* Wedding night ( 4 ) *“ Never forget the God factor. ”****— Joseph. —While I awaited my bride, I got the homemade pancakes and lemonade tea ready.Thankfully, I'd gotten the ingredients beforehand so I wasn't stranded. I had just settled it all on the table when she arrived. I was at first stunned by her appearance. Why does she look so familiar yet so different and stunning? I wondered.She was putting on the Bestie's outfit which was a hoodie and blue jeans. The hoodie had, “ Best Friends forever. ” Written in front of it while, “ Jose's Bestie. ” Was written in bold letters at the back. The outfit looked dazzling on her as always. I also noticed how awkwardly she walked, I couldn't help smiling inwardly, knowing the reason.“ You can have your seat, Mira. ” I pulled out a chair for her and helped her sit. “ Thank you. ” she gave me a small smile. I took my seat and dished out our meal. In the next few minutes, the sounds of our snacks filled the room. When we were done
* I still believe, love covers all.* …..— Evelyn —“ Evans? ” The beach was cool and the atmosphere was quiet.“ Um? ” He raised up his head and his pretty eyes, stared up at me. “ You know, sometimes I find myself not being so confident watching you grow. It's always been my dream for you to, but now? It just feels weird… ” “ Why do you say that? ”“ I want you to grow, yeah… but it sure feels like you'll be taking far away from me when your growth is perfected. ”Silence reigned between us and I actually thought Evans had fallen asleep, until he spoke up after a long while. “ Evelyn, ” The way he said my name brought sweetness to my soul. “ What you are feeling is absolutely normal, so you definitely don't have to beat yourself up for it. ” “ Um… ” I sighed. “ I honestly don't know what is normal or what's not nowadays… ”He turned me to himself and gave me a small smile. “ It's all a part of growth. ” His words were followed by a wink which caught me off guard. For a momen
* Allow God to write your love story. ****Waking up hours later, Mira sensed that she was completely naked under the covers.“ Good morning, Love. ” Joseph hovered over her and left a peck on her lips, just before she could go into panic mode. She blushed heavily, realizing the state they were in. the highest state of vulnerability. “ Good morning. ” Her words came out barely in a whisper.“ Just good morning? ” Joseph, despite knowing how shy she was, decided to keep pushing. “ You… ” she tried hiding her face from him, but couldn't as he held it, still hovering over her. “ Good morning, Hubby… ” Somehow, her words brought relief to both of them.“ Good morning, Wifey. ” He placed a lingering kiss on her lips, as if reminding her of reality. The one that they are no longer two but one flesh. “ Um… I've not brushed my teeth. ” Mira whispered, alarmed, covering her mouth on reflex.“ Doesn't matter. I also haven't. ” He sent her a wink, before lying back on his side. Silence re
* Let God be the cord that binds you and your partner. ***** The duo laid on the couch cuddling as they listened to a sermon by a preacher of the word. “ Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman… ” the preacher went on to explain what he meant by that. “ Marriage is honorable in all and the bed undefiled. ”“ Christian marriage should be a representation of the relationship between Christ and the church. ”“ Husbands are to love their wives as their own flesh, while the wives are to submit themselves to their own husbands. ” “ Your marriage is the first church your children will attend and the first gospel they'll hear. ”“ Christian marriages are meant to be a vehicle of salvation to the world, but sadly it's becoming the exact opposite. ”“ Why do the devil attack christian marriages? Why are Christian marriages faced with so many battles and challenges? ” “ Let's go back to the first marriage in the Bible which was at Eden. Adam and Eve’s marriage was everything
* Love is a beautiful thing. ***** Mira had just started to sleep, when her face was peppered with kisses. She knew it was morning and time to get up, but she didn't want to. at least not right now, she wants to sleep more. “ Wake up, sleepy wifey. ” He continued peppering her face with kisses till she opened her eyes. “ Good morning, Babe. ” He grinned at her. “ Good morning. ” she answered, rolling her eyes at him. “ Are you annoyed? ” he plopped himself beside her and turned to face her. When she tried to turn away, he held her captive with his legs. “ Um… ” Her face was flushed like a child's.“ I'm sorry. ” He left a peck on her lips. In return, Mira bit his lips playfully. Staring wide eyed at her, he pulled her closer and kissed her. He kept kissing her till she surrendered. “ You are such a big bully. ” she punched him with her fist hardly, though as always, it felt like a paper ball hitting him. “ I've always told you to stop hurting yourself. ” He sighed helplessly
* Trust is the surest foundation of every relationship. ***** They arrived at the boutique soon, “ De Royal. ” Mira was awed by the design of the building. It was magnificent.Definitely too good to be true. They walked in after locking their car. “ Good morning, sir and ma. ” The guard at the door, a tall man with a clear mustache greeted them with a bow. “ Good morning. ” “ Welcome to De Royal, Mr and Mrs. ” A young woman, tall with a pretty face greeted them with a beautiful smile. Mira returned her smile, still feeling awkward at the greeting. She still wasn't used to being addressed as “ Mrs ” yet, though she knew she'll have to get used to it eventually. “ Thank you. ” “ What are you looking for? ”“ Clothes for newly Weds? ”“ Oh! ” The lady's smile got brighter. “ Can I ask how old? ” “ One week. ” Mira's voice carried a confident stance with it. “ Happy anniversary, Mr and Mrs. ” she said, though her eyes were on Miranda.“ Thank you. ”She led them to the Newly We
The first thing Joseph noticed when he came back was the different aura around Mira. “ I'm sorry it took longer than expected. ” He embraced her, giving her an apologetic smile. “ It's okay. ” Mira forced a smile to cover up, but he wasn't convinced. “ You okay? ” He cupped her face lovingly. “ Not really. ” the temptation to lie was there, but she knew better. She had learnt that relationships are built on two foundations, trust and transparency and without those, a relationship won't survive.If there's one thing she has learnt, then it's that love isn't always enough. Just like water isn't enough to prepare a meal. There are also essential ingredients which bring flavor and sweetness to a meal, just like it does to a relationship and trust and transparency are one of the main ones. “ Let's go there. ” He pointed to a private room in the room. Mira nodded, following his lead to a room whose entrance was made out of pure glass. Why didn't I notice this before? She wondered.
