THE LOOPHOLE......... (By Oluwatoosin Oladejo)

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Episode 1 “Tricia” Nath called as he sat beside his wife on one of the living room couches. “Are you sure you’re fine? You’ve been quite moody and it’s unlike you. What’s the matter?” he asked with great concern. “I’m not too sure. I thought it was a slight fever when it started two days ago but it seems to be more than that now as I see it. “You don’t think you should see the doctor?” “Yes I do. I should and I will. I’ve fixed an appointment with him for tomor…” She couldn’t complete the statement as she ran to the bathroom holding her tummy. “Babe, I think you’re…” he moved closer to her and whispered in her ears. “You must be joking”, she said shaking her head and pushing Him aside. Nath could be humorous but in this case something told him he was right. ——- And he was! She was at the doctor’s place the next morning. “Madam, congratulations! This is a miracle!” the doctor said staring at the test result in his hands with a broad smile. She couldn’t believe her ears. She got into her car and drove off to another hospital. Nothing was different. She put a call through to her husband. “Hello sweet!” “Hi dear, how are you feeling and how did your appointment with the…” She didn’t let him finish. “That’s why I called you. You were right! Nath you were so right! I’m pregnant, two months gone!” “Wow! Nath exclaimed. “Yes! Yes! Thank you Jesus!” he screamed into the phone his hand flying in the air. The noise from his office didn’t go unnoticed by his secretary. She ran into his office forgetting to knock on the door. Confusion was written all over her face. “Sir!” “Yes Jane” “Is everything alright?” Oh absolutely! There’s no cause for alarm. It’s all good news.” he said as he picked up his briefcase. “I’ll tell you about it when the time is ripe. I have to go now. Take care of the office.” he said, beaming with a wide smile. Jane could only watch on… ——- The Christmas celebrations had been wonderful for the duo that year. The news of the pregnancy had hit them about three weeks to Christmas. They decided to share only with a few family members who were very close. They believed such news had to be handled with care and caution. Days rolled by speedily and it was New Year’s Eve, everyone was so excited. The tail end of the year had shown good signs that the New Year was going to be great. In fact, God had given great promises to Nath and Tricia about their home. As they drove home early on New Year’s day, they chatted about their hopes and God’s promises for the New Year. Just then, a motorcycle rider who had been drunk bashed into their car from the rear. “Gosh!” Tricia exclaimed. “What a terrible way to start the New Year!” “Shhh…” Nath motioned to his wife to keep quiet. “You shouldn’t say such.” “But it’s true. This is a bad omen for the New Year. I’m scared.” “Now Tricia, stop it and stop it right now! I’ve told you to be careful about what you say when things seem to turn out bad. You make them worse by confessing the negative.” “Well, I only say things as they are” Tricia argued. “What did you just say? You should be grateful that it wasn’t worse than this. God have mercy on you.” Nath got down to check the extent of the damage done to the car. It required just a little panel beating. The motorcycle rider was nowhere to be found. Nath got back into the car and muttered the words, “Thank you Jesus” as they drove home. Tricia knew deep within her that what she said was wrong, but wasn’t willing to come to terms with the truth.

