THE BEST OPTIONReuben and Annabelle walked into the restaurant and chose a table at a corner.As soon as they sat, a waitress approached them." Good evening and welcome to our restaurant., what would you like to have today?The waitress said with a bow.He handed them both a menu each." You go first. Order" Reuben said as he placed his menu on the table" I'll take the jollof rice and chicken sauce. A bottle of water and a champagne" Annabelle said to the waitress The waitress took the order and turned to Reuben. " I'll take the same thing except the champagne. Just come along with two wine glasses"Reuben said to the waitress.The waitress left to get their orders."So, how do you see this place?" Reuben asked Annabelle. " The place is nice, how did you get to know of this place?" Annabelle asked him." I came to deliver something here a few days ago. I found out this place was quite good and affordable" Reuben said with a smile." I guess so, the place looks neat and serene
YOU SCARED MEReuben drove to Annabelle's house and then to his new apartment.Annabelle spent the night in Reuben's apartment.They planned to go visit Grandpa Roland the next morning to inform him about Reuben's new position and the final preparation towards their marriage.**********Grandma Anderson was contemplating on what to do next to get to Reuben. She had to find a way to get him.She did not want him dead, no. She wanted him alive so she could torture him.But all his efforts to get to him proved futile as Reuben always made sure that whoever she sent after him would immediately quit the job after an encounter with him.But for now, she needed to get her concentration from Reuben for a while, she needed to attend to her Louisa.She had already sent a message across to all the most important elders in the family.She had invited them over to dinner in her own ho
YOU ARE ACTUALLY RIGHT Reuben and grandpa broke from the embrace and they both sat down." Very good boy, you have made me proud," Grandpa said." Thank you very much Grandpa, actually you all have been an inspiration. You all helped me make this happen. Thank you all" Reuben said with a smile.After chatting about the job and Reuben's new position for a while, grandpa finally asked them about their final deliberation for their marriage. " Well grandpa, as you know, it is coming off on Friday. And there will only be a small celebration after the legal work at my place.We actually planned it to be at my old place but because of this new development, it will be held at my new place." Reuben explained." That's good but how many people are you expecting and how do you intend to entertain them?" Grandpa asked."Well, only my colleagues and Anna's colleagues will be present, roughly about 30.With the food and drinks, we have ordered a catering company for a small buffet for the mem
THE NEW PIECE OF INFORMATIONReuben and Annabelle spent the rest of the day at grandpa Roland apartment. After the lunch they chit chatted up until dinner.Reuben ordered food online and they ate.Later in the evening, Reuben and Annabelle left grandpa Roland's place and off they went.Reuben went to drop Annabelle at her own apartment before going to the estate.*******Louisa visited grandma the next morning very early following her invite.They went to Grandma's study and she sent all the guards away and locked the door for privacy." So tell me, who is this girl you say knows about Williams?" Grandma asked as soon as they sat down.Louisa heaved a sigh before explaining." I recently employed new staff in the company following the resignation and retirement of some of the old staff.So after the recruitment process we decided to hold a briefing for them in the form of an orientation about the job.That was what I went to do yesterday. But when we finished with the meeting I had to
THE DINNER IS ONGOINGGrandma welcomed her guests for the night in the living.Almost all the people who were invited for the dinner had arrived by 17:45pm.Louisa had arrived too.By 17:50, the caterers came to tell grandma they were done with their work.Grandma went with all the guests from the living room to the dinning Hall.As they all sat down, there was only about three chairs left.Grandma stood up from her seat and a dressed the group" Ladies and gentlemen, let me welcome yo all once again and thank you for honouring my invitation.I know I already briefed you all about our reason for this dinner today.As we all know, our ladies are all grown up and set for marriage now.Our very own daughter Louisa has introduced her boyfriend to me and they are soon set to marry.So I knew I have to let you all know about the man in question and we all get to know his plans for our daughter. So I planned this dinner for all of us to meet him and have a bonding time with him.He will be
ITS TIME NOWThe days passed by and finally, it was a Friday. The day Reuben and Annabelle had planned to get their legal marriage done.They had both taken the day off from work to go about this.Reuben called Annabelle in the early morning and they talked on the phone for almost an hour.Reuben urged Annabelle to get prepared as he was also getting ready to go pick her up so they went to the Registrar General to get their business of the day.After the call, Reuben went outside to his garage and inspected it to make sure everything was working perfectly and all parts in good shape.After getting convinced all was well, he went back to the room to get ready. Reuben entered the shower and emerged minutes later and quickly set to dressing up.In abouts twenty minutes later, he was dressed in his blue tuxedo suit that he had bought and reserved for this occasion.He had had his haircut the previous day and had cleanly shaved his beard and mustache.After dressing, he stood in fron
TWO PEOPLE IN SHOCKReuben had already booked an appointment so they only had to wait for their turn before being called in.While they sat at the reception waiting for their turn, a gentleman walked in with a digital camera in his hand.He walked to Reuben and Annabelle sitting on a couch and having a chat." Good morning sir, I'm Justice" He said and extended his hand for a handshake.Reuben shook his hands with a smile." Wow, you came in right early. We are yet to go in so you will have to wait for a while" Reuben replied" Sure sir, I will," Justice replied.Reuben nodded.Then turning to Annabelle who seemed lost he said." Babe, this is the photographer I hired to come take the pictures for the whole of today," Reuben said." Oh okay, nice meeting you" Annabelle said and shook hands with Joshua." Nice meeting you too" Joshua replied as she shook her hands.After waiting for about fifteen minutes, it was finally their turn.They both walked into the office.They were taken thr
GETTING READY FOR THE CELEBRATION AHEADThe workers brought in the items.Grandpa Roland, Annabelle and the photographer entered. The designers set off to decorating the room.Reuben led the trio to the hallway and gave the photographer a seat to sit on as he waited for them.He then led the two to a bedroom and told Grandpa he reserved it from him.Grandpa.Afterwards he took Annabelle to his own bedroom.He heaved a heavy sigh of relief as he sat on the bed for a few seconds and laid on his back stretching his arms on the table.Annabelle closed the door and stood transfixed at the entrance.She looked at Reuben as he laid on his back staring at the ceiling.She stared at him for some minutes in silence.Reuben noticed the room looked unusually quiet, he tilted his head and saw Annabelle looking at him in silence." What are you thinking " he asked as he tilted his head back to its normal position"Nothing. Just that this room looks particularly empty and I wonder why" Annabelle