When The Enemy Within is Exposed...and The Power of Naija

Imagine this scenario...you live in the same house with someone you think you have a good relationship with...at least to an extent. Although she's older...you reckon she is close enough to call you to order if need be and if she steps on your toes...you really don't have to hide the fact that she hurt you from her...
Then comes a day you had a slight and I mean very slight argument with her...you decided to go out for a dose of fresh air to clear your head...you were on your way out anyways...so you opened the door to depart...
But then...you changed your mind...well just because you can...She heard the door close and probably assumed you had gone out...then she gets on the phone to whoever to start yada yadaing about you...like she really pours out the venom and throws a curse or two your way in the process...and you're there...listening....but she has no idea!!! I laugh...
You allow her to run her mouth to the very last drop...then you go to her,smile and say...hey,you good?...no worries, will sort that issue out next week...and you stroll out...Yes she's gobsmacked and you're in shock...

That was exactly what happened to me over the weekend...you really think you know people...but the honest truth is you don't...only God can reveal the enemy within...
I was in shock for a while 'cos I found it difficult to believe that people can be so two faced it is unreal...why do we do such...I honestly don't get it...
Well I confronted her when I got back...I told her I can't believe she harboured such pain and anger in her heart towards me whilst I thought we were cool...she immediately started apologising profusely before I even got midway and said I should ignore all she said 'cos she said it out of anger...well she also said she wasn't talking to anyone...she was talking to herself...lol...last I checked, pigs fly!!!

Anyways I'm thankful...that the enemy within was revealed...we learn everyday...no it hasn't put me off trusting people...it has just made me learn to be more careful with information I give people about me...no I won't clam up...I'm still an extrovert...integrity is still key and honesty the best policy...I've just learnt to trust my instinct more...through the Holy spirit of 'cos
now I know what the deal is...envy is a very bad thing...like my mentor always says...Don't Kill your Brother...Kill Envy!

moving on swiftly....have you registered to vote?Please do so...ASAP make your vote count in 2011... Again this song is dedicated to NIGERIA...I love it! And the title is apt...it is called...THE POWER OF NAIJA...


Comments

Olufunke said…
The enemy within...........interesting, I was trying to imagine,t he expression on her face when she found out you heard all she said before.

That's life o, we learn everyday....
How are you doing?
4 May 2010 at 15:23
aloted said…
Oh my days! LOL I can' laff oo
but I totally feel this post.
Yup you are right..we learn everyday...Thank God for the revelation. She sef go just humble!
God dey!!!!!!
4 May 2010 at 15:56
aloted said…
am feeling this song ooo
Power to naija!
4 May 2010 at 15:59
Nee Fe Mi said…
love the song and thats sad about your friend or whatever, buts its a lesson well learnt so thats good - have a great week
4 May 2010 at 16:31
Rebirth said…
chei, i can imagine the shocked look on her face....eh ya
pele dear
4 May 2010 at 18:11
Tolulope Popoola said…
I can imagine how ashamed she must have been when she saw you. I'm glad her real character was revealed though, people can be so two-faced. Keep doing you girl, we learn everyday!
4 May 2010 at 18:56
Good Naija Girl said…
Aww, I'm sorry that you had to hear that. This is a good reminder for me: I generally think that I know what all my friends really think of me, good or bad, but I guess this is proof that I could be surprised!
4 May 2010 at 21:54
olusimeon said…
i can imagine your shock...
we learn everyday..

you been tagged :)
4 May 2010 at 22:07
Myne said…
Nothing can hold us down o, we're champions! Nice song and that is you too with your 'friend'. When God says yes who can say nay?
4 May 2010 at 22:42
seye said…
All i can do right now is sigh.

By the way, register to vote. Vote for?
5 May 2010 at 03:06
Unknown said…
Hmmmm, Good thing you discovered the enemy but I can imagine how painful it must have felt. Like i here and I will be back
5 May 2010 at 08:06
Zayzee said…
people are always two faced. most anyway. it doesnt surprise me anymore
5 May 2010 at 08:39
Fabulo-la said…
O_o!

wow...I mean not like this hasnt happened to me before but....WOW!
Im always shocked that human beings would do stuff like this...esp someone you've been living with..
iono y...
5 May 2010 at 12:32
Isabella said…
O that's real real sad .. gosh this is why I don't classify anyone as close. I think right now I more or less trust 3 ppl in my life ..which is such a shame.

Well you seem to be quite strong. keep strong.

I don't really like the song o
10 May 2010 at 14:16
Writefreak said…
My husband taught me a policy, never say behind someone what you can't say to their faces, it's a hard policy but it works..
Thank God sa that you found out!
10 May 2010 at 17:04
Sugabelly said…
I think we've all been in this scenario before. =(
14 May 2010 at 04:43
NoLimit said…
@Olufunke...I'm good thank you...lol...oh well she masked the shock :)

@Aloted...hee hee hee...I can laff...my dear God dey true true...correct chic me self feel am well!

@Neefemi...glad you love the song babes...hope your week has been awesome...

@Funms...lol...she masked it well...I'm okay o...at least now I know where I stand...

@FG...yeah she was quite apologetic...yes I totally agree with you...I don't understand how people keep up the pretense...if you don't like me,you don't have to smile @ me...I thank God.

@GNG...Don't be sorry dearie...it is a good thing...it helped me "reorganise" moi!lol...babes you don't know what your friends are thinking o...only God knows...but let's just hope they are all good thoughts!:)

@Simeon....Yes we do...will respond to that tag asap!:)

@Myne...That's right...thanks dearie!you're so on point!

@Seye...*I sigh @ you* right now Seye,register to vote in the coming 2011 Naija Election!!!

@2cute4me(lol)...It sure was pain filled!...I just couldn't understand why she'll hold a grudge against me and still smile and laugh with me...weird I tell you...

@Uzezi...it's been a while? you good?Well I guess I won't be surprised anymore as it is!

@Fabulo-la...I tell you...that was my exact feeling...WOW!

@Miss FlyHigh...I sure will keep strong..you don't really like the song...oh well it will grow on you :)

@WriteFreak...your husband is a good man...abide by that principle and live in peace...my sister I thank God!

@Sugarbelly...yeah I guess so :)
19 May 2010 at 22:34
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