His Helper

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Morning routines rarely surprised Unako as she made her way to the customer service area. A queue had already formed, and she was stepping in for a colleague on maternity leave since her hiring. The municipal office, a substantial establishment, had its own cleaning staff, but her responsibility was the first floor—bathrooms, the customer service area, and the canteen.

People might wonder why she took this job. It was simple: she needed practical experience and wanted to contribute to household expenses while saving for the future. With both of her older sisters having children, it wasn’t feasible for them to solely support a twenty-six-year-old woman. Belinda worked as a cashier at a convenience store, and Somila was pursuing a nursing career. Meanwhile, her younger sister was still in high school, relying on all of them.

With their parents having passed away, at least two older siblings were there to support Unako. They understood that even though she had graduated with a teaching diploma, she still wanted to learn and do more. She took short online courses to advance her skills, particularly for writing, and she turned to them for assistance whenever needed.

And then there were their names. “Don’t ask how our parents decided,” she would joke. Belinda was a blend of Banela and Linda, their parents’ names, while Somila reflected the family’s faith. Unako’s name meant ‘God’s ability,’ and her younger sister, Unathi, carried the meaning ‘The Lord is with us.’ It was as if their parents had sought the Lord’s guidance in choosing those names, and each one of them followed the meaningful essence behind them.

Their born-again Christian parents had respected their choices but always hoped that salvation would eventually guide them through Christ. As they all grew up, took different paths, and even made mistakes, the values instilled by their parents served as constant reminders of their identity and the people who believed in God for their lives. Especially their mother, who never compromised when it came to God; she didn’t mind if others distanced themselves because of the path she was taking. Their dad, on the other hand, would go to his family and support them during traditional rituals, even though he did not actively participate.

Most people at Unako’s workplace headed upstairs to the offices and rarely used the customer service entrance unless they needed assistance. This morning followed the usual routine. Donning surgeon gloves and a mask for protection, she began cleaning. Her phone played music or recorded prayers; she prayed when the moment called for it. Despite the challenges as a born-again Christian, she believed the Lord was orchestrating something greater—His plans consistently surpassed her own. So whenever she had the chance, she praised and worshipped the Lord, letting Him take part in everything she did.

As a young woman, she knew there were times when doing things alone, without guidance, could lead to stumbling. She prayed not to end up like that. Ten years later, she had no regrets; she wanted to live a life where God and the Holy Spirit guided her through.

Around eleven, Unako would take a break for tea. Despite a few people coming in, the canteen remained clean. Opting for coffee, she enjoyed a homemade lunch. Carrying lunch proved wise—it saved money and allowed for healthy eating.

As individuals came in for meals, she kept a low profile, exchanging greetings and smiles, especially with those at the tellers on her floor. Some might label her as reserved—she had always been the quiet one, even in school. She spoke up when comfortable, and when she did, people often forgot that she seemed reserved. She never allowed anyone to think she was a pushover. Voicing her opinions was something she did, but after her salvation, she found it challenging to speak out. She believed the Lord would do the talking, allowing her to listen and let Him guide her.