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Femi.Going into the hospital I felt nervous and paranoid. I was scared not of my family but scared that I would flip again. I calmed myself while going up to the room where my dad was kept.We knocked on the door but before we opened it to go in, Kola opened it, came out and shit the door.“Hey broskis. You’re back” he said.“Of course we are back. We want to see dad.” Tunde said.“What is this” I asked him frowning. I didn’t have a clue what was happening right now.“Hey, calm down. Dad’s awake and you will see him. I’m not restricting that. I just wanted to tell you something first.” He said in hushed tones.“Okay then get on with it.” Tunde said.“Yeah so I wanted to tell you guy that you shouldn’t say anything about them not telling us about this. At least for now. We don’t want to stress dad out do we?” Kola said.“Kola, we aren’t children now. We would have been able to read the situation. We just want to see the man bro.” Tunde said.“It’s fine, can we go in now?” I said.“Yo
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Femi.My mom’s words really didn’t make any sense but made some sense at the same time. I didn’t understand how that was even possible but I had to accept it.She said that she couldn’t leave him because of his condition at the time which was understandable. But how was she sure that what my dad did was out of character for him. Was she just going by what he told her or was she absolutely sure that he wasn’t doing that for a long time and just got caught.I knew it wasn’t my place to form a moral high ground. I was worse and so were my brothers. We could not talk too much knowing out track record. I didn’t want to over flog the issue. We all agreed not to talk about it right now and that included shutting it down immediately it arose.“Mom it’s okay. You’ll be fine. Dad will be fine.” Kola said and and squeezed her shoulder for comfort.The tears I had in my eyes had dried up. I still felt very heavy. Looking at my dad laying there was very hurtful and painful indeed.The door swung o
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Femi.Going back to the hospital after that mess had happened, I was excited to see Ama and hug her. The whole day was already a mess and I was thoroughly tired and exhausted with it. I was angry with all that had happened. I couldn’t just have peace sometimes and most times Ama gave that to me.I felt relieved when she spoke to me about my mom and dad’s situation that was eating me up inside. She also steered me in the right direction because being mad at my mother at this time was not ideal for me at all or my family. I needed to focus on the matter at hand which was my father’s health.I got back in the hospital and went straight to Ama’s room. I opened the door and saw Ama on her bed hugging someone?It was a man but I couldn’t see his face. A huge man whose body physique looked rather familiar.“Babe?” I said as she looked in my direction. It was only then that I looked at the man and saw that it was actually Shawn Ikechi, her former boss. I had heard he sent flowers to her befor
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Previously.."Is that what I think it is." Tunde said with wide eyes. I didn't thinking Tunde believed his eyes which made me chuckle."Yes" I said and opened the box to reveal the perfect ring that I had picked out for Ama."Wow, it's so beautiful. Jeez I didn't think you were serious bro." He said and took the box.I nodded "I was" I said. I had started work on the ring ever since I told Tunde that I intended proposing to Ama. I knew I was kind of rushing but who cared. Why would I wait. There was no reason to wait. I loved her so much and she loved me. She brought out the best in me and me in her. We worked so well. I couldn't even be angry at her for anything. We were almost to perfect of a match."So you're sure about this?" He asked. He was always one to think about logic before anything else."Yes I'm sure. I want this so much. I want her so much. I want her with me for the rest of our lives man. No other woman matters. I wouldn't give my kidney up to just anybody now haba." I
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Ama.When I saw the surprise party I was shook to my bones. I was so happy that Femi had planned this for me. I felt all the love. I had all my close friends there including Tola.Radike who Femi had lied went to a meeting was actually here with Kola. Matthew was also here. I’d have been worried if he wasn’t though. Shawn, Tunde and Angel were here as well. This was so wholesome.The greatest surprise of all however was the presence of my mother. Since I fell ill I hadn’t told my mom about it so that we wouldn’t trigger her blood pressure issues. I had no idea that Femi and most likely Matthew my brother were orchestrating things behind the scenes. I was happy to see her. After the tiff we had over Chike all those weeks ago, I was glad that we could finally see each other again.There was also, cake. Lots of it. I had found out that the cakes were from the guests who came. How was I supposed to eat all this cake and not add more weight. After a short talk with my mother, Radike came
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Femi.I had been looking for a good time to propose to Ama and I felt like now was perfect. We were celebrating her recovery from one of the lowest moments of her life if not the lowest. This was a good opportunity to break out the big guns in front of everyone she loved.I already planned everything and told everyone including Kola. He did not take it lightly at all. A few days earlier….Our father had just got out of the hospital. We chose not to mention the whole cheating scandal to him at all until he was better. Kola had also moved in with the family.I always went everyday. I could not move in because of Ama’s condition. I had to be with her as well. I was however doing a good job of juggling the two places that no one felt like I was neglecting the situation. I was lucky that I was not stronger than I was when I had just completed the surgery.One one of the days I was going to my parents’ house, I decided to tell them and also Kola at the same time that I was planning to pro
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Previously..."Well there's been a lot going on. I did give her my kidney and she had had it very rough. So there's not been any time for that. But after the proposal Emi yoo rii daju lati mu u wá fun ounjẹ alẹ. eyin eniyan yoo nifẹ rẹ maṣe yọ ara rẹ lẹnu. o jẹ iyanu (I'll be sure to bring her for dinner. you guys are going to love her don't worry. she's amazing)" I told them."o jẹ iyalẹnu kedere ti o ba jẹ ki o yipada fun didara julọ. Inu mi yoo dun lati ri i (she's very clearly amazing if she made you change for the better. I would be happy to see her)" my mom added."Yes she is. Well I'm excited for the new addition to the family. Where is she from?" They asked. This was the hard part. I didn't know if they had a preference with tribe or not."She's from Imo state dad." I said."Oh that's good. I have friends from Imo state, good people and you are fluent in Igbo so language is not a barrier." My mother said. I loved how supportive she was being.I had thought tribe would be th
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Previously…"I like the sound of that. I haven't really talked to her about kids." I said. I didn't know what I was thinking that I didn't ask her about that."Ah Ah even I who does not plan on getting married knows that that is conversation 101. You have to talk to your significant other about things like that oh Femi," he said.This was the first time he was giving me this type of advice when it came to Ama. Was I to say he had softened up?"Well, ko dabi pe mo n gbe e ni iyawo ni bayi. akoko pupọ wa lati sọrọ nipa iyẹn lẹhin igbero naa. kẹhin kẹhin Emi yoo kan ṣe ohun ti o fe. (it's not like I'm marrying her right now. there's plenty of time to talk about that after the proposal. last last I'll just do what she wants.)" I said.I was hell bent on giving Ama anything she wanted. At this point her happiness was my own happiness."It's fine. You're spoiling her but I understand last last." He said.I stood up. "We'll time for me to go back upstairs and see the Fam. You coming?" I as
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