🔔An African tale🔔
🍏Yoruba series🍏
Written by: Pinky Preshy Chioma✍️
🎈05🎈
Simi rushed out of her car and walked straight to her mom Mrs Folashade who was standing in front of the church gate.
“Am very sorry for being late maami” Simi said as Mrs Folashade gave he a dangerous glare.
“Why won’t you be late eh? When all you think and care about is work?” Mrs Folashade eyed Simi.
Simi only gulped nervously as she walks into the church with her mom..
Simi breathed in relief….
Few hours before.. 🕒
Simi had rushed into the bathroom….
She took a quick shower 🚿 and brushed her teeth.
Her phone didn’t stop ringing….
It was either Mrs Folashade or Toyosi.
She didn’t pick their calls as she was busy selecting the dress to put on.
Few minutes later, she was done…. She dashed out of the house holding her shoes with her hands.
Present…
Simi sat among the bridal train….
After the church service, they headed straight to the reception hall.
“Happy married life Toyo!” Yemi smiled happily at Toyosi.
“Thank you very much Yemi!” Toyosi said proudly.
“your husband is really so cute” Yemi added as they smiled.
Simi sat by the corner quietly.
She doesn’t even wants to be noticed at all.
Yemi walked to her table.
“Hey girl… I’ve been looking all over for you” Yemi said as she sat right beside her.
Simi sipped her wine slowly still mute.
“Simisola are you OK?” Yemi asked smacking her into consciousness.
“Oh yeah… yes… Am fine!” She stammered
“Why are you so quiet then?” Yemi asked
“Aah… Yemi you of all people is asking me that kind of question? I don’t want anybody to notice my presence” Simi said
“Why is that? Your only sister is getting married Simi… The only sibling you have” Yemi said rolling her eyes.
“My only sister…. Yes! My YOUNGER sister” Simi said demonstrating with her fingers.
Yemi scoffed.
“And so what?” Yemi asked anxiously
“Don’t you know how my mom can be? Even my sister” Simi said as she turned her face away.
“You know in as much as I understand your mom’s attitude, I also think they should let you do what you want for the meantime” Yemi said
“That’s not what they think” Simi said softly but they were interrupted by Toyosi.
“Uhhh… Sister! You didn’t even bother to greet me or talk with my hubby” Toyosi said in a mockery tone.
“Congratulations Toyo!” Simi said softly as she drank her wine again.
“Thank you! You know am so lucky…. Femi is such a darling! He even wore my shoe for me” Toyosi said
Yemi cleared her throat in sarcasm.
“Oh that’s good of him…” Simi managed to say
“You know what Simisola! I think you should really pray to get a husband like Femi” She mocked.
“Oh that’s good!” Yemi said seeing that Simi was going to break into tears if she says a word.
“By the way, have you seen our aunts? Aunt Suliat, Aunt Kemi and aunt Funke?” Toyosi said as Simi became visibly scared.
“Toyo why not go back to the platform with your darling husband” Yemi said as Toyosi snorted and walked away.
She has always derived joy from getting on her sister’s nerves.
Simi breathed heavily.
“That’s her! Always feeling better than me in every way” Simi said
“It’s obvious she’s saucy! Don’t mind her” Yemi said.
“Mogbe! Is that not Simisola?’ Simi heard voices from behind.
She quickly recognized the voices.
She became very uncomfortable.
“Excuse me Yemi! I’ll use the rest room” Simi said and turned to leave.
“Hey! Simisola!!” The voices yelled as she turned around
Aah… No other than her aunts…
She bowed her head in disappointment.
“Ekaasan ooh…” Simi managed to say
They nodded their heads.
They were all putting on glasses.
They kept on stealing glances at me before aunt Suliat cleared her throat noisily.
“Eeh… Simisola do you know whose wedding it is?” She asked with her face squeezed
“Uhmm… Toyosi’s wedding” Simi said
“Aah… So you know eh? You even know whose wedding it is?” Aunt Kemi clapped in a gossip manner.
“Of course aunt!” Simi said
“Ehee let me ask again is like I forgot, you and Toyo who is the eldest?” Aunt Funke asked
Simi already know where they are driving at.
“I am” She said unwillingly
“Simi when are we going to come for your own wedding? My daughter Runke is also getting married soon” Aunt Funke added
“Soon…” Simi said
“Aah! Soon kor… Soon ni… When is soon Simi?” aunt Suliat asked
“I mean it’s not gonna be long” Simi said
“Shoo… Where is the engagement ring on your finger to show us that it’s not gonna be long?” Aunt Kemi added
“Aunties please… I just answered your question” Simi said uneasy
“Which question?” Aunt Funke flared up
“Aunt I’ll get married soon” Simi said as
“Soon can be next five years…. Simi we will be going for family meeting for your sake” Aunt Kemi said.
Simi’s eyes widened in shock.
“What?” Simi exclaimed
“Yes Simi! you have refused to give me grandchildren’ A voice said from behind….
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To be continued!
Who do you think that is? 🤣🤣
But do you think Simi is already too old?
