Chapter 15: Mr. Johnson celebrated
I'm sorry. May the Lord guide you through this situation," said the prophet.
"Amen," Mr. and Mrs. Sam replied.
"Let us pray." The prophet led them in prayer for a few minutes.
After the prayer, the prophet spoke to them.
"The Lord has told me that you must be patient and not worry about your child anymore. Your child will have a great future and will walk into your home on his own two legs. Remember my words, and you shall see the glory of God."
"Thank you so much, sir. We will be patient, as you have advised," Mr. Sam responded.
"May the Lord be with you. You can go now," the prophet said.
They left the office, holding onto the prophet's words of hope and guidance.
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The following week, Etim and his gang prepared to travel back to Lagos.
They decided not to call Mr. Johnson, the man who ordered the kidnapping of a baby.
As they embarked on their journey, they encountered police officers along the way.
Their vehicle was stopped by one of the officers. They exchanged greetings.
"We'd like to check your car," the officer said.
"Sir, let me give you something, and don't worry about checking the car; there's nothing there, sir," Handy replied as he discreetly handed the officer some money.
The officer accepted the bribe and allowed them to continue on their way.
As they drove off, Samba commented, "God saved that police officer. If he had insisted on checking our car, I would've teach him a lesson."
The journey took them five hours before they finally arrived in Lagos.
When the arrive they handed the baby over to Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was gland when he saw the baby.
"Wonderful you have done a great job. How was your Journey?"
"We thank God for the save Johney. We all face a lot of challenges with the police before we get the baby. But we thank God that we are here and not in prison."
"Thank God, now give me some minutes I will send you the remaining balance."
Then he picked up his phone and remitted #2,000,000 Into Etim's account.
When Etim received the alert, He said, "Alright I have been credited and if you have any other job, you can always call me, bye for now" and they all went out with Etim.
When it was six O'clock in the evening, Mrs. Ajagun arrived from the office and saw Mr. Ajagun carrying a baby in hand.
Waoh!, this is surprise oh, But why don't you call me?"
"I just want you to surprised."
"Anyway am really glad what we planned for worked out, thanks be to God," said Mrs. Ajagun.
"Now, the joy we have been looking for, for the past 50 years is now in our hands right now," said Mr. Johnson.
"Come closer and carry him," said Mr. Johnson. (He handed the baby over to her.)
"Now, what name shall we call our baby," asked Mrs. Johnson.
"Let us name him Goodness."
"Ok good, I agree with you and I will make sure I care for him very well and now this is our future."
'Yes oh! I have even given him some milk before you came."
"Ok, tomorrow I will go to the market and buy baby's clothes, food and some other necessary things."
"Alright that is good, you can now go and cook am very hungry,"
"Ok, I will go. Have you Informed your Friend, Mr. Cain of the success?"
Yes, I have told him he said he would come this evening."
"Ok good."
"You can go and prepare food for the three of us now, because he is coming to celebrate with us."
"Ok, I will go now," she said and went to the kitchen to cook while Mr. Johnson was in the sitting room watching movies.
Few minutes later, cain knocked the door.
"Yes, Who is that?" Mr. Johnson asked.
"It's me your friend," answered Cain.
Then Mr. Johnson went to the door and opened.
"Welcome my friend have a seat."
And both of them sat down on the three seater.
"I was glad when I heard the good news that you had gotten a new born baby, let me carry the baby."
Then Mrs. Johnson handed the baby boy to him. Then Mrs. Johnson entered the sitting room and greeted Cain.
"You are welcome sir," said Mrs. Johnson.
"Yes thank you, I congratulate both of you. And I have come to celebrate with you."
"Ok, thank you. Honey please get us a wine from the fridge and snacks so that we can celebrate together before food gets ready."
"Alright." she said and went to the fridge and brought out a wine and some snacks to the table.
she also went to take three wine tumblers from the kitchen to the sitting room.
And Mr. Johnson opened and poured the wine into the cups and they drank and ate the snacks together.
Few minutes later, the food was served on the dining table and they went and ate together.
After eating, Cain checked what the time was and noticed that it was pass 8. Then he said, "I will be on my way now, I pray, may he be the source of blessings in your family, and I pray that both of you would eat the fruits of his labour."
"Mr. And Mrs. Johnson chorused, "Amen,"
"Ok, please see me off to where I parked my car," Cain said Then Mr. And Mrs. Johnson saw him off.
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Etim and his gang visited the native doctor to receive more power in order to prevent Handy's dream from coming true.
After receiving the power, they all planned to celebrate and enjoy themselves at a club the next day.
The following morning, they went to the club as the have planned, bringing a lot of money with them.
They danced with some ladies they met there as the bartender played music.
While dancing and spending money, they suddenly heard a gunshot.
Everyone in the club noticed the gang members at the entrance.
One of the rival gang members, pointing his gun, ordered, "Everybody, lie down on the floor and keep your heads down! If I see anyone's head up, I'll shoot."
Etim, his gang members, and everyone else in the club obeyed, fearing for their lives.
The rival gang started picking up the money scattered on the ground.
Etim and his gang had left their weapons in their vehicles, leaving them vulnerable.
After picking up the money, one of the rival gang members spotted a bag behind a table, filled with the money which Etim's and his gang had brought to the club.
As the rival gang member attempted to open the bag, Handy impulsively stood up and kicked him.