I began to share tears of joy. With his tongue, he licked
them away. I felt extreme happiness within. Caleb stayed by me till later in
the evening when he asked permission to go back home. Kukua, I must get going
now, but remember you've promised to devote all your time for me, please don't
go on any business trip. He pleaded. One more thing Kukua, have you thought of
the course you want to pursue in the university now? He asked. Caleb, I want to
do catering in other to establish a restaurant of my own in the near future. I
responded. Wow! My Kukua is really a determined lady. I'm glad to hear that. He
responded happily. Anyway, I will buy you the forms next year when they are
out. He assured and drove away. Caleb and I got so close. The love was at par.
Everything was so smooth until he decided to introduce me to his parents six
months after our union. Kukua hurry up and let's go. This is the day I have
been waiting for, the day to officially introduce the love of my life to the
entire family. He stated happily. Caleb, are you sure they will be happy to see
me? I asked. Come on Kukua, everyone in the house is waiting happily to see
you. Go and see how Doris has prepared your favorite jollof rice and chicken to
welcome you. Mum, Dad, Curtis and my bosom friend Emrys. All of them can't wait
to see you as the official Caleb Bentum. He responded happily. I wore my best
dress and joined him in the car. He hurriedly drove me into their mansion.
Mummy, Daddy, Curtis, Emrys. This is the day you've all been waiting for, the
day to meet that special woman after my heart. Caleb happily announced,
immediately we entered the house. Wait a minute Caleb, is that not the
laundress? Emrys recognized me and asked. You can ask that again Emrys. She
even worked in this house as a dishwasher not long ago. Curtis added. Yes, and
so what? Caleb unhappily asked. And so bullshit! Mr Bentum cut in. Caleb how
dare you bring another shame upon this family? You dare bring a confused pauper
into this house as a wife to be? Caleb what's up with you and poor people? Were
you created for them? Mr Bentum added. Daddy, what's all this? What's with you
too and rich people? You forced me to date Afrakoma because you thought she was
from a rich background, did you see where it landed all of us? Now I bring a
genuinely unique lady home and you are still complaining. What else do you want
me to do? Caleb angrily asked. Caleb do you want to know what we want you to
do? Mrs Bentum rhetorically asked. We want you to remain single for eternity if
this is the woman you want to marry. She added. That will never happen mummy! I
will choose whom I want to love and not you! Your riches can't determine my
happiness. Kukua is my life, and that is final! Caleb angrily spoke. Caleb what
has come over you? Are you talking to your parents this way because of this
thing? Emrys asked. How dare you Emrys? How dare a common person like you to
insult my choice. Another word from you, and you will regret ever knowing me!
Caleb threatened. And now, thank you all for your rude reception, if you don't
mind, we will like to take our leave. Caleb stated and we began walking out.
Stand right there Kukua! Mrs Bentum instructed. Out of fear, I stopped moving.
If you know what is good for you, run far away from my son, or else? She
threatened. Or else what mummy? I take this as a threat, and I can let the law
take you up on this. Caleb responded and dragged me out of the house into his
car. He drove me on top speed back to my rented apartment. I walked sadly to
the sofa and sat down with my teary face buried in my palms. Kukua I'm sorry,
please forgive me. Caleb pleaded. I kept on weeping for minutes without
uttering a word.
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