Her mother has the habit of opening a door a little, looking inside before pushing it wide to let herself in.
"Mama, what is it?" She asked and faced her.
"Remilekun, where are you going?" Her mother asked with her eyes fastened on the traveling bag.
"Mama, I will be going on a mission in two days time." She told her.
"When will you be back?"
"I don't know, but it will take some time.
Her mother adjusted the wrapper and sat on her bed.
"Oluwaremilekun! Oluwaremilekun! Oluwaremilekun!"
When her mother calls her 'remilekun' she knows it is a serious issue and when she call it three times she knows it is very very serious.
"Mama." She answered.
"How many times did I call you?"
"Three times, ma"
"Sit here" Her mother said patting the space beside her.
She sat down.
"When will you bring a husband home?" Her mother dropped it.
"Mama, very soon."
"Don't tell me 'very soon' that's what you've been saying for the past three years. You are thirty my girl. All your mates are married. Instead of you to be worried you are busy traveling, going for missions. Is missions my grandchildren.
We are in January before the end of this year you must be married. I am tired of hearing 'very soon' "
Her mother stood up and made for the door.
"Mama don't be afraid, the God who gave my friends, Sarah, Ella and JoJo, a home will do for me also. It could take a long time, it could be in a short while, all I know is that He is working. God is never late.
Her hissed loudly and left in anger.
(End of flashback).
She felt a tap. She knew it is Dave so she sluggishly opened her eyes.
"What is it?" She asked not looking at him.
She realised they had gotten to Ife in osun state.
"Do you need anything maybe I can get it for you?" Dave asked.
She took the scaff off and picked her Jacket.
"Don't bother, I will get it myself."
She got up and he also stood up to make away for her.
Esther Ezekiel.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit.