MADAM [UNEDITED]

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"So how old are you, sorry it kind of skipped my mind."I said while trying to cut the chicken with the knife. I've being failing miserably to cut this chicken, its really hard. Ovie kept on giving me glances but I reassured him that I was fine. I'm not going to let a chicken disgrace me. "I'm twenty seven, what about you?," he inquired. "I'm twenty one, yeah I know I'm still young,"I replied rolling my eyes. "I don't think so, you've really matured exceptionally,"he said while eyeing me up and down. "Hold on are you checking me out,"I said while blushing and feigning innocence.

"Well of course, I'm a man who doesn't hide his feelings so I'm not ashamed to say what I think." "That's very interesting,"I said while stuttering and trying to hide my blush away from him. "I'm really serious Sylvia, I want us to be more than friends. I'm really attracted to you and I'd like whatever we have to move to the next level. I know you are young but we can always find a way around it". I am so speechless right now, I never expected this guy to be so confident and outspoken, what am I saying he's a lawyer. "So what do you say?,"he said looking at me hopefully. "Yes, I'd give us a chance,"I said to him smiling.

2 YEARS LATER
"I can't believe this Ken, our daughter is all grown up now. Look at her a married woman, I can't believe it at all,"mom said while sobbing loudly. "Mom it's okay na, you'll make me cry oo. Even if the reception is over I don't want to spoil my makeup," I said while tearing up. "Adannaya I'm so proud of you. I pray that you shall continue to grow from grace to grace,"my dad prayed for me while trying to avoid tears from spilling. "It's okay daddy, you can cry now. I know you want to"I said while smirking at him.

I was failing miserably at hiding my tears,this was really emotional and a little bit embarrassing. I couldn't just wait to get on the plane for my honeymoon.Why don't you guess who I married?. Yes Ovie the love of my life, I know the age difference is really much and I had to do a lot of convincing because my parents at first didn't approve of our marriage. Ovie and I really clicked and we had a lot of vibes going on for us, I couldn't have chosen anyone better than him.

He treats me well and understands me. I also found out that he's the only child although he's an orphan but I don't mind at all. He's MY Ovie. "Babe we need to start heading to the airport, you know how traffic is nowadays," Ovie interrupted my thoughts. I looked at him, I'm so proud to call him my man. Damn he's so handsome, I wonder what he saw in me.I know I may sound like I really have low self esteem but I don't. I'm not confident when it has to do with guys, I usually just get extremely weird and I feel intimidated.

Hmmm he's my dream man I swear, I'd never trade anything for him at all. I remember when he proposed to me, at the popular Eko hotel and suites situated at Victoria Island in Lagos. At first I was shocked when he got down on one knee, I basically didn't know what was happening until passersby chanted yes. That was when it dawned on me and the waterworks broke out. I was so overjoyed that I started hyperventilating. Immediately I took to my Instagram page and posted my engagement ring.

Currently, we are at the reception, leaving soon for the airport for our honeymoon. Ovie has decided to keep it as a secret, he said he wants to surprise me but I think I know the location. I know it's going to be hard to adjust to the married life but I know I'm ready. "Sylvia my friend I'm so happy for you. Finally you are now Mrs. Ofure,"Linda said while hugging me so hard. "Linda I can't breathe". "I'm so sorry babes, I'm just elated that you are finally married to a hot guy by the way. Na so you don marry before I and Chinwe".

"Seriously oo abeg Liv, if it dey possible tell Ovie make him link us up with one of his lawyer friends na. Your babes still dey single oo," Chinwe said while coming to stand with us."Ahnahn Chinwe, calms na don't worry una own time go soon come. Besides you guys are still young, a year older than me sef. I suggest you guys don't rush because my own case is different, I married him because I love him and besides he's not getting any younger,"I exclaimed while folding my arms and narrowing my eyes at them.

"Mtchew, Sylvia you will not understand at all. You really caught a big fish and I suggest you enjoy it,"Linda replied. That statement she made really struck a nerve, it's really suspicious to me. Like why would she that, what does she mean by I suggest you enjoy it. Well I'm not ready for anything to spoil my night so I'm just going to act like I didn't hear a thing."Sylvia let's go na, we are already running late,"Ovie said. I could see he's getting irritated, he doesn't like my friends at all especially Linda.

I really don't know why but he keeps saying there is something fishy about them. Well I don't care as long there isn't a fight between them. "Yes babe, let me just say a quick goodbye to my parents okay." "Mummy, daddy we'd be leaving now for the airport. I love you guys,"I said while hugging them both and also trying to balance myself on the heels I'm wearing. They really hurt a lot, you shouldn't blame though I've being wearing them for the past 12 hours. "We love you too baby girl, have a safe trip,"they said to me simultaneously.

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"This is so beautiful sweetie, we are literally in Puerto Rico. Oh my God this is wonderful. Thank you very much for this amazing experience." "No problem darling, I'd do anything to make you happy." I am so elated he brought me here for our honeymoon, he knows how much I love this country and their language. This is all I want, a loving husband and a beautiful family. I'm sure I made the right decision because I've never been so happy in my life.

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THE FOLLOWING MORNING
"Babe, babe please wake up. You need to see this" Ovie abruptly woke me up from my sleep sounding so nervous. It was a shock to me because he hardly expresses his emotions. "What's wrong? are you okay? is everything fine?" I said while checking his temperature. "No I'm fine. I'm not the one affected. I just erm erm saw so-" "Talk na what's the problem?" "I'm sorry but your parents were involved in a car accident. It looks like no one survived."

My whole world has officially come to an end. I have no one, who's going to call me annoyingly everytime if not my mother. Where am I going to get those irritating fatherly advice. There's going to be absolutely no one to come back to except them. I have no siblings, how can I live without my parents. "Darling it's okay, please stop crying. Everything is going to be fine." I didn't realise I was crying, I felt so empty inside. All I want to do is go back here me and run into my father's arms.

"Please don't leave me Ovie, you are all I have left. I've practically lost everything. Please how did you come about this information." "It's on the news right now, I just tuned in this morning and I rushed to tell you now." I sobbed uncontrollably because now their death is a matter of the press and I wasn't ready for any exposure on this issue. "What am I going to do now?the press knows meaning everyone knows. I'm going to be an object of pity." " It's okay Sylvia, I'm here for you always. I won't let you down."

Translations

Na so you don marry before I and Chinwe - Is this how you married before I and Chinwe

Seriously oo abeg Liv if it dey possible tell Ovie make him link us up with one of his lawyer friends na. Your babes still dey single - Seriously oo please Liv if it's possible tell Ovie to link us up with one of his lawyer friends na. Your girls are still single

Sef - exclamation

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