WEDDED BY THE GODS

"Could there still be a gal in existence who will cherish a real guy like me? They all seem to fall for bullsh*te niggas. Hmmm... No, she must go." Soloquizes Adrian, the real man.

In the midst of a blossoming romantic relationship, Isabella's brain refuses to forecast the near future. On the other hand, the real man had his plan already; his brain has parted ways with Isabella. Only his mouth is needed to make the announcement. But could he summon the courage to tell her?

In the cool of the evening, at about 6:00 p.m. on Friday, they were sitting at their usual spot, under the oak tree, having a good time. Bella said, "Babe, tonight we have to leave early for the party"—the Cozaza Club.

"We are not going," said Adrian.

Jerking in surprise with her pupils dialing wide. "why?" she asked.

Kmm kmm… cracking his throat as Adrian tries to summon courage for the tragic announcement.

"Talk to me," she said.

"Bel…bel…ella, as you know, we have been together for five years. You know me to be Mr. Real-Real in all I do, yet you aren't appreciating my genuine love for you. I'm sorry; I will say this now. Let's bre...bre...ak up. Maybe we are going to be back stronger." Adrian let the cat out of the bag. Gazing at her to see her reaction,

Bella said no word. With tears dripping down her cheeks, she stood up and left. She couldn't blame him because she knew he gave everything to make it work, but it's all her fault.

At about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, sitting in the corridor of the second floor of Moris Estate, where he lives, he watches as the flashy car cruises on the express. He thinks, "Oh! It's Friday; these guys must be cruising to the Cozaza Club. How I wish Bella and I were still together". He remembers all the fun they both used to have at the club every Friday night. "Maybe I should have zipped my lips; now she's gone," he soloquizes.

" Sh*t"

He continued watching the cars as they passed, and all of a sudden one of the cars slowed down and stopped under a street light just about 20 meters away from his sitting position. Without any sense of what was going to unfold, a beautiful damsel, glowing more than the stars up in the sky, clothed in a gown of many colors, alighted from the car, stood under the street light, and the car zoomed off. "Have I seen a ghost, or could she be an angel from heaven that has come to seduce the Cozaza guys?" These are the questions the real man was asking himself right there. Still watching, the charming lady looks helpless and worried, turning to the four cardinal points—from north to east, to south, and to west.

As a sharp guy who is desperately in need of a girl for the party tonight, he said to himself, "Delay is dangerous; I must act fast. Otherwise, one of these guys heading for the party stops and picks her up. The curiosity jerked him off the seat like Moses and the burning bush. He steps down the stairs, step by step, with his eyes still gazing directly at the girl. He missed a step and fell down, but quickly arose and continued his journey, which is now less than 20 meters. Gradually, he draws nearer with a force like that of a magnetic pull. Finally, he is there, standing right in front of the damsel.

"Hello, the prettiest, the shinest of the stars, I know you must have come from heaven". Stretching his right hand for a handshake with her, he said, "I'm Adrian, the real man, as popularly called. And you, what's the name?"

Hesitating to respond because of his nickname, the real man She never wants to hear anything real again because of her bitter experience with fake guys who claimed to be real on Jupiter. But looking at the elegant young guy, with his charming look, the physicality, and the calmness in his voice, against her decision, emotions, and what may be a force unknown stretched her right hand, reciprocating the handshake as she softly said, "Lily."

"Wow, beautiful, from Cozaza here or were," asked Adrian.

"Lutua on Jupiter," Lily replied.

"Jupiter? No wonder; we don't have angels like you here" .

smiles… Lily.

Looking at his golden watch, "It's late, 9:45 p.m.; guys here are dangerous. If you don't mind, let's go home; you can pass the night in my abode," the real man said. Though his motive is to take her to the club to have some fun.

she had no choice but to follow him since she knows no one and it's her first time here in the land of the mortal, the earth. "Okay, let's go. "Thanks for the kindness," she said.

He picked up her small bag, and they began to go.

"I heard Jupiter is a very far planet away from the earth, is it?" Asked Adrian.

"Yeah, I have been on the road for the past three days; it's really a very boring journey," replied Lily.

"Oh, sorry for the stress. I hope to step on the streets of Jupiter one day" said Adrian.

"Sure, you will, if that's your wish; Jupiter will be more than happy to welcome you", Lily said.

"Okay, you came to earth for what purpose—on tour or work"? Adrian asked.

"Actually on tour," said Lily. She was heartbroken by her last Jupiter boy friend, Diare, and needed time away from Jupiter to heal.

"Tour... very nice. I bet you there are beautiful places here in Cozaza to visit: the Jua Game Reserve, the Twin Mount Bazu, and of course the Cozaza Club. I guess you like partying"? Asked Adrian.

"Yeah, I do, but once in a while," replied Lily.

"Perfect, I got one for you tonight: the Cozaza Club".

"No, not today; I'm so tired. Maybe some other time".

" Alright, no qualms, said Adrian.

As they ascend the stairs, she gasps for more oxygen. "Please lean on me; we are almost there," Adrian told her. She leaned on him, and finally they were at Adrian's door.

He opened the door, and they went in. "Please have your seat." She sat down. " Ha! Thanks a lot," she said as she relaxed on the seat.