Tiit for tat - S02 E47

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Tiit for tat - S02 E47

Read Story: SEASON 2 EPISODE 47

Ebbs Of Hope

Cassandra found herself on a hospital bed.

“Don’t worry, I will discharge you in one hour time,” said the doctor.

“Doctor, what really happened to me?” She asked.

” it’s a combination of stress and shock. You saw something or someone and it send shock waves through your brain causing it to temporarily malfunction. You know,Anxiety can hyper-activate areas in your brain that detect and respond to threats. At the same time, anxiety might hinder activity in parts of your brain that manage your reaction to fear and stress,” The doctor explained.

“I understand,” said Cassandra.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, doctor,” I’m a nurse and I know about the human body and how it functions.”

“Nurse? I was told you are a super – model, the doctor said quite surprised.

“I was a nurse before joining the modelling industry, “Cassandra clarified.

“Ok, Ok, I get it,” said the doctor.

“Ermmmmh, that reminds me. A young man came looking for you but I told him you were asleep. He promise to come back,” the doctor said.

Cassandra responded, Ok, doctor. Her heart was palpitating. Who could that be? Nixon? “He may have gone back to Nigeria after his mission. He might have waited for her but gave up when I didn’t turn up at the scheduled place. Tife? Not likely. Morrison? He’s in jail serving 15 years for rape. Rosaline? No.

The doctor said ” HE”. Could it be her father? No. The doctor said” a Young Man” and her father didn’t fit into the youth age group. He’s in his mid fifties.

It was obvious to her who the likely young man might be. She was nervous. The only person she knew of was dead. Could he have risen from death like Jesus Christ?”

Cassandra believed in miracles but he had never seen its true manifestation.

” I guess you are fine now,” a voice said, breaking Cassandra out of her reverie.

The fear and anxiety returned. It was the same voice that spoke to her during the Modelling contest.

She decided not to turn round and gaze at the owner of the voice.

He walked towards her majestically.

“You looked so beautiful at the Modeling hall and I’m so proud of you,” the voice said.

You have become a super star, that’s what’s I expected of you long ago. I always knew you are cut out for greatness. You didn’t know that because you look down upon yourself forgetting the power in you is greater than you yourself.”

Still Cassandra refused to look at him.

CASSANDRA.” It’s me MIKE.!!!!!!

Finally she turned round and and saw the owner of the voice. Her heart sunk and goose pimples sprang onto her skin immediately. She felt like urinating in her pants but then the urine suddenly disappeared.

She tried to move her legs but they seemed to be pinned onto the bed. After much struggle, her legs lightened up and she broke into a run, towards him to hug and kiss him.

Mike, you are back for me…!!!!! Cassandra screamed with joy.

When she reached him, Mike opened his arms to hug her when….”

“Cassandra!!! Cassandra!!! Cassandra, wake up.!!!!!

Cassandra woke up only to see

herself in the comfort of her new executive apartment with Madam Louisa by her side.

Cassandra, you have been dreaming and shouting. What’s wrong with you? Will you mind sharing It?”

Cassandra couldn’t believe what she just saw was a mere dream. Even after finding herself on her bed, she believe it was real.

She began calling, Mike, Mike, Mike!!!!”

“There is no MIKE here , Cassandra. If you keep on like this, I will recommend you for psychiatric evaluation,” said Louisa.

Remember, you are preparing for a world Modelling Contest one month from now. Remain focus and keep your mind on the contest. If you mess up, Madam Mimi will not hesitate to replace you with Sofia. Remember all that she said about you, that you are not a Ghanaian, you hide in her parent’s boot etc. So put your mind in the contest and make Ghana proud. Even your own country people, Nigerians, would be proud of you when you make it to the apogee of fame.

Louisa’s words seemed to work the magic. Cassandra calmed down and regain her equipose. For the next three week, she rehearsed all her moves. Her coach was very instrumental in sharpening her modelling skills.

But world Modelling isn’t a straight route. After qualifying as the Best Model in Ghana, Cassandra competed at the West African level where she again emerged as the Top- most Model. She then represented West African block. South Africa also has her own representative as well as as East and North Africa. In all four representatives qualified from Africa. Four from USA, Four from Europe, two from Australia and Four from Asia. In all 18 Models qualified to represented their respective regions and continents.

Two days to the D- day, Cassandra and her team enplaned to Britain for the contest.

Cassandra never imagined the contest to be that big, competitive and grandiose. The one held in Ghana was nothing compared to it at all.

It seemed she had just played in the Ghana contest. Now she was facing a real contest.

Two very good models posted a threat to her. One came from Brazil and the other came from Argentina.

The Brazilian is called Fontana and the Argentine is called María.

It wasn’t long before some models from other regions were separated from the best of the best five.

