My neighbor’s daughters - S01 E27

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My neighbor’s daughters - S01 E27

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Final Episode

I began wondering if am really dead or not, I can’t believe am being presumed dead by Clara.

Who the hell cook up a dead story to her, that was the question I couldn’t answer at that particular moment.

I was in the middle of a great confusion, I battled with my thought to know who could be behind ‘their father’ death story but my mind wouldn’t reveal them to me.

I move closer to her and touch her shoulder.

” Am not dead Clara, I never was.

Who fake my death to you? ” I asked.

Her eyes were filled with tears, she wanted to say something but tears came running instead.

I hug her and she hug me back more tightly.

” I will never lose you again Clara ” I whispered softly into her ear.

“Am sorry Ayo, its hurt me to say this but am getting married soon this is my wedding invitation, I have to go now my fiance is waiting for me in the car.

He seems uncomfortable seeing us both together.

Have my contact and address call me whenever you want ” she said then she moved away.

I got home and I couldn’t wait to inform Julliet about what happened.

Immediately I got home, I called her line but it was off, so I leave a message for her.

Opeyemi is back home on a semester break so I descended my curiosity on her , filling up her head with Clara .

” Opeyemi you won’t believe it, I saw Clara today at a supermarket ” I said.

“Who is Clara? ” She asked as if she’s just hearing the name.

” Kate Perry ni, so you’ve have forgotten about Clara ? big head! . The one I do tell you about everyday ” I replied.

“Oh that’s true, I thought she’s in UK with her husband , when did she return? “she asked.

” yea, I also don’t know when, but she’s yet to be married, she gave me her wedding invitation today, the wedding is to be hold in a month time. ” I replied , showing her the invitation card Clara gave me.

She collected it from me then scratch her head as if she’s thinking of something.

” this is a good news” she said with a smile.

” what did you mean? So I should be jumping and dancing because she’s getting married? Insted of you to advice me on the type of river I will go and jump into, you are there saying rubbish…

” no brother, that’s not what I mean, you are even the one saying rubbish.

Since she’s yet to be betrothed, you can still have her” she said putting on a childish grin this time around.

” no way that’s going to happen, someone who is to be affiance in a month time, that can’t work, have quit doing crazy things ” I replied. She stand up walk up and down the living room before replying me back.

” you know what brother, this woman is meant for you and no one else, I know you love her so much and I feel she love you even more than you do.

If this woman will be the only one to bring joy into your heart.

Then am going to make sure she’s yours. With your help or without your help. ” she said.

I look at her for a moment, secretly I wish what she said can come true, but the probability seems too low

” Opeyemi have you been drinking? Look am starving what did you cook? ” I said, trying to end up the conversation .

After that day, I observe some certain changes in opeyemi, like going out very early as 4am in the morning with my car and returning very late in the evening.

I know she’s up to something, but I just don’t know what it is.

I called Clara one afternoon and I ask her if she can spare some time with me out.

She accepted without hesitation.

We meet at an eatery where she narrated how she received a message that I died in a car accident.

” Ayo am sorry, that I didn’t investigate the news very well, when I got the news that you are dead, i felt the world was over for me.

A world without you is nothing … After so many years, I was being pressured by my parent to move on and get married saying you can’t come back from death to marry me.

Am sorry I didn’t have a choice… And I pray you find happiness in another woman ” she said.

I shifted my gaze away from her, its hurt to hear something like that, I wonder who deceived her.

With the way she talks am sure she still love me, I slowly raise my head up to say something but my eyes met directly with hers.

I can see love and regret written on her face.

I shifted my head and my lips met with hers. The kiss was short, but it was my best so far. She disengage her lips from mine and run out of the eatry with tears in her eyes.

I run after her trying to stop her, but she hurriedly enter her car and zoom off.

” I’m sorry Clara ” I muttered silently.

I got home late in the evening not knowing how or what to feel. I met opeyemi in the living room watching movie.

” hello sister, you are back, how was your day? ” I asked trying to cover my mood.

She look directly at me, I’m certainly not good at hiding things especially away from her.

” brother you look depress but don’t worry I got some news for you that will surely put a smile on your face” she said, giving me a wink.

“I’m all ears “I replied showing little concern.

” Well,well,well its about your woman Clara” she said. on hearing this I rapidly sit up and focus all my attention on her.

” well I have been doing some investigation lately and I found to my dismay that Clara fiance is behind all of this, including faking your death to Clara just to win her for himself. That’s not all, he’s marrying Clara not because of love but because of the fact that her dad is wealthy.

I have been monitoring his movement lately and I found out that he do smuggle drugs.

I have a picture and video evidence for that. To make it more interesting, he’s into human trafficking, And the worst part of it… You wouldn’t believe me if I tell you that he’s the same guy you caught with sister grace some years ago.” she said.

