AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 30

Henry did all the talking, I and Lizzy just sat down quietly. After like 30mins of talking, Mike finally spoke for the first time since we got there.

Henry, how will you feel if you find yourself in a situation you hated the most. I have vowed never to marry someone who already has a child

Having a child is not a disease, Mike I said not knowing where the nerve came from.

I know it’s not a disease, but I don’t want my children having a step brother or sister. I don’t like anything called- step

You are stucked here, there is no going back. You can’t change that again. Your unborn children already has a Step in waiting Henry stated

Stucked! Did you just say stucked. I’m not, Henry I won’t go ahead with the wedding. In fact I’m leaving town this week

Come of it Mike, you are blowing things out of proportion here. What do you mean by that I’m dead serious, she can go to the church alone, I don’t give a damn

You are not leaving town and that wedding is going to hold Henry said authoritatively.

Mike, you know Lizzy is a great person, I know you truly love her, but do you have to give her up because of this child issue I said

There are many ladies out there, but not all are wife material. Would you rather prefer someone who has no child but

devious, cunning and pretender to a great woman like Lizzy Henry added.

He remained quiet with his head bowed all through.

Lizzy! Why Why didn’t you tell me earlier he said starring into her eyes.

I immediately push Lizzy to him, she knelt down before him and started begging and crying at the same time. I knelt down too and we all started pleading on Lizzy’s behalf.

Who is the childs father

He’s nobody, he denied the paternity of the child. We tried to make him take responsibilities for the child, but since he already denied the paternity of the child, there’s nothing we can do and he never showed up since then. I and my mother are the only ones responsible for the child’s upbringing Lizzy explained.

Where is the child now he asked her

He stays with my mother, you’ve met him once at my mums place

Him

Yes, he’s a boy

He sighed heavily. I’ll adopt him legally and he’ll live with us after the wedding, so he will grow up together with our own children

I stood up and hugged him. Thank you very much, may you never be put to shame I said.

Henry came closer to him and hugged him too.

Thanks man, you are a good man Henry said.

Lizzy was still on her knees, she just stood there speechless, she’s still finding it difficult to comprehend everything her fiance said. She bursted into fresh tears, I think its tears of joy.

Mike carried her up and hugged her, I saw drop of tears fell from his eyes.

The atmosphere was full of emotions, tears started running on my cheeks too, my boyfriend walked up to me and hugged me.

Stop crying everything is fine now, don’t worry your chief brides maid dress won’t waste he said trying to cheer me up.

Lizzy turned to me and hugged me.

Thank you, you are friend indeed, I would have carried this big secret into my marriage if not for you she said as she hugged me tightly.

Mike too hugged. Do you now see the reason why I want you around her I know you will never mislead her Mike said still hugging me. He thanked me for my intervention.

Some minutes later Henry and I decided to leave, the couples needed time alone.

We left Mikes house and he took me home, we were both stressed out. I got home and explained everything to my mother, she was glad the whole issue was resolved.

She even told me the story of someone she knew who had the same case and the husband to be called off the wedding and left the lady for good. She said if it’s another man, all the family will sit before this issue can be resolved.

Really, that means all the family members will all know what’s going on

Real family meeting o, but he resolved this only among just two friends, I really give him kudos My mum said.

Mike was indeed a good man, I concluded.

Two weeks later, we were all in front of the altar to witnessed the couples exchanged their vows. They finally said I do. I was the chief brides maid while my Henry was the best man.

I think both of you should just tie the knot today once and for all Mike said and his wife supported the motion. We all laughed it off.

Don’t worry, just give us little time Henry replied him.

Little time! Is he planning to propose I thought within myself.

After the reception, we saw them off to the airport for their honey moon.

I really miss Lizzy, they traveled to Paris for their honey moon. She called everyday despite the fact that she’s on her honey moon.

My love for Henry increased on a daily basis. The same with him. I frequent his office more often, I’ve dropped most of my extra lesson classes. I and his secretary Lola are now friends although she’s younger than me.

Henrys latest habit is gifts shower. He showered me with all kinds of gift, some I even had to dash out. I lacked nothing, I was just working for working sake, not that I need the money. It got to a stage I had to complain.

You are spoiling me with too much gift I said

Let me spoil you, you are all that I have here, you are my only family. My sister, my friend, my companion and everything. If I don’t spoil you who will I spoil he said teasingly with a kiss.

Henry proposed to me after we had a dinner date in an exotic restaurant It was so romantic.

Will you marry this man that is head over heels in love with you he said kneeling on one knee with a red velvet box in his hand.

Yes, I will I said with teary eyes. I was so happy.

I promise to love and cherish you for the rest of my life he said and kissed me.

He took me home that night when we left the restaurant.

He pulled over and held my hand before I alighted

I got home that very day and told my family about my engagement. They were all happy to hear the news.

I went to my room. I looked at the expensive diamond ring on my ring finger, I definitely know it will cost a fortune. I remember where I was coming from, I couldn’t help but cry, I tried to hold back the tears but I couldn’t, I just let it flow. Here I am with a man who loved and cherished me.

Lord I owe it all to you I said aloud.

I found peace and fulfillment within me. I’m trusting God to give me all it takes to be a virtuous woman.

An hour later he called me when he got home. He thanked me for accepting his proposal and he made so many promises. Please who will turned down a marriage proposal from a man like Henry.

The couples are back from their honey moon trip. They came to my house to visit. It was so good to see them again. Lizzy was sparkling in her yellow gown. Her Brazilian hair, makeup and all was on point. She looks more beautiful and fresh.

Lizzy look at you Who says marriage is not a beautiful thing

She turned around and accessed herself. Thank you. she said smiling.

You look stunning, Mike I can see your hand here

Yea! I tried right

This is more than try, job well done. Hi five my guy I said and gave him a high five.

They also congratulated me on my engagement.

Girlfriend I think you’ll need a bodyguard to carry that thing around Lizzy said jokingly,

You can say that again

It’s so beautiful She said admiring my engagement ring.

Thank you I said blushing.

I asked Lizzy when shell resume work and he said the next day.

This is why I don’t like banking job, do you people rest at all

Imagine the bank gave her just two weeks for honey moon leave. I had to pull strings to get an extra week Mike explained.

I’m not complaining, I love my Job She said giving us a funny attitude.

You here that she’s not complaining  I said and we laughed it out.

They promise to check on Henry the next day. They left an hour later.

TBC,,,,,,,,