Must Read: Forever And Always

Episode 6 years ago

Must Read: Forever And Always

The minister turned to me and asked the same question.

“Do you, Adetola Shalewa Williams, take Alexander Scott Akinlolu to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love, care for, adore, respect and be with him for the rest of your life?”

By now, tears were now freely flowing down my mom’s cheeks, so also Felicia and Alex’s mom. I caught James’ gaze again, smiled proudly with my chin up and said “Yes, I will by the grace of God”

“By the power vested in me, I pronounce you man and wife. In the name of God the father, son and the Holy spirit.” “Amen!” The congregation happily chorused.

Not even waiting for a second, the both of us dived for each other in a soul wrenching kiss.

Shouts and hollers erupted from everyone as well as laughter as we were before them now, hand in hand as husband and wife.

After signing the dotted lines, the ceremony came to an end with us singing the solemn hymn “Christ bless our home”. Alex’s family came outside and hugged me tightly, like they had been dyeing to do so all along. We did a little chit-chat before the photographer announced it was time to take pictures.

I wheeled my chair away to look for my mom when I saw her arguing and shouting on a particular man to get out and never return.

I wheeled my chair closer, happily returning the greetings of the people congratulating me.

When I was within earshot, I heard something that made me freeze. “You can’t keep the truth away from her forever, I am her father!” *********