* God never fails. ***** The duo headed to one of the top best restaurants in the city to have their couple date. Their first date as a couple.As a result, Joseph had planned everything out.Ranging from the choice of restaurant, the location of their table, the lighting, decorations and ambience. Though, perfection doesn't exist. He still wanted the very best for his baby girl. “ I would have never thought a restaurant like this existed. ” “ It was newly built. By a French man who had a thing for deserts and fast foods. ”“ Oh… it's no wonder, it's named, Le chef. ” Mira noted. “ Good day, Madame and sir. ” A waiter greeted them.“ Bonjour. ” They replied. “ Your table is over there. ” He said, going ahead of them. “ Here. ” He pointed to which they nodded. Joseph waved him off as he wanted to have as much privacy as possible with his baby girl. He had ordered their dessert ahead, all he needed to do was press a button on the table and it would be delivered. “ Wow. ” wa
Epilogue.“ The end of a thing is better than its beginning. ”****—- Miranda —-It's said that friendship is the backbone of every relationship, I can't help but agree more at this point. I stared into the ever beautiful eyes of my groom and the love and adoration in it couldn't be denied. It's been fifty years of friendship and thirty eight years of marriage, yet it feels like a lifetime.Is this really how beautiful love is?I've always heard about love being beautiful from my parents and now? I couldn't help agreeing more. Years ago, I had questioned why some things happened to me which weren't meant to. I know better now that God has been in my story all along. Slowly crafting and editing out unimportant details, to create a wonderful masterpiece. And now? After so many years and me being surrounded by my friends, family, kids and grandchildren, I can only say. God is good and his timings are always perfect. “ Didn't I say we'll celebrate fifty years of friendship? ” I s
“ Smile because your world brightens up when you do. ” *** —- Miranda —-“ Mom… ” It felt like my heart got caught in my throat at the sight of my daughter in white.I couldn't form a word as emotions rushed through me, I could see flashes of our moments together. The first time I'd held her, the first time she'd said Mom. Her first day at school, the day she'd finally opened up to me about her crush. I would never forget how long the conversation was that day on a small picnic by the lake. The blush on her cheeks and the glow in her eyes made me realize just how smitten my daughter was. “ I love him, Mom. ” I would never forget so soon how beautiful the words sounded when they echoed in the blue sky. And now? The same girl I had held as a baby and vowed to love and protect was now getting married to the love of her life. “ Babe. ” I couldn't control the tears that fell out of my eyes, as I stared at my daughter in the most beautiful dress I've seen. I've always admired supe
“ Having a guy best friend who truly loves and cares about you is indeed super priceless. ” *** “ Dad. ” “ Yes, Baby girl? ” He stared his little sweet sixteen who was looking more and more like her mom on a daily basis. “ Do you know I have a crush on someone? ” Her words made him pause from swinging the swing they were currently on. He'd made it a routine to spend quality time with both his children every weekend so he could get to know them and their personalities better. Though lately, he'd been spending more time with his daughter as it seemed the latter needs his time and attention most.“ Oh, really? Who's the lucky guy? ” He grinned, on seeing the red blush on her cheeks.“ He's Noel. ” She replied in a chicken-like manner. “ And he is? ” “ My Best Friend. ” “ Oh wow. ” Joseph instantly felt history about to repeat itself as he stared at his daughter.“ Does he know about it? ” He inquired softly, taking her hands in his. “ No… I don't think he sees me that way thoug
“ Pain is temporary. ”***“ I wish we can always choose the one we fall in love with. Perhaps it wouldn't be a big deal now that I'm in this case. I am Ava Smith and this is my story. A year ago, I fell in love with a young man who was 20 at the time of our meeting. He wasn't the most beautiful man I've ever come across but in my heart, he'll always be the best definition of beauty. Black beauty is what I'll call him. His smile was ever beautiful and never ceased to warm my heart. His voice was like the sound of many waters and the sound of his laughter was like a waterfall. I fell for this innocence, his honesty and thoughtfulness.I was attracted to him by his love for dancing and acting. I've never met someone as talented as him. Matthew was his name and I must say, his name did great justice to his personality, but I would have preferred for him to be named Daniel. I loved him in a way, I've never loved anyone before. When asked what I love about him, I get confused a
