My Soul - S01 E10

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My Soul - S01 E10

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 10

Uche wore his Tuxedo and shiny shoes that he had polished for close to an hour by himself. He combed his dark curly hair and beards and applied his hair cream. He turned around in the mirror looking every inch handsome and gentle.

Today’s the day for him to meet Alhaji Usman, Fauzi’s Father.

He was done and he picked his phone and called Fauziat.

“Babe am done, should I start coming?”

“Yes love, am home now.. I prepared Dinner myself..and you’ll also get to meet my brother so come on..hurry!”

“OK babe.. I love you”

“I love u too” He blew kisses to the phone and quickly left to the address Fauzi had earlier sent to him.. He went with his car.

In about 30minutes, he arrived Alhaji Usman’s Mansion.

Uche was awed. The mansion spoke of wealth. He never knew Fauzi’s Dad was this wealthy.. He however composed himself and went in. Even with the rigorous security, he passed in smoothly because it was obvious they all were expecting him.

A guard in an Army uniform ushered him into the Living room and went in to Inform Chief and Fauzi of his presence.

A maid brought in cold juice for him.

He thanked her and collected the glass juice sipping it and looking around. He saw a huge picture frame on the wall. Alhaji Usman dressed in full Military regalia.. He became scared.. So this man is a military man? How come Fauzi never mentioned this to him? At that instance, he began adjusting himself to look good.

Soon, Fauzi appeared smiling

“Dan Allah u look really good! Extremely handsome!!”Fauzi exclaimed

Uche smiled and winked at her.

A minute later, Alhaji Usman came in with 2 guards also in Military wears.

Uche stood up to greet him

“Good evening sir” He said heads down

Alhaji extended his hands to Uche who grabbed them with his two hands and shook them.

“You’re welcome young man, you can have your seat” Alhaji said sitting down.

Uche too sat down. He looked scared.

“Major, Jaja..give us some privacy please”Alhaji said to the guards and they left immediately.

Alhaji looked at Fauzi

“Gaskiya am hungry.. Can we eat while we talk?”Alhaji asked

“Yes baba..although. it’s a breach of Table manners”They laughed

Alhaji stood up and headed to the Dinning while Fauzi urged Uche to follow suit..

A maid was there setting the table..

“Where’s Azeez? isn’t he supposed to be here?”Alhaji asked

“He’s on his way already”Fauzi said dishing out Salad and plantain to her plate.

Soon, they started eating.. Uche was so nervous and glanced at Fauzi once or twice and her eyes assured him to be calm.

About 5minutes later, The door opened and Azeez came in.. Another shock for Uche!

“Please forgive me for being late.. I was caught up in traffic!!”Azeez said sitting on the dinning

“Boss?”Uche looked at Azeez who didn’t seem to be surprised in seeing him there.

“Uche, how are u?”Azeez asked casually as he dished his food into the plate and started eating.

Uche looked from Fauzi to Azeez

“You know him?”Alhaji asked

“Yes.. his my new P. A I told u about”Azeez replied mucnching his rice with reckless abandon.

There was silence for a while before Alhaji suddenly asked

“Young Man, what is your name?”

“Uche sir.. Uchenna”

“Uche.. I see.. ”

“So, where are you from?”

“From Orlu in Imo state sir”

“Hmm..”Alhaji nodded and drank a glass of water

“Christian or Muslim if I may ask?”

“Christian Sir”Uche said breathing hard

Alhaji continued with his food and minutes later, they were all done and proceeded to the Living room while another maid came to clear the table.

They were served Fruits in the Living room..

“So Uche ko?”Alhaji asked

“Yes sir”

“OK yoowa! What is your intention with my daughter?”

“Errm.. Sir, I wish to marry her.. Be..because I love her sir”Uche stammered.

“Love.. okay”

Alhaji continued with his fruits..

Few minutes later, Alhaji was done with his fruits and he cleared his throat and faced Uche.

“Listen attentively gentle man, I don’t like to talk too much and I don’t want to repeat myself.. You and Fauziat my daughter cannot get married!”

Uche shifted in his chair uncomfortably while Fauziat looked at her Father as tears welled up in her eyes.

“But Baba why? I told u he makes me happy and you said anyone or thing that makes me happy, is your priority!”The tears came down now

“Don’t mistake me Uche, I don’t hate or dislike u as a person. You work for my company and directly under my son and even before I met you, My son had told me how hardworking you are.. But you see, Fauzia is my only daughter.. And I want the best for her. Your religion matters in situation like this.. I don’t want future crisis for my daughter.. If you both get married and start bearing children, which religion will those children follow? Look, there are many girls out there, pick one of them but not my own daughter.. Stay away from her because this world madness wouldn’t work..”He stood up

“Mayor!! Jaja!!!” The guards quickly came in

“Escort this young man out”He pointed at Uche

“Baba!!!!”Fauzia cried and her brother came over and held her while Uche was led out by the men..

“Believe me, I want the best for you”Her Father said and walked upstairs.

Fauziat cried and rolled on the ground in tears while her brother tried to console her…

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Uche got home feeling embarrassed. He removed his tie and flung it to God-knows-where.

He lay on the bed and starting thinking hard… Why can’t their parents accept their different religions and let them marry?

His mother made a fuse about Fauzi being a Muslim and now Fauzi’s Dad rejected him because he is a Christian. This is the architect of religious crisis! When each religion cannot embrace each other and accept inter-religion marriage.. They see themselves as enemies and that’s why there’s religious crisis all over the world.

His phone rang. It was his Mom.

he picked up.

“Good evening Mom”

“Evening son, would u be busy tomorrow?”

“No, I don’t think”

“OK.. I’d like to have Lunch with you and introduce you to someone you’d like”

“Who’s that?”

“Till you come.. Goodnight Son” She ended the call

Uche rolled on the bed unable to sleep that night. He loves Fauziat and wasn’t ready to let go.

He picked up his phone and called her.

She picked up at the second ring.

“Hello baby”

“Uche are u alright?”She asked with a hoarse voice.

Uche noted that she has been crying.

“My love, have u been crying?”He asked with concern

“No.. no I haven’t”She replied hastily but her voice betrayed her again

“Listen baby, I love you and nothing can stop me from loving you. Not religion, Not Parents.. nothing!! I can only be strong if you’re strong and stand beside me solidly.. We can fight then all and conquer only if we’re determined..”

Fauzia busted into tears on phone.

“I love you Uche.. I’ll fight them with u.. I love u so much I can’t even think of letting go”

“So we’re in this together?”

“Yes love.. You’re my soul”

“You’re my heart”

“You’re my everything”

They laughed and bid each other goodnight and Uche slept with a smile on his face.

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Jide and Janne were engaged in a hot disagreement that morning.

Jide had come over to Janne’s apartment to tell her about her meeting with his Father that weekend.

“Jide leave my house”Janne said pointing at the door

“Janne I thought we’ve settled all these..”

“Settled what? You’re just a blatant liar.. Keep turning me around like a piece of thrash.. Can’t u ever be truthful to me?”

Jide was confused “But I explained everything to you.. Janne I don’t understand anymore..Whats the problem? I just told u I’ve told my Dad about you and he wants to see you and my son this weekend”

“Jide leave my house.. I don’t want to see anyone”

“My father wants to see you.. What do I tell him? that u don’t want to see him?”Jide asked in surprise

“I don’t care.. Just leave!!”She said Pushing him out.. Coolval stories

She locked the door and sat down with her hands on her head in confusion..

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