Tim’s Stories: THE LONGEST WAIT
CHAPTER 24 — The Weight of Grace
The morning sun rose over Warri with a warmth that felt almost sacred. The sky glowed orange and gold, as though heaven itself had opened its arms to bless the city. Inside the modest bungalow at Osubi, laughter spilled through the open windows.
Buchi sat at the dining table, his Bible open in front of him. His fingers traced the verses slowly, reverently—like a man touching something holy for the first time. Mia moved about the kitchen, humming softly as she prepared breakfast.
“Papa, do you want more tea?” she called.
He smiled, looking up from the page. “Yes, my dear. And don’t forget—two spoons of sugar. The Lord may have taken away my sins, but not my sweet tooth.”
Mia laughed. “You’ll never change.”
“That’s not t
