Must Read: Fighting Back! - Season 1 - Episode 15

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Must Read: Fighting Back! - Season 1 - Episode 15

It began, the priest pronouncements.

Empress was saturated with happiness.

Agatha was jealous but was proud her sister
gets to marry the president son. She was the
envy of her friends.

Douglas mind was blank. He was caught
between emotions, more of guilt.

They were all represented, all the tops from
home and abroad, friends, enemies, well
wishers, busy bodies and members of the press.

The wedding band was presented.

‘Oladimeji Adeniyi, do you take Hester whose
hand you now hold, to be your lawfully wedded
wife and solemnly promise, God helping you to
be a true and devoted husband to her, to love,
cherish, protect and care for her for the rest of
your life in all kinds of all conditions. And you
will keep yourself to her and her alone until God
by death, shall do you part?’
‘I do.’

Hester watched his expression, he hadn’t digest
all that was said. He was quick to say I do.’
‘This band is a symbol of your commitment to
her. Your statement is sealed in the name of the
father, in the name son and in the name of the
holy… ‘

Midway into her finger, she seized the ring with
her other finger, off it came and up in the way
in a swift motion, then the flower seconded.

At first, the congregation thought they were
watching something that was the product of
the figment of their imagination. Then, they
were mesmerized. They watched as the ring
and bouquet of flower rose until it descended.

By the time they were brought to a confuse and
surprising reality, their bride was no where to
be found.

The chaos began.

‘Oh God, thank you, Thank you so much. ‘ She
rub the last of the make up breathlessly. She
pulled out the clips off her hair and allow it fall
freely.

She adjusted her gown at each sides before
looking at her reflection. Satisfied with what she
saw, she picked her mini travelling box and
head for the international airport for her booked
flight.

He closed the door of his car and smiled, ‘This
parking lot is dynamic. ‘ He glanced around and
head for the stairs leading to the corridor of the
shopping mall.

As he head up, he looked at the stairs in pure
admiration. When he got up eventually, he
turned and continued admiring the pattern of
elevation. He continued his strides with his
back.

She had a feeling, a feeling she had to confirm
instantly or regret later. She dipped her hand
into the shopping bag and began to search
through yet continuing her strides slowly.
‘Ouch! ‘ She exclaimed in pain.
‘My goodness! ‘ He turned to look at her. ‘I am
so sorry ma’am.’ He fetched a handkerchief
from his trouser pocket and bend to wipe her
shoe.
She stepped back taken aback by his
gesture.’Don’t exaggerate Mister, I suppose it
wasn’t your intention to step on me.’

His act had astonished he himself. ‘I am very
sorry, hope your feet doesn’t much.’
‘It is Okay.’ She managed a smile as she glance
at her feet. ‘Am I glad that humans are not
made up of cement, gravel, stones and sand.’
Despite her joke, he was sober. ‘I should have
watched Where I was going to.’ He said
rebukingly.
‘If I had watched where I was going to, I could
have kept moving back as you approached or
better still step aside. ‘ She took responsibility.
‘So why did you decide to walk with your back
this afternoon?’ She questioned him at an
afterthought.
‘Emmmm …’ He scratched his head and
glanced backward. ‘I was taken aback by the
mall building structure, its designs, the
elevation, the landscape and the …’ He caught
himself. ‘Oh forgive me! ‘ He smiled at her. ‘I
usually don’t talk much.’
‘Why? I was enjoying the talk because when I
came in, I just the said to myself the external of
the mall was splendid but listening to you made
me realised some of the things I hardly took
notice of. Are you a construction engineer? ‘
‘Yes I am.’ He gave a low bow and a charming
smile.
‘Hmmm… I see.’
‘Yeah right ‘ He laughed.
‘That excuse is not good enough to bump into
people. ‘
‘I know that is why I am grateful for your
understanding. ‘
‘You are Welcome. ‘ She began to look through
the content of the bag once more and stopped
moments later with a satisfactory smile.

He watched her keenly. ‘You kind of look
different from most sisters in the country, it
appears you’re a Nigerian. ‘

She tilted her head. ‘You kind of look different
from most brothers in this country. ‘
‘You are my sister aye? ‘ He beamed.
‘Think so.’
‘Osaz. ‘ He extend his hand.
‘Hester.’ They shook hands. ‘Great meeting a
guy whose head is filled with constructive idea
even while on his way to shop.
‘Pleasure. ‘ He laughed. ‘A beautiful name with a
beautiful face, you’re given me an incomplete
version of your name. You should have said
Queen Hester.’
‘Tell me more. ‘ Hester raised a brow.
‘I suppose you have heard all there is to hear.
You don’t sound interested. ‘ His expression
became serious. ‘Can you give me the pleasure
of being your lunch partner? ‘