Episode 2 The New Year was going on quite well for the Daniels. Nath was promoted at work. Tricia also resumed her new job. The unborn baby was doing quite fine. “I’m so glad and excited, God has been faithful to us you know”, Nath said one evening as he and Tricia sat in the garden to relax. “Yeah. He’s been so good”, Tricia replied. “How’s my baby doing today?” he asked rubbing his wife’s tummy calmly. “He’s quite fine, only that he’s been giving me a little bit of trouble lately.” she smiled coyly. “He’s probably eager to see our faces”, Nath said, smiling heartily. Tricia couldn’t help laughing. Just then a call came in from her office. “Hello Tricia.” “Hi Tara, How are you?” “I’m good, and you?” “I’m doing just fine!” “That’s good to hear. Well, the boss came in this afternoon. He would like you see you at the head office tomorrow morning.” “Is anything the matter?” she asked a bit jittery. “Well, I don’t know but I don’t think so.” “What was the look on his face when he gave you the message?” “Not strange. It was just that usual straight face. You know that look now.” “Oh. Yeah. Ok then. Thank you.” “You’re welcome.” She placed her phone on the stool before her, looking straight. “Who was that?” Nath asked. “Tara. She said the boss would like to see me tomorrow morning at the head office.” “Hmm… Maybe a promotion or something.” “Promotion? Mr Dreamer, I’ve spent barely five months in this company.” “You never can tell.” He began singing a hymn and swinging his hands like a song director “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform…” “Oh Nath, away with this afternoon comedy. Honestly I have a bad feeling about this.” she said with a worried look. “Hey ma’am, what’s this again with the negative thought? Stop it! Go see the boss tomorrow. I’m sure it’s something good.” This time he was wrong… She was right! Nath opened the door to welcome his wife, soaked in her own tears. “Babe, what’s the matter?” he asked, wiping her tears with his handkerchief. She handed him the letter in her hands. He unfolded the letter and he looked utterly shocked. “Suspension? For what?” She pointed at the letter signifying that the reason was stated therein. He checked again. “No! Not you” He held her with his two hands. “You didn’t do it.” Tricia found her voice. “No I didn’t, I can’t do such a thing. You know it Nath.” she cried further, her chest rising up with each pant “Yes I do. So, who could have done this?” He asked taking a seat and staring closely at the letter as if he had not read it properly. “I don’t know, I really don’t. I’ve been suspended till the investigation is over.” “Don’t worry dear, all will be well.” “I just hope so”, she said faintly. She was already weak from crying.

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Episode 3 Weeks came and went by. Tricia was devastated by the whole issue. Who could have been so heartless to do this to her? She had been faithful at her duty post and she related well with her colleagues. She couldn’t remember having a quarrel with anyone and they all seemed to like her so what could be wrong? So many questions popped up in her mind but the puzzle remained unsolved. She kept crying day and night. Her husband did all he could to console and encourage her. “Tricia, you need to stop doing this to yourself for your sake and the sake of our baby” he said one night. “Oh! So all you’re concerned about is the baby?” “No Tricia. Stop thinking that way. You know I care much more about you.” “Why haven’t you thought of a way out of this then?” “A way out? Ermm… The only way out is God.” “God you said Nath. God? Tell me, how many times have you talked to God about this?” “Ermm… Tricia, I try in the little way I can. You know I’ve been very busy but I try.” Nina wiped her tears with the back of her palm and sat beside her husband on the bed. She threw her head back and looked lost in thoughts. She eventually spoke…calmly “Did you say busy? I think I’m seeing something Nath. We seem to have been too busy, so busy that our inner ears have been blocked and we can no longer hear God clearly. The good life we now have seem to have taken us far away from God.” “Uhmm… Not exactly Tricia. At least we say our prayers in the morning and at night. God gave you the job and gave me my new position at work so I think he understands.” Her husband tried to explain too. For the first time in days, Tricia gave out a hearty laugh. Nath began to smile thinking she got his point. Then slowly, her laughter turned into sobs and then loud wailing. “Nath, stop deceiving yourself. We’re disconnected! It’s difficult for us to discern what’s wrong” she said amidst tears. He stopped smiling and began to scratch his head. Suddenly, Tricia felt a sharp pain in her tummy. “My tummy!” she screamed. “I think the baby is coming.” He stood sharply, moving up and down in a confused way. “Oh… Ok. Let me get the car keys.” he said eventually as he helped her up. At the hospital, all hands were on deck to ensure that Tricia had a safe delivery. Nath was at the hospital lounge pacing to and fro and at intervals he would mutter the words: “Mercy Lord, Mercy.” Few minutes later, the doctor in charge was with Nath in the hospital lounge. “Mr Daniels…” “Doctor how is she?” “We have a little issue right now. Your wife would have to undergo a Caesarean section.” “A what?” he cried out, holding the doctor’s hand. “We’ve got limited time. All I need you to do now is sign some papers and we move on quickly.” He nodded in total surrender. “Ok Doctor.” Tricia was soon wheeled into the theatre and after about an hour the battle was over… … but not without a loss! “Mr Daniels I’m so sorry, we lost the baby.” “And my wife?” “She’s fine.” For weeks, Tricia couldn’t get over the shock. Everyone close to her had been around to console her but she was inconsolable. She kept asking the why questions to which no answers came. Nath wasn’t left out in the confusion. The fraud mess was still unsettled, yet the family was hit by another hard blow. Nath began to think seriously. He remembered all the promises God made to them for the year. He started recounting them. He remembered Tricia’s statement about being disconnected. He thought she was right but couldn’t fix it. At a point something struck him. He remembered the pastor had said something after he declared God’s promises to them at the beginning of the year. The pastor’s voice replayed in His head. “Don’t give the enemy a foothold in your life, lest he turns it into a stronghold.” He couldn’t pick anything out of those words at the instant. He thought of what to do…. …to no avail!

