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"Once again, we welcome you, our in-laws. It is a thing of joy in our culture as you know when a daughter brings home a suitor for introduction."

Everyone clapped and acknowledged the statement.

"Apart from the fact that it signifies discipline, it also means that we have trained her well."

This was accompanied by another round of applause.

Fiyi sneered. Now they recognize her as their daughter. When her mother was toiling to ensure they had a better life, non of them surfaced.

After she received the lump of money from the Wrights, she sat down with her mother to analyze how to spend wisely. She did a lot of research and also talked to Olumide who was of great help.

They made some investments, put some away for Bamise's admission, her mother's and her own business

She watched her brother walk up to whisper into Olumide's ear where they were seated and they both smiled before her brother walked away.

"What did he tell you?" Fiyi jabbed him when Bammy left.

 "It's a guy thing."

Fiyi eyed him.

"You are eyeing your husband," he teased. "Wait till we get home."

"I already told you I am not moving in until the wedding proper."

Olumide smirked.

"Mofiyifoluwa!" Her uncle called her attention.

"Sir"

"I know both of you are in a world of your own," He teased and adjusted his traditional cap.

Fiyi just smiled.

"What is your answer to my question?"

Fiyi realized she must have tuned him out.

"I didn't get that sir"

"Hmm, how will you hear when you were engrossed in each other?" He teased. " Anyway, that is the kind of relationship we pray for these days. One where you would not be moved by distractions"

Fiyi grunted

"I asked if you know this man you have brought home, or you were matchmade probably by a friend or even your mother?"

"I know him, sir"

"Very well, do you like him or you are marrying him just for the sake of it?"

There was murmuring amongst the little gathering in their compound

"It is the norm in our culture to ask questions for future reference," He tried to explain.

"I love him, sir"

"Very well then, we can proceed." This statement received another round of applause.

Fiyi's attention shifted to the decorator who was tucking in table edges at the other end of the canopy. She shook her head. Teniola was a perfectionist.

She met her through her fiance when they employed her to decorate their office three years ago and they had become friends because she was pretty close to Olumide and August.

 "Speaking of Àugust," she said out loud when she took her seat "did August call you?" she whispered

"My phone is with Seun," he pointed at another friend. "I am sure he'll be here."

"He better or else..."

The strike of the talking drum alerted them to the center stage. The M.C they contracted was already walking towards them with her entourage.

"Our wife, it's time for you to show us how you will take care of your man when you get home. Please step forward"

Fiyi couldn't believe she was here and everyone was gathered here because of her. She adjusted her sewed to fit embroidered emerald gown. Teniola had insisted on getting her a makeup artist. She had insisted on having a few people together for her celebration despite Olumide's mom insisting that she wanted something more elaborate. They could do that for the wedding proper she compromised.

Teniola had gone all out to make sure that their compound looked beautiful for the day. They had fenced it when she first received the money that turned her life around. Then they went ahead to complete her father's house and even make two more apartments so that her mother would have company when her children were not at home.

 They had a fruit store just outside the house and she had included her mother's services on her own food ordering website.

She was led by a small band back to Olumide who was sitting majestically

"All mine," she thought to herself.

She walked to him with the slice of cake on her saucer and made to kneel but he quickly stood up and held her. He was dressed in a similar colored material with his own Agbada which he already put on their chair.

He held her at the waist and opened his mouth to receive the slice of cake.

She fed it to him. He mouthed a bit a pulled her closer to share with him then captured her lips.

"Gbefun eh collect

Owole owo net

Pakam body too correct"

The M.C started singing then started oohing as Olumide continued to feast on Fiyi's lips ignoring their mini audience.

"Mmm,"  the MC coughed into the microphone but he still didn't stop.

"In Jesus' name we pray," She said loudly into the microphone.

"Amen," Everyone chorused as they burst into laughter and Fiyi dissociated from Olumide.

This man standing beside her is an evidence that dreams do come true. She tried to wipe her lipstick off his lips as he smiled into her eyes.

The ceremony was gradually rounded off as the parents excused themselves to the living room to discuss the wedding proper and also make arrangements.

