IN THE DARK SEASON 2 EPISODE 31
After getting the approval of my parent and
Biodun’s family, the next thing was to prepare for
the wedding properly.
Biodun sent the required amount to his family
with the instruction that everything on the bridal
list should be provided and the event must be
done according to the taste of my parent.
The whole event was to be captured in a video
record and the full video was to be sent to us
after the event.
We were to send the video footage of our court
marriage to our families as well. All arrangement
was made and everything seemed perfect.
Myself and Biodun also spent time shopping for
all we would be needing, ranging from our outfit
to accessories and food for the few invited guest.
Biodun was able to get some of his specialist
friends to stand in as our parent and all other
necessary post was filled in by his friends and
work mates.
In a month time to the wedding, we had
everything ready. Biodun got a new apartment
which we were to move into after the wedding and
we spent must of our time furnishing the house to
our taste.
Biodun soon exhaust his annual leave and he had
to resume work. Though it was a bit difficult to
care for the kids alone, I was able to manage.
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On a monday morning, i was about bathing the
kids after seeing Biodun off when i heard a knock
on my door. At first i thought it was Biodun
“probably he forgot something” I said to myself as
i rushed to the door. How wrong could i be? The
person standing at my door step was the last
person i expected to see. My mouth went dry and
i could not take a step backward or forward. All i
did was to stare into the space until the cries of
my kids brought me back.
“Won’t you get them?” James said to me and he
pushed me out of his way. I staggered and let go
of the door knob. I got my act together and
rushed into the house.
The first thing i did was to place a call through to
Biodun. I informed Biodun of James presence in a
whisper. I also pleaded with him to notify the
police and come with them. Biodun told me to
keep calm and take care of the kids. I was still on
the phone with Biodun when i heard James’s foot
step approaching. I quickly hid my phone in my
pocket and i carried my kids.
James kicked the door open and bounced in.
He looked around the room in displease as i took
the girls into my arms.
James asked if i had received the court notice
and i kept mute. I was boiling with anger already
and one thing i learnt from my day was to walk
away from a conversation whenever i become
furious. With the girls in my arm, i made to walk
out on James but he stopped me half way. He
told me he was willing to end the court case if i
agree to come back to him with his kids. He tried
to confuse me to move in with him by telling me
that he was sure he was going to win the case
because he had blood realationship with the kids
and my apartment was nowhere to raise kids. I
hissed and i went to the livingroom.
James followed me closely without saying a word.
He watched me as i laid the kids on the couch
before he came close to me. James knelt before
me and pleaded with me to come back with his
kids. He said lots of things about just realising his
mistakes, he even promised to make up for the
rough times i went through. I only told James to
go to hell and he stood up.
His eyes were blood red and his lips started to
shake in anger. He made lots of threats and said
lots of heart breaking words. He told me he knew
about my plans to marry Biodun and he promised
to hinder the marriage at all cost.
Though i was scared, i kept my cool and i
decided to wait for Biodun’s arrival. I sat close to
my kids and was about to take one of the girls
into my arm when James snatched her away. He
took my baby and made to leave. I rushed at
James in a bid to get back my child but i missed
my step and fell. James turned the whole
scenario to a hide and seek game. He made me
run after him in the small livingroom while he
dodged and kept the baby from me.
My child started to cry and this got me angry. I
got so furious that i could kill James at that
moment. I was at the edge of considering murder
when the door went ajar and Biodun rushed in
with two uniformed police.
The police took the baby from James and he was
arrested for assault. Before he left, he told me he
wouldn’t stop at nothing to win the kids over. He
told me he would take them away and make my
effort to get my babies back fruitless. James was
taken away but his words were stuck in my heart.
Biodun told me not to take in his words and he
promised to make sure that James would never
cross our paths no more.
Though i wished i could build my hope on
Biodun’s words and wave James’s threat aside.
All the things he said kept ringing a bell in my
ears and i was more than scared. I was scared of
losing my kids, i was scared for my upcoming
marriage and i was scared for my future.
Life would be worthless without my girls.
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My life was worthless without my girls.
It was necessary for Biodun to return to work
because he was yet to complete his shift. Biodun
stayed back for few minutes before he left with the
promise that he would come back early and we
would both visit James in police custody, in order
to ensure that there won’t be further harassment
by him.
I pulled myself together after Biodun’s departure,
I took care of the kids and I also got myself
cleaned up. I was still super disturbed by all
James said. It got to a point that i looked at my
babies and i burst into tears. I could not handle
the thought of letting them go. i went on my
knees and prayed to God. With tears in my eyes,
i prayed for God’s guidance and protection
against any form of separation. i eventually put
my trust in God and i also prepared my mind for
the worst.
At noon, Biodun returned from work with his
lawyer friend. With the kids, we got into his ride
and he zoomed off to the police station. We
arrived the police station and we made a request
to see James. The officer in charge of the case
invited us over to his office and James was also
made available. The lawyer got to work
immediately and gave a lengthy explanation on
the situation on ground. He told the officer about
the court case and how we fear that James is a
threat to me and my babies. We also told him
about James’s threat to interrupt our wedding
which was to take place in a month time. The
officer took in all of our compliant and he
guaranteed our security. James was made to sign
an agreement that he would never show up in our
lives again else he would be locked up. James
tried to be stubborn but he eventually signed the
agreement with a devilish smile on his face. Even
if i didn’t take in Biodun’s words about ensuring
that we would be free from James, the police
assurance and the agreement went a long way to
convince me that everything was going to be fine.
I left the police station with an assurance that
everything was going to be fine and the wicked
smile on James’ face was nothing but a sign of
defeat. I didn’t know for how long my victory was
gping to last but I wished it lasted for ever.
After lunch that very day, I and biodun decided
that we should get a nanny to help in taking care
of the kids since biodun would have to leave for
work daily. Biodun contacted some of his married
friends and they gave us a lead on how to get the
best nanny for my kids. Before the week ran out,
we were able to get a trusted middle age nanny
and taking care of the house became an easier
task. After getting a nanny, I spent most of my
time taking care of our new house. Since we had
less than a month before we would move in, I had
to ensure that everything was intact.
Days rolled into weeks and weeks rolled into
months. Within a twinkle of an eye, it was a day to
my court marriage. I was scared of things not
going as planned but Biodun was there to chase
my fear away. Biodun was the most supportive
man I ever had. Satisfying I and my kids was all
he cared about, becoming his lawfully wedded
bride was one of my greatest achievement.
We had a full house on the day of our wedding
eve. Biodun invited most of his friends over and
we had fun wining and dining. Waiting for a day
was even more difficult than waiting for months. I
couldn’t wait to get the wedding over with.
On the 5th of May at exactly 12noon, I was ready
to walk down the aisle with Biodun, I was ready
to say “I do” and I was ready to lawfully take
Biodun as my husband. This time around, it
wasn’t for the sake of my kids only but also for
the love that I had for Biodun. After my kids he
was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Earlier that morning, my parents called to pray for
us and wish us well. They were also ready to get
down with the traditional wedding that day and
according to my mom, the house was filled with
guest already. Biodun’s mom also had a long talk
with us on Skype during the early hours of the
night. She was a lovely woman and a prayer
warrior, she gave us loads of marriage advice and
she blessed our marriage. My joy knew no bound
after getting parental blessings from my parent
and Biodun’s mom. Nothing can be compared with
been sure that my family got my back.
With the help of the makeup artist and some of
the female friends Biodun invited over, I looked
dazzling after dressing up in my wedding attire. I
wore a gorgeous cream gown and gold heels. The
light makeup and my long wavy hair enhanced my
beauty. My girls were also beautifully dressed in a
red shinning gown and their hair was adorned
with a cute cream ribbon. My best lady was also
dressed in a red and gold. With myself, my best
lady and my beautiful little bride, my bridal train
was complete.
Biodun also looked down to earth in a blue suit
and a gold bowl tie. Everything was perfect that
very day. We were tagged the perfect match
when we finally left the house for the registry.
Biodun’s car was beautifully decorated and his
lawyer friend filled the post of our driver.
The wedding was scheduled for 1:00pm. We were
just in time when we arrived. All the needed
individuals were also present to fill in there
respected gap. We exchanged pleasantries before
we eventually matched into the registry to fulfill
our purpose for been there.
Vows were taken, signatures were provided on
the necessary documents and a wedding
certificate was issued. In less than an hour, the
court marriage came to a beautiful end. I became
biodun’s lawfully wedded wife and he became my
husband. We received lots of congratulations from
friends and captured lots of beautiful moments. I
felt fulfilled and I looked forward for a new
beginning. A new phase of my life was about to
unveil.
A small reception was held in a nearby suite after
the wedding. The event was not elaborate but it
was a success. The guest stayed around till later
in the evening and after their departure, we also
moved into our new home. From the wedding, to
the reception and then to our new home,
everything was a huge success.
After calling our parents and putting the kids to
sleep, myself and Biodun retired to each other’s
arm. We spent time talking about the event of the
day and we laughed at the funny scenes. We
talked till late in the night and during the chat we
got romantic. At first Biodun hesitated in making
love to me. He was more concerned about my
condition been a nursing mother. I told him that I
was strong enough and I lured him into the act.
The act I never regretted. We made love in a
special way, a way that was different with the
crazy sex I had with James. With Biodun,
everything was perfect. After exhausting our
energy while making love, we slept off in each
other’s arm.
The next day, I was half awake in Biodun’s arm
during the early hours of the morning when I
heard the cry of my kid. I ran to the nursery and I
met one of the girls crying while the other was
asleep. My kid’s eyes were weak and her
breathing was slow. I touched her forehead in a
bid to feel her temperature and I got a rude
shock. The next thing I did was to scream out
Biodun’s name.
She was boiling.
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