Her Mafia Lord

CHAPTER Seventy Seven

“A warm welcome to everyone seated in the house today for our daily spicy special morning edition of Good Morning America show. My name is Jamie Larry” There was a loud round of applause from the audience.

“Today’s edition of good morning America, promises to be interesting as we have in the house, a very prominent leader who has been influential to the body of Christianity in the past days. Please help me welcome none other than Bishop Williams of the St Williams church” Again, another round of applause, resounded from the audience who were thrilled to see the bishop.

“Thank you very much for having me Larry” The bishop replied, having made himself much comfortable on the chair in which he was seated.

“Alot of people cannot deny the fact that your popularity in the entire nation, cannot be underestimated. This is due to the fact that you amass the biggest denomination in America. How has the journey being this far?” Larry asked.

“Well, the journey has been a bitter sweet experience for me, I mean having to be criticized by most people isn’t a good ideal thing. While most people have always learnt to do the bidding of Christ, it so happens talhat there are others today in the world who wish to choose their own path outside the jurisdiction of Christ Jesus” Bishop Williams replied appropriately.

“Strong words from the bishop there. Now we all know that the elections are approaching. The people would want to know who you have personally endorsed. Is it Miss Tina or Mr. Buddy?” Bishop Williams chuckled a little before replying

“The church knows that politics is a thing of the world and so, I would not want to indulge myself in anything of the world”

“Are these bold statements Bishop Williams? I mean clearly we have seen in the past how particular other denomination are about voting during elections” Larry said, flipping the pages of his note.

“Every Church have their principle and indeed, my denomination’s principle must be strictly adhered to. It’s a no politics principle”

“Okay, away from religious standards and belief, what do you think about the two candidates coming out for the poles” Larry asked hoping to atleast get something from the man.

“The thing about you mainstream media people is the fact that y’all would always find a way to bring the story back to it’s begining. Anyways, what I think about the candidates? Well I believe they are both political gladiators that can battle it out on the field. Tina is a strong woman and we all know that of she wins, she would be making history as not only the first New York based president, but also the first ever woman to have graced the presidential seat. Buddy on the other hand is one of the most fiercest comrades I have seen and i must commend his tenacity and his never give up spirit”

“Those are strong words bishop. Anyways, one last question before we round up this session with you. Are we hoping to see any new project from St Williams church?” Larry asked

“There are so many projects to expect and one of them is the feeding of the orphanage homes in due time”

“Very well then, with this, we have come to the end of our session with Bishop Williams, its nice to see you once more on our show” The bishop smiled and mouthed a thank you, before the live show, went off.

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Jeffery had arrived at the office, hoping to see his manager in regards to the article he had discussed with him.

Entering into the hall, there was commotion amongst the staffs who were laying out the complaint that they hadn’t been paid off their monthly wages in a while, Mr. Ali the manager was trying to calm the situation down.

“No, we can’t take this anymore. We also have families to feed, bills to pay” One staff said

“It’s either we are paid today or we stop working for your company” These amongst the numerous complaint was all Jeffery heard.

He was sad seeing his fellow journalist lay out their heart before the manager. He had also not been paid and regardless of the situation, he was still committed to the job.

“Fellow Journalists, can I have your attention please”Jeffery said, coming to stand right at their front. He commanded respect amongst the journalist and so, everywhere went calm.

“I understand how we feel. I have not been paid as well, but we must understand that Mr. Ali here is trying and It was never his wish to not allow his workers get paid. The company is experiencing some financial distress and until we learn to be patient, rioting would not solve any of these issues” He looked around to see the faces of the journalist he was speaking to.

“Let’s learn to trust the process and i believe that this phase would change one day and that day, we would all look back at the past and laugh about it” Once he was done with his speech, the mini crowd of Journalists who had gathered, began to dispatch one by one.

“I cannot thank you enough” Mr. Ali said, shaking Jeffery’s hand.

“It’s not a problem sir”

“I was almost loosing my mind for a second” Mr. Ali admitted.

“Will like to see you in the office” Jeffery pleaded, seeing Ali was already on his way out.

“Look, I am late for an important meeting” Ali said, looking restless. “What is the topic for contention?”

“Its about the Elijahs” Jeffery said, looking left and right.

“Look, I have told you before, you are only raising the stack of cards to your disadvantage. There are certain stories that are not worth describing or worth to be talked about”

“But this story can be the million dollar story you need” Jeffery said, looking desperate as ever.

“Listen to me real quick young man, I have been in the game for a very long time and I know what’s good for my company. The Elites story is way too dangerous to dug into” Ali concluded and left Jeffery hanging alone

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Tina had booked an appointment with Bishop Williams. She had watched the good morning show and was elated to know that the Bishop gave her high regards. She was hoping by meeting up with the bishop, she would be able to atleast earn his endorsement.

When she arrived at the Bishop gigantic office at his parish, Tina was instructed by the secretary that the Bishop was going to meet up with her in a minute.

She decided to go through her social media handle while she waited and the fact that each content she was seeing on the various social handles pointed to the importance of having to elect buddy, made her really pissed.

These people really believed that Buddy would change the narrative, whereas she knew that Buddy was up to something more dangerous than just the seat. He was looking for a way to expand his syndicate down from Canada.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

“Excuse me ma’am, the bishop is available right now” She was brought out of her thoughts by the secretary.

Entering into the Bishop’s office, she was fascinated by how decorated it looked; Bishop William was definitely one of the few religious leaders that had amassed so much wealth.

“What a pleasant surprise to see you in my office Miss Tina” The bishop said with a smile on his face upon recognizing Tina.

She approached the bishop and knelt down to kiss the ring on his finger, while the bishop was impressed by her gesture.

“It’s good to see you too bishop” She said as the bishop aided her up to the opposite seat, to which she sat comfortably.

“To what do I owe this pleasant surprise visit” The bishop asked upon taking his own seat.

“So many things had made me come to you bishop” He sat upright and crossed his arms to atleast listened attentively..

“Go on my child, speak up let the bishop listen” Tina cleared her throat according and said.

“When you gave a description about me at the gokd morning show, I couldn’t help but feel happy that someone with a heart of gold like you, someone who has touched so many lives, will find it fit to recognize me” The bishop laughed a fainted laugh and said

“I usually learn to appreciate the candidates coming out for any prospective post. That is my duty as a bishop”

“I am here to seek for your endorsement and as you know……..” The bishop halted Tina abruptly

“If you listened very well to what I said in the show, I made it very clear that my church absconds from politics or political activities” The Bishop said.

“I know but the thing is your influence will go……” The bishop once halted Tina from saying anything once more.

“Please Miss Tina, if this is what you came to discuss with me, then I would beg that you leave” The bishop indicated, leaving Tina speechless.