They walked into church this sunday morning full of smiles. An ideal, young couple. You would hardly notice it was their first day. Akin and Tessy were invited by a neighbour who knew they were new in town and that they wont mind worshipping in our church of 20 people.
Six months later, even those who know nothing about pregnancy detection can 'sense' that Tessy is expecting a baby. She comes less frequently to church now, those charming smiles are gradually giving way to occassional outbursts with members of her service group.
This day Tessy walks into the pastor's office crying. Akin had kicked her in the tommy yesternight as he frequently does (not minding the pregnancy), pushed her out of the house, and warned her sternly not to come into the house that night.
It was cold , but Tessy didnt have a choice. Afterall its better than being kicked around. she eventually found herself in a neighbour's house where she passed the night in the guise that the husband wasn't around and she couldn't stay at home alone.
When she woke up in the morning, he had gone to work, locked the door.
"Things will change sir. It's because I'm going through some challenges at work" Akin replies when the pastor confronted him. He got back home from the pastor's only to beat her for telling anyone their marital challenges.
It is two years now since they first came into church. He hasn't stopped beating her (she's got scars to show for it!)
and she's threatening to leave the marriage.
Should she?
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