CAUGHT IN THE MOMENT
***EPISODE 26***
My whole system brimmed with enthusiasm.. I took his hands and he led me out, we took the front as I marched out..I made sure everyone marched out in different attire, some wore our Nigerian native attire, some gowns, others sport wears..David wore a slit Gold jacket, an Italian Gold canvas with a black Jean..he supported me with those muscular arms..I was leaning on them but no one hardly noticed..
And then we were done, but that Spanish witch would not let go like that
“Vodka, pass this record to the judges please..”
We were all called out, that is the last Five Fashion houses..
“Spiral Fashion house scored 75 points”
They took third position.. I was sweating all over and held David hands so tight
“House Of Earl Fashion house 130 points, comes second”
I shut my eyes, I didn’t know what to feel..
“And..”
The MC stopped at the signal of one of the judges..
The Spanish lady and her house made faces at us..well I smiled when I could read what was actually going on now..the MC walked to the DJ with my phone in his hands..and within minutes the Spanish lady voice played out, should I say miraculously..
She and her house were arrested immediately..Well as God would have it
The House Of Earl took the first position!
I forgot for a minute that I had a sprained ankle..if not David maybe I wouldn’t be walking for a month or two..he caught me when I jumped in joy..
I couldn’t believe it, before David could say another word I kissed him..hugged Vodka, hugged Jovita! Pecked Viktor! I was happy I fulfilled my promise to Madam Clara..
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Finally its my wedding day! I am gonna wear something different from a normal white wedding gown..mine would be blue..
Oh wait..seems I went too far..sorry, was too excited..let’s travel back to after we won the competition..
So yeah! We won and brought our trophy back home..
As soon as Joanne sighted us she hurried to David and hugged him, even when he didn’t hug her back
“I missed you”
He wanted to say something but I couldn’t stand the sight
“Emm, Joanne he has heard you, we got your money now so you’ve got no leverage against this house..it has been paid into your account and just in case you want to do anything stupid, don’t forget we have a document where you signed to our agreement..as for David, he is mine and I am not ready to trade him with anyone..”
I left her speechless, left Vodka and my models laughing as I took David with me
“Wait, I’ll pretend you didn’t just say that”
David said when we were metres away
“I did, and it’s best you get used to it”
“And Joanne?”
Who Joanne help?
“I don’t care”
He smiled and hugged me
“Welcome back Bukky”
I went to see Jeremy immediately, but it seemed I was actually interrupting a romantic scene when I bounced in to meet him kissing Vodka
“Oh sorry sorry..Uhmm..Jeremy just wanted to say hi”
He laughed and waved at me..
“Hi”
And they went back to business..nobody told me to fine my level, I gently walked out and closed the door behind me..at last, I was indeed happy for them..
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This David self, he is wasting too much time, me I want to get married before someone steals him from me..he called me..just the person I was thinking of..well it was a Date, my mind kept telling me he wants to propose but I didn’t want to expect too much just in case he decides to break my kidney..
“Do you remember what happened on this date?” He asked when we were seated.
I acted like I thought about it for a while
“Emmm..not quite”
He laughed, I was becoming impatient, I knew my David..he wants to propose because his eyebrows kept twitching, it happens like that when he has something important to say
“I first kissed you on this day”
Oh, now I remember
“David please just put the ring on this finger, am growing impatient”
He laughed heartily and brought it out
“Bukky”
I hushed him, collected the ring and knelt down
“David Phillips, please marry me” he laughed till tears fell from his eyes..he accepted anyway, this is my man, now I have to go back to Ibadan and face my father..so Ibadan, here I come!
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I was now thinking how my father would react when he sees me..as for my mum, well we’ve been communicating and I even informed her of my visit.. She was more than happy..And so I drove into the compound, David drove in as well..
My mother sat outside with few brethren from the church that I could still remember..it took few minutes to tie her wrapper, put on her glasses and drew closer before she could really confirm that it was me..you know women now, the dancing and all the admiration of the car I brought went on for a while before she saw David
“Wait..David?”
David smiled and hugged her
“It’s me mom”
My younger sister came out, she had helped me escaped from home back then so without hesitation, I gave her the smart phone I bought for her, two sets of jewelries, fashioned clothes, shoes that her eyes brimmed with grateful tears..finally my dad showed up, I was extremely scared when he called my name
“Daddy I am sorry I..”
He hugged me
“I am sorry my daughter, welcome home”
Well David wasn’t an issue, there was no need for a second introduction nah..my father wanted David from the on set and yes he has got David..
My wedding was just as I wanted it, on a beach.. With family and friends from the Fashion house, Nah I don’t want much crowd, lights everywhere, pearls around my feet..
Clarise drew me aside and handed a letter to me..
“Madam Clara’s final Gift”
I quickly tore it open
“My child, if you are reading this it means you married the man that would make you happy, you married David, I am proud of you sweetie, please take care of my boy”
My eyes brimmed with tears, I laughed and cried alike..I still wondered if there would have been a letter if I had married Jeremy.
My story didn’t end but got to a checkpoint, my life with David is another chapter of my life..in my course I learnt and grew..If beauty was everything It would have been Jeremy but I had to worked hard to get to where I was and I kept working to keep myself there..at my darkest Moment I didn’t give up, I had to stand up for the one I love..
And so within 4years, one small 3years old girl asked
“Mummy, how do I become a model?”
Awwnn, I pecked my baby girl
“All you do is stand proud when needed”
David signalled me while talking so I followed him to the bedroom..
“You know there is just one reason I called you” he said and bit my lips
I laughed and kissed him
“Unzip me”
Of course he hurriedly did and we travelled to a world only we could reach..what are you still reading? Abi you wan follow us??
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The End
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