The Minister’s Son And I - Season 1 - Episode 7

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The Minister’s Son And I - Season 1 - Episode 7

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“Surprised to see me, David?” Joyce smiled.
“Not really but yes, well, let me come.” I faked a smile and left the house. I felt like getting into the car and driving, driving, yes, driving up to the end of the world. Why was fate so unfair? I had a good day where my dream wife accepted to marry me, here now my shortlived joy was over.

I wondered why Dad would do that, bringing a girl into my house without my consent , i had only one decision, to move away from the cursed home. I would use the little cash i had to settle somewhere else, i would soon marry Serena. I wanted to spend my night in the restaurant and start my exile on the following day, before I got into my car, a thought struck my mind, my dad would stop at nothing in reaching me. He would do anything to achieve his wish. Running away from the trouble is only giving it time to grow bigger. The best solution is to face and fight it before it grows.

I stormed into the living room where Dad and Mom were relaxing, non of them seemed excited to see me as usual. There was some tension in the atmosphere.

“Hello Mom, hello Dad.” I greeted as i sat in their opposite direction.
“Where have you been without a driver, guard or your servant?” My mother was concerned.

Dad was stating on the telly, i knew he was furious.

“I had gone to see a friend ma’ didn’t need company.” I saw Dad place his furious glare on me.

“Have you gone mad? Can you explain to us where you got the permission to go ordering police to release criminals out of their custodies, in my name?!” His eyes were red. He seemed more old in his new look. His face was pale, blood vessels were clear on his forehead.

“Am lost Dad.”
“David, why are you disgracing me? In Wang’uru police station, what did you do?” I almost fainted, who could have told him about it? The police inspector?
“That you even have a mother in law of a criminal? At my back?!” He added, knocking the TV remote against the table.

“She was innocent Dad, she needed justice. Am sorry that i didn’t inform you, am ….”
“Shut up! Idiot! What do you know about justice?” He seemed so mad at me, thank God I was meters away from him. I would storm out in case he decides to threaten me.
“Not much but I know injustice when I see it Dad, i have masters in law. I did what…”
“Shame on you!” He never gave me time to complete my statements. I felt my anger grow from inside. ‘untill when will I worship and fear his wrath?’ It was time. Time to break the bondage. Time to rebel, with fear, i would never fight for our marriage with Serena.

“I heard you have gone chasing village girls, having my name tainted…” He started calmly.

“I chased no village girl!” I was upset, if he was referring to my Serena then, that was a sin, a crime.
“David!”
“Yes Ma'”
“Respect your Dad.” justice?” He seemed so mad at me, thank God I was meters away from him. I would storm out in case he decides to threaten me.
“Not much but I know injustice when I see it Dad, i have masters in law. I did what…”
“Shame on you!” He never gave me time to complete my statements. I felt my anger grow from inside. ‘untill when will I worship and fear his wrath?’ It was time. Time to break the bondage. Time to rebel, with fear, i would never fight for our marriage with Serena.

“I heard you have gone chasing village girls, having my name tainted…” He started calmly.

“I chased no village girl!” I was upset, if he was referring to my Serena then, that was a sin, a crime.
“David!”
“Yes Ma'”
“Respect your Dad.” Am sorry.” It wasn’t like me to be rude to my parents, moreso the fierce Dad.

“Well, seems you have grown big, big enough to shout at me David.” He said after a long silence.
” Am sorry Dad.”

“Joyce, the ministers Ndegwa’s daughter came to visit us today and she is ready for your marriage, she is in your house. Joyce and you have a lot to talk on where and how you want your wedding to be.” He smiled, he was confident that his news to me would make me happy.

I looked at my mother who smiled shyly and the two laughed.

It was time to show my stand, time to reveal what i would die for.

“Am sorry Dad, i appreciate your concern but the issue of my marriage is personal to me.”

“What??” They asked simultaneously.
“Yes Dad, i have found a wife, her name is Serena, i love her, no wall will ever contain my love for her, I will marry Serena.” I saw my Dad stand on his feet breathing hard out of furry . My mother’s face was on her laps.

“Listen to me you stupid son!” His voice vibrated with anger .”I don’t care the kind of spells those witches have casted on you, or the kind of love portions the have placed on you, but you must marry Joy, period!” He sat back on his sofa.

“Dad I love Serena, i don’t love Joy, how do i leave the girl i love….”

“Stupid son! What do you know about love?” I felt agitated by his words.

“Enough to know i love Serena, Serena is my wife!” I stood up and headed for the door.
“Son! Come back here!” My mother commanded. She was following me outside. “David? Are you mad?” We were already out of the house. She had been the closest person to me, i saw her as my strength, my mother was always understanding. I decided to stop and listen to her.

“Son? Come on, i am your mother, listen to me.” She urged.
“But you guys don’t want to listen to me.”
” Not that way son, you know I love you my son.”
“If you love me talk to Dad.”
“I will son. But do me a favour as I convince your Dad about you marrying the village girl..”

“Not village girl, Serena!”
“Sorry son, do this for me and I will stand by you in that, so long as you convince me that Serena loves you as you claim to love her.” She promised, thus giving me some hope. “Which favour mother?” I would do anything to have her support .

“Don’t show any sign of rejection to Joy, be nice to her tonight, talk to her nicely, make her happy and tomorrow I will make arrangements for her to leave. She had just come for a one day visit.” It was a difficult task. Being nice, spending the night, maybe even spending my bed with her, maybe even……devil take it!

I remembered Serena, her smile, kiss and hug. If that sacrifice would make our marriage happen then i was for it.
My mother informed me that food would be served in my dining room by 2030hours. I was not to join them for super, Brian and Rozina(my mother’s personal maid) would make the arrangements.

One thing was still not clear to me, yet I couldn’t ask my mother. “Did being nice to her mean even having sex??” I had never had any, I wouldn’t have my first with other girl than Serena. How sure that was the night would tell.

At exactly 2330 hours, i left the bathroom with a towel around my waist. I got into my dressing room, dressed into maroon pyjamas and headed to my bedroom. It wasn’t locked, i saw Brian walk downstairs. There was no doubt he had been making my bed.
“Goodnight sir.” He shouted on discovering that I was looking at him.
“You too Brian.”

I pushed the door into my bedroom.
There she was again! Joyce, on her red pair pants and black pair of bra. She was laying flat on my bed, staring at the ceiling, her t--s pointing sharply to the ceiling. We had talked a lot in the dining room, I had no choice than to…….