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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: FAMILY (01/21/16)
Jane was in the bathroom when the phone rang at 10pm; she ran and picked it up.
“Hello, James residence.”

“Am with your husband and we are having a great time. You thought you could have him all to yourself? Well, you have failed,” a lady responded from the other end.

Jane could not believe her ears. She tried to compose herself holding the receiver.
“Who is speaking?” she asked.

“It doesn’t matter who is speaking, just pack all your belongings by tomorrow for I don’t want to see you in that house.”

The lady hung up before Jane could respond further.

Crushed and without strength, Jane tried to support herself on the table as she began wondering what on earth had happened.

Her husband James had left for Mombasa two days ago, for a business conference. She tried to recollect the conversation over the phone and she was sure she never knew the lady; how she got her phone number remained a mystery.

Jane had been married to James for the last five years and blessed with a lovely girl named Diana. They lived happily until recently when James started coming home late and business conferences started to rise. Although it was quite unusual, Jane never suspected anything was amiss considering her husband’s large business empire. Now she began to wonder: could her husband be having an affair? No, this can’t be, he was a committed servant in the church and a teacher. She decided to call her husband’s cell phone.

When the cell phone stopped ringing, she heard something totally unexpected.

“I told you to start packing. So you thought I was joking? Keep wasting time; I believe this will give you all the confirmation you need. The lady hung up again.

Jane nearly fainted as the phone in her hand broke, waking up her litter girl. She couldn’t believe that it was the same lady answering her husband’s phone. Her fears had finally been confirmed.

Lord you remain my refuge and strength. This is the time I need you more, Lord, she prayed.

Looking back she remembered how far they started with James. They had struggled together to make a home for themselves. God had blessed them both materially and spiritually.

This must be the hand of the enemy. Am not going to surrender to his schemes, she concluded. This is my home and am not moving an inch. Come what may I am going to wait for my husband. She resorted

She picked up her girl and began feeding her as she sat on the sofa meditating on what transpired over the phone.

The following morning Jane woke up feeling dizzy and tired. She decided to call her office for a day off, and to remain indoors as she waited for her husband return and figure out what happened.

At around 2pm her husband’s navy blue Parejo drove into the compound and Jane could clearly see that he was coming home with a visitor in the passenger’s seat.

She kept interceding, God you are my portion in the land of the living, grant me your strength. Jane, trust me: she could hear that inner voice.

She walked towards the gate and embraced her husband. “Welcome home, dear. How was your trip?”

“Oh we had a great time and Am very tired. Please welcome our guest and come inside. we have something to discuss,” James responded.

The lady nearly knocked Jane down as she stormed into the house uninvited. Once seated in the living room, James broke the news. “Jane, I want you to move your things to the guest room. As you can see I have a new wife. Please don’t ask me questions.”

“What? My dear, what have I done to deserve this? Please explain this.”

“I have nothing to explain. Am tired of your nagging and complaints. Please just do as I have said before I change my mind.” he responded as he embraced the new lady.

Jane would not tolerate this any longer: she walked away crying. Being a committed Christian, she knew that her husband was under the influence of the enemy, and only prayers could change this situation.

In all this one thing was clear in Jane's mind: there was no way she could leave her home. She was ready to fight spiritually.
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C D Swanson 
01/28/16
Wow- powerfully delivered.

Spiritual warfare is an ongoing battle for the entire duration of our lives on earth...

This could be a book, I'd like to read more.

God bless~
AnnMarie Givans
01/28/16
The story left me wanting to know the outcome. I guess it was meant to be a cliffhanger.

I notice about three times the word "I" was left out.

Good Job.
Bonnie Bowden 
02/02/16
The husband was so cruel to his wife. I noticed the word AM written in several spots throughout the story, and I was wondering the significance of it.

Well done.
Bonnie Bowden 
02/02/16
The husband was so cruel to his wife. I noticed the word AM written in several spots throughout the story, and I was wondering the significance of it.

Well done.
Kate Warren 
02/04/16
Absolutely riveting! I do hope you write more installments. It was the perfect cliffhanger and we can see how the main character will develop. Great start! I hope you write more!