I kept on hearing the words, "Move on, your mess will become your message. Your tests will turn to testimony.". till I slept off.
"We now pronounced them, husband and wife, and he that God has joined together let no man put asunder. Behold, the latest couple in town.". The pastor pronounced with his deep and husky voice to the amusement of all the attendees. Amidst clappings, cheering, and so much excitement, was a lonely woman called Jennifer. I felt alone suddenly. So much to discuss on my wedding day. I woke up to the sound of music from my friends, and sisters. They all surrounded me with beautiful songs on their lips. Their motive was to make me happy. I had to dress up fast because I woke up late. The makeup artist was there doing her job of painting on my face while friends kept on cheering. Cameras we're on. Everyone wants to capture the delectable face of the bride and put it on social media. Jokes flying left and right. It was fun. When I ventured to put on my lovel
"So, you are a virgin? Wow, I'm so proud of you, my wife. You are a bundle of joy and happiness to me. You've been keeping yourself all this while just for me. I don't deserve you at all. This is sheer mercy from above. I smiled, content that I finally accomplished my desire. I could have thrown it away cheaply to a childhood, friend. He wanted to have me then and was becoming desperate. When I wouldn't give in. He made up his mind to have it by force, by organizing his other mean friends to kidnap me. I was on the way to my school one day along a lonely side when four strong boys picked me up. I screamed and yelled tearing up their shirts like a wild cat. I remembered holding on to them and tearing with my teeth. I succeeded in biting all of them in turns. Desperate to save my virginity, I hit three of them in the groin. The fourth escaped before I could do it. I fought viciously like a tiger. They later told the boy I was a wicked witch. I told my parents, who reported to the scho
Demola came in the morning the following day, a little bit tipsy. Who could have imagined that a husband would sleep outside during his honeymoon? It happened to me. The argument outside the mall led to this. With dried eyed, I confronted him."Where did you spend the night yesterday?". I asked looking at him with disdain."Are you talking to me? Where did you send me? Start packing, we are going home. The honey, sweetheart moon is over, and let me warn you to behave yourself." He spoke pointing his hands at me. No remorse, no apology. "Are you not going to apologize for your behavior last night. ? I was getting hysterical. He chuckled, mimicking me. We started packing our luggage and he put them in the car. He wanted to kiss me but I eyed him. We entered the car and went to our home. What a beginning! I strengthen my heart not to give up not cry. We got to the house, he told me without mincing words that he would not be home till ten in the night. " Where are you going?" I asked feel
Children are gifts from the Lord, I'm not God who gives children. I believe in God's timing" I spoke to mama, my mother-in-law, my Golden adviser. She has been putting a lot of pressure on me unknowingly, so I believe. Two months into the marriage, she called asking if I had taken in. I replied, "Is it not too early mama.?" I reported to Demola and he told me to ignore her. This is the third time in six months for crying out loud. What will I do with the mother of my husband making life difficult for me? "Six months have gone, nothing yet? Don't you tell me it's too early now? I've been sensing you are not fertile though, he met you as a virgin. Is it your virginity that will produce my grandchildren? Look into this matter and decide what to do. That was my husband's mother disturbing my peace. I have been enjoying my hubby who is getting more reasonable only for the mom to be pushing him into the arms of another woman. It is kind of suggestive to be putting pressure on
My husband did come home to me. He had missed me badly. He was all over me. It was like a honeymoon again. I told myself that he is unpredictable. He likes springing on surprises. When you feel no more love, then he comes with an unusual show of love. He came back to lavish his love, doting, on me. I remember when his mom came to check on us. I gave her a rousing welcome only for her to hush me. Looking at me with disdain, "You are shameless, instead of you burying your head in deep shame, you are laughing, putting on nice clothing instead of mourning. Those ladies that married after you are now expectant mothers while you are still waiting to take in. She has never missed her period talk less of having a miscarriage."Demola snapped angrily at her mother. " Leave my house mom, this is not your house. How can you be so insensitive to her pain? Enough of this, just go. I will take you back. " I have never seen a woman so shocked in my life. She was taken unaware, she looke
How do I know when he would return? I sat down thinking, my seeming joy of pregnancy turning to sorrow right before my eyes. If he does not come again, what would I do? He may claim the baby is not his. He may not believe that I've taken in. I wept so much, my eyes became sore. Thoughts kept on coming into my heart. Fear gripped me at a period, the fear of the unknown, of rejection. While on the thoughts, Paul came to my mind. After all, he has saved me from troubles on campus. He could be of help now.I called him, but could not pick immediately until after an hour. I was exhausted from worry. He came to my matrimonial home after work. He strolled in looking depleted. I prepared food for him and made him rest on the couch. Could you believe that Demola's mom called? I greeted her cordially but she chose to be bitchy."I have called your husband severally but his line was not going through. Have you made him block me? The other day he sent me packing. You this lady, why wi
"It cannot be true. How can Demola speak ill of me to you?" I spoke in great protest. I found it very hard to believe. This woman is probably manipulating me to warm my heart to hers. This is uncalled for. But how do I ascertain it not true, a womanizer is capable of anything. I can not trust him. Could this be jealousy? Anything is possible, he may want to justify himself at my expense. How else does one explain the radical way in which his mom developed a hatred for me? That was fast. I also thought it was not ordinary the way she changed her behavior towards me. I felt there should be more to it, but was never too sure. Now, there is nothing hidden under the sun. All shall be exposed. Out with it mama, so I told myself at the shocking revelation.Never in my existence, have I seen such a man who would lie flagrantly about the woman he loves? He had told me several times that he loves me and I should never forget that. The more I think of what his mom had spoken, the more I b
Wondering what I did to my hubby that he could not forgive but had to use his mom to put pressure on me and when I wouldn't yield, he resolved to run away from the home he started. Delving into my heart, I knew I had to move on, moving on to care for my tot. Taking care of myself and my babe in the womb is a priority. Let Mabel and Demola go to blazes for all I care. Single mothers train their kids with a determined spirit. I would not do less. This will be my priority. With God on my side, I will succeed. Three months of pregnancy, not looking too bad, I suppose, I looked into the mirror, my was had started to swell, tummy coming out, suddenly, I felt a little movement, the baby is kicking gently. Morning sickness every day, sometimes I feel giddy but my doctor tells me to take blood tonic daily, I stuck to it religiously.Demola's mom calling day-to-day was quite auspicious. Paul, oh Paul became too caring for comfort but I remain focused. I go to my doctor for checkups month
"Why are you so desperately engaging my man. Yours abandoned you because you are covetous. Dating two brothers.? You are despicable, how low can you go? No sympathy for you, no, no. Leave my man alone! This is just a warning, I won't be this nice next time. She cut the call.Then the whole thing came tumbling, putting two and two together, I believe it should be Paul's girlfriend, one out of his numerous ones claiming a right to him. Anyway, I won't blame her, it is my choice of man that is causing harassment. I will not be careless with her words not underrate her capabilities. I will report to the police but I need to inform Paul. " What! how could she? I will make sure, she regrets threatening you."Paul said, fuming in anger. "I never believe it's a threat, she meant every word and I'm not willing to take chances. She must be brought to book immediately. Give me the names of your suspects." I blared angrily. " I'm suspecting Cynthia, and it is better to confront her wi