In the final round , it was a tough contest. Veteran Models from all over the world came to witness it as well as notable global stars like

Barbara Palvin,Irina Shayk,Jourdan Dunn,Lily Donaldson;Olga Kurylenko,Selita Ebanks,Elsa Pataky and Cara Delevingne.

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Cassandra wowed the crowd and even the Judges were moved by her unique talent of modelling. It therefore came as no surprise when in the final round Cassandra was seen among the best five contestants.

She eventually got the third position, ( second runner up) followed by Maria( first runner up) the Argentine and the Top most Global star position was given to Fontana. To be honest , the two were very exceptional.

Cassandra’s success was very exceptional. Out of 18 global models of international repute, she managed to get to the best three. It was fantastic.

Millions of viewers saw her on BBC , CNN, Dw- TV etc. Her image and name became a global name. She was seen on magazines here and there and pressmen kept chasing her for interviews. She was seen on TV talking about global issues like sexism, girl child education, affirmative action, Sexual harassment issues etc. She set up a foundation to support the girl child.

It was during her entourage that she met one of the most success

ful business tycoons from Ghana in Britain called Mark Frimpong.

Cassandra knew the love she felt for Mike cannot be compared to what she felt for Mark. Nevertheless, she felt the need to feel loved and Mark offered that solution. They began dating. With time, Cassandra tried to let go of Mike’s memories.She wasn’t very successful as his memories lingered on day by day.

After three months of dating, Mark decided to wed Cassandra. They returned to Ghana and the wedding plans were set in motion. The cards were distributed and the announcements were made. Reaching a super- star status made Cassandra’s wedding news spread like wildfires and almost everyone knew they were about to wed.

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-Living Word Sanctuary Church, Ghana at 10.00 a.m—

The church was full to capacity and everyone was impatiently waiting for the arrival of the bride. The bridegroom, Mark was already there waiting. The officiating Pastor was in his best moods and happily singing along with the congregation as if to demonstrate leadership.

Among the congregation were relatives, friends and well-wishers of the bridegroom and very few friends and family members of the bride since the wedding wasn’t taking place in Nigeria where Cassandra’s family typically live.

At Cassandra’s residence, finishing touches were being put to her appearance. She looked just beautiful and exuded such radiance and confidence that her mother

Lucia couldn’t help smiling numerous times.

It was a joyous moment when she finally arrived at the Church, elegantly dressed just as it was expected of super- stars.

The congregation cheered as she arrived with her uncle. Her father Benjamin refused to attend the wedding. There have been a frosty relationship between them over the Morrison case. According to her father, Morrison was the ideal man for her. It’s either him or no one. So he rejected his duty to accompany her to the chapel on her wedding day.

A man gesticulated to her to walk through the lane. “Just relax, smile and enjoy the flow,” her bridesmaid said. ”

You have a record of mesmerising the crowd so this should just be a simple celebration for you.”

She did not realised it but her words greatly lifted Cassandra’s spirit. The orchestra started playing their melodious songs…

Song by Bruno Mars

Marry You

It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do

Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you

Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you…?

Well, I know this chapel on the Boulevard….

The flower girl and boy lined the path with pink rose petals, followed by the ring bearer for the wedding. She carried the wedding rings on a large white satin pillow and held the pillow as if it was the most sacred thing.

Cassandra hummed along silently to the song as she walked through the guests. Her uncle who was waiting for her at a point escorted her down the aisle, which seemed far way than she had initially expected it to be.

The guests kept their attention on her, taking pictures of her dress, waving and smiling at her. Up ahead, she saw her husband to-be. He looked more charming and composed. The music flew slowly in the background. When they reached the end of the aisle, her uncle Benson hugged her saying, “I’m proud of you, Cassandra.

The song played for a while until the pastor, Asiedu Simon signalled the orchestra to pause. He mounted the floral raised Dias and soon, the sermon began.

” Dear beloved, we are gathered here today to serve as witnesses in the marriage union between these wonderful couples. Then he began his sermon.” Let’s remember that Marriage is a time where two people share their love before God and before men……”

The pastor dwell on marriage, its sanctity, the role of the man and woman in the marriage, the role of love and cooperation.

People waited patiently for the crucial moment. Eventually, it came.

Time for vows

The bridegroom and bride stood before the pastor, sandwiched by their best man and bridesmaid respectively.

“Now between the two of you, is there any reason why you should not be joined together in Holy matrimony? “asked the pastor.

They both answered, “No.

Before he exchanged the vows, Pastor Asiedu casually said,” if anyone objects to the marriage, let him or her speak now or forever hold his or her peace.”

The couples were nervous when the pastor said that.” There was an uneasy silence. “Now, repeat these vows after me.

You first, Mr. …”

I OBJECT TO THIS MARRIAGE!!!! Somebody said from the crowd.

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Who is objecting to Cassandra’s wedding?