6 ACHIEVE

In the part of the world where I come from, people believe that marriage is an achievement even though you are not familiar with the guy. Society gives you that respect as " madam" no matter how small you are, they see it as one of the best things that can happen to any young lady.

As for me I never knew that marriage would be a thick skin of mine that would always be there no matter how hard I try to remove it, I wanted it as bad as being desperate because my friends were graduating and am not, I had series of carryover that need me to sort out by next year, my virginity was stolen from me with a clear eye and now am eager to get married. How foolish of me but who cares.

Edwin and I started a relationship in the course of my last semester in school, I had already planned in my head that I was going to get married the moment I finish school but situations and circumstances made me retrace my dreams, hence I had to fast track my plans

We had dated for 3months without me bulging for him, he irritates me beyond my imagination, his mannerism is not my kind but you had to ignore all that since I know I would actualize my aim with him by my side.

After my last papers, we had to prepare for my introduction. I was the talk of the town, and I loved it, the feeling of failure and regrets wasn't there the least, I felt a big relief and achievement in me.

I never had the chance of studying the man I was about getting married to, my emotions and decision were all in my head that even though when he was fabricating lies to me each day we meet, I never saw it as something reasonable, I was just concurring at every word of his.

During our marriage preparation, he made a statement of managing things no matter how little it would be, I was like, "that shouldn't be a problem, am a good manager" I said with excitement.

My friends were calling me to not forget to give them the invites and ashoebi (materials) when it comes out. "Hmmm", to say that feeling of mine at that time will be over emphasis if am given the chance to.

My mum never supported the idea of me settling down without concluding my education but my dad was happy that his daughter is getting married in her early 20thys which he finds achievable for a young girl and also the man in question is from my LGA. (Home town)

The date was fixed for my Traditional marriage while the Church wedding would be 7 days. Indeed I was excited and overwhelmed by the pleasantries that were given then.

Situations sometimes can make you take drastic decisions and leaves you halfway when you least expected it, you might feel is right but look closely and you will see that's wrong.

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