29/10/2025
PROPHET VINCENZO
EPISODE 21
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In the morning, after observing the family devotion, Dr. Jewel had told me to get myself prepared for the mentoring school.
I was so excited for the possibility of becoming a Marriage and Family Thera**st. . ...
I spent so much time in the bathroom for personal hygiene. I stood in front of the mirror getting ready for school, looking at my reflection in it. Thank God I had quick-healing skin, my body was covered with faded scars that fascinated me.
I was happy to have my beautiful face and healthy skin and hair back. Everything Vita bought for me was working like magic. I like that girl so much.
I powdered my face and devoted effort to making myself look attractive and then admired my appearance. I spent ages preening myself.
I stood there, primping in front of the mirror, making minor adjustments to my hair, make-up, and clothes. Paying careful attention to how I dressed and groomed, as if I was inviting the whole world to watch me.
I felt very proud and satisfied with myself after making myself neat and tidy
I appeared striking and smart in dress and appearance before walking out of my room.
“You look beautiful.” Dr Jewel complimented me on my looks when I got downstairs
“Thanks a lot.” I bowed slightly. I preened myself on the praise I had received, feeling self-satisfied.
I followed her to the car where Mr Nayel was in the driver's seat.
I climbed into the back seat and he started the car.
Even the devil knows that this people are a very happily married couple. They chatted endlessly, I watched as Mr Nayel laughed and leaned down, kissing her cheek.
“I need to know the secret to having a happy marriage.” I said within me, grinning happily as Mr Nayel was showing a lot of love and care to his wife.
After a long ride, we arrived at our destination. Mr Nayel looked at his wife and asked
“Sweet cheeks, do you want me to come and pick you up when you're through?”
She nodded her head.
“Call me and I will come to pick you up. Until you're back in my loving arms---have a wonderful day, Beautiful!”
I blushed as if I was the one he was talking to.
“Have a great day. I love you.” Dr Jewel kissed him
I was just smiling, admiring the couple before me
I opened the car door, stepped out of the car, drew myself up slowly to height and had a good look around.
I don't know how to describe this elegant place. I have had the opportunity to see several impressive buildings in my country but it's nothing compared to what she'd got here. The exterior of the building was elegant and graceful.
Indeed! She is a wealthy woman, an attractive woman, and wealthy to boot. A humble soul and above all things she love Jesus
The view from the glass elevator was impressive, Upon entering the elevator, the doors close. It went up quickly and then stopped
We stepped out of it, facing an office. Dr. Jewel Nayel inscribed above the door
I didn't know how she connected the automatic sliding door system with her phone and managed them remotely.
She used the remote control to open the door and we entered into her office.
“Wow! She has elegant taste.” I thought, trying not to look around the office too conspicuously.
She stood in the middle of her office and prayed for several minutes. Then she phoned her secretary and told her to lead me to the class
The Classroom was well-equipped, having an electronic projector.
We walked in and met a lady in the front of the classroom, teaching the students.
“Dr. Chloe, this is Gracia from Africa, she's a new student.” Dr. Jewel's secretary announced and left
“You're welcome Gracia, Dr. Jewel has already informed me about you. This academic year will be challenging but exciting, and I encourage you to learn with us and explore. I look forward to learning and growing together.”
“Thank You m... Thank You Dr. Chloe.” I remembered Vinnie had taught me that I should always address people with their names.
She smiled and I was assigned a seat. I had a laptop on my desk and I took a quick glance all around, I noticed everyone had laptop on their desk
“Wow!”
I listened attentively in class and respectfully to Dr Chloe's words, trying not to look intimidated by the whites.
Vinnie had taught me before he travelled not to be intimidated by people I perceive to be attractive, successful, or confident. And that when I'm feeling self-conscious, I might feel overwhelmed in the presence of people who seem more self-assured than I do.
I was told to feel better about myself, believe in myself and improve my self-esteem as a woman. God bless him for me. I really missed him.
“Marriage counselors, sometimes called marriage and family thera**sts, are highly educated mental health professionals who provide therapy for couples. They give clients the ther**eutic tools they need to improve their relationships, resolve disagreements and manage their mental health.
Marriage counselors often act as mediators in challenging discussions, ask questions to expand the conversation and listen to patients individually to help them prepare for couples' therapy.”
I started typing on my laptop. Thank God I attended Computer class immediately I finished secondary school before I was kidnapped. I would have disgrace my generation here. I still recalled what I'd been taught.
“What does a marriage counselor do?
Marriage counselors work with individuals, couples and families in one-on-one sessions to listen to every side of a situation. During group sessions, a marriage counselor may facilitate conversation, role-play a scenario, gather information to make a mental health diagnosis or provide specialized therapy. For example, a couple planning to get married might seek a marriage counselor's advice to ensure they're ready for a long-term commitment.
Marriage counselors also often assist couples in discussing important subjects and bolstering their relationships, especially in the following areas
Communication, Intimacy, Fidelity, Differences in opinion about raising children or living with extended family, Substance, abuse, Anger, Trauma, Grief
Graduate students in marriage counseling often study how to:
Administer basic therapy
Provide a mental health diagnosis
Support patients through talk therapy and consulting
Handle common mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, marriage and couple issues and family conflict
Help patients understand the reasons for their behavior and how it affects others
Assist patients in exploring alternative ways of thinking to enhance their mental health.”
And then she went on to discuss it in detail, thoroughly and carefully. She made it plain, clear, understandable and intelligible
After an hour, she rounded off the topic and said
“I'll tell you more about Marriage counselor skills and What are some common marriage counselor specializations in our next class.”
When she left the class, I stood up. I was about to walk out of the classroom when I bumped into someone and mumbled an apology
“I'm so sorry to bump into you.”
She smiled at me and muttered “It's fine.”
“You're from Africa right?” She asked and I nodded
I looked at her, she had a fair complexion like me not white, but she spoke in an American accent. She had a really nice accent
“What part of Africa are you from?”
“I'm from Nigeria.”
“Wow! My parents are also from Nigeria. Pardon my manners. I'm Divina Benjamin.”
Benjamin? Am I just overthinking things?
“Di.. v... ..”
“Divina!” She helped me out
“I read a book “Turning Point” where Mr and mrs Benjamin went to Dr. Jewel for an advice about their daughter. Are they your parents? Are you the girl they talked about?”
“Yeah! You're right. They are my parents but that was my older sister. She is now married with two sons.”
“Wow!” I exclaimed with wonder
“You have a strong American accent. How come?” I couldn't help but ask
“I was born and brought up in America.”
I nodded in understanding, no wonder she spoke an American accent fluently
“Have you ever been to Nigeria?”
“I've been there a few times.” She responded and then asked
“What about you? Where are your parents?”
“It's a long story. This is my first time of been to America” I shook my head, trying hard not to break down in tears.
“Can we be friends?”
“Of course I'll say yes.” I was more than happy to make friends with her
She gave me a smile and reached out to take the phone I held out. She gave me her personal cellphone number and returned the phone back to me
“Nice to meet you Gracia.”
“Pleased to meet you, too Divina”
I laughed softly as I made my way back to Dr. Jewel's office
Hope I'm not making a mistake...
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TBC...
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