SISTER MARY
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EPISODE 31
“so my brother, if there is any girl on your path or anybody you have offended. Please try and make peace with the person before proceeding with any plans you are having for your fiancee. It’s important to avoid any tragedy” he advised while i nodded calmly.
Fifteen minutes later, we left the pastor’s office and headed to Chioma’s apartment. My mind ran through many directions as i drove. I couldn’t help but play back the pastor’s advice over and over in my head.
“so what exactly did he tell you, because you look so withdrawn?” Chioma asked curiously,
“well he told me that a lady was weeping for me and that i should seek forgiveness and make peace with whoever i wronged” i answered slowly. She breathed deeply and kept quiet.
“what’s wrong?” i asked,
“nothing just thinking” she answered.
As we ate lunch an hour later, she brought up Mary’s issue again.
“what are your plans. When do you intend seeing her again?” she asked,
“i will pay her a visit later in the evening. Please let it not bother you” i pleaded. She shrugged and smiled.
“i would have loved to go with you” she offered,
“don’t think about it my dear” i winked at her.
I left for my apartment after the meal, took a little rest and patiently waited for nightfall. At exactly 7pm, i left my apartment and headed to Mary’s with a nervous mind.
I got to Mary’s apartment in no time and knocked calmly. Her sister answered the door almost instantly and stared at me with hatred.
“hey good evening. Is Mary around?” i asked. She eyed me for a second and scoffed,
“what do you want with her again?. Didn’t you send her away from your house?” she asked scornfully, unsettling me with the question. But before i could answer, Mary showed up at the door.
“who’s it?” she asked her sister, freezing as our eyes clashed,
“what are you doing here. What do you want again?, havn’t i left your life for good huh?. You know few days ago i was willing to do anything to have you back, but i’m happy to say that you arn’t worth it. So get out of here” she barked with anger, sending me backwards with the venom that came with the outburst.
Their wasn’t any doubt she was now overcome with hatred and perhaps revenge towards me. Her love unfortunately has evolved into hatred.
“how do i seek peace with her in this condition?” i wondered with alarm, as i reminded myself that my happiness with Chioma was in her hands.
I needed her forgiveness and preferably blessing in order to avoid any unnecessary tragedy in my life….
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“listen to me Mary, i beg of you please” i pleaded, but she never cared to listen.
“get out of here this minute or you will get to regret ever coming here” she threatened. I stood my ground and still pleaded, surprising them with my behaviour.
“i guess we should wait and listen to whatever he has to say” her elder sister cut in,
“no way. I’m tired of listening to him, he deservers a dirty bucket of water and that’s what i’m going to get” she barked and went inside the house. I turned and fled without another word.
It was one thing to be assaulted verbally and another thing to be assaulted physically. The fire in her eyes and voice told me she meant every word and i wasn’t ready to take the risk of going home soaked with dirty water.
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“what’s up. How did it go with Mary?” Chioma asked the next day.
“i didn’t achieve anything. I only got insulted and embarrassed” i answered. She dropped her eyes and held my hands.
“i’m sorry” she murmured,
“nothing will stop us from getting married. We will travel together to see my parents and the next day travel to your hometown. It’s better we kick off things without delay” i said to her. She smiled and stared at me with love.
“really?” she said with happiness. I smiled back at her while the pastor’s advice came flashing back in my head.
“you have to make peace with anybody you have offended in order to avoid any tragedy” his voice kept repeating.
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The next weekend, I took Chioma home to see my family. Everyone was very delighted, especially my mother. Chioma equally lived up to expectation drawing out smiles from everybody.
“it’s really bad that you abandoned us my son. When you were still a student you came home almost every weekend, but now it’s a miracle to see you in three months. That’s bad, but seeing my daughter inlaw to be, the joy she brought along has made me forgive you” my dad seriously said to me, while i looked down a bit ashamed for staying away from my family and also happy at the same time for the manner in which they received Chioma.
The next day Chioma and I headed to her home. Her family equally welcomed us with open arms. She introduced me to everyone and they had no problem accepting me.
After a little discussion, i reached an agreement with her family to start up the first stage of marriage talks in the coming saturday {which traditionally is called knocking of door in Igbo culture. The traditional way of a suitor formally introducing himself to his girl-friend’s family. A keg of Palmwine and a bottle of schnapp are the only items required{ in most places}. After which the marriage list{ or list of items required as part of the bride price will be handed to the suitor if he so desires. Though the list isn’t given out for free} *Igbo is a tribe in the southeastern part of Nigeria*
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I returned to the city later in the evening, happy and proud of myself. Chioma joined me the next day.
“i’m so happy. You are wonderful” she thanked me with love and gratitude, while i kissed her happily.
I was very determined to Marry Chioma but the only obstacle now was the pastor’s revelation and getting Mary’s forgiveness.
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“what are you thinking?” Chioma asked, breaking me away from my thought. I smiled at her, she drew close and kissed me strongly.
“december is only two months away. How about we fix our traditional marriage on christmas day” i suggested. Her eyes grew bright with happiness but quickly died down.
“but have you forgotten?” she suddenly asked,
“forgotten about what?” i murmured curiously and stared at her. I knew i never told her that our relationship was at risk if i failed to make peace with Mary. All i told her was that the pastor advised me to settle my differences with anyone i had wronged, {cleverly hiding the consequences if i failed to do so from her}.
“you are fixing it on december, forgetting that your bank account is almost empty. How do you intend pulling it off?” she asked. I dropped my face and shrugged with a shoulder.
“there is nothing impossible to do, what matters is determination. Moreover i can manage and save up my salaries till december which i believe will be enough. Besides we are yet to receive last month’s salary” i answered. She shook her head and rolled her eyes.
“for your mind abi??. Anyway we are into this together. I have more than enough money in my account. I can assist you, but my brideprice must be paid with your own money” she offered and pulled my right ear playfully.
I couldn’t believe what i heard. I was so much overcame with joy. I never believed she could come all out to make such a wonderful offer.
“you are simply the best, with each passing day i love you more and more” i proclaimed, carried her to my bedroom and threw her on the bed.
“wow easy, don’t get nasty” she laughed, quickly undressing herself. I pulled off my clothes, wore a rubber and jumped on her.
In no time i was Inside her ki.tty, riding to Mississippi with joyful abandon, while she sang in my ears, encouraging me with her wondrous moans….
Oh there is nothing compared to the happiness derived from a wonderful woman….. [Player’s Diary]
I had only one obstacle which was Mary and i was caught between seeking her out by all means or discarding the pastor’s advice and daring whatever it might result to. But I couldn’t just risk gambling with Chioma’s life.
