๐THE TURN AROUND 17 (Finals)๐
The day came for the party to celebrate David’s return. Friends, families, well wishers and even his staff came to celebrate with him. Uncle Tim came up to speak “wonderful people! as u all know why we are here, to celebrate the return of our very own. There’s music, and there’s enough to eat and drink.” As Uncle Tim was giving his speech, David was smiling, looking out for Sandra while uncle Tim continues talking
“so I’d like us to welcome the celebrant as he comes up” he beckoned to David, and David took the mic from him and embraced him as the people applauded. “Thank u uncle, thanks to each and everyone of u who took out time out of ur busy schedules to come celebrate with me. I am grateful.” as David gave his speech his eyes finally caught sight of Sandra. She was seated, wearing the red dress he bought for her. She looked magnificently gorgeous. Then he continued.
“It was really a trying moment for me at that time. But there was this lady with a golden heart, she took care of me” he paused, then continued “And I’ll like to call her out, the most beautiful lady in our midst this evening, pardon my manners if I’m sounding sentimental here” He chuckled, and the people laughed. “Sandra, pls can u come forward” he said and she stood up reluctantly to meet him. She didn’t know that he would call her out like that, so she bent her head, feeling a bit shy and David continued talking. “she saved my life, and that is one thing I’ll remain ever grateful to her for, she was there for me when I had no one and nothing! She’s one of a kind. A lot of u know that I’ve been searching for the right one all my life. But I’ve found the one for me.” he said more seriously and Everyone cheered. He faced Sandra and held her hands.
“Sandra I want to make a confession. Those times u thought I couldn’t talk or eat, was all my doings. I wanted to know the kind of woman that u are. I’m sorry I’m doing this publicly, but I want to show u how serious I am. I never knew what it meant to fall in love until the day I met u. And I promise to protect u and be there for u, and be with u all the way.” he said to her and faced the crowd.
“This is the woman that i want to spend the rest of my life with. I’m going to ask her a question right now”, he smiled and faced her again. “Pls don’t turn me down Sandra” he said to her as he went on one knees and brought out a ring from a small box. “Sandra, pls, will u marry me?” he popped the big question. Sandra instantly broke down in tears as she nodded a yes. David immediately put the ring on her finger and embraced her tightly. “Pls don’t cry” he whispered to her.
“I can’t help it, this is the best moment of my life” she replied. They people were cheering, some where taking photos, some videos, some others felt emotional and those with their partner held each others hands. It seemed to be like a real life movie happening b4 them. David and Sandra stepped out and some followed them to say congratulations.
They began the preparations for the wedding. David traveled as far as Sandra’s village to make sure he handed over the bride prize to her uncle which was the eldest in the family. It was a whole lot of stress but he accomplished that anyway.
Weeks later, Sandra discovered that she was pregnant. David was full of joy so much that he hastened the procedures and they got married.
Months later, David was in the hospital. Sandra had just given birth to twin boys. “Everything na double! double” David sang with joy as he walked into Sandra’s ward. “What a turn around! God has given me the best that the ignorant (Bright) neglected. Oh! just when I thought God has blessed me, he gave me double once again” David thought to himself with smiles on his face as he watched Sandra & the babies sleep.
One day, David heard voices arguing at the gate, so he went to see what was going on. he was amazed to see Bright struggling with the gateman. “let him in” David ordered. “so u survived? where’s Sandra? I want to see her” Bright spoke in a desperate tone. “Mr man u don’t come into my house to give me orders. How did u even located this place?” David asked. “that’s not why I’m here, Sandra! I know u can hear me, pls I’m a changed man now. pls come back to me” he screamed. David watched him for awhile and called Sandra out “baby, u have an August visitor” he laughs.
Sandra came out with both babies in her hands and David helped her with one. “What!?? what are u doing here? I told u that u will regret. What do u want here?” Sandra asked. “I’ve been searching everywhere for u, pls my love, let’s start afresh. we’ll get married, travel far away, and start a family” Bright pleaded. “Who’s ur love!? it’s too late Bright. I’m happily married to the right man for me, who treats me like a queen and as u can see we have children already, so leave now”. Sandra said and David outlaughed even harder. “u heard her, get out. b4 I call my security to throw u out!” David said. Bright stood still for a moment. “Noooo! no! no! no! I can’t believe this! This whole thing happened so fast! what have I done to myself?” Bright lamented to himself. “oga come dey go Abeg” the gateman said, showing him the way to the gate. “if u… if u touch me eh… U very stupid. He raged at the gateman, muttering and he walked out of their house in shame.
THE END….
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Story Written by Palm Wine (Pamela)
Bright you’ve lose shame on you
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