The Wedding

All programs were well arranged for the wonderful day. I sat down on the verandah gazing at the little frog on a stone near the swimming pool closer to my window. Holding a new letter in my hands. I wasn't able to read only to gaze at some cartoons and pictures of my interest. Something caught up my attention..... how will it be possible to get married without mom and dad? You have to be strong Richard and I know what you are thinking about! He came closer to where I sat. He was a man of his words. Moses had two wives and four children two from each. I looked at him and said "some mistakes can be avoided".....he laughed. The feeling of I do came up within my heart. I can't wait to live with someone my heart selected to be mine. Aisha was a unique creature. You could see her every time you close your eyes. I wasn't a stranger in the city, I have a lot of friends who will support me as the wedding programs are close. No one could believe and understand that I'm getting married so soon. dating Aisha was an amazing achievement so far. she has never disappointed me. she was just ok and I believe she will be.

Monday evening uncle called me to have a talk with him. Now that you want to marry my son I want to talk to you. marriage needs Patience. it needs commitment to your partner. I hope you love her and you will love her to the brim. I smiled at him and said "yes I will." we laughed. "She's a beautiful lady so far" untie added. The meeting was really fruitful. They agreed to support me with financial services light away from dorwaly to everything needed. I have been with Aisha for 5 months now and I have confidence that she's a good person who will take care of me and our children. "they laughed"

The feelings of I do came now and then. I could see the dream of becoming a father. I can't wait to be a father of her children. I looked at the mirror and smiled at myself. I could smell greatness ahead. My uncle was to my side in support of the wedding plans and seeing me with her was his dream.

I want to bring my family in town. she looked at me and I looked back. A moment of silence caught us up. oooh ok I don't have a problem nor a question about her deeper mind. That requires commitment and dedication my fiancee. "she said" I don't have a challenge in this program dear. It will be very easy this time. Remember I traveled through the forest but now within hour's my family will be with us. if you want to bring a relative here you can as well. I told her. I don't have a family only a brother.

The discussions were great and amazing. I could feel safe in her hands. I watched her blue eyes smiling at me.

By the way what made you to accept me? She laughed and went into the kitchen. On her way back a plate full of strawberries was on my laps. I looked at it with a strange eye. When you are in love no one can separate you. we ate together and carry the empty plate together on our way to the kitchen. She believed in smartness. I looked at her thin Blue dress, it was well fit. I could feel the haters within the compound.

Marriage arrangements were being done step by step. I was overwhelmed by how active people were. I couldn't understand why these people were so active. The day is next week Sunday. I was really happy to see this great day.

All was set in a unique way. Dressed in blue. Dancing and cheering from the congregation.

Something unusual happened before I said I do. The sound of a gun came from outside the church targeting our position.

Everyone was on heels running to different directions. The pastor and his team were no where to be seen. I tried to call my girlfriend but she was nowhere to be seen. I was alone in a small church apartment. I heard some noisy steps approaching towards where I was hiding. I caught my breath. I prayed not to cough in order not to be caught. "I will not allow this wedding to happen" that's all what I heard from the man passing through the corridor leading to the entrance of the church. His sound could tell that he is furious and very anguish. I don't know how it happened like that. All the days of my life with Aisha didn't told me about this man. I took it as normal. I waited to hear people talking around the church but none was heard. I wanted to visit the toilet but fear was all over my body. I gathered some courage.

After the job was well done in the toilet I heard some steps approaching towards the toilet. I did not know that the toilet was for ladies. I was in a deep breath understanding that am caught at last. The feeling's of peeping again was all over my body again. I didn't know how to survive this. I flashed the toilet to tell the stranger that someone has occupied the toilet. Unfortunately the toilet had a small space on the bottom which could allow someone to see who is in the toilet as to wether it's a man or a woman. The steps stood still. Richard! a very soft voice was heard in the air. I opened the door with fear and saw a beautiful figure standing some metres away from the toilet. Let's go! She shouted while pointing to a narrow space leading to the outside of the church. aah! ok! You are wasting my time Richard! She grabbed my hand and pulled me very strongly towards the narrow space.

