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
SOME OLD BOOGIE MOVES" How can you say that? You sound like a student going to write the most Important exam in her life." Reuben teased her." Stop making fun of me. You are a man and may not feel anything. But I am really nervous" Annabelle said." That will disappear with time"Reuben had paused eating as he spoke to her."Hey. I understand how you feel. I know what you are thinking. But not to worry, I assure you that I am going nowhere"Reuben said softly to her and pecked her on the cheek Annabelle blushed for a moment.. Reuben resumed eating his food.After eating about half of his food,His phone beeped.He took it out and stared at it." Oh, it's 4pm already. The caