Must Read: Adventures of Yejide - Season 1 - Episode 9

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Must Read: Adventures of Yejide - Season 1 - Episode 9

When the program was getting to the end, the
first timers were asked to be on their feet as
they wanted to welcome and recognize them.

Yejide tried as much as she could to remain
seated but when she glanced at mama ejima
who had been watching her, she stood up.

With hands stretching towards her, she shook
as many hands as she couldn’t count. They
were all so happy and welcoming that it
actually made her smile.

The program finally came to an end and after
the church had warmed Yejide with their
hospitality, she sat at a corner waiting for
mama ejima. Mama ejima on the other hand
was with some of the members of the church
who were at a corner, hands entwined to each
other and praying. They prayed for a while
and then got dismissed. Just as mama ejima
was walking towards Yejide who was already
standing up from where she sat, mama ejima
was stopped by another woman who seemed
to stir up a very important conversation with
her. At this point, Yejide became a little
impatient. She had started squeezing her face
when Kelechi, the leader of her group
discussion during the program walked up to
her.
“Hi, sister Yejide right?” he said, smiling
widely at Yejide.
“Yes” Yejide said, trying to fake a smile.
“I’m Kelechi. Nice to meet you and you are
welcome to our church.”
“Thank you.”
“I hope we will see you some other time. We
are always happy to receive new members.”
Yejide didn’t know what to say so she smiled
and nodded in response. In her mind, she had
hoped that the conversation would end there
so she could go home with mama ejima but
mama ejima didn’t seem to be done with her
conversation.
“So you live around here?”
“Yes I do.”
“Oh great! That’s nice. I live around here too.”
Just when he said that, mama ejima was
seen walking towards them.
“Okay, it’s nice to meet you Yejide. Have a
nice day. Have a nice day ma.” Kelechi said
after bowing at mama ejima as a sign of
respect.
“Have a nice day Kelechi. Greet your mum for
me.”
Mama ejima looked at Yejide and smiled just
after Kelechi left. She apologized for keeping
her waiting and so they left the church
together. When they were on their way home,
they saw Kelechi again driving by, who called
out and asked if they needed a lift home.

Yejide had hesitated because she didn’t feel
comfortable so mama ejima told him that
they were fine before waving him off. Mama
ejima didn’t bring it up because she felt it
was normal when you didn’t know someone
so they got into the bus after waiting a few
minutes at the bus stop and headed home.
During their ride home, mama ejima had
asked Yejide if she enjoyed the service. She
nodded her head and told her that it was
okay.

When they got home, Yejide went into her flat
and didn’t see Dupe as usual. Dupe wasn’t
the stay at home type so it wasn’t surprising.
Yejide looked at the time and saw that it was
past two in the afternoon. She hadn’t spoken
to Eric neither had he called her so she went
over to her bed and la!d down. Bringing out
the food they had shared at the church, she
grabbed one of the spoons that was inside
the bowl just beside her and started eating.

When she was done eating, she la!d on her
bed and immediately the electricity power
came on . She smiled as she saw the ceiling
fan rolling before getting comfortable in bed,
then falling asleep.
After two days, Yejide got a call from a
number whose name was not saved on her
phone. She picked it up and heard the sound
of a familiar voice.
“Good afternoon sister Yejide, this is Kelechi
from faith sanctuary.”
“Oh good afternoon.”
“How are you doing today?”
“I’m fine, thank you.”
“Sorry to disturb you. I’m part of the follow up
team so I just called to check up on you. I
hope everything is fine.”
“Yes everything is fine, thank you.”
“Okay. We missed you in church on Sunday
and wanted to know if everything is okay.”
“Eh yes, I couldn’t come. Everything is fine”
“Okay. We will be expecting you soon, sister
Yejide. Thanks for your time. Do have a
blessed week.”
As the call ended, Dupe who had been staring
at Yejide throughout the call broke out in
laughter and said;
“Let me guess, na your church people. You
see why I don’t like accepting all these
church invitations.”
“No be my church people na. Abi oo. And I
was trying to avoid all these.”
“Stay there! This is just day one.”