I entered into an unknown car with her. I was quite. I didn't know where we were heading to. Three of us in the car. I hated myself. she was very quiet in a somber mood sobbing. Everyone was quite. We reached home but with sad faces. I didn't had an appetite for food.

He was my ex boyfriend and we broke up two years ago. He did not want to see me getting married. I heard he even employed some people to be monitoring me wherever I go. He has been trying his best but I have been rejecting since then.

I ignored it all. I love you so much let's forget about the past. She smiled at me and sit down with a comfortable sit. My phone rung, I rushed to answer the call. She touched my waist as I was talking to my uncle. He sounded good and encouraging. "I would suggest that you should not go for officiation again because you have already blessed your marriage." I smiled at her and she responded with a great gesture. We planned to visit my uncle the following week. We had peace rulling again in our hearts.

Life is beautiful when you are with someone who understands your pain's' "he said" I looked at him and agreed to whatever he said. We need to have a secret marriage. His voice gave us all the hope to the future of our lives.

You need to go home and sit down then come back in due course "he said" I looked at her, she looked back and smiled.

Honestly what happened was terrifying and we thought we have lost both of you. We thank God no one has died only the secretary of the church has developed a minor injury.

The family offered us a table. The meal was appetizing and the stories were so wonderful.

Being young please you need to be walking with One eye open. Everyone was quite happy.

We left the house at 08:30 pm. Driving home with some great songs in the car.

We passed the city corner lights and followed the route to our house. All over sudden we bumped into a group of dog's. No one knew what these animals are doing. We waited for some minutes for them to leave the road. It was a great snake in the middle of the road. They dragged it away from the road. Let's go! I told her. it was an amazing seen. After a short time drive a big object hit our car. Do not stop but drive with focus I warned her. I saw her biting her teeth driving so fast. The more we were driving the more the stone's were thrown. We decided to stop somewhere. A man came near our car and said the bridge to this way has been washed away yesterday.

We drove back a little distance from where the man stood. He followed us again and gave us another direction. Do you know the route? yes! she said. I gave him 20 kwacha note. He left. Driving slowly towards where he pointed. A road full of potholes and some shop's side by side. We left the city and joined a small route to our house. It was calm and the sky was filled with stars and some small patches of clouds. It was a beautiful night.

We sat down in our room and thank God for his mercies towards the journey. A secret marriage will be an amazing seen. He called to find out how we have traveled. He said it was in the news that some mobs have been arrested in the city. I explained everything and admit that we are all fine.

We agreed to officiate our marriage the next Sunday evening at my uncle's house.

All was properly arranged. only five people were invited to attend. We were ready for the wedding ceremony. The days were fast approaching and all was set in accordance.

An unknown caller called us the next day very close to our wedding day. I answered the call with fear. If you dare to marry my wife I will kill you! I know whatever you are planning to do and I will not allow such an activity. I looked at her with tears in my spirit and eyes. I guess someone is tracking our movements and the person is within. I sat down with disappointment. Who the hell is this person? She wasn't in position to respond to all my questions. I called my uncle after the call. We need to change the person told to bless your marriage. We will ask another pastor to do it for us. We were pushed to follow all his idea's. We slept with fear. The wedding was very colourful. I enjoyed the dance with the dancers. Only to find out that it was just a mare dream. All was set and the new appointed pastor agreed but with some charges. He told us that the cause of our delays and challenge's was the first pastor. He wanted his son to marry Aisha and he did not agree with our decision of getting married. We finally tied the knot. I didn't hear the caller again. We planned to visit this poor pastor with some gifts accompanied by the police.

We found him sitting on his usual chair. He greeted us with fear in his eyes. Do not be afraid, we have come to let you know that now we are married and you have to stop whatever you are doing behind us because we know everything now. We thought you were to our side. He swallowed his throat and said; he has a confession to make. I have been looking for Aisha for so long but all what I could was being frustrated. I killed all her parents to make her an orphan but all went in vain. This was the last stage of ending her life but I have failed again. I saw the poor pastor begging for forgiveness.

I will never forgive you!! I saw Aisha crying on top of her voice. Her body shaking so violently and uncontrollable.

My aunt took hold of her hand and pulled her closer to comfort her. The police arrested him and his son. We left.