Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 47
🌻IMANI 🌻
” You have spoilt all your children mandla .” I heard her voice as she argued with dad .
I shouldn’t have snapped at her like that ,but it’s not my fault .
That woman annoys the living day lights out of me .
My phone rang immediately I got into my room .
” Hey ” I said and dropped my bag on the table in front of me .
” How was it ? ” He asked from the other end.
” I talked back at her ,she was being too annoying ” I said and I can imagine him shaking his head in disaproval.
“She’s still your aunt mi Cielo ” he said calmly.
” You said it yourself , my aunt . She should start acting like one ” I said and he laughed.
” So ,are you really sleeping over at your parents ? he asked curiously.
“Yeah . I have my things here , don’t worry you can call me up when your mom and Scarlett arrives.” I said and he laughed .
” You’re already planning the things you wanna do ,when you see them ” He teased me .
” Mind your business , my soon to be in-laws are my priority ” I said and he burst out laughing from the other end.
” I’m supposed to be your priority ,mi Riena { my queen } ” He said making me shake my head in amusement .
” I’ll call you later Lee . Remember to eat something, and please don’t stay awake acting like you are married to your laptop ” I said and he chuckled deeply .
” Love you sweet ” I said softly and I can imagine his face stretch with a smile .
” Call me before going to bed . ” He said and I gave a nod before agreeing to it .
” What did you do to your aunt Nandi ? She’s causing a scene downstairs ” mom said coming into my room .
” It’s hard to not talk back at her when she acts like that ” I said trying to stop myself from getting angry .
” You should learn to avoid your aunt . We don’t want her having issues with your Dad and start any drama during the wedding functions ” mom said and I gave a nod in obedience.
Aunt Nandi has never liked my mom and she waste no time in proving that point .
According to her ,Dad was better than mom in every aspect and should have gotten married to someone of high social status .
She had caused a lot of trouble at the beginning of my parents marriage before she got used to the fact that mom had come to stay .
I ignored Aunt Nandi throughout the day and even refused to come downstairs for dinner .
I ate in my room and spent the evening in a video call with my Boyfriend.
The next morning I received a text from leonardo, telling me his mom and sister has arrived .
I changed into comfortable clothes and his driver came to pick me up at my parents .
” Mom I’m going over to Leon’s . His mom and sister has arrived ” I said and she gasped .
” So what are you wearing ? You want to go over to your in-laws dressed like that ? Mom asked going all ,African mother on me .
” His mom and sister already know me mom . It’s not like it’s their first time seeing me ” I said bitting my lower lip to stop myself from laughing.
” Even if it’s not their first time seeing you . You and Leon are about to get married ,besides you’re going to be a mother soon . All this spaghetti dresses ” she said and I checked out my dress .
Mom would always complain about what Zuri and I wear , she likes girls dressing decent .
But I like wearing what I like ,besides my guy is already comfortable with me .
” Besides tell your soon to be in-laws that I will be hosting them in our house tommorow . Before we go to Nigeria the day after ” mom said and went into the kitchen , leaving no room for argument.
I chuckled softly and made my way outside.
” Good afternoon Miss Imani” the driver greeted in respect and I smiled at him .
” Good morning Josh ” i said and sat down at the back seat.
I scrolled through my phone as he drove towards Leon’s place .
I’m back in town ,we should meet to talk about the wedding later
AVY
Sure ,let’s meet later I’m on my way to Leon’s I texted back and smiled .
I loved how supportive the girls were at this point . Especially Tega .
She put her Attention into this and it’s just so sweet .
” Hey Love ” Leon called sweetly as he pulled me into his arms.
” One day and you’re already acting as if ,I stayed there for hundred days ” I teased and he chuckled.
” Hey love birds . Pregnancy looks good on you sweetheart ” Scarlett said sweetly as she pulled me in her arms .
” Madre ,Imani is here ” she called and I heard her mother’s cheerful scream as she rushed towards us .
” Honeyyyy” she said and I blushed .
” Thank you so much dear , finally we are gonna have you as part of our family . Officially my daughter in-law ” she said making my cheeks heat up in a blush .
Leon and I are not married yet and she’s already referring to me as her daughter in-law.
” Its good to see you ” I said whilst hugging her sweetly.
” Scar and I will be joining you to Nigeria ,to meet your mother’s side of the family before the wedding begins” she said excitedly.
I gasped in shock .I knew Scarlet was interested in traveling with us to Nigeria ,but I didn’t expect his mom to be interested too .
We talked for a while about random stuffs ,the wedding and then had lunch together.
” I would have stayed longer but I need to catch up with a few friends ” i said and scar smiled.
” Can I join you Imani , please” she said Sweetly.
” Sure ”
” We’re going to meet Avy and Tega ,Sweet ” I said to Leonardo and he kissed my forehead.
” Text me once you’re done ” he said and I gave a nod .
Scarlet and I left for Avy’s place together.
” Ashewooooo !” Avy hailed loudly and stopped shouting immediately her eyes met Scarlett .
She chocked on her words and started coughing badly.
” Devil runneth when no man pursueth him ,let the children of God say hallelujah ” Tega said drinking from her glass of wine as she dropped her laptop on the table .
Avy glared at the both of us whilst Scarlet seem to be enjoying the banters .
I noticed Tega was wearing nothing but a see through polo that exposed her preety breast and white panties .
