Bliss

Living Again

We ate the rest of the food and got ready to leave, Greg offered to drive
"Can I drive?...you don't have to...I've been enjoying throughout, let me also relieve you a bit...yes please, thank you...you're welcome" at this point I did'nt even have the energy to refuse.

The ride back home was a quiet one, we were listening to Christian music and I don't know when I slept off "Viv, Viv...mmm...we're here...where?...home...oh_how would you go home?...I'd get a cab or order a ride...I thought you were going to your place so that I drive myself home from there...with how tired you're looking? When I offered to drive, the plan was to get you home before leaving for mine...hmm alright, thank you. I would have said you should take my car so that Roland comes for it tomorrow but he's not fully recovered...don't worry your precious head, please get some rest...okay thank you and...I'd let you know when I get home...alright"

I entered the parlour and was met with an over excited Roland eager to know how the picnic went, I just gave him a general answer not bothering to go into details "you did'nt tell him, did you?...no I could'nt, I'd tell him later besides I want to know his intentions first and why he came back, how did he even get my new number...you'd have to ask him...yeah, goodnight, you should rest too...I will, I was waiting for you...aww how sweet...you know I'm a sweetheart...oh yeah when you want something...really?...yes in this case you wanted me to gist you...fair enough...sound sleep, I love you...I love you too".

I went to the hospital for an emergency, "hey Doc...hello Mary, you good?...yes please, how are you too? I heard about what happened...I'm great by God's grace, we thank God for His protection and deliverance...yes we do, I don't know what I would have done if you had been shot...let's not even think about that...yes please and how's our hero doing?...you mean Greg?...who else, I'm also waiting for my own prince charming who would save me 'a damsel in distress'...instead of you praying not to experience that, you're thinking of a man saving you...my own Greg...you need Jesus...hahaha I already have Him...I can't deal with you right now; I want to check on Sharon quickly , it's been awhile I saw her...oh that reminds me, her parents came by 2 days ago...really?...yes, they said they would be back on monday or so...I would love to meet them, I really hope they are good people and would treat Sharon well...well you can't judge a book by it's cover but they seem like good people...I see, alright let me quickly rush to her place, please call me if there are patients to attend to...sure, I just remembered to add that her dad is really handsome, it's a pity you already have Greg and looks like Sharon's mum still wants him... aren't they together already?...not at all...how would you even know that?...it states in his file that he's single, they probably have a thing going on but are definitely not married...I hear you CNN, I'd be right back...alright".
I called Greg when I got back to my office to check on him, I felt responsible for his injury so I had to do what was right. His wound was healing pretty fast and I was grateful to God for that. Sundays were now my favourite day of the week, I always looked forward to going to church primarily to listen to God's word and also to have fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Roland was also recuperating really well but did'nt want to be seen in his state and be asked a lot of questions in church so he opted to participate in the service online "Roly...you know how I hate that pet name...hate is a strong word you know _anyway let's help you pick an outfit for service tomorrow...I told you I'd watch online...I know but I don't want you to train yourself like that, you cannot grow spiritually by joining church online neither can you grow by serving God in your house. You have to fellowship regularly with other believers...I know, it's just for today...[Hebrews 10:25 says 'not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another...] who knows, there's a word for you and you may not get it at home because of distractions...it's fine, I'll go to church before you start another sermon...yes!!! I'm so glad I managed to convince you, now let's find you what to wear...yes mummy". We found him a kaftan, I helped to iron it and went to find mine. I woke up quite early, did the necessary chores, prepared breakfast and went to check on Roland "hey, you're awake already...yeah, I did'nt want to risk you coming in and finding me asleep...you know me too well, how are you feeling today?...great...I'm glad, anyway I made breakfast, the service might take longer than usual so please eat so that you can take your medication...aren't you a darling?...of course I am...that was a rhetorical question...whatever, you just like picking on me".

After breakfast, we both got ready and stepped out "you look really stunning...really? thank you...oh the glory of your presence...hahaha you're too dramatic...I'm serious, the glory is just oozing out of you...thanks be to God...I can't wait to see the look on Greg's face...please get in the car, we don't want to be late...you had all the time for compliments but at the mention of Greg's name, we would be late...". Service was awesome, not that I expected anything less and at the end of the service, an announcement was made that anyone who wanted to join the choir, should meet the leader at the choir stand after church. I remembered my conversation with Greg about joining the choir, I figured this was the right time. I informed Roland and told him to wait for me in the car, when I was almost reaching the choir stand, I hesitated, almost run back when someone grabbed my arm "not so fast my lady...hey Greg...you finally decided to join the choir right...yes but maybe another day...no no no, today is the perfect day and now is the perfect time to join. I know it's a huge step you're taking and I'm so proud of you for doing this...you are?...yes, I'm super proud of the progress you've made so far after deciding to come to church again...thank you so much...now if you'd allow me, I can take you to meet the choir leader...yes please, I'd appreciate that" I met Sis. Yvonne, the choir leader and she was so sweet and welcoming, after speaking to her, Greg and I went out of the auditorium.

"I haven't seen J.J today...oh he's with his grandma...okay, kindly extend my greetings to them...sure and Roland?...he's waiting in the car...alright, I guess I'd see you soon...erhm can I ask you for a favour...of course, what is it?...Mary, my assistant told me that Sharon's parents visited when I was home...oh really?...yes and they'd be around tomorrow as well, if you're not too busy, would you like to meet them with me?...yes I'd love to...I hope I won't be interrupting anything important...don't worry, just let me know the time...alright I'd call when they come but it would be at noon...alright, hit me up...thank you...for the millionth time, it's my pleasure. I'm needed inside so I would have to leave you, my greetings to Roland...no problem, he'll hear".

Hi Guys, it's been awhile, I trust we're excellent, so Vivian finally decided to face her fears and join the choir, let's see how she fares. How do you think her meeting with Sharon's biological parent's would go, any more surprises?