BAD DOSAGE EPISODE 09

When she got close, Festus knelt down and took something from his pocket. He opened it and it was a ring.

‘’Will you walk with me to the church alter?’’ Festus asked.

‘’Y-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-s-s-s-s-s-s-s. I will marry you’’ Suzy said stretching her hand for Festus to put the ring on her left finger.

He stood up, hugged her, and gave her a mild kiss. They were all happy and excited for that day. People were watching and happy for them.

‘’Why did you make that decision to marry me at the extent of knowing about my past?’’ Suzy asked looking surprised.

‘’I decided to marry you even when I never knew your past. I know your past and that doesn’t change my mind from loving and marrying you. I know your past now but don’t know your future. What life wants for us is the future. The past was bound to happen to make us strong for the things in the future. I see in you great things for the future and also see in you, a strong lady who has stood firm for the struggles, pains and hardships in the past’’ Festus said holding her hands and looking into her eyes.

Suzy stood there and tears rolled down her chick. She was short of words and never expected Festus would fall for her past to the extent of marrying her. She couldn't believe her ears nor her eyes. She wished she never said more of her past but it turned into a miracle.

In less than a month, Festus went to meet her parents and arranged for the wedding ceremony. The church was full to its capacity causing others to sit outside. The vows were exchanged and the pastor told Festus to kiss his bride. He unveiled her and he saw her in tears. He kissed her passionately and wiped her face.

They took some pictures and went to the refreshment hall. There were varieties of food at everybody’s disposal. They called the newly wedded bride and groom to say something. They walked majestically to the floor with Suzy’s hand under Festus’s armpit.

Suzy took the microphone and said……………………

To be continued