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Episode 4 (Final Episode) Jane was the only one left with them to help take care of Tricia. She was getting quite stable. Jane was leaving that weekend as she had to resume school for a new semester. That Saturday afternoon, Nath called his wife. “Tricia.” “Yes dear.” “I’ve been thinking. We need to seek God’s face concerning these issues on ground.” Tricia laughed sarcastically. “You mean the God we neglected all the while?” she asked soberly. “Yes, and please stop making me feel guilty. I’ve had enough of it.” “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” “It’s alright. We’re going on a seven day fast”, he announced. She opened her eyes wide. “Yes. You can break your fast by twelve or three if you’re not strong enough. I’m going on a marathon.” Tricia did not argue further. After all, she knew there was no other way out. The week they began their fast coincided with the commencement of Nath’s annual leave so it wasn’t difficult for them to leave for a solitary place. They laid their lives afresh before the Lord with broken hearts and teary faces. On the sixth day, Tricia heard God clearly! It was like a movie! The incident that happened in the wee hours of the New Year Day replayed in Tricia’s dream. As she woke up she began praying for clarity and then God spoke to her. “Do you remember what’s in Proverbs 18:21 and Proverbs 21:23? The Holy Spirit asked her. Her bible was right beside her. She had always loved the message translation. She read the first verse. Proverbs 18:21- “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit — you choose.” And then the second. Proverbs 21:23- “Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.” Of course Tricia knew she had issues with her tongue. She had been allowing God to work on her but sometimes she just seemed to lose it, just like that day. “Now check out this last scripture verse, 1 Peter 5:8.” She remembered instantly. “Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.”(AMP) “You were too proud to admit your faults and ask for forgiveness. You and your husband got so busy that you lost your sensitivity and connectivity. The enemy saw this loophole and took advantage of it. God never intended this.” She shared the revelation with her husband. He remembered the words of the pastor again. This time he saw light. They both got on their knees and began to plead for mercy. As they prayed, God gave them these words: Deuteronomy 30:2-4(MSG) “And come back to God, your God, and obey him with your whole heart and soul according to everything that I command you today. God, your God, will restore everything you lost; he’ll have compassion on you; he’ll come back and pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered. No matter how far away you end up, God, your God, will get you out of there.” They felt an overwhelming peace. It was such a wonderful experience for both of them. After the encounter, Tricia began to depend on the Holy Spirit to help her and consciously avoided negative thoughts and words. They both took their relationship with God serious once again and became more sensitive to the Holy Spirit. About a month later, Tricia got a call from her office. She was called back to resume work and was given all the benefits for the months she was away from work. The culprit had been found. It was Rita. The same Rita she had taken as a friend and sister. She was shocked but chose to forgive. That same week, she started feeling sick and funny. You can guess what it was! Halleluyah! THE END

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