Chapter 2 LOVE TEST

CHAPTER TWO

Today is Saturday I woke up early to do my house chores but my lazy brother Eric is still asleep snoring like a Buffalo.

"Wake up you lazy boy you need to assist me in doing my chores". I said calling him out.

"Oh!!! You always interrupt my sleep don't bother bringing any chores to me you know am not good at that, and perhaps I need to play my video game anytime am awake"... He said covering himself with a blanket.

I had no choice but to report him to my mom although I don't want anything that will lead to either quarrel or fight".

After explaining his nonchalant manner to my Mom she became upset, as she went to the kitchen took some cups of water to drench him.

Eric thought it was me he stood up intending to fight but when he saw it was mom he paused for a minute looking astonished.

"Mom this is unfair I can't be sleeping, looking drenched at the same time".

My mom is a gentle type she never likes watching us in a bad mood or being sad, she rather apologizes rather than thrashes us.

After mom talked some sense into Eric's head he decided to succumb to her words it was unbelievable, the first time I saw him doing his House chores without complaining.

Suddenly my dad came in he was well pleased when he saw the house looking tidy " Indeed you guys are amazing". He said giving us an applaud.

Dad brought some wonderful gifts for us guess what it is?

An expensive wristwatch

"This is Chopad_201 carats, waw! This is beautiful but expensive I guess Dad has gotten a million-dollar contract". I said holding the wristwatch while I anticipates his reaction.

"Well, It's a gift from a customer, he loved the way I designed his wears so he intended to surprise me with a wristwatch".

"I think dad should open a grocery so we can store his gift in other to yield profit hope am making a point". Eric said while he smirks.

My Dad was astounded when he heard such words from Eric. Mom who understands the traits of Eric kept mute then she put up with Dad to his compartment.

We both stare at the lovely couple as they walk to their room holding both hands together.

" Indeed love is beautiful and I pray to do this soon with my lovely Gabriella," Eric said patting his chest while he gleamed.

"I couldn't hold my laughter as I burst out loud remembering the scenario between Eric and Gabriella".

NEXT DAY

It was time for us to go to Church, our service starts at 9 am I looked at the clock it was 8:30, I called out for my naughty brother.

" Eric!! Eric!! Eric!!, we have just 30 minutes left hurry up, remember time wait for no one I don't want to be late.

We attend Liberty Church Downtown Manhattan in New York City.

Finally, my parent came out together with Eric they were gorgeously dressed, "Oh no!!, I have spent 10 minutes waiting, we need to be there before 9 am we have 20 minutes left". I said while looking at my wristwatch.

"Nelly the timekeeper don't worry you will soon become a pastor because I dont understand why you keep to time mostly on Sundays" Eric said as he stopped a red taxi.

We all enter the cab then we drove to church.

AT CHURCH

The service was awesome we met the praise and worship which I enjoyed most I felt the atmosphere of worship. Meanwhile, it was time for the sermon, Pastor Fred was ushered into the pulpit as he gave the congregation an exaltation.

The sermon was mind-blowing, he preached on the topic "THE POWER OF LOVE". I need this but Eric needs this more.

I couldn't hide my laughter when I saw Eric jotting down something, I whispered to his ears as I asked.

" What are you writing?".

"I am writing the secrete code to love I have gotten the tools I will use on my beloved Gabriella". He said as he continue to write.

" This your imaginary love for Gabriella is getting out of hand I think you need a love therapist". I said looking at his writing.

After the service, my brother and I waited for my parent at the church entrance, we later found out they were discussing with friends so we waste no time going home since we know the way.

"Oh!!, that is Gabriella". Eric said pointing in her direction.

I thought it was an illusion until I looked again.

"Yes!!, that is Gabriella she is beautifully dressed finally the angel of your life is here". I said putting my hands on Eric's shoulder.

Then I discovered Eric has filled with Joy because the smile on his face was different.

"Don't tell me you want to meet her I can't wait to laugh". I tried distracting his attention to Gabriella.

" She is my beloved girlfriend in whom I am well pleased". Eric said as he presides to meet her.

"Hello, Gabriella we finally met again". Eric said with a smile.

She smiled looking at him

" Don't tell me you are a member of this church?".

"Well as you can see that's why I am here, I just want to say hi to you since I saw you from a distance but I dont want to waste your time here since you are retaining a class". Eric said as he walked past her.

" Oh!! Wait a minute". She calls out.

Eric paused as he turns back to Gabriella.

"Yes am waiting". He said

" You are funny and naughty you reminded me of the last time we met I don't think you need this". She said smiling at him.

"Not so dear, I will be foolish if I want to pay evil to evil".

" And who is the evildoer here?". She asked looking confused.

"We are both evils". He said as they both burst into laughter.

Exchange of contact was made by those two love birds.

I was just smiling when I saw these two love birds finally get to each other indeed this is "the power of love". I said while I solitude on that phrase.