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Chapter 5 ~ Tragedy

Mrs Woods POV

"Dear God, I need you right now. You said I should call upon you in the days of trouble and you will deliver me, I'm calling on you now Lord please don't forsake me in Jesus' name, amen."

   The thought of losing my house flashed through my mind as I drove home from church.
A month ago, everything was fine, everything was perfect. I haven't collected the loan yet and haven't used my house as collateral.
How can everything crash in just one month?? I shouldn't have collected that loan, I should have placed those orders.
Why God??? I just wanted to expand my fashion business and take it to another level, that was why I took a loan to get new sewing machines and other equipment and materials for the business.

     "The crew member, who was found drifting in a life jacket, said the ship had capsized..."  the lady from the radio was still talking when Mrs. Woods turned off the radio.
If the ship carrying my good haven't capsized,  I would have received them safely. How do I repay my loan? I don't want to lose my house. My poor Emma! I didn't realise the tears pouring out from my eyes. I just wish I could turn back the hands of time.
   As I approached the house, I quickly wiped my eyes with my blouse as I didn't want Emma to worry.
"Beep beep", I quickly searched for my phone in my purse.  It has been ringing all through the ride but I couldn't answer because I was driving or should I say crying.
It was an unknown number, who could this be?
"Hello, is this Mrs. Woods speaking please?" A male voice asked. One could tell he sounded shaky on the phone, like he was in trouble or something.
I quickly responded, "yes, this is she. How may I help you?"
"Ma'am, you need to come right now! Your fashion house is on fire." He said.
"What??? Who's thi.." my phone went off before I could finish. My battery was low.
"Mum, are you alright ? Who called?" Emma quickly rushed to the garage, she heard to scream.
"I...I...I don't know.  He said the fashion house is on fire, I have to go. Ho back inside Emma." I managed to say and quickly got back into the car and drove out.
How did a fire start? What kind if cruel game is fate playing with me? My life is...is over! Tears already clouded my eyes, I rarely could see anything.
"Horn horn horn"  before I could swerve, I lost control and everything became dark.

I felt pains in my head, something was dripping on my face. Blood? I felt weak. I wanted to ask God for help but nothing came out.  The last thing I heard was "there's a woman in the car."

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Hey guys, I hope you're enjoying this short story so far. Please let me know your thoughts on this chapter in the comment section. And please remember to be nice, I'll edit this book once I'm done writing.
God bless you.
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Toneeya

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Scripture reference for this chapter
Psalms 50 : 15

Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.

13/11/20