Ellen was sitting on her bed, having a conversation with her friend Aisha. Aisha had been Ellen’s friend and confidant from the moment they met. It was friendship at a glance. Ellen had been lost looking for her department when she had bumped into the ever cheerful and bubbly Aisha. Aisha had immediately left whatever she was doing and taken her over to where her department was located, Ellen had been so grateful that she had insisted on buying her lunch and ever since that moment they had been inseparable. “So would you be taking Femi with you to your parents Anniversary dinner? Aisha asked. “Hmm… I really don’t know, mum really wants to meet him but my dad is the one I’m worried about, he’s very particular about guys, I’ve never taken a guy home before because of it” Ellen replied. “Well it’s worth a try since your mum wants to meet him, and it’s not like you’re just gonna walk up to your dad and say “hey dad meet my boyfriend””she added with a giggle “and besides I’ll be there for moral support” “Have you spoken to Femi about it yet?” Aisha asked “Not really” Ellen replied “Why, the dinner is next weekend, don’t you wanna know if he’s going to be available or not, or are just going to spring it up on him?” She asked sitting upright on the bed. “I will okay, I’ve just not made up my mind about it yet” Ellen replied “Well you better and do that fast too” Aisha said looking squarely at her friend. “Easy tiger, I will I’ll be seeing him later tonight” Ellen assured.
Ellen spoke to Femi later that day about the dinner and Femi agreed to accompany her, even though he was a bit skeptical about it. “ Don’t worry baby, my parents are absolutely going to love you” Ellen had assured him. Even though her mum seemed to like him as they had spoken with each other on few occasions, he was still a little bit worried.What if they didn’t approve of the relationship and told Ellen to put an end to it he thought , he wouldn’t be able to take it. The thought of ever loosing her was very scary to him, he couldn’t imagine his life without her in it,his whole life revolved around her. It was at that moment that he realized that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her,because life without her was going to be meaningless, he was going to make her his forever and he was going to start by winning her parents over.
On the day of the dinner,Femi had worn a black Tuxedo with a dress shirt while Ellen wore a black sequin evening gown with a slit in front of it getting up to her thighs,her hair was packed up in a bun with free falling wisps of hair, she had on makeup and her lips were glossy n full. Femi had been blown away when he had seen her. She was gorgeous and she was his. He was the luckiest man alive. He was proud and determined to win the hearts of her parents over. Ellen’s mum was the sweetest Femi could see where Ellen got both her beauty and Attributes from. Ellen was the spitting image of her mum. “It’s nice to finally meet you Femi” Mrs Nicole Ellen’s mum had said pulling him in for a hug when they had arrived. “ It’s Nice to be here ma’am, Happy Anniversary and thank you for inviting me over to your beautiful home”. Femi had replied. Ellen’s mum was easy to get along with Femi thought but her Dad was a tough one he barely said a word to him. Ellen knew from the look on her dad’s face that he didn’t approve of Femi. “Who is he?” He had asked when Femi had excused himself to the restroom and he was alone with Ellen. “He’s my boyfriend, dad” Ellen had replied. “Boyfriend?..How?.. When?” Her dad had asked puzzled “We’ve been together for 4months now dad and I love him, he makes me happy dad” She said “Please dad give him a chance, he’s really very responsible and sweet” she pleaded “Okay baby, if you say he makes you happy, then I’m okay with it because your happiness is all that matters to me. But if he ever makes you shed a tear,then he’s going to see the other side of me. He warned and Ellen knew that he meant every word.
Two months after the Anniversary Dinner, Femi and Ellen both wrote their final exams and soon after they were both posted for their National Youth Service Corps program for a year.Even though they were posted to different states their love for each other waxed stronger. Femi had been posted to an Oil and Gas company. He had graduated with a first class degree and during his service year in the company had exhibited Honesty, Ambition and a Strong work ethic that he was immediately retained an offer that came with an official car, and an apartment to go with. He had been so happy and had proposed six months later on Ellen’s birthday. It had been the best day of their life. Two weeks after the proposal they had gone over to seek the approval of their parents and a date was fixed. Ellen’s humble nature and simplicity won her the love and adoration of both Femi’s parents and siblings. Femi was the only male amongst three females. Ellen on the other hand was an only child, Femi was loved by Ellen’s parents that when he asked for Ellen’s hand they gladly gave their approval and wedding preparations were in order. Femi had made sure all Ellen needed for the wedding was made available to her. It was all like a dream and indeed the best days of her life. According to tradition the bride and groom were to stay away from each other till they were married and even though it had been just a week, it felt like years to them both and they couldn’t wait to get it over and done with. The wedding dress Ellen had chosen had been plain, yet stylish and heavily patterned. It was a ball gown, it had a long flowing skirt and a fitted bodice with a scooped neckline. Finally the day of the wedding arrived, she was finally going to be one with the man of her dreams..the man who had showed her the true meaning of love, her very own Prince Charming, her stomach bubbled with excitement that it felt like there were a million butterflies dancing in it. After getting dressed, her parents had come up to her room. All three of them had shared a moment together. Her dad had been filled with pride and Joy when he laid his eyes on her dressed in her wedding dress “you’re the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen,except your mother of course” he said with a chuckle. They had laughed, cried and prayed together. This was it she thought, the moment she had dreamt of right from when Femi had proposed..it was time for her to walk down the aisle. Taking her fathers arm, she gave her mother a quick kiss on the cheeks and was off. “You’re not even nervous are you?” Her father asked amazed. “Why should I be? I’m marrying the love of my life. I get to keep him forever” she beamed. “Don’t let him hear you say that” he laughed and took a deep breath as they approached the church. The doors opened and everyone began to stand as the wedding procession began. The hall was filled to a capacity by both relatives and friends.
All Ellen saw was her man, waiting at the end of the long walk to the alter, dressed in a charcoal grey two piece suit never looking more gorgeous to her. His hazel eyes warm and deep were focused on her. Her father had to literally stop her from running up there to claim her man. Finally in what seemed like the longest walk of her life, she was there resting her hand in his offered hand and led up the stairs to begin the ceremony. The officiants opening remarks,followed by the exchange of vows, and then the pronouncement of marriage, the kiss followed by the final procedure and then turning to face the congregation as Man and Wife. After the wedding party, Femi and Ellen both took off to their hotel we’re they were to stay the night and head off to Paris the next day for their honeymoon.
To Be Continued……
P.S : Hello my darlings so sorry for the late update..so much has been going on in my life lately and it’s been difficult to write.. but I promise to update the next episode soon.. please bear with me.. and also forgive my typos if there are any as I was unable to edit..don’t forget to like and comment..Thanks for been here😘😘
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