The Mustard Seed episode 3

The Mustard Seed Faith (episode 3)

⭐Getting Hotter!!⭐

Good things can happen to you at the time you least expected it and that's what makes life interesting and mysterious. Just when it seemed as though Faith had hit rock bottom, an angel came to her rescue and it was no other person than 'David'.

When they were done exchanging pleasantries, an awkward silence filled the whole atmosphere. David wanted to break the silence but didn't want to seem pushy or suffocating. He allowed her to cool off for few more minutes before resuming their conversation.

"You still haven't answered my question, why are you sitting here all alone and crying?" David calmly inquired. At that moment, Faith didn't have the strength to pretend to be nice, neither was she in the mood to talk to anyone. However, she still managed to smile towards David but he wasn't ready to back down. "I won't leave here till you tell me why you are crying. I know it isn't my business but I can't help but show concern and care towards you" he said.

There and then, Faith realized that she won't be able to get David off her space if she didn't cooperate. Due to this fact, she had no other option than to talk to him. "I appreciate your kindness but you don't need to worry about me. Whatever is the cause of my tears isn't something to bother you with. Please just allow me to have my space because I will be leaving here in no time. Once again, thanks for being far too kind, I appreciate" she calmly said.

Regardless of what Faith said, David felt the right thing to do was lend a shoulder to lean on. He wanted to comfort her and possibly be a friend to her but it's apparent that she didn't want his kind gesture. Sadly, all Faith needed was to be alone but it's apparent that David was preventing her form being alone with her thoughts. On seeing that she wanted to be alone, he quietly sat there with her to watch the sea waves.

An hour went by but neither of them said a word to each othe. Faith was quite impressed by David's actions despite trying to push him away from her. At that time, she realized that there was no need snubbing him so she gave up. "I can see you are the persistent and stubborn type" she said with a smile on her face. David looked towards her direction and smiled too; "I guess my recent actions towards you fit those descriptions so the answer is Yes" he replied.

Suddenly, the tension in the atmosphere ceased and they began to converse with each other. "I will still like to know why you are seated her alone crying. Did anyone hurt you or did something bad happen? David inquired but Faith remained mute for a while. There was no way on earth she was going to reveal her health status to him; not in a thousand years. "He will flee once he finds out" she thought to herself. After being mute for a while, she finally opened up. "Honestly, I am fine. It's just that I have been under a lot of stress lately but it's all good. There's nothing for you to worry about. Thanks for your kindness" she calmly said with a faint smile on her face.

Despite Faith's explanation, David still wasn't convinced but had to respect her privacy and not probe further. They talked about random things afterwards till darkness began to cover the sky. "I think it's time I take my leave. You were such a good company and I loved every bit of our conversation. However, I have work tomorrow so I have to take my leave now" Faith said and got up from where she sat. Without hesitating, David got up too and insisted on giving her a ride but she bluntly refused and told him she came with her own car. He asked for her number but she turned his request down. However, after much plea, she gave him the number and they went their separate ways afterwards.

All through the ride home, both parties thought about each other and nothing else. Faith was happy and sad at the same time: happy because she had met someone amazing and sad because she felt he would flee once he finds out she is HIV positive. On the other hand, David was happy all through. He was excited to know her more because she struck him as an amazing lady. All we can do as this point is hope for the better for them because it's apparent that they are into each other. Fingers crossed.

As Faith prepared to head to the office the next day, a call came to her phone and it was an unknown number. She immediately knew it was David and picked up. "Hello, Goodmorning" Faith greeted, "Goodmorning, it's David on the line. How was your night?" He curiously inquired and she told him it was great. "What are you doing now? Still on bed?" He asked, "I wish, I'm actually on my way to work" she replied. They talked about random things for a while before ending the call.

However, David informed Faith that he would love to see her again; of which she told him to give her some time to think about it. He didn't want to be pushy so he gave her all the time in the world to consider his request of seeing her again. The call ended and they both went about their day.

Days and weeks passed with no approval from Faith for the date David asked for. She always gave one excuse or the other as her reason for not seeing him but the honest truth was that she didn't want to be too attached to him in any way. She felt the more she pushed him away, the more he would get tired and stop pursuing her. Despite the fact that she liked him and had become fond of him, she knew they would never be a couple due to her health condition, so there was no need to give him any green signs.

With each passing day, Faith grew more apart from God. When her friend 'Lara' noticed the sudden change in her attitude, she knew that something was wrong. They usually visited a particular restaurant once a week to have dinner and catch up on each others life. However, it's been a month since she last saw Faith. Without hesitating, Lara paid her an expected visit one Friday afternoon after work. She knocked briefly before the door opened. One look at Faith and Lara could tell that she wasn't ok. She looked like a hot mess in her pajamas and unkempt hair.

"Babe, what's wrong with you? What is going on and why have you been distant of late?" Lara curiously inquired but there was no response from Faith. Before Lara could speak again, Faith burst into tears and without haste, Lara held her and they entered inside the apartment.

Those tears was a confirmation to Lara that something was truly going on in Faith's life. She needed no seer to tell her that Faith was going through something bigger than her. All Lara could do at that moment was to comfort her friend till she calms down before asking further questions.

It took about 47 minutes before Faith was in a good condition to talk. "Now tell me, what's going on with you? Remember we tell each other everything so why have you decided to keep this one away from me?" Lara inquired. The atmosphere was silent for a while before Faith finally opened up. She narrated everything that happened in the village and also revealed that she was HIV Positive. When Faith was done talking, she burst into tears.

At that moment, Lara was numb and couldn't talk. Her heart dropped as her mind began to process everything Faith said. She thought it was a prank but it later dawned on her that it was the current reality on ground. Without saying a word, Lara stretched forth her arms and gave Faith a warm hug. The hug lasted for a long time because they were both sobbing as they held each other. Life somehow seemed unfair to Faith but there was nothing to-do in order to change her fate rather than to live with it. That evening was a sober one for both friends but they had no option than to be hopeful and carry on with life.

So far, Lara and Faith's mother were the only people that knew about Faith's plight. Due to this, they were her only companions and supporters. They gave her hope when all seems lost and they always encouraged her not to give up on life and a miracle. Anything 'Miracle' seemed like a joke to Faith because she had zeroed her mind on anything that concerned God. She was angry and furious with God but she forgot the saying that "All things work together for good for those that love the Lord". Despite not seeing any atom of goodness in her situation, it still didn't mean that God had abandoned her. Well, fingers crossed as we read on.

It's been over two months since Faith and David last saw each other. They missed themselves greatly but Faith didn't want to let David into her life. She had been dodging him for two months now but something unexpected happened one fateful day.

It happened the Faith visited the hospital for a new dose of her medication. She sat in the section of those that were awaiting for their turn to go for their medications. Finally, it got to Faith's turn and she was called upon to collect her anti-viral medications and also run some test. "Faith please step forward, the doctor will see you now" a nurse said and beckoned on her to arise and go into the doctor's office.

As Faith walked towards the doctor's office, her heart began to race for no reason. Immediately she got to the door, opened it and saw the doctor on seat for that day, her mouth dropped wide open.

Lo & Behold, it was no other person than 'Doctor David".
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End of episode 3 ?


Written by Sonia Okehie