Chapter 21

I met Mike in a supermarket, and since my rented apartment wasn't far from the supermarket, it wasn't difficult for him to locate my house, he was coming daily, begging for attention and a date, have heard from Joyce and her advice that I give love a chance, indeed I decided to give a thought.

Mike was a very handsome looking young man who was either in his late twenties or very early thirties, he was very handsome, we went on a date and it lead to several dates we spoke at length and he was fun to be with. i enjoyed his company a lot, he was very caring and kind, he calls me first thing at dawn and doesn't go to bed without hearing from me..he was into exportation and importation of cable wires and he buys goods directly from Japan and other countries, It wasn't difficult falling in love with him, he was a full package...

Things were going fine with us, we had become fond of each other, the love between us was visible to the blind, it's been months and clearly, our relationship was going serious, I didn't want a sexual relationship, and he obliged...

It was high time I met his parents, I was a little nervous, what if his parents doesn't like me, what if I am not what his mother wants for her son, I had so many thoughts going through my head....while at the office, mike came to pick me and mentioned the incident, that happened and why was I so emotional that day, immediately I changed my mood and he knew I wasn't ready to talk about it. he was a sensitive man he knew that he is not supposed to cross the line. mike now mentioned that he needs to take me to meet his parents...

Finally, I met his parents and three sisters...his father and sisters seem to like me a lot, but his mother I wasn't so sure...

So Micheal you didn't see any of our sisters to marry, you had to travel to the far west to get a wife, his mother had said without trying to hide her feelings she didn't like me.....

Catherine, in this age and time you are still involved in tribalism, let the young man marry whoever he wants to, his father said in his defense...

Mommy, Rehan is the one I love and wants to marry, please stop all these, if I had seen any lady from my tribe that I love as much as I love Rehan, why not I would have settled with her, but unfortunately, Rehan is the only one I love, Mike said...I was so happy, to have Mike, a man that could defend me before his mother and family is worth it, I strongly believed he loved me so much and would accept me for who I am...

Okay oh, Micheal, your father has given his blessings and consent, I can't stand in the way then, Rehan or whatever they call you, make sure to take proper care of my son, as you can see he's my only son, his mother said to me and hugged me.

I felt blessed and welcome to the family, God indeed is faithful. i rejoiced with me.

It was a beautiful Friday evening, Mike had asked that we went to see a movie together, I agreed and we saw a very interesting one, after which, he asked that we had dinner in a very fancy restaurant, while we had our meals halfway, Mike went down on one knee, brought out a sparkling diamond ring and asked me to be his wife...

REHAN darling, these past few months with you have been the most adorable moment of my life, I just can't imagine my life without you in it, please, darling would you be Mrs. Mike Ordom, he said ...

It was a beautiful moment, of course, I would, I said smiling, stretching out my left hand, while he placed the ring on my middle finger...

I went home rejoicing, everything seems to be working for my good, I called Joyce and told her of the latest development, I even called bamami and gave her the good news, my mum was very happy, she demanded to see Mike in person.....

Mike and I had to travel home in his car to see bamami and Badami, Badami was very happy, he couldn't stop singing my praises to Mike, how he is proud he trained me in the university and today I am a great and responsible lady, how he's blessed to have a daughter like me and so many other stories, mother and I glanced at each other like Mr kelvin pam (my dad)even knows the university I went to, the course I studied or how much a textbook cost, it was so annoying as he takes credit for bamami's labor...

But bamami gave me a sign not to say anything, Mike knelt in appreciation to Badami for all he did for me..he made his intentions known, both Bamami and Badami liked him, and Mike came with some sophisticated wine from Japan for daddy and he was very delighted.....