they still would have come looking for you to hurt you. And if you don’t deal with them now, Mary will always be looking for a way to come after you.

 Do you not realize that? I don’t want them to know. I want you to go and buy a wedding outfit, everything. On the wedding day, you will be the one to marry David, not her. I don’t want that wedding to go to waste. Okay, Grandma. Erica, you look absolutely breathtaking. Thank you, Auntie. I feel so beautiful. My dear, you make me so proud.

I love you, Auntie. Erica, welcome. This is one of my properties. You will stay here until the wedding. It’s beautiful, Auntie. Thank you. It’s important we keep you safe from Mary’s family. They must not find you. I understand. I will stay hidden. Grandma is behaving strangely lately, hiding things from me.

Grandma is behaving strangely lately from me. Erica’s mother, please, I would like you to come to Lagos with your children before the wedding. This can’t be real. Mommy, it’s so big. Look at the lights. ” It’s beautiful. We’re home. ” Mommy, please you cannot kneel down. Please don’t do that. ” My daughter, I am so sorry.

” No, Mommy, stand up. We face this together. ” Thank you, my child. My loves, I’ve missed you so much. ” We missed you, too, sis. Welcome home. ” I’m here now. We’re together. ” Forever and ever. ” From today, you don’t need to go back to the village if you don’t have any business there. From today, Shimen belongs to you, your daughter, and your children.

” Thank you, Margaret. I don’t know what to say. ” However, Erica, you won’t be staying here with them. This is not where David lives. This is just one of my many properties. Tomorrow, when you marry David, you’ll move out of here and into his home. ” I understand, Auntie. ” Erica, my dear, welcome to our home.

” Thank you, Aunt Margaret. It’s so beautiful. ” I’m so glad you’re here. We’re waiting for your family. ” They’ll be here soon. Thank you for this. ” If anyone has any reason why this couple should not be joined together, speak now or forever hold your peace. ” My family, I must speak. David, you cannot marry her.

 She is not the real Erica. ” Grandma, what’s happening? You wanted me to marry her. ” She is an impostor.   ” No, that is not your bride. Your bride is coming. No! No, Erica, you liar! Don’t come here, my love. ” Mary, please calm down. ” Liar! GET OUT! WHAT IS THIS? WHAT IS HAPPENING? This cannot be real. Not today.

SOMEBODY TELL ME WHAT IS GOING ON. Oh God, help us. What is going on here? ” Mommy, why is everyone shouting? ” This is outrageous. Stop the wedding. ” Stay close to me. It’s going to be all right. ” No, we won’t allow this. ” Mary, you need to come with us. ” No, what is this? It’s my wedding. ” Ma’am, you’re under arrest.

” Arrest for what? This can’t be happening. ” We have a warrant. ” No, please let me go. ” Stop this. She is innocent. ” Mother, help me. This is a mistake. RELEASE HER NOW. WHY IS this happening? Let her go. ” David, my love, we’re finally here. ” Erica, you look so beautiful. ” All the waiting was worth it.

” Forever starts now. I now pronounce you husband and wife. “” You may kiss your bride. Erica, my love, you are my everything. ” David, you make me so happy. ” Forever with you. ” Forever. ” Finally, she was meeting her beautiful, beautiful daughter. Never truly realizing until this very moment just how wonderful her daughter had always been.

” She’s so beautiful today. The happiest day. I’m so proud. ” Me, too. We’re so lucky. ” I’m so happy, David. ” You look beautiful, my love. ” My children, you make us so proud. ” A beautiful union. God bless you both. ” You look so pretty, Erica. ” The evil that men do does not simply disappear. It lives with them.

 Mary was sentenced for impersonation and fraud. And her mother was sentenced as well for obstructing justice. Both of them now living with the consequences of the lies they told. As God had blessed them, their first baby came as twins. Our little blessings, Erica. ” Yes, David. Our hearts are so full. ” Ready for a chase, my loves? ” Yes, DADDY. LET’S GO.

” HERE I COME. ” You’re all having so much fun. ” Got you, little man. ” Me, too, Daddy. ” I love you both.