Bliss

...In the Nick of time

2nd Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind". This scripture came to mind as I spoke in tongues while waiting for Greg to show up. Then I heard the sound of a vehicle and figured that since those who followed me had a motor as well, it would be Greg...I came out of my hide out and was about to run to the person when I realized it was the car of one of the people chasing me. I was about to run off when he pointed a gun at me

"Don't even think about it...who are you and why did you follow me?... I'm a friend of your closest family member...who exactly are you referring to and what did the person do?...you have no right to question me_well, I know you're a doctor and that family member of yours owes me a lot of money so you'll pay in cash or with your life...how much does the person owe you?...$20,000 dollars... what!😳_how is that possible, that's a lot of money and where do you expect me to get that kind of money from?...either you pay or I take your life...you can't take my life, you're not permitted to...what audacity, say your last prayers because you're about to join your ancestors"

He pulled the trigger and was about to shoot so I closed my eyes, I heard the gunshot, but didn't feel any part of my body on fire, then I started hearing sirens everywhere and someone tapped me on the shoulder, when I opened my eyes, I saw Greg standing in front of me, I embraced him immediately

"Oh Greg, thank God you came...ouch, yeah it's good I got here just in time" he winced in pain, and his voice sounded like he was struggling to breath normally.

"Are you okay?..." He didn't need to talk, I noticed blood stains on his shirt and it dawned on me that the gunshot that was meant for me was received by him

"Greg, you're bleeding...erhm yeah but it's not really serious, I'm sure the police would like to ask you a few questions...oh yeah, let me just speak to them, I'll be back...sure...and please try to stay awake...yes ma'am"

I told the officers to make the questioning snappy so I could tend to Greg's wounds. Immediately they were done, I helped Greg into the passenger seat and got in myself. I drove as fast as I could to the house since I had a first aid kit and some hospital supplies for emergencies like this. I noticed he was closing his eyes slowly

"Greg...mmhm... please don't slip into unconsciousness, we'll be home soon okay?...okaaay..."
I was silent for a while and decided to ask him a question that popped up in my mind, I needed an answer and he needed to stay awake.

"Greg...Viv...why did you do it?...do what?...get yourself shot...come on Vivian, that guy was about shooting you and I thank God I appeared on the scene to stop him...but you got hurt in the process... it's nothing serious...tell me honestly, on a scale of 1-10, how bad is the pain?...like 0😬...you know that's a lie...don't worry your precious self about it, I'll be alright... at least I succeeded in keeping you awake...so that was your plan...yeah, we're here"

I helped him out of the car after parking it and we got into the house. I helped him sit on the couch while I got the kit and supplies I'd need to take out the bullet from the storage room. I pulled out one of the chairs at the dinning table, I sat facing him and got to work.

"Where's Roland?...oh yes, I remember calling him when I was being followed before I even called you but he didn't answer any of my calls, with all that happened moments ago, it totally escaped me...you should try calling him again...yeah_this will take quite a while so let me quickly call him...no problem..." I called him 3 times but he didn't pick up, to be honest I was beginning to worry but I just decided to take my mind off it and concentrate on taking out the bullet from Greg's shoulder.

"He's not answering... I'm sure he had something to take care of...yeah probably_put this in your mouth so that your screams will not be heard outside while I take the bullet out...do I really need that?...yep...okay"

It was past midnight when I finished stitching him up and bandaging the affected area, he couldn't leave to his place so I offered him Roland's room since Roland wasn't around.

"You know I could just sleep on the couch right?...yes please, but you need to rest on a proper bed so that the injury can heal faster...if you say so...let me just check if the place is okay..."

" You can come in...okay, thank you_erhmm, I wanted to ask if the person that pointed the gun at you said anything about why he was following you...yeah he said a close family member of mine owes him money, $20,000...20 what?, that's a lot of money...I agree but he failed to mention the person... who are you close to the most in your family?...I thought about my parents but they're doing so well and they would have mentioned something so I ruled that option out...I don't think they would like you to know if they owe such an amount, what about Roland?... that's true, we're really close, like siblings, why didn't I think about it?...you can find out once he comes back home...yeah_oh no, what if they took him and that's why he's not been answering his calls, you remember I told you for some days now he's been acting unusual... yeah, Vivian?...yes.... don't do this, stop thinking too much, he'll come home, if he doesn't, I'd help you look for him...okay... I feel a bit drowsy...must be the effect of the sedative I injected you with, let me leave you to rest...oo ok...I know you've done a lot for me already but can I ask for another favour?... of course...I can't promise it will be the last one though...you know I'll always be here for you so what is it?...can you pray with me before I leave?... I'd be glad to, give me your hands_dear heavenly Father, thank you for today, for your protection and most of all for preserving our lives, thank you because the culprits involved would be apprehended and thank you for your peace that you've given Vivian in this seeming chaos, even as she rests now, she sleeps like a baby and wakes up strengthened and energized in the name of Jesus we pray, Amen!...Amen!_thank you so much...my pleasure, have a blissful night and don't worry about anything😊...I won't, you too".

Hello lovelies🤗, it's really been awhile and I apologise for keeping you all in suspense...you know the Bible talks about God showing up for us just when we need him, not too early and not late, right "in the nick of time". (Psalm 107:6)Get hooked up to this God and you'll never be disappointed. Remember to like, comment and share, I love you all😘😘😘♥️♥️♥️