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Still Waters (Part 5)- The Turn

Hello, my people, 

Thank you for following this short story. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. Part 5 is the end of our journey with Chenu and Ladi. You can catch up on all other parts here:

Part 1- Shattered 

Part 2- The Plan

Part 3- Silent Tension

Part 4- The Breaking Point

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The hum of the fridge was the only sound in the house. Ladi sat curled up on the couch, blanket wrapped around her shoulders. Her Bible lay open on her lap, unread. She heard Chenu’s footsteps long before he appeared.

He didn’t speak. He walked over, sat beside her, and placed something gently on the table—her favorite mug, filled with warm ginger tea.

She looked at it, then at him. “You didn’t have to.” 

“I know,” he said softly. “But I wanted to.”

A beat of silence passed.

“I’m sorry,” she whispered. Burying her face in the crook of his neck. “Not for believing God will heal me. But for acting like you were the enemy.”

“I’m sorry too,” Chenu replied as he kissed her forehead. “For pushing when I should’ve sat with you longer. I just… I love you too much to do nothing.”

Ladi’s lips trembled. “I’m scared.”

“I am, too,” he admitted, reaching for her hand. “But I’d rather be scared together than strong apart.”

She adjusted her head on his shoulder, and for the first time in weeks, there were no walls inside her head or heart. This was not because the storm had passed, but because she was no longer alone in it. She had decided to face this storm with the partner God had provided for her. She finally made her decision, and she was going to let God lead her. She turned to face him, adjusting herself. “I want to see the specialist,” she said quietly, “but… I also need time to pray. Really pray. Not out of fear. Out of faith.”

Chenu beamed. This was a miracle! She had finally agreed. Thank you, Lord, He silently mouthed. He wanted to pick her up and kiss her, but he thought against doing it now. Instead, he nodded gently. “Then we’ll do both. We’ll fight with prayer and medicine. You don’t have to choose one over the other. I’ll be right beside you all the way. When I chose you, it was all of you, not a part or certain parts. We will weather this storm together, God on our side."

In that fragile moment, they found their rhythm again—not perfect, but real. Two believers navigating fear, faith, and love. Together.


There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear… I John 4:18
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