Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 59
🌿LEONARDO
” Leon ! ”
” Lee ” I heard imani’s voice as she moved around the room in pannick.
” Mi cielo {my heaven } I called from under the bed .
” Wait ,you’re in here ” she said and bent down to check where my voice was coming from .
” Jesus ” she said and burst out laughing.
” How are we gonna get me out of this house now ? Your brief aunt has a mission to stop this wedding or something . What’s her problem ? I asked with a frown on my face .
” C’mon ,I’m sorry for everything . I did not intend for you to get into this mess. But how did you fit under this bed ? She asked in suprise. I noticed she bit her lip to control the Laughter that threatened to escape her mouth .
” It’s not funny ” I said as I tuck both hands in the pocket of my sweat pants.
” I’m sorry ” she said kissing gesturing for me to bend my head .
I bent to her level and she kissed my forehead.
My heart warmed up at her sweetness .
She sneaked me out of her parents house from the back door and immediately we got out of the gate ,I heigved a sigh of relief.
” I’m sorry sweet ” She said smiling.
” It’s okay . I need to be home , I’ll see you at the airport” I said and kissed her goodbye .
Immediately I got to my place ,I noticed mom and Scarlett standing outside with teasing looks.
” Hey lover boy ” she said teasingly.
” Please don’t tease me ,I’m tired and sleepy ”
” I guess Imani didn’t let boo boo sleep last night ” Scarlett said teasingly .
” You’re crazy “I said as they laughed crazily.
” We already got everything ready . When are we leaving ? Mom asked excitedly.
” When her mom calls us ” I said and went upstairs to freshen up and get changed.
The thought of her Dad seeing me in her room made chills run down my spine .
I would’ve been done for . How would I have explained without any evidence.
Let’s meet up at the airport
I got down the stairs with my bag for the trip ,mom and Scarlett joined me downstairs and the guards took our stuffs to the car .
Immediately we got to the airport , Imani rushed over to me and engulfed me in a hug .
Mom and her mother decided it was the best time to hug each other.
” I have missed you Yumi ” mom said excitedly.
” Yemi ” her mom corrected her whilst laughing.
We board the flight and she lay her head on my laps.
” Are you comfortable babe ? I whispered softly and she opened her eyes lazily.
” It’s a trip that will take us almost 5-6 hours I should sleep ” she said and I gave a nod .
Throughout the trip ,Imani woke up in-between to eat ,which was the cutest thing as I made sure she felt comfortable throughout the trip .
” She’s such a foodie ” Her mom said watching her sleep in my arms .
” She must be so tired ” I said playing with a strand of her hair .
” You must love her a lot ” her mom said emotionally and I smiled.
” Imani has thought me what true happiness means and it has been a pleasure ” I said and her mom gave a nod.
” Agreeing to come know her maternal people proves just how much you love her Leonardo . I know my daughter is in good hands ” she said and I gave a nod as my heart warmed up.
We landed in Nigeria quiet late .The reservations we made for cars pulled up that the murtala Mohammed airport to pick us up .
Iya Imani stayed in front of the car , leading us towards their family house .
Her sister Zuri joined us for the trip .
I was nervous about our trip to Nigeria , but throughout the trip her people made it fun for us .
I met another of her aunt called Sarifat , I couldn’t help but wonder how someone could be so slim .
She had some native marks on her face which Imani explained was called tribal marks .
She was very energetic and seem to have something against her other aunt Nandi .
Immediately she met us ,her first question was if Nandi will attend the wedding .
Please don’t tell me ,they’re gonna use our wedding as the best time to fight .
Mom and Scarlett seem to be enjoying the trip .
They had a serious argument about the venue for the traditional marriage and after a lot of persuading,it was decided that the Nigerian wedding will take place at the venue were the other weddings will take place .
Aunt sarifat did not agree initially,but she seem to be more understanding than aunt Nandi ,who hated us for no reason .
We spent three days in Nigeria before returning to Capetown .
” Nandi should not say nonsense in that wedding or else ,I will decorate her face . I don’t tolerate nonsense”I remembered her saying one time during our stay at Nigeria .
The wedding is gonna be really dramatic.
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🌻IMANI 🌻
” Imani you have been tasting different cakes since you got here and you have not made your mind on what you want for the wedding ” Tega said in horror as she checked her watch .
