Compulsory Marriage!
Episode 13
The next five days was the fastest i ever witnessed in my life, days were as fast as something else. Events affected my worklife as i couldn’t concentrate at work. I was forced to put in for part of my annual leave just to get myself together and never let people be aware of my predicament.
I never stopped calling Biola for a moment to see again but she wasn’t ready for me at all, i so much believe she would have changed her number if not that so many people knows her with the number. Mary left my place on Friday to inform her parents of our intending visit and prepare ground for us.
Sunday was here already, initially i declined going but i was forced to follow mum after call from popsy. Mary already sent description and her home address to my phone early that morning and that was without me asking. First time i knew she was staying in Surulere.
We stepped out of the house in my car straight down to Surulere. Her house is one of the flat on the estate around Folawiyo mosque in Surulere. That was around Shitta roundabout. She came out to pick us at the junction on arriving there and led us straight to their flat on the second floor.
She offered us a seat on entering the house and went inside to call her mum, It was a surprise when her mum came out of the room.
My Mum: Mrs Adebanjo…………….or is this not you?
Mrs Adebanjo: Mummy Ola………………….
My Mum: Yes of course………………Lord is wonderful, good afternoon ma, eku ojo meta….Ahh, eku atijo
Mrs Adebanjo: awa niyen ooo……Ojo meta Niyen, how have you been ma, awon daddy nko?
“i was confused already so as Mary”
My Mum: He is doing good ooo..we were to come here together but he is out of town
Mrs Adebanjo: This is serious…so, you are my inlaw that I have been waiting for
My Mum: You can see the wonders of God…………..
Mrs Adebanjo: Ka sha ma se dada (Let’s be doing good)
My Mum: awon Daddy nko? (What of Mary’s Daddy)
Mrs Adebanjo: Ahhh….Daddy ke, won ti salaisi like 7 years ago (He died 7yrs Ago)
My Mum: Olorun a tewon safefe rere………………What of Peter and whats that his brother’s name then
Mrs Adebanjo: Mathew…they are both doing good…….and this is Mary, the pregnancy i had then before we left our area
My Mum: Don’t tell me it’s the same pregnancy we used to joke about then that it should be a lady so that my Ola would marry her
Mrs Adebanjo: It is the same pregnancy oooooo……abi e ma rise olorun (That is God’s work for you)..He works in a miraculous way.
My Mum: (facing me)..i know you guys are wondering on what’s happening…………Ola, do you remember Mathew that you guys used to play together then in our former house when you were young?
Me: Am still trying to figure that out…………….Mathew? younger brother of Peter
Mum: Yes of course now…………..Is this not their mum or you can’t pick the face again
Me: i remember them very well ma
Mrs Adebanjo: so, this is Ola? The small Ola then………..ki olorun ma pa omo folomo
My Mum: amin ooooo…………No much introduction again now abi what else? Both families are not new to each other ….let me even call your dad right away to inform him (Pick up her phone to call my dad)
They discussed about meeting the Adebanjo’s again and also spoke with Mary’s mum during the phone conversation. They served us food, was surprised when Mathew walked in and the face ring bell immediately as he didn’t even change much. I was able to recognised him instantly. Peter is married and i learnt he was staying in Abuja.
Their father’s uncle met us at the meeting and both family agreed that there is no reason for delaying again and the best thing was to do the necessary thing before the pregnancy will be so obvious so that people won’t make jest at us.
My mum suggested that we should do a low key introduction of both family and it would be best even if it can be a parlour introduction. They were okay with the idea as that was what they also have in mind. Introduction date was fixed for 6 weeks time and they promised to get back to us with the list of items they will require for bride price.
I was so moody all through my stay in their house, Mrs Adebanjo even noticed but couldn’t ask me what was wrong. The relationship between me and Mary said it all but my mum was just there to cover everything up like all was well. On our way home, had series of conversation with my mum.
Mum: My son…….you need to let go of how you and Mary met and all what happened. You need to forge ahead in life…The mistake has happened already and the only option now is to look towards the future with your wife. Thank God she came from a good home and am sure she will be of good character just like her mom. Please am begging you oko mi..i believe Biola too will get over it overtime.
Me: okay Ma…e seun Ma
Mum: I will discuss with your dad to know how to go about the introduction stuff. Let us know as soon as they bring the list to you. Its like your dad will be coming back tomorrow though he said he was not sure yet.
Me: okay Ma.
My Mum: You will go and drop me at home……….
Me: are you going back today?
Mum: Yes of course…or i have not tried enough? Let me go and prepare the house, my husband might show up tomorrow abeg
Me: Ohk….
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