Whatever It Takes - Season 1 - Episode 33

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Whatever It Takes - Season 1 - Episode 33

Pre-finale :

” Oh Kasuba look at you.” Mweshi said after she had taken her shower.
” Mweshi please let me sleep.” I yawned
” Well not today.” She responded and pulled my blankets. I recalled how she had done the same
when we were young after I had done the ‘ waterloo’ and protested

” Why do you always do that.” I asked pulling a straight face
” Don’t give me that look. Do you realise I just saved you from another ‘ waterloo’?”


We both laughed and I recalled a bit of the past. It was a day like no other that began with a
dream. I still vividly recall the dream that caused the ‘Waterloo’. The dream that unlocked our
blessings and the one I had lived anyway and continue to live. But never in my wildest dreams did
I dream of getting married to such a wonderful man. Harry was my cherry on top of my icing, the
one that accepted me for me and showed me a love so surreal I felt I could wake up and would
find it was just a dream…a beautiful dream.
” Snap out of it.” Mweshi screamed and brought me back to reality. Just then I remembered a
surprise that I was to get only during my wedding.

” Sorry please pass me the towel.” I said sheepishly

” While you are taking a bath, the girls and I will be doing up the final touches so we can come and
help you.”

” Okay.” I got the towel and rushed to the bathroom. The girls and I had booked into Mansa hotel
for the night while the boys opted for Luka Mumba guesthouse I guess because of all the booze
they could have and it’s close proximity to ellis and everybody’s.
My parents had remained at the house in the company of uncle George and aunt Jane. Yes you
heard right. After much deliberation we had extended an olive branch to both of them. Unlike
them, we didn’t want to enjoy God’s blessings at their expense. We had found out that their
business had gone under thanks to their dearest son who had been robbing them in small portions
such that by the time they became aware of it, their son was being transferred to Mukobeko
maximum prison for aggravated robbery I’m sure you know the sentence involved there. Our
dearest aunt Jane had now started selling rape and tomatoes in Chilyapa market in order to
survive she too had lost her job due to her reckless behaviour and fraudulent activities. When
they say Khama knows our enemies’ address don’t laugh it off. in fact story was that one of her
colleagues had gotten her fired and she thinly escaped jail time for selling anti-retrovirals to
patients and abrogating the patient-nurse confidentiality code. To think I didn’t lift any finger to that
effect was simply amazing indeed vengeance is for the Lord.



When they say tables turn, I didn’t expect them to ever occur to them or turn that much. If not for
seeing it on my own I would have probably not believed it. Of course they didn’t come begging due
to shame so we took it upon ourselves to extend the olive branch and they had been so sweet so
far such that one wouldn’t believe they were ever mean to us. Anyway let me not get into much
details about it just be rest assured that we buried the hatchet and now I was glad that they were
partaking in my marital union.

***

I stood in front of the mirror staring at the beautiful image in it. My wedding gown was perfect and
my shoes complimented it so well despite the fact that they weren’t to be that visible to others due
the long train my dress formed. My hair was styled into an embellished modern updo. For a
moment I thought I was alone in the room as the room became dead silent.
” You look so beautiful my friend.” Sally complimented as her image came into view. She looked
splendid in her lavender satin with an illusion neckline bridesmaid dress which had a removable
lace bateau jacket. Her hair was styled into a flirty, flawless fishtail just like the other bridesmaids
while her white heels made her appear taller than usual
“Thank you. You look stunning yourself my friend.” I answered still staring in the mirror I later
moved away from the mirror and Mweshi walked up to me. She was my maid of honour and was
looking so beautiful.
” Little sis you make such a beautiful bride.” She spoke softly as she held out my hands. I felt her warmth as our fingers intertwined but I also noticed the sadness in her eyes
” Have you been crying?” I asked her instead
” Who ? Me?” She chuckled but I held my gaze and she added ” well, maybe a little but they were
only tears of joy.”

