The ceremony hall

Oh ibitein you look so beautiful.. your like an angel.. Agatha said standing at the door.

Ibitein turned and gasped, oh it's you Aunty.. she smiled widely and they hugged for a fleeting seconds.

You came.. ibitein exhaled softly on Agatha's bossom.

Yes dear, ..I'm sorry for everything.. Agatha said pulling as they remain hugging.

No aunty, you don't have to apologize or anything, ibitein hesitated.

Of course my dearest ..of course I do..

I understand aunty..

Agatha gave a small smile and started patting ibitein's head. I only said those words because I wanted you to be with the right person that all..

I know Aunty..

This man..how well do you know him? I mean have you by any chance met him in the past before? Or..

Ibitein shook her head slowly and Agatha nodded as the situation was still bothering her. I just want you to be careful, okay?

Okay Aunty..

Good! she smiled.. I see you are dressed already ..and ready.. Agatha tried to brighten up ibitein who was lost in her thoughts, thinking of what her Aunty had said..

Yes Aunty, as you can see, she smiled widely and Agatha chuckled slightly.

Oh Aunty.. I'm glad that you are here, ibitein said with so much happiness.

I know my child.

Thank you Aunty, I am so blessed to have you in my life. I know things are not the way they should be--

I am blessed to have you in my life too. They both smiled and just then Agnes and Alfred came walking in..

Father!

My beautiful daughter, Alfred said with a smile opening his arms for her and she went for an embrace.

I am going to miss you papa, she sniffled.

Come on it's only for a few weeks and you will come visit, he tried to hide his pain.

I know papa.. she pulled away, I know.. she looked at him and embraced him so tight.

Alfred chuckled slightly. He kissed her on her forehead and said. We will be fine.

Oh please, Agatha shrugged. Your father is just too stubborn to admit he will miss you too, ..so much, Agatha said narrowing her eyes at him.

Come on Agatha, you're not helping, he frowned slightly.

I'm trying brother, she smiled.

I'm glad you came back, he smiled at his sister who smiled back. I mean all thanks to Tamuno.. he added.

Tammy did nothing, she chuckled.

Agatha was hellbent on stopping ibitein from marrying a stranger but after much thought, she decided to send the girl off to her new life even though it was a tough decision.

Alfred shook his head giving her a knowing look, and she laughed slightly.

You will be fine my child.. come on let me take you to your groom.

Ibitein nodded with a smile.

Agatha stood there smiling but disturbed about the unknown.

The groom is a good man, Agatha heard Agnes said. I hope ibitein find happiness in her new life.

I hope so my dear, Agatha responded as they followed behind.

Another carriage arrived.

We're late! A female voice said. Ibitein will kill me for sure.

It's not our fault my love, the marriage card arrived too sudden. Preparations needed to be done and--

I know i know. Let's hurry!

You know how stress you get when you hurry too much, the male voice responded.

Okay let's not hurry then, she said with a chuckle.

Just then another carriage arrived.

I told you dolling yourself up won't take you anywhere, Dorathy said.

At least it took me to a marriage ceremony, Lydia scoffed as they got out of the carriage.

Are you implying you might get a suitor? Dorathy chuckled.

You look underdressed! Lydia said with a narrow look.

I don't have anyone to flaunt myself to.. i mean force myself on.. she giggled

You- Piece of shit! Lydia said slightly frowning. Do what you like, she scoffed and they both entered the ceremony hall.

Come in i was just playing with you, Dorathy said with a smile playing on her lips.

Nengi! Sharon called

Oh mother I'm sorry we arrived late, Nengi said.

No worries, we just started my dear.

Mother, the man called.

Sharon smiled. Rafael dear. Come here.

How was the journey?

It was pleasant. We wanted to give ibitein a surprise gift so we spent so long deciding what to buy in the big market.

No it's fine.

Nengi stood there being jealous as always.

Ma!

Yes dear child

I'm your daughter Ma, she pointed out.

I know that, Sharon responded.

And you didn't give me a hug, she pout.

He's my son in-law, Sharon chuckled.

Ma!

Alright come here, she said and hugged her.

You've got yourself a jealous wife, Sharon said.

I know, Rafael chuckled