JACKLING POV
Dring...dring...dring
"Ugh! Not now miss alarm! I'm not done with my sleep yet" I groaned as I stretched forth my hands to turn off the alarm on my phone.
"Just five more mins.. okay?!" I said groggily before returning to the comfort of my bed and falling again asleep.
A while later I woke up... this time around without the help of my alarm. I picked my phone from the beside table and my eyes widened in shock as I checked the time.
It was 8:13am. I overslept for too long. I mean, how did five mins turn to three hours?
Why on earth I'm I even setting an alarm if it's to end up not following it and grumbling every time I hear its sound? I spank my forehead internally.
I got off my bed and started my morning routine that is.. getting down on my knees, committing my day into Lord Jesus's hands and going into the bathroom to clean up.
In the shower I began reflecting on my life.
"Its been three months already" I sighed.
But I guess you guys don't have any idea of what I mean by that... Well I will explain myself better
Three months ago I had a dream or rather a vision. The Lord Almighty appeared to me in the form of beaming light. The light was so bright that I couldn't keep my eyes open.
"Jackling my daughter, I am the Lord your God... Hear me out" His voice was full of authority yet so much tenderness.
I fell on my knees and bowed my head to the ground.
"Oh Lord speak for your humble servant is listening " I spoke.
"I want you to go to City X, find my lost sheep and bring him back to me"
"Lord wherever you lead me I will go and what you demand of me I will do. But father how I'm I to find this lost sheep of yours? How will I recognise him?" I asked
"My spirit will guide you"
"Lord please pardon your servant... But how will I do to live in City X. I do not have relatives nor friends living there. Where will I dwell and what will I feed on?" I was filled with worries and needed to be sure I knew what I was putting myself into
"Am I not the one sending you? So why worry? I am the God of abundance, you will surely not lack what to feed on or where to live. " his voice roared
"Fear not for I am with thee. I will be with you in times of trouble and at all times. Now go... Go and return to me my lost sheep "
"Yes Lord... Let your Will be done"
I woke up that morning decided to leave for City X. I told my father about me wanting to go and when he asked me why, I simply said it's because I had to. Fortunately for me, he didn't question me any further and let me go.
I was able to find an apartment here with the help of my childhood friend who said she knows someone in City X who was giving apartments for rent.
Here I am now still waiting on the Lord to direct me to his Lost sheep. Ever since I arrived here in City X I've been praying endlessly yet I've heard nothing from the Lord till now.
However, I didn't remain idle, I tried seeking for a job here. Though my quest was not a successful one.
"Hah!" I sighed in frustration.
Whenever I tried applying for a job and deposited my CV at a company I will never receive a response from that company. The worst was when the person interviewing me says "we will contact you" I know it's just a polite way of telling me that I was rejected.
So I started having part times... But it never lasted for long.
"My life is so depressing right now!"
I got out of my shower and and got dressed up. I decided to put on a black t-shirt and grey sweat pants. After all I was going to stay all day in doors so I rather dress comfy.
I was about making my breakfast when my phone started ringing. I checked the caller ID and a smile immediately crept on my face
"Hello there babe... How are you?" She chirped cheerfully
"Hey Willow. I'm good and you?"
"I'm fine bestie"
Guys remember earlier I told you about a friend who helped me get this apartment, well this is the friend I was talking about.
Willow Wilson is my childhood and second best friend I mean after the Holy spirit of course.
"So why are you calling?" I asked
It's not like I'm not happy to speak to her, just that Willow is not the type to call for no reason. Either she has gist for me or she wants something from me.
"Well...um.." she began
"Yessss..." I encouraged her to proceed.
"There's this nice guy Derek a friend of Tony. He saw a picture of us together and he would like to spend some time with you" she said in one go.
"Not this again" I sighed.
"Jackling come on" she begged
"Willow I'm not interested. And I already told you to stop trying to match me with some guys especially if they are friends with Tony" I said sternly.
"What problem do you have with Tony?" She asked me pissed
"I already told you I don't like him. He gives off bad vibes."
"Okay fine you don't like him but let me remind you that he's my boyfriend not yours. I'm the one to like him not you!" She spat back.
And there we go again. Every time Willow and I come up with the topic of her boyfriend we end up having a fight. The man is a jerk and I don't understand how come Willow is unable to see that. Besides he gives off this bad vibe. I just can't explain it
"Let's not fight okay?! I won't comment on your bf again.... is that all you wanted to tell me?"
After all who I'm I to judge him?.. It's just that I get overprotective of Willow since at times she's kind of naive. I only hope he won't make her cry.
"Hum..yeah. Derek said he would like to have a date with you" she said meekly
"Willow I think I made it clear already. I'm not interested" I was starting to get pissed
"But don't you need a job?" She asked peeking my interest.
"What does that have to do with me wanting a job?" I furrowed my brows.
"Derek is the owner of numerous restaurants in City X... if you asked him, maybe he might get you a post somewhere who knows"
"Thanks but no thanks. I'd prefer I get a job based on my qualifications rather than my charms "
"Jackling! I assure you that you would love to spend time with Derek. If you do, you might not only get a partner but a job as well. Think of it keenly" she insisted
"Already done and it's a no! I'm not willing to date any guy for the moment"
"And when will you? It's not like you've ever dated before. Let me remind you that you are not getting any younger. Soon Tony and I will be getting married and having our family... I want my kids to have playmates. Remember we promised each other that once we have kids they will grow and get engaged with each other"
I rolled my eyes. How could I forget that promise we made when were still kids. By then I never knew I won't be able to live long enough to have a family.
"I do remember" I said trying to hide the hint of sadness in my voice.
"Does that mean you accept to go on a date with Derek?" I could feel the excitement and expectation in her voice
"I never said that... sorry for letting you down but my no still stands... Besides why do you want me to go for that date so badly?"
It's not the first time I was saying no to her wanting to match me with someone yet she has never been so persistent before.
"Maybe because I don't want my bestie to end up on the streets poor and lonely"
"That won't ever happen... Matter of fact I'm not lonely"
"Fine! If having the holy spirit as only company makes you think otherwise then sooth yourself. But the fact still remains that you are jobless"
Okay I know I'm. Why does she keep rubbing it to my face
"Willow I'm hanging up!"
"No wait please.... I'm sorry Jackling. It's just that I need you to attend that date"
"Why?!" I inquired
"Because.. I ..I kind of bet you would go" she answered stuttering
"You WHAT!" I yelled
"I'm sorry okay... really sorry! Under the influence of alcohol I placed a bet about your date ; saying that if you didn't go then I'm ready to do anything Tony would ask of me"
"How could you Willow? " I was shocked and disappointed in her
"I know I fucked up!" she exclaimed
"Language Willow... language" she knew I did not like her using such language
"Oh yeah...sorry"
I sighed in frustration and took in a deep breath.
Though I was angry at her, I couldn't let her down.
"I seriously hate you Willow!"
"I love you too babes... Thanks again. I will text you the details of the date. It's true I mostly forced you into this so as not to be having to do any erotic stuffs Tony would be probably asking from me if I loosed my bet but... I really want you to find love, cause you are worth it girl. You merit the best"
I could feel sincerity in her voice and I knew she meant what she said.
"Yeah I know.. thanks Willow"
We said our goodbyes and she hung up.
I huffed and fell to my bed. Some few minutes later I received a text from Willow concerning the date.
"I guess I will have to go... there's no helping it " I sighed.
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