” But I want all of them ” I said and I don’t know why I felt like crying at this point.
” Don’t tell me she wants to cry now ” Avy said in suprise.
” Please don’t cry ,I’m not Leonardo please ! ” Tega said in frustration.
” Why do you sound so frustrated “I asked and she rubbed her forehead.
” We have been here for hours Imani we barely have time before the wedding” she said rubbing her head tiredly.
” It’s not my fault that I like all of them ” I said and Tega Laughed.
“Ma’am I think I know the perfect cake for you ” the Caterer said excitedly .
” Really ? I asked in relief .
” I’ll be right back ” she said and left in a hurry ,only to come back with a plate .
I tasted it and closed my eyes relishing the burst of different types of flavours in my mouth .
” Wow this is Yummy ” I said smiling.
” You like it right ? Tega asked typing something on her pad .
” I’m sorry for stressing you out like this Tegs ” I said hugging her sideways as we strolled out of the place together.
” It’s okay I’m good ” she muttered under her breath.
” When is the chef going to be available ? She asked trying her best not to freak out .
” Pierre ? I asked fighting the smile on my lips .
” Whatever his name is ” she said frowning.
” Am I missing something ? “Avyrll asked teasingly.
” I don’t want to talk anything ” Tega said and I chuckled.
” Why does this sound funny to the both of you ? She asked frowning.
” I’ve never seen you hate anyone this much ” I said and she sighed .
” The guy didn’t stand you up , so how will you understand . In my own opinion Mr pepper sauce is rude arrogant and …..and…..” She trailed in frustration.
” Pierre ” I corrected her .
” Pinguin linguine whatever his name is ,I don’t care” she spat while fuming angrily.
” I’m sorry Tegs ” I said and she gave a nod .
I left the girls Quiet early and When I got to my dad’s, I was shocked to see aunt sarifat at our house .
” Goodevning aunt ” I said trying to hide my suprise.
” Imani dear , my beautiful niece ,come here . You are glowing like the bride to be that you are ” Aunt said grinning from ear to ear and I blushed red .
” Ah , sarifat you are here ? ” Mom asked in equal suprise.
” Why won’t I come ni ? If Navidi is here ,why shouldn’t I come ? Aunt sarifat asked frowning.
War
I smell war .
” The name is Nandi ! I don’t understand why they let people like you escape the mental asylum in Nigeria ” Aunt Nandi said Angrily .
Oh Jesus
” Holy ghoooooookokst fire ! ” Aunt screamed Making everybody flinch.
” Why is she screaming ? Aunt asked .
” Even the bible says there is no peace for the wicked . You and your wicked plans for this wedding will not come to pass . We have been waiting for Ayomide’s wedding and this canopy must be set in this compound . Even if the groom is red or white , it’s not your business you are only a guest . ” Aunt sarifat said Angrily.
” So I am the wicked ? Aunt Nandi asked Angrily.
” Is there any other wicked person around here ? Aunt sarifat asked .
” It’s okay Auntie” I said calmly.
” Don’t talk when your elders are talking Ayomide ” Aunt sarifat said .
” Imani . Her name is Imani ,she did not ask for a Nigerian name ” Aunt Nandi said angrily.
” Ayomide is her name ”
” Imani is her name ”
” Something is definitely wrong with your head ”
” Just like it is wrong with your head too . You look like a stick of spaghetti ,I shouldn’t waste my time talking to you . ” Aunt Nandi said Angrily.
” Ah ah ah Oluwa oh ! Navidi ! Did you just call me a stick of spaghetti ? ”
” Go to Lagos and ask ! I am not someone you should be tempting . You think you can insult me ? You that is as brief as a brief case ” Aunt Said and mom and I burst into laughter.
I couldn’t control it anymore .
Aunt Nandi rushed aunt sarifat and a fight broke out in our sitting room .
Dad and Omari came in just in time to separate the both of them .
A lot of drama awaits me before leon and I got married.
The next morning I received a call from my man .
” Hey sweet'” I said Sweetly.
” Pierre and Adonis have arrived . Eddy can’t make it till the wedding ” he said and I squiled excitedly.
Now the real fun is about to begin . I can’t wait to tie the knot with my man . Thinking of it makes me Emotional .
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