Her fluffy diamond laid slippers and her reading glasses on .
” Hey I’m Tegs and this is Avy ” She said gesturing towards Averyl.
” This idiots best friends ” Avy added .
” So I’m the idiot ? I asked in shock .
” Another idiot dey for here ? { Is there any other idiot here } ” Tega asked in pigin.
” Our potential sister in-law , come and have a sit . What would you like to have ? Avy asked imitating Tega’s nigerian accent .
” I do not blame the both of you ” I said as they laughed at my expense .
” You that was scared of knacking ” Tega teased .
” Don’t bring that up ” i said blushing.
” What’s knacking ? Scar asked in confusion.
” You don’t know what knacking is ? Avy asked in amusement.
” It’s new ” Scar said and my cheeks heated in embarrassment.
” Knacking is Tatatatar ” Tega said making the slapping sounds with her hands and the girls burst out laughing.
” You girls are definitely friendship goals ,I so wanna join this trio ” She said laughing.
” So what are your plans for the wedding ? She asked interested.
Just like that we started talking about my wedding.
The next day mom went all over the place, preparing for the Delgado’s arrival.
” I still think I should cook my signature pepper soup Imani .what’s dinner without pepper soup ? She asked frowning.
” And have your in-laws run away . Remember what happened to your potential son in-law ? Zuri teased her , reminding us about the first time leonardo tried pepper soup .
Mom nearly killed my boyfriend for me .
” Mom ,the inlaws belong to Imani ,you should breath before you faint ” Omari said and his wife laughed .
” Become a mother who’s daughter is about to get married and you’d get how I feel .” Mom said nervously.
” Leon’s family are nothing like you think they are . They’re down to earth and will make you feel extremely comfortable .” I said and Zuri burst into laughter .
” What’s funny ? I asked turning in her direction .
” God when ? I laugh in Nigeria ” she said dramatically.
” You should move to Nigeria ” I said teasingly and she glared at me .
” Remember when Zuri was so inlove with her Nigerian boyfriend from freshman year ? Omari asked and Zuri threw a cushion at him from where she sat .
He caught it in between his hands as he laughed.
” Zuri ,how many men did you date ni ? Mom asked her Yoruba accent very obvious in her words .
” Mom I don’t know what they’re talking about ” she said as om and I laughed .
” Denial ” Omari said teasingly and his wife hit him on the shoulder.
” Ah ,it’s women supporting women now ” he said and we all burst into laughter.
I’m going to miss all of this when Leon and I eventually move back to Costa Rica.
Around 7pm Dad joined us at the dinning table .
” They’re here ” mom said smiling and I chuckled at her excitement.
She has always wanted me to get married and now ,seeing that slowly turn into a reality was a source of happiness for her.
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🌿 LEONARDO
” What’s imani’s family like Figlio ? I think the gifts I bought are not enough ” mom said nervously and Scarlett chuckled.
” Mom buying too much gifts will make them feel you’re trying to buy their love . Her Dad is not moved by material things . ” I said calmly .
” But that is not my intention” she said frowning.
” Exactly, so let things flow in their own terms ” I said and she smiled .
” I’m just so excited .I hope they see just how much we love Imani ” she said and Scarlett hugged her sideways.
Throughout the ride mom kept asking me about her family.
We arrived at her family house , and Imani came out to welcome us .
” Sweetheart” mom said kissing both side of her cheeks.
” Goodevning Mr and Mrs lerato ” mom said exchanging pleasantries with her parents.
” Leonardo ” her Dad called as I greeted him and we shook hands .
” Hey man ” Om said giving me a bro hug .
Dinner went in a way I did not expect ,our moms bonded immediately .
” This is so delicious and eating it with bare hands makes me feel African ” mom said making all of us laugh .
Imani’s aunt joined us halfway through dinner and started glaring at everyone unnecessarily .
Sometimes I wonder why a woman so brief will be so intimidating.
I don’t even know why she doesn’t like me ,it’s annoying Seriosely.
” We’re gonna go shopping for the wedding together Yema ! ” Mom squiled excitedly.
” Yemi ” her mom correctly while laughing.
” That day our gele will show them pepper ” her mom said laughing and mom gave nods in agreement.
” Whatever that is ,I agree ” mom said as they hugged each other .
Imani and I didn’t get the chance to hug each other .
” You must be missing your sweetheart ” Scarlet teased immediately I drove into my compound .
” Yeah ” i said and she Chuckled.
” I’m so sleeepppyyy. Today was fun ” mom said strolling upstairs.
” She’ll be yours soon ” Scar said hugged me then went upstairs too .
I went to my room , freshened up and changed Into a joggers and plain shirt .
I tried to sleep and my phone rang after sometime .
I checked the caller ID and it was my girlfriend.
” Mi Luz {my light }
” Leon can you come over ? She asked softly.
” Come over like right now ? To your father’s house ? I asked in horror.
” Hmmn” she muttered under her breath.
” Why ? I asked in horror.
The thought of going there with her Dad and brief aunt around scared the sh#t out of me .
” What do you mean by why ? I can’t fvcking sleep ” she said getting angry .
” I …. I’m coming” I said and wore my room slippers.
Picking my phone and car keys I made my way out of my mansion .
It was almost midnight and this woman wants me at her father’s house .
Jesus .
I hope I don’t get into trouble.
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