I hardly believe my ears, so Clara is going to get married to a monster, a criminal to be precise. I shifted my attention to opeyemi

” This guy want to finish my career ni sha, he must definitely be the one that sent me a message using Clara line.

How did you know all this? ” I asked with so much curiosity.

” well I didn’t do it all by myself, I actually did it with a help of a sister, she’s here, will you like to meet her? ” she asked.

” of cos why won’t I” I replied back.

I screamed my head off when I see the person. Its no one but Simi.

My spy girl back then in the university. I jumped up and carry her up.

” Simi is this you!!! , am very happy to see you again, opeyemi how did you meet her?” I asked shifting my attentions to her.

” you don’t need to worry about that, you got someone to worry more about right now ” says a voice behind me, I slowly turn back only to see Juliet standing behind me.

” Juliet don’t tell me you also know about this? ” I asked wearing a smile.

“me too I’m also here ” that came from mercy tiny voice.

” like I said you got someone to worry more about and that’s Clara, will you now fold your arms and watch her get married to that criminal. You have to do something about it. ” julliet said.

” yes I actually have to do something.

Am not going to let Clara marry that devil ” I said.

” leave that devil to barrister simi she will make sure he rock in jail. ” and that’s another surprise for me.

” Simi is now a barrister ? this is just too wonderful ” I said then I mention them closer and we both hug.

Just has we disengaged from the hug. Mercy tiny voice came forward like a commando.

” I have a plan ” she said.

” really? What is it? ” we echoed.

*** ** ** * ** * *****

The wedding day finally arrived, My Clara is getting married, well I have been waiting impatiently for that day.

I dressed in an English outfit as if am the best man.

I sat among the congregation following up every aspect of the ceremony.

When they got to the praise and worship section, I danced more than anyone there could. And finally they got to the aspect I’ve been waiting patiently for.

” if there’s anyone here who does not support the union of Clara and Goke that person should kindly stand up or remain silent Forever ” the priest annouced.

I looked both my right and left then I slowly stand up .

I can hear everyone humming, but I certainly don’t care, I walk majestically to the alter, I collected the micro phone from the priest and signal to opeyemi and mercy to put on the projector we secretly placed in the church.

She projected a vedio showing Goke smuggling and also inhaling hard drugs, then it shows a picture that expose his human trafficking act.

Not long two police men entered and handcuffs him.

But I asked them not to take him away yet that I want him to witness something I wouldn’t want him to miss.

I turned back and face the congregation, I can see that I have cos alot of commotion. Well that’s exactly what I want.

” one house please!!!” mercy tiny voice shouted using a micro phone.

Everyone went silent when they heard her voice, Then I focus my attention on Clara, I can see tears forming in her eyes. I kneel down before her and look directly into her eyes.

” Clara am sorry, I was foolish not to realize how much you really love me.

I was in total darkness of a fake love, you tried to draw me into the light but I turn deaf ear to all your callings. I learnt my lesson in a very hard way…

Clara I wanna tell you that, you are still the woman I love.

I know you never stop loving me, even when my death is being fake to you. I love you still the same Clara. My heart always seek for you.

I love you with all of my heart, body ,and soul. You complete me.

You make my life worth living.

To have known you and to have loved you has been the most beautiful dream, I can only hope that I never wake up from.

I can’t promise to solve all your problems, but I can promise you won’t have to face them alone.

Clara… Will you be my lady?

You dont have a choice then, but you do have a choice now.

Clara… Will you marry me? ” I proposed.

Everywhere was silent, then all of a sudden I heard

” Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! I will marry you”. She screamed out happily. I slowly bring out a ring and then wear it in her hand.

“That was the unromantic proposal any lady has ever received”. Says the priest.

” please pronounce them husband and wife Jor” Mercy tiny voice shouted loudy to the priest. But the priest didn’t answer her.

And right there in front of anyone who cares to look… We kissed.

We got married after a month, and it was the talk of the town, cos our wedding happens to be the best wedding ever.

Opeyemi graduated as a medical doctor that same year and it was another great joy for me. On her graduation day, I gave her the letter Dotun requested me to give her.

Tears rolled down her eyes as she read the latter. Am sure she must have miss him.

Then I give her another letter which is from me. A letter from another brother.

” congratulation to you Dr Opeyemi, please forgive me for keeping your brother message from you this long, and sorry for not telling you that your brother was my best friend. I hope you will forgive me.

Down there inside this letter envelop is a check of 30 million and a visa ticket for you. By the time you will be back from abroad your hospital will be waiting for you.

I love you so much sister. ”

She run towards me and hug me passionately.

“thank you brother, you have done so much for me that I can’t repay.

I was nothing but I’m something today because of you. You are not just my brother, but my saviour.

Thank you so much my brother ” she said.

“You are welcome… Dr Opeyemi ” I replied.

The following year Clara gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.

And I named him after Dotun.

All is well that ends well.

Don’t forget love is the beautiful thing that ever happened to me, and the most horrendous thing you could possibly desire.

THE END....