Episode 6 (Season Finale)

THE RICH MAN'S DAUGHTER

(Based on a true story)

By Luke, Prim and Jackline.

EPISODE 6 (SEASON FINALE)

I did all I could to entertain not any misgiving thoughts. I missed Emerald but I had to stop chasing every dream and let every fantasy fade. I got fully immersed in the knowledge of Christ that I realized I had made myself suffer for zilch. Jesus loving me was the best I needed and indeed he still loved me even when I didn’t notice. I asked Him to lead my every step so that I shouldn’t walk into any snare.

As time passed, I recovered from my plight and diligently followed my faith. I prayed every day that Jesus would walk with me and heal me because, for whatever reason that was worth everything that happened, I needed to move on without taking a peek backwards. The transition was slow so I didn't perform well in my Course works and tests but eventually, I caught up the pace and competed in the End of semester Exams, which I aced.

The following semester, the local NGO that offered me sponsorship got new donors and it was able to cater for my stipends. I was ecstatic because this came at a time I was doing terribly financially and I didn’t have to bother my parents yet again. I was also able to continue staying at the fancy hostel having all my basics covered.

One day, as I was in the Library reading, a certain guy came to my table and hastily said, “My name is Osbert and I don’t have a lot of time to take you through everything but if you ever wana talk to Emerald, call me.” For a moment, I was puzzled. He handed me a business card that bore the contacts I would use and walked away. Out of curiosity, I followed him down the stairs and stopped him but he wouldn’t stop. I insisted and he eventually agreed to talk to me. I asked him how he knew me in regards to Emerald but he said he had known me for quite a while but he had never really thought of coming to see me. Everything that happened between me and Emerald was all known to him and he had just taken some time off to come fulfill the promise he had made to Emerald; reaching out to me. Being a family friend, he knew both Emerald, Edgar, me and the scandal we had been through. 

As he narrated the aftermath of my visit to Emerald’s home, tears rolled down my cheeks like an open tap as I recalled all that had happened in the preceding year. I felt so broken on realizing that Emerald missed me too but she had no way of reaching out to me and she had only one chance to talk to me through Osbert. At the instant, I wanted to talk to her or see her maybe for it was a relief to know that she was recovering really fast given the medical attention she was receiving. Her parents had done their best to make sure she cut off all ties between us and they enrolled her on an online program at the University of Sunderland (UK) and I believed that was the reason she couldn’t reach me. I was burdened by how much I still loved her and I didn’t pay much attention to Osbert when he mentioned that Edgar had been arrested and charged with reckless driving which got him a 5 year sentence behind bars. I pitied him but again, I thought to myself, “He deserved it.”

When I went to bed that night, I couldn’t sleep. I kept thinking about Emerald and the life we would have had. Even after that long, I still felt so intensely for her. I cried and soaked my pillow. The pain of losing her hit me once again and it was so excruciating. Memories of the life I had had with her came back and they were so vivid like it had been the previous day. I felt I was losing my head. I hated myself for the pain I had caused her. I wished I could reverse the time and never get involved with her. I got angry with myself and God knows how many times I beat myself just to feel a little pain for consolation. It felt like I had lost myself again and all I wanted was her by side, to put me back together.

 I looked at the business card I had been given and the temptation to dial the contacts thereof was almost irresistible. I wondered what I would tell her or what she would tell me; the quiet moment we would have without either of us saying a word. I longed to hug her and just feel her heartbeat on my cheat. Her sweet voice echoed in my mind and I got a shaky smile. I yearned to be with her but the thought of never being enough for her parents got me to tear the card without storing a number. I picked myself up, went to the bathroom and washed my face. For a few seconds, I stood in front of the mirror and told the person in my reflection that I was better than the poor lad raised on a farm and studying on a sponsorship. Remembering everything my pastor had taught me, I made up my mind to let Emerald go.

I worked so hard to maintain a ground that resisted the inducement of wanting to know how Emerald was doing and with time, I overcame it by the grace of God. I stuck to my church activities and because I love to sing, I joined the worship team and this gave me more time to spend in church and I learnt of the great plans God had for me. It had never occurred to me that Jesus would heal all my wounds and I would have a good life with just Him guiding my every stride and as I continued to learn the mysteries, I fell in love with the grace that He has for all people and my heart finally got to rest. 

God’s grace is sufficient to everyone and he that dares to trust Him finds rest. Everything on this world passes away but the Love of God never ceases to abound. There’s nothing we will ever do that will ever amount to that Grace and His word draws us closer to see how bountifully he has dealt with us.

This short story draws to its close a few things; 

One is trusting God. Imagine if I hadn’t trusted God to help me through it all, I probably would have taken my life or I would still be miserable because I lost a treasure. I have peace now and the assurances I have from His word guarantee me a perfect future.

Two is, treat other people well. I bet if Edgar had treated Emerald well, she would not have gotten attracted to me and all the pain in the story would have been avoided.

 Three is respect other people’s feelings in any kind of relationship. There’s always a better way to solve things without ending in tears. In this case, Edgar would have come and we would have talked out everything and arrived to a solution in a much better way, as gentlemen who have fallen for one lass. Let not greed, pride or the power of money control you to the extent of undermining others, harassing them with your evil motives just because both of you are after same thing. 

Four is, love can make you do anything. God gave up Christ for our salvation because He loves us. We humans do extreme things for love but every action without Love only pushes you farther towards your downfall. It’s like cutting a branch you are seated on.

We are convinced that you’ve enjoyed reading this book and at some point learnt something from this wonderful, entertaining and yet educative love story. In a special way, we would like to thank you, our beloved readers, for following. Be blessed.

 

 About the Editors,

Jackline Adams W. Kabura

She is a reader, a gifted trainer, a mentor, and a God fearing lady who has the desire to see the community in a better place by inspiring many young people to become readers, motivating them to take out fear from their lives, to embrace the truth, listen to their inner intuitions and take up tasks that will end up being a blessing to them and hence forth to the community, there-by making the world a better place.

She is also the editor of the must read book, The Girl Next Door.

Prim Nabwire

 She is a God fearing woman, loves writing and is a counselor in various aspects of life. She is a teacher of the English language at South Sudan Education Centre in South Sudan and she always makes sure she leaves an impact on those she comes in contact with. Her major purpose is to grow people’s faith and help them see themselves better and have the courage to keep going and trusting the Lord. She also mentors especially the youth and loves to see them have improved lives. She is compassionate and works towards having a better community for everybody. She also loves to sing and dance. 

Being a part of this book has been a blessing and has helped her grow her skill of editing. She’s also an advisor to the book, The Girl Next Door.

About the Author,

Luke Davis is a Multi-talented ambitious young Minister of Christ, he believes that every platform is a pulpit that once used rightfully can transform this generation. He is a gospel music singer and dancer, a passionate writer, a music producer, a graphics Designer, and  a Chemical Engineering Student.

He has recently started "a Christian Talent (record) Label " called  "Christ Bound Talents" for talented singers, writers and actors, which is hoped to become the biggest home of Christian Talents in Uganda. 

To join Christ Bound Talents, kindly email christboundtalents@gmail.com 

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