16/04/2025
Part 2
โ I MISSED MY FLIGHT 2 TIMESโ
โ READ MY STORY-
The morning of April 8, 2025, arrived heavy with grief and responsibility for Bethel. It was the day she had to lay her father to rest, a man who had been her rock, her teacher, and her greatest cheerleader. The quiet streets of
( Isi-izo neke) seemed to echo her sadness as she prepared herself to face the reality of saying goodbye.
The burial ceremony was solemn, marked by hymns, tears, and poignant memories shared by friends and family. Bethel tried to hold herself together, but her emotions were a storm swirling just beneath the surface. Each word spoken about her father reminded her of the void he left behind. Still, she steeled herself to make sure everything went smoothly, a tribute worthy of the man who had given her so much.
As the day wore on, the reception brought a different kind of chaos. Relatives streamed in with expectations, comments, and the occasional clash of opinions. Bethel felt like she was managing an orchestra of conflicting demands while grappling with her own overwhelming sorrow. She barely had time to breathe, much less process the reality that her father was gone.
Amid the whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities, Bethel was also facing a logistical nightmare. She had booked an Air Peace flight from Enugu to Abuja that evening, hoping to shift gears and focus on urgent work awaiting her in the capital. Yet, in the chaos of the burial preparations, she missed an important email, a rescheduling notice from the airline.
The realization hit her as she checked her inbox during a brief moment of calm. Her flight had been moved to an earlier time. Panic set in as she scrambled to leave for the airport, her grief now compounded by the stress of missing her departure. Upon arriving, she was informed that the rescheduled flight had already left, leaving her stranded. She felt the sting of helplessness, a moment that seemed to encapsulate everything she was feeling that day.
Determined not to let the setback defeat her, Bethel rebooked a later flight. But her troubles werenโt over. A second email from the airline informed her that this flight, too, had been rescheduled. She missed it again, her heart sinking further into the abyss of stress and frustration. All she wanted was a moment of quiet, a chance to step away from the whirlwind of emotions and obligationsโbut life seemed determined to keep her on edge.
By the time Bethel finally sorted out her travel plans, night had fallen. She sat alone in the airport waiting area, the weight of the day pressing down on her. Tears welled up as she thought about her father, the man who had always been there to offer wisdom when life became too overwhelming. She wished she could call him, hear his calming voice, and be reminded that everything would be okay.
As she boarded a flight at last, Bethel resolved to take things one step at a time. The day had tested her limits, but she reminded herself that she was still standing,still moving forward. Though her father's physical presence was gone, his lessons and love remained, giving her the strength to face whatever came next. She whispered to herself, โIโll get through this,โ and as the plane lifted off, Bethel allowed herself a fleeting moment of hope.