The Link To Light, (Published).

part 19

So you knew all about this all this while and you didn't tell me?" Mandy asked us, everyone gazed at her perplexed.

Mandy couldn't fix the puzzle of all that was unraveling.

Ifes quickly opened her mouth to clear the air but Bradley spoke first before she could order a word.

He elucidated the whole scenario and Mandy was relaxed that her friend didn't betray her... Everyone in the room was.

It was time to face Bradley..

They each started asking him different questions that he couldn't afford to answer without some explanations..

How could you, how could you do this to us Bradley?"

For how long have you had this?"

We are your friends, almost like family and you mean you could keep such heavy secrets from us?"

Even I, your twin brother didn't know about this and you dared to keep me in the dark?"

Who are you Bradley? do we even know you at all?"

Another question was about to come in when Ifes cut in.

Stop this now, stop it everyone!" She bellowed.

They looked at her astonishingly.. Since the first day they knew her, she had never raised her voice at any of them, but seeing her do something like that, this new side of her was really something to watch.

And what do you guys think you are doing?" She fired.

Probably asking him the last questions of your life that he will take to his grave, isn't it?"

The room fell dead silent for a while before she continued.

I'm sure you probably don't understand the pains he's passing through or else you wouldn't be standing here acting like a pack of wolves!"

The Paynes of having to see your reaction if he mustered courage to speak to you guys of his illness, or having to admit the reality which was that he would be separated from you, and instead of seeking for a solution, you are doing what exactly!"

Asking him the question that you believe would make his death easier and send him faster to his grave write?"

At that point, they all broke down wailing profusely!!

Hunter pride the most.

Ian and Ayo rushed towards him saying consoling words.

I don't want to lose my brother, he means the world to me.. if he dies, then he'll be dying with a vital part of me don't you understand!"

Mandy and Annemarie joined the rest to cry as they lost faith..

You all better stop crying before we draw the attention of the nurses and doctors."

One of the hospital attendants heard the awful cry and was now making his way to one of the doctor's offices to call for his urgent attention.

Even after her remark, Mandy and her squad of Friends didn't want to stop crying.

God can Heal him." Ifes said and the room fell Dead silent again.

Mandy wanted to believe that and join Ifes to encourage her friends but remembered that her mum still died.

she had no doubt that God could heal Bradley but what she wasn't sure of was if he would survive..

Do not lose Faith guys." Ifes said as she called out to Mandy, Ian and Ayo.

They held each other's hands as they inundated Bradley's bed praying and commanding the ugly thing out of his life.

Bradley jerked up from his bed making his squad of Friends, even Mandy to draw back in surprise.

I can't feel any symptoms, no pains, in fact I feel light like a day old baby!" Bradley spoke rapidly still trying to take in what was happening to him.

He moved his body in ways he couldn't move since he stopped his chemotherapy and realised he could do that without stress.

Are you saying you are healed?" Hunter used Ifesinachi's words.. healed*

His brother gazed at him.. well, if that's the word, then I'd say yes!"

Words can not describe how much Glee Bradley and his Friends felt.

Mandy was ecstatic seeing that what she feared for him didn't happen.. he survived! he was alive!

Bradley walked towards Ifes pulling her into a tight embrace, Mandy joined in and others followed suit.

They all broke the hug then Bradley held her by the hand..

thank you for healing me, I really do appreciate it!"

Ifes jerked free from his hands.. you are thanking the wrong person, I didn't heal you, God did."

His face flushed.. I'm sorry, I would like to thank him, how can I do that?"

He only accepts the Thanksgiving of those who are his children."

Hearing those words, he understood exactly what she meant by his children.

He had heard something like that before from other Christians who had approached him to talk about Jesus, he had also heard it from Ifes.

Yes, I'm ready to be a Christian, I'm ready to be God's child and serve him with the life he has given me today."

His statement was a surprise to Mandy, she couldn't believe what was unveiling before her, it looked like a dream.

Me too!"

Everyone turned sharply to The voice that said those two words.

Avery!

I also want to be a Christian, I now believe that God is real."

Ifes waited for the rest to also indicate interest but they didn't.. it was either they still didn't believe in God's reality or they weren't sure if they were ready to give their lives to Jesus.

As they were about saying the prayer of salvation, the door yanked open and a doctor hurriedly walked in with two nurses behind him.

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I'm so sorry this chapter is very short!!!

The thing is, my battery is quite low, I can't charge because my sister borrowed my phone charger and it is late over here to walk into her room, wake her up and ask for the charger: but I promise that an update will come as soon as possible.

Thanks for your understanding. .