It was quite an hectic day for me. To say I have had classes since the day started. I finished class around 3pm then I went to church for a meeting. Here I am by 6pm just closing the day's activities.
‘Mary,’ my friend called from behind.
“Hmm?”
" Hope you have not forgotten?
" Forgotten what?
“We are going to Mr. Collins place this evening. He told me that he called you to inform you."
“Ahh….I totally forgot."
“So, are you not going?"
“I will, we are going with Fred right?
" Yes.”
Off we go to Mr. Collin’s apartment who has just moved to his new place. About five of us gathered at his place in the evening to make merry and congratulate him.
“Hmmm…. husband material.” I exclaimed when I discovered that he already did all the cooking on his own.
Sophia teased him for the finely chopped plantain on the table.
“You mean you did this all by yourself? Kate asked Mr. Collins.
" Yeah…by the grace of God."
“I can see that your future wife will be a very lucky woman.” Mr. Fred. teased him.
It was a good thing that he invited us over. I was exhausted already that I couldn't even think of what to eat when I got home but then, we had a lot to eat in his house.
"Mr. Collins, can I get a container?” I shouted from the kitchen.
"Who wants to use it?
“Myself."
“Why?"
“I'm quite filled up with the fruits I took earlier. I want to pack my own rice home to eat later."
“No," he disagreed, “you have to eat it here."
“Sister Mary, don't spoil the vibe. We came here for a mini party."
I took a small portion for myself and joined the rest in the sitting room to eat and gist. There, we started talking about relationships and life in general.
“There is a perfect partner for everyone out there." Mr. Fred began.
“Hmm.. relationship counselor." Rahan teased him.
“Continue please….I think we all need that."
“You just have to know what's best for you and go for it." He continued.
So, it began. I saw myself in a black jeep, finely dressed in a white flowing gown. It's my wedding with Fred. We have come a long way together. After dating for over a year, he proposed to me two months ago and today, we are tying the knot. I'm so happy I got the man of my dreams. Fred has been my crush for a while before he started showing interest in me. I mean, I loved everything about him, he is so dedicated to his work and values the people around him. He gives me special treatment and everybody around him, even before we started dating. What else could I ask for?
Few months before our wedding, he opened a big store for me to start my fashion designing brand, which has always been my dream to own one day. Fred was more than I thought he would be to me.
As I sat down quietly in the car, I was filled with joy that I became so nervous, I saw my best friend, Sharon from the tinted glass approach me with a big smile on her face. I rolled down the glass of the car to see her.
“My beautiful bride, it's time to walk down the aisle. Are you ready?
I couldn't give her a reply, all I did was smile as I looked forward to seeing the man of my dreams in his suit.
"Sister Mary.” The call came loud and caught me by surprise.
"What? Why did you shout my name so loud?
“This is the third time I'm calling you."
“Are you still with us," Fred asked, “I noticed that you keep looking at me for a while, smiling."
“I'm with you, I'm enjoying the conversation." I lied.
“What conversation? We were done talking for a while now."
“Huh? Everyone keeps staring at me.
"I noticed everyone's attention was glued to the television.”
It seems they are all watching the music video being displayed on the screen.
" Oya…. confess, what were you thinking about? Your future hubby? Rahan said and everyone laughed.
All I did was to keep my face glued to the ground. I feel so embarrassed. I bit my lower lip to be sure I'm back in reality.
“Huh….why did you call me?” I asked Fred, trying to change the topic.
“I wanted to ask if I could get more plantain?
"Oh…yes, there's still some left in the kitchen."
I stood up to get the plantains from the kitchen.