” Are you sure?”
” Hmm hmm” she nodded
” Well I’m not going to allow any sadness today so cheer up I’m only joining the institution of
marriage as you always put it. I will always be close to you.”
” And we welcome you gladly.” She cheered up
‘ clunk’ the doorknob turned and April Jumped up, dashed towards me, grabbed my hand and
quickly led me to the bathroom. We were all ready and so we were just waiting for the matron who
had gone to check on the boys to return.
” Quick hide!” She said as she walked out and shut the door.
” Hello everyone, ” I heard some familiar voices say. ” Where is our bride?” They asked

” It’s all clear come out.” Screamed joy the fourth member of the bridal party.
I was surprised to see dawn And Lydia in the room. ‘ I hope all is well.” I mused as I dreaded any
bad news

” The wedding is not taking place anymore.” Lydia announced with a serious face that almost gave
me a heart attack.
” What?” My eyes bulged out of my sockets
” Relax just Kidding.” Dawn quickly said and I relaxed a little
“Do you realise you could have given me a heart attack?” I sighed and settled down on the bed.
” Oh poof.” Lidia mocked and sat on the bed beside me.
” we brought you something.” Dawn said handing me a little box ” Open it.” Lydia encouraged me and I did. In the box were a set of beautiful pearls. I gaped as I
took them out they were so beautiful I couldn’t ever imagine having them plus they were original.
” For me?”
” Of course they are for you. Here let me help you .” Dawn offered.
We stood in front of the mirror as she put the jewellery on my neck.

” It’s beautiful.” I said almost chocking with tears
” They belonged to mother and she wore them on her wedding. A present from her mother in law.
Knowing that she is no longer with us, we decided to give you something that will remind you of
her.”


” Oh thank you..it means so much to me.” I struggled the years that threatened to fall.
” Always a pleasure my dear. They look perfect on you.”
Mrs Kaoma the matron walked in at that moment and informed us to get going. The boys were
already at the church.

****

Mothers were accompanied to their seats and the first piece of music played as the ring bearer
entered, followed by the bridesmaids and later the flower girl also walked down the aisle. I sat
watching in the car as the events unfolded all the more being curious of my surprise. I heard the
second song play, a signal that the bridesmaids had made it to the front and I knew it was my cue
to get ready.

The matron came and got me out of the car and led me to were my father stood. I warmly greeted
him and stood on his left in readiness for my processional.

The bridal chorus played softly and I felt the jitters envelope me. My stomach churned and my
heart beat so fast. I quickly counted up to ten as was told in a frantic effort to soothe my nerves. I
looked at my father and took the first step followed by another and suddenly the processional
didn’t seem so scary. I walked carefully so as not to trip on my own dress ” now that would be a
first I could imagine the headline that would sweep through out the town” I smiled and continued
with the processional
My father looked elegant in his navy suit, white shirt and black tie but was awfully quite. We
matched quietly down the aisle beyond the first guest chairs. We stopped and I helped my father
take off my veil by holding his hands and guiding him.


” You look beautiful.” Father said as soon as he he had lifted off my veil. He then took off his glasses

” Father!” I gasped much louder than expected “you can see me?”
” Surprise!” My whole family chanted in unison

” What? Is this my surprise?” I asked Harry as I stood there in disbelief scanning everyone’s faces
for any sign of pulling my legs.

” Yes honey. How do you like the surprise?” Dad asked. He was not kidding. I could actually mirror
myself in his iris where the cloudy stuff had been previously.

” Like it? oh God Honey, ” I held his hands in mine almost kneeling in gratitude “I love it. This is
the best surprise ever. it’s so unbelievable.” I exclaimed as my eyes wondered through the
audience in search of mother. I quickly focused them back on my soon to be husband, I swear I
would have kissed him there and then before our kissing cue had it not been in church. That was
no surprise, It was a miracle “And mother?” I asked excitedly

” Her too.” He responded with a smile
I looked in her direction again and this time she waved at me

” Oh Lord Thank you. But how did it happen?”

” Will tell you later my child but now you have your wedding to complete.” Father interposed

” Oh yes..” I remembered the reason why I was there in the first place. I was so happy I started
feeling hot but father gently handed me to my man quickly and the situation stabilised.
We said our vows, exchanged the rings and we were later declared husband and wife. We
reached the kissing part and we readied ourselves. It felt quite odd kissing in front of all those
people but it had to be done. We had just locked lips when we felt a shrieking cry followed by
shuffling around of feet
We opened our eyes brusquely and noticed the commotion.

” Oh ..no!” I mused and passed out….