Her Encounter

The Story) “I can’t tolerate these mistakes from you anymore, “for crying out loud”, if you continue working with us this company will fold. The company will be bankrupt and my entire empire will go down the drain. So there’s no need begging me just get up and get out of my Office, your services is no longer needed. “Am sorry sir, I promise it won’t happen again. I will be extremely careful this time, please just give me another chance to amend my mistakes. Please sir, “temper justice with mercy”. “what in the world!, are you daft? I said get out of my office, you are fired! I will call the security to throw you out of my of my office you know the consequence. She quickly stood up and walked out of the office. She went straight to her desk to pack her things. While she was taking her things, some of her colleagues laughed at her, while others felt pity for her. They knew she tried her best to be productive In her career as an accountant. But some unknown forces are Oppressing her efforts. Few minutes later she was outside the company premises, she stood at the road side with her arms folded around her chest. She took a deep breath and decided to take a stroll to a lonely and quiet environment. She got to a garden, which has been abandon for more than two centuries. On a normal day she wouldn’t dare going into the garden, nobody dares going into the garden or even stepping their foot near it’s boundary. But she was so lost in her thoughts that nothing matters to her anymore. She wasn’t in her right state of mind when entered the garden, a garden well known for it’s mystical stories. THREE CENTURIES AGO According to legendary history the garden was a home for six evil goddess sisters, who ruled the six communities in the town. Their reign was a one of terror and nightmare to the indigenous people living in these communities. Their outrageous taste for blood is beyond ones imagination. As they demand for human sacrifices thrice every year. So it became a yearly routine for the people of the town to “draw a lot”, to identify the chosen ones for the sacrifice. A lot of families lost their love ones to these blood tasting goddess for hundreds of years. When the people of these communities couldn’t take these barbaric tradition, they team up together and decided to get three powerful sorceress from a very far away kingdom to help them end the reign of these goddess. The sorceress succeeded in putting the five sisters out of existence and barricaded the garden with a very powerful spell. They assured them of their freedom from the sisters and that even the one that manage to escape will do them no harm. “She’s now trapped in here and that’s where she will be until the end of time. The sorceress strictly warned the people not to go into the garden or even near it’s boundaries. There would be consequence of they disobeyed. So for decades they obeyed the law and also warned their children to do same. Present day She a found two-sided rocks facing each other beside a river in the garden and sits on it. She was marveled at the sight of the river, it is a beautiful blue river. The beautiful flowers and trees surrounding the garden left her breathless, as she totally forgot she’s in a restricted, forbidden garden. She heard a “voice in the wind”, calling her name. she looked around but didn’t see anyone. She thought her mind was playing tricks with her head. “Good morning Jessica, a female voice greeted from behind. Jessica turned around to see a well dressed beautiful lady, in a white gown smiling at her. At first Jessica was surprise, as she ponder what someone like her is doing in the forbidden garden. “good morning, Jessica responded still staring at her. The lady asked Jessica if she can join her, without hesitation Jessica nodded her head in response. The lady sits on the other rock facing Jessica. They both sit down in silent for a while. Jessica was stylishly staring at her, as she was so curios to know what a she was really doing here. “could it be she’s facing the same ordeals like me? But she’s the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. So what kind of problem could she be passing through that her beauty can’t solve? But wait a minute, she called me by my name and I don’t even know her. She said under her breath. Jessica steal a glance at the stranger again whose face was still curve in a smile. “What kind of a lady are you, is this the way you smile on your everyday life? Jessica asked herself again. “Do I know you or have we met before? Jessica asked. “no dear, except for today. My name is Erica. “okay, but how did you know my name? Erica curves her face in a smile and point to her chest. Jessica looked down on her chest in confusion and shiver. The company identity card was still wrapped round her neck. “how come, but I dropped this card along with everything that belongs to the company. The securities attached to the company even searched me before I walked out of the company premises. How did you get here? Jessica ask under her breath, holding the card. She heavy a sigh and asked. “You shouldn’t be here, you know ? Erica glance at her for a moment, with her arms folded to her chest. “Same question goes to you too. What brought you here? “Well I asked you first, so answered me. I am sure you know this popular saying “first come, first served”. “And there’s also a popular biblical saying, “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:16. Erica responded Jessica looked at her with open-minded. “like seriously!!Why the sarky attitude? Erica didn’t utter a word “Okay, fine you win. There’s no point for us acting like Adolescents, I will tell you my life story. Jessica told Erica everything about her life and how she was fired. Soaked in her emotions, she burst into tears. “what an awful and pathetic story. But it isn’t a good idea coming here to cry out your pains. It’s s bad auspice, it portend augury. Jessica shrugs. “I don’t care whatever the presage or the outcome would be okay. I just wish death should come right now and take me. At least I will be free from my pains and sorrows. “and you think death is the best solution? Erica asked. Jessica nods her head in response. “don’t you know there are situations worst than death? Yours is even a minor one, compare to others. “excuse me, what do you mean by others? Jessica asked “never mind. Erica responded. “So tell me what brought you here? “ come to think of I”t, how did we get in here? I thought some powerful sorceress “cast a shadowing spell”, some centuries ago. So the magical spell is supposed to prevent us from coming in. Except, Jessica pause for a while, staring at Erica with open-mouthed. Could it be the stories are just a figment of ones imagination? So we have been living in fairly tales all these years? Jessica paused again and heavy a sigh. What’s wrong with you, why staring at me like a mannequin huh? “the legendary stories you heard about this garden is true, it’s real, it isn’t a made up story to Scare the inhabitants of this town. So don’t take it for granted okay. I am the last survivor of my kind. My sisters were the ones the sorceress killed three centuries ago. But I managed to escape with the intention of coming back for revenge. But the sorceress predicted my move and decided to “cast a shadowing spell”, to trap me here for eternity. So ever since I have been trapped here. Jessica stares at her in disbelief and burst into laughter. “look Erica, for the fact that I am going through a lot, doesn’t make me a daft. If actually you’re one of the so called goddess sisters or whatever they called them, I should have been dead by now. You would have drained all the blood in me or perhaps eat me up. Oh please “cut the crap”, and tell me something convincing. Erica’s face curves in a smile. “that’s because you are special. Unlike other mortals that I have come across over the years, never lived to tell the story. “Who are the others? I thought the spell prevent anyone from coming into the garden. “if that’s so, how did you get in here? The spell was only meant for me, not for mortals. They weren’t strong enough to do that. They only warned the forefathers of this town not to near the boundary, they knew if they didn’t the inhabitants would be tempted to come in and when they do, I will surely take my revenge on them. But that didn’t stop them. They troop in here on daily basis and they never came out alive. I knew everything about you, before I met you. I foresee your coming long before you were born. Our encounter wasn’t by chance, we were destined to meet today exactly on this same spot. I am your redemption, I have the power to set you free from your pains, but there’s one thing you must do for me to make it work. Erica pause for a while, she curves her face with a smile and continue. I can see you are not yet convince, you don’t believe me. “yes of course, I still don’t believe you. Erica grabs Jessica’s hand and showed her visions of her past. She took her to the very day she was born, every events of her life, down to the present. Jessica stood up staring at her in awe. “Please sit down, there’s no need to be afraid. I won’t hurt you. Had it been I want to hurt you, we wouldn’t be having these conversations. I have been waiting patiently for this day, a day I will regain my freedom and you are my escape route out of this prison. In order for to free you must set me free. Jessica gently sits back on the rock crossing her legs. “so what can I, a mere mortal do to set you free? “Is a simple thing, allow me to take possession of your body and soul. By doing this I will be able to walk out of here with you. “What do she mean by possessing my body and soul? She’s a goddess, she can easily take possession of my body without my permission. She thought to herself. “look Jessie, I know what you’re thinking, but I want you to know that I can’t get Access to your body and soul without your permission. It has to be from your benevolence. Just confess these words with your mouth “erica, I give you my body and soul, they are yours forever”. “is that all I have to say? Jessica asked “Yes dear, that’s all you have to say for u and I to be free. “what if I decline your offer? Jessica asked Erica heavy a sigh, she stood up and plod round Jessica for a while. “then you will remain with your troubles and you will die in your godforsaken life. But if you agree and do as I say, together we will rule the world. We will manipulate luck, we will manipulate the universe. The world will tremble at our feet. It’s your decision to make. Jessica stood up, stretching herself “I think is time for me to take my leave. I don’t think I can do what you are asking for. “of course you can Jessica, what are you afraid of? You can do it, I know you can, I believe in you. Let me into your body and soul, you won’t regret it. “am sorry I can’t, you are a demon and can’t be trusted. I will rather wait on God. “so you are turning down my offer all because of God? Jessica this is a life time offer that you can’t afford to miss. Aren’t you the one that always question God in your prayers, “God where are you”? where was he every night you soaked your pillows with your tears? Where was he when you needed him the most? God don’t care about you, that’s why he is not answering your prayers. I am the answer to your prayers. I have always been here for you, just that I have been trapped here for so many years. “we are done having this conversation, is nice meeting you Erica. Jessica walks out of the garden, bit found herself back in garden. These went continuously until she got tired of trying. “Erica, what do you think you are doing? “once you are in here, there’s no going back. So we are now inmates darling. The only way for us to gain our freedom is for me to take possession of your body and soul. That’s the only way Jessica, is up to you. Jessica heavy a sigh “I can’t and will never do such. I rather die than accept your offer. “well, so be it. After soany weeks on the garden, Jessica finally gave in and allow Erica take possession of her body and soul. When this was done she laughed out loud. “Finally I am free!!! After so many years of waiting, I finally get my freedom. I can’t believe this vessel would give in. I almost thought I have loss another opportunity again. Now is time for me tool take my “pound of flesh” on this town for what their forefathers did to my sisters and. She raise her hands above the sky, thunderstorms and flashes of light fills the sky. She commented mighty winds from the east,west, north and south to pull down every structures on the town. The whole atmosphere turns red. The people of the town thought rapture has come. As fear grips their mind. Anarchy and takes over the town, there were no means of communication. All telecommunications Mass were destroyed by the wind. The sun and the sky were so red that the people of the town thought that the devil has relocated the town to “hell fire”. Erica, was smiling as she watch these scenscenario. There fears encourage and gave her the strength to cause more Havoc. She was feeding on their fear. She blacklist and turned it into a ghost town to other states and cities in the country. They are existing, but the world can see them. These continue for months, she became the queen of the town. Everyone worshipped her and those who refused to worship or bow her to her were burnt alive. While these things were happening, Jessica was trying to so hard and take control of body. One day some devoted men and women who hasn’t given their faith in God and has never bowed down to erica and Erica don’t even know anything about them. These devoted men and women bhad received a revelation from God, few days before Erica takes over Jessica’s body and soul. Ever since they have been praying and fasting. They came together to cast out Erica out of Jessica’s body and send her back to hell. They succeededed in sending Erica out of Jessica’s body and soul. Jessica accepted Jesus as her lord and savior. She became a born again and wa sset free. She lived a very happy and peaceful life. As everything was working in her davor. The town returned to it’s normalcy. It took them months to recovery from what they thought was rapture and the end of days. These made majority of the people to accept jeeus and become born again. The End.