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EP 11
We reached home at around ten, my Dad was still expecting to meet me. He wanted my word. My mother joined us in the living room as well. For a longtime he had not asked me anything about Serena, I had no doubt that she was confused, she was not sure whether to support me. I felt as though she had betrayed me for not letting me know even when dowry was being paid. Maybe she was sure I wouldn’t have done anything.
“I waited for you David, have you taken your super?” That was my Dad.
“Yeah, at the restaurant.” I lied.
“You have to make it a routine to be enjoying super with us, am not even sure on how those foods are prepared there. ” He complained looking at mom who nodded with agreement.
“OK Dad.” I wanted us to go straight to the point. “Joyce has promised to come next weekend so that you can get more used to each other before the wedding day.” I hated his voice as he said it, why Joyce all the time?
“Well, its unfortunate that you have continuously planned things for me at my back Dad, even my own private issues, am disappointed in you.” I tried to maintain and contain my growing anger.
“Disappointed or not, you are my son and I know what is best for you, take it or leave it but you must do what I say.” He roared.
“Whatever you say is no longer important Dad…”
“David!” My mother tried to cut me short.
“Listen mom, listen and listen good, Serena is my wife, she is already pregnant for me,,”
“David! Have you…” My mother’s hands were on her head.
“Its a lie! Enough of this bullshit! Nonsense! Pregnant or not, your wife is Joyce.” He hit the table with his right hand and rose up to leave. Two steps then he turned, his eyes were red.
“Over my dead body, you will never marry that dirty thing! That witch!”He roared.
My mother was weeping uncontrollably, I had to try and comfort her. He obviously blamed me for impregnating Serena yet I knew there was a problem in marrying her. According to her nothing could be done to stop Dad from forcing my marriage with Joyce. I left the house very disappointed and confused. Ten days before the wedding, an already fixed wedding, a wedding that was to be broadcasted live on TV stations, a wedding which the president and his deputy would attend. So many dignitaries were invited according to my mother. Everything was set.
I have never forgotten that night, the night that I spent sited on my bed, thinking and weeping. I couldn’t imagine marrying Joyce and leaving Serena who my heart had fallen for, I was desperately in love with her. What would she feel seeing our wedding on television? I feared she might commit suicide.
I had a plan of escaping to another country with Serena but Dad had already suspected it. I was denied all my car keys and my accounts were blocked. I had no single coin or either a single car to use. If I wanted to go out, my Dad had to be consulted first to instruct a driver to take me, many were the times he said I should stay at home to keep Joyce company. The whole of that week I didn’t see my love Serena. I had to lie to her that my Dad sent me to Mombasa to check on one of his company.
Days went so fast yet I had no plan, my mother now supported my marriage with Joyce, according to her, there was no way out. She said that by insisting on marrying Serena, I was risking her life. She said my Dad was dangerous and had to get whatever he wanted.
Days came and went, eventually the day arrived, I was desperate, complete helpless. I rarely or drank anything. My mother was equally sad but she was convinced that we had no choice.
On the wedding day eve, Brian gave me a plan. I went to see Dad in his study room. He was happy to see me, we had never talked from the evening we argued, two weeks ago.
“Yes Son, sit down.”
“Am sorry for everything Dad, I have seen my mistakes.” I saw his face brighten.
“Go ahead son.”
“Serena is not my type, I accept to marry Joyce.” I saw my Dad rise up and embrace me happily. I had never seen him so happy. I wondered why my marriage with Joyce would make him that happy. She even called my mom to join us in cerebrating.
“You are the son I always had David! Congrats my son!” Dad was out of words. My mom seemed out of doubts but I convinced her too, she believed that I had changed my mind.
I requested him to unlock my accounts.
“You know Dad, I need to buy an expensive present for Joyce my wife!” I smiled broadly and they laughed.
“In that case, I will transfer five one million in your account right away, buy a car for her if you want, I know your account if full .” I smiled, at least things were moving well.
Brian and the maids were bush preparing what was to be won.
By 2100 hour I had transfered 3.5 million into Brian’s account. I had withdrawn eight me happily. I had never seen him so happy. I wondered why my marriage with Joyce would make him that happy. She even called my mom to join us in cerebrating.
“You are the son I always had David! Congrats my son!” Dad was out of words. My mom seemed out of doubts but I convinced her too, she believed that I had changed my mind.
I requested him to unlock my accounts.
“You know Dad, I need to buy an expensive present for Joyce my wife!” I smiled broadly and they laughed.
“In that case, I will transfer five one million in your account right away, buy a car for her if you want, I know your account if full .” I smiled, at least things were moving well.
Brian and the maids were bush preparing what was to be won.
By 2100 hour I had transfered 3.5 million into Brian’s account. I had withdrawn eight “Hello?” The number was strange.
“David!” A tough voice called my name.
“Yes? Who is this?”
“Don’t worry, my message is simple, go to the wedding and wed with Joyce smoothly failure to which Serena dies, her mother is already dead. Your plans are known!” I heard Serena screaming for help. I fell back on my dressing table.