The attendees walked up to the couple to say hi and also congratulate them where they were seated

"See what the cat dragged in," Teniola snorted interrupting the couple whispering to each other.

"August" Fiyi shouted and immediately jumped into his arms.

"My baby," he heaved her up

"I should be angry with you," she said pushing him away from her.

"I am so sorry. I had to leave a meeting to come here. The client is traveling out of the country this afternoon."

"If it's work, then you are forgiven," She replied

"You believe him?" Teniola asked.

Fiyi just smiled.

August eyed Teniola and whispered something she couldn't hear.

"Speak up now," she retorted.

"Congrats my man," he hugged and slapped his friend on the back.

"Thank you, bro."

"So what's up now?"

"Well, we already have the date so the parents are trying to deliberate and see how convenient it would be."

"You no waste time o."

"Why wait?" he responded. "I already know what I want."

"I am happy for you bro," He hugged him again

"Excuse me," Fiyi said walking away with Teniola and her brother who came to call her.

"How's your mom?" Olumide continued

"She wanted to come, but I couldn't go back home after the meeting. I told her she'd attend the wedding."

"That's so nice of her."

"How is May doing too?"

"She sends her regards too.  Pop man has banned her from this country for now but I think she is doing fine."

"I think the change of environment will do her good," Olumide added

"I think so too. There is this guy I keep seeing in her photos but I don't want to pry. She looks better anyway and from our conversations, she has come to her senses and seems more mature."

"It's all good."

Are sure you went for a meeting or..."

"Seriously, I did. I told you Mr. Rahjit is leaving the country. If I had gone to 'you know where' I would have brought her."

Olumide laughed out loud. "You know Teniola despises Bewaji's guts."

August laughed. "I also got a call from the agent, he said someone wants to rent that remaining space, I told him I'd get back to him since you said you want it for Fiyi."

"I am still trying to convince her to take the space. It's more professional."

"It's more professional or you want her somewhere you can easily go for quickies??"

"You are bad man," Olumide hit him.

"It's the truth now."

"Absolutely not."

"Then why do you want her to take the space? She already furnished her mother's kitchen for business."

"I just want her close."

"Hey God!"  He raised his hands to the heavens. "My guy is whipped."

"Don't worry, I'll remind you when you get there."

"Never! You know me now."

"I intend to work on the conviction tonight when we get home"

"She is going home with you?"

"Trust me," Olumide winked.

"And you call me the bad guy?"

"You know how she can be. I already got Bammy to put some of her stuff in my car. I am stealing her out of here."

"You are a bad influence on Bammy," he laughed.

"Bammy is in a world of his own. The girls that run after him in his Uni, I am the one scaring some of them off him. Fiyi must not know. Bammy is a good guy though."

Fiyi walked back to join them having pulled off her headgear.

"So we have a date, the parents have agreed," she said to them.

"My baby is almost a wife," August hugged her.

"Handle my wife with care please,"

"I met her first, Mr man."

"I am marrying her though"

"It's like that now right?"

Teniola started laughing. "Go and marry."

"Whenever you are ready," August replied.

"As if?" she sneered.

"Can you at least feed me?"

"Follow me," she ordered

"Gladly," he winked

"Have I told you I love you today"

"Countless times," Fiyi replied

"I am thankful for the gift of you."

" Aww," Fiyi cooed. "When I count my Blessings, I count you twice."

Olumide pulled her to himself smiling.

"I can't wait for you to finally move in with me." He kissed her lips.

"Me too."

So. that. means. I. am. going. to. have. you. to. myself. tonight?

He punctuated every word with a kiss.

"Ehn ehn," she shook her head.

"I already have your stuff in my car."

"What?"

"What can a man who wants to spend time with his wife do to get her all to himself tonight?"

"Alright, I'll go with you."

"Yes! I can't wait to show you..."

"show me what?"

"Shit!" He fisted his hand in defeat. "I find it difficult to keep secrets with you."

"As it should be," she smiled

"Can you at least wait till we get home to find out"

"Gladly, as long as it will wow me."

" Trust me you won't bother to leave" he winked.

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