“ Be with someone who is afraid to lose you. ”*** “ How do you feel, Jose. ” Joseph turned to face his beautiful wife, who looked ever stunning at thirty. Perhaps it's true that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, cos even after so many years he still found her as stunning as she'd always been. “ You've asked that question three times already. ” He smiled seeing her pout. “ But it's okay, I get it. ” He turned to face her. “ It's Vera's wedding, I know. ” He pulled her to a seat on the bed beside him as he cupped her face. “ I'd once been infatuated with her, and couldn't imagine a life without her once. ” He paused to search her eyes. “ But that's in the post now, you know. I love you and you are my forever so you don't have to worry about me, Kay? ” “ Um… ” “ Besides, you look unusually beautiful today. ” He tucked her hair behind her face, as she blushed. “ Should we roll on the sheets for a few minutes before we leave? ” “ In your dreams. ” She stood up in an attemp
“ I cry when you cry. ”*** Five years later,Miranda opened the door to her daughter's room and sighed helplessly when she didn't find her there. She matched towards her son's and there she met them spooned together on the bed. “ Gosh, how many times do I have to tell them not to sleep together. ” She muttered under her breath. She'd thought the doctor had been over exaggerating when she said they'll be literally inseparable. Now? She figured Angelina was more than right. They couldn't even stay a moment without each other. “ Nuel, Nuella. ” She patted them lovingly and slowly but steadily she was welcomed by two deep blue eyes. Ones she'd come to fall in love with. “ Mom… ” Nuella was the first to react as she detached herself from her brother's embrace and went into her mother's arms. “ Good morning, Hon. ” She pecked her cheeks and straightened her short hair which was tied in two messy buns. “ Morning, Mom. ” She rubbed her head on Miranda's chest as she'd always done
“ Forgiveness sets you free. ”*** “ Can I take a seat? ” The duo stared at each other before nodding. “ I know you guys have a million and one questions to ask me. ” She smiled, “ That's not unexpected, right? Since I disappeared months ago and suddenly reappeared. ” The duo nodded. “ Well, I was imprisoned for three months due to my involvement in a crime relating to Miranda. ” “ What crime? ” Evie inquired, staring at the two.“ I planned to have her miscarry, but my plan failed as always. ” Her tone was solemn. “ Um… ” Evelyn sighed, realizing her Bestie had forgiven her already. So what right does she have to overreact?“ I heard God for the very first time in the police’s van. ”“ God? ” They were left completely stunned by her words.“ As you both know, I've always been an atheist. But for the first time, I heard the deity which you and Joseph had always spoken about. Prior to that, I've always believed he was nothing but a figment of your imaginations. But the single enc
“ Hard Work sets the difference between great and average. ”***“ You are pregnant, Bestie? ” The latter blushed heavily at the question directed to her.“ Yeah. ” She replied shyly.“ But why didn't you tell me? ” Miranda felt happy, yet a little disappointed at that. Best friends are meant to tell each other everything, right?So why hide that important detail from her?“ I just found out, okay? ” Evie replied defensively, not totally comfortable under her accusing gaze.“ Okay. ” Miranda nodded with a tight smile. ***Later in their car. “ You've been silent, Honey. ” He mused, pulling her into his arms. He'd never totally understand how quickly her mood changes. Thankfully he'd read a lot on post childbirth depression and understood that her feelings and reactions are absolutely normal. Though not totally normal to him as he craves for his wife to be completely alright. “ I feel Evie should have told me about her pregnancy earlier. ” Joseph sighed hearing her words.He'd nev
“ God never comes too late, he comes right on time. ”*** The day seemed to go slowly until the middle aged bride was handed a mirror. “ Oh my. ” Hannah couldn't stop the gasp that escaped her lips at her reflection in the mirror. For some reason, she'd always believed she'd never be as beautiful as she was at her previous wedding ceremony. But who knew. Her short almond colored hair was beautifully styled on her head, her makeup and mascara was perfect further adding to her stunning look. “ You make a beautiful bride, Nanny. ” She turned to hear the exact words she'd said at the latter’s wedding. “ Thank you. ”“ I'm super glad I got to witness your happy day, Mom. ” Those simple words made her emotional. She'd always believed she would never experience the joy and gladness this day brings. After her husband left her. She'd literally lost all hope in finding love again. She believed she can never be happy again as she'll never find a man better than Joshua.But who knew.“ Th