MY PERFECT MARRIAGE
EPISODE 17
It was almost Christmas and patience had planned a family get together, this was the opportunity for the whole family to see the baby. Her cousins, uncles, nieces and nephews were invited. Some relatives had confirmed to say they would be sleeping over before the dinner.
Patience had given Philip a budget and she was expecting to get money from him at least two days before the event so she would shop for the event.
Philip had just knocked off from work when Patience approached him looking very upset.
“I gave you the budget two weeks ago and I don’t know why am not getting the money I asked for..” she said.
“Patience you are also working, don’t stress me.. He responded.
Patience couldn’t believe the response she got from Philip. She rubbed her eyes as if she was waking up from sleep.
“Philip the fact that I work does not mean you cease to be the head of this house, by the way the past months I have been using my money to buy house supplies.” She said as she followed him to the bedroom.
“So just because you spent a little money of your salary I will be insulted?. Look here we are one and what is yours is mine. If I am going to buy things for this house so should you”.. he responded.
Patience was very upset but she just walked out on him and she went to check on the baby in her room, she was sleeping peacefully. Meanwhile Philip fell asleep immediately and he refused to go for supper after Patience cooked.
The following day in the morning Patience bathed and she washed the baby before going out with the maid to do some shopping. When Philip woke up he realised she had stepped out without saying a word.
Patience came back around midday, she had bought everything that was needed and she also bought some groceries. Two of her cousins and her mum had already arrived and they were having lunch. By evening more people arrived including Patience’s mum. They divided the duties for the following day of who would do what and who would be in charge of what.
Philip did not come home early that day and Patience was embarrassed to face her mum because she knew her mum would ask where he was. Shortly after 11pm Philip arrived looking very tired and just ready to go to bed.
People were still sitted in the sitting room catching up as they watched TV when Philip walked in, he greeted them with a high level of respect and then excused himself. Patience’s mum was shocked as she knew Philip very well, he was a very friendly son in law but this reception from him surprised her a lot.
“Where have you been?” Patience asked as she followed him to the bedroom.
“WORK!!” he responded rudely in a loud voice.
“Philip your work place closes at 7pm latest and this is past 11.. She said in an angry voice.
“I was working late.. He responded.
“Philip you were working late? What Is going on?… she asked
“Nothing I am perfectly fine I just wish you gave me space sometimes”.. He said.
Patience was very emotional but she held herself together and she went to get food for him in the kitchen, every part of her wanted to yell but she did not want to alarm people. As she served the food her mum joined her in the kitchen.
“Do you need any help honey?” her mother asked.
“i’m just serving him rice, he does not want nshima”.. she said
As she served the rice her heart was heavy and she couldn’t hold her tears inside any further.
“Patience what is it? Talk to me”.. her mum said.
“mum I miss dad, I wish he was here, I really wish he was here I know he would have taught me a lot of things”.. she said.
“Cool down honey, you will be ok trust me. Your father is looking down on you from heaven, but guess what? now you have a husband who can play that role although he can never just replace your dad..”.. her mum said.
Patience cried more upon hearing those words because Philip was nothing like her father.
After serving him the food, Philip ate quickly then he tacked in and slept.
“aren’t you going to shower?” she asked him.
“i’ve already showered”.. he responded.
It didn’t take long for him to realised what he had said then he corrected himself..
“I mean I showered in the morning, I don’t feel like showering now”.. he said.
The truth was Philip had showered at Tisa’s house after making love.
The following day was Christmas Eve and early in the morning Philip left saying he had some work he had to do before midday, in the actual sense Philip went shopping with Tisa for Christmas. He bought the twins new clothes and also paid for her vacation at Nsobe camp for a week using his Christmas bonus from work. He went home with a huge Christmas cake which he had bought.
“awww honey this was very thoughtful of you”.. patience said as she welcomed him.
“is everyone here, he asked…
“People are still coming but freshen up honey so we can get ready for dinner.. guess what?
“What honey? He asked.
“Mum prepared your favourite lasgna and macaroni cheese…. She said.
“Aww really?.. mm I need to prepare my taste buds.. mum is a great cook.. he said..
Dinner was great and the ladies also came over. Kassy came with her husband but Petrinas husband was working out of town. Nonde was looking much happier than the last time.
After dinner everyone relaxed in the backyard doing different activities while the couples sat around a fire and talked.
Patience’s mum was catching up with her brothers and sisters.
“So what’s new? Can we talk about the highs and lows as we go to Christmas.. Patience said.
Petrina quickly cleared her throat..
“Ok seems Petrina has something to say. Patience said
“Well I just wanted to say thank you for inviting us for this special dinner.. I mean we are not family but you still considered us as such which for me is very special and I would like us to give a toast to the most wonderful couple I know… can we all raise our glasses to Patience and Philip..
Everyone raised their glass and cheered as Petrina concluded her speech.
Kassy started by thanking all her friends for being supportive despite their ups and downs, she also gave credit to the men for being supportive.
“the main thing I wanted to share with you guys is that hubby and i….
Before Kassy could finish her statement Ted interrupted..
“honey can I be the one to say that?”.. Ted said.
“Ok go ahead.. she said with a smile.
“well as you well know Kassy and I despite having a flashy wedding did not wed in church, so after we started going to church seriously and talking to someone …… “ ted said reluctantly
He paused a bit and then looked at Kassy with a smile..
Kassy smiled back and then she said “well what Ted is trying to say is that we have officially decided to wed in church”
Everyone clapped and cheered, patience was very excited and she leaned over to kiss Philip. Deep inside her heart was fighting so many things, the pain of having to deal with his sudden moods. She hoped things would get better with time but the more she prayed the more she saw another side of him
Nonde on the other hand just thanked everyone and mentioned that meeting Christ was her greatest achievement.
Patience looked at Philip and she said her baby and her supportive husband were her greatest blessings
When it was time for Philip to talk he simply just made a toast to a good life. This upset Patience a little because she expected him to say something sweet, however she did not show her disappointment.
It had been two weeks after the Christmas get together and in just two days Tisa’s twins would be turning 1year. It so happened that the twin’s birthday was just a day before Patience’s mums birthday.
Tisa had ordered a cake for the twins and planned a special birthday for them. The lady that was making the cake for the twins was staying just near Patience’s mums house and she was a highly recommended woman as her cakes were very good.
Patience was just going to make the order for her cake when she found the birthday cake for the twins. At first glance it looked like a normal beautiful cake and it triggered nothing. However as Patience was about to walk out of the house she passed by the dining room again and the art on the cake caught her attention.
The cake was beautiful and blue in colour with the pictures of the twins. She looked at the twins and something struck in her as they resembled someone but she did not know who as their angelic faces did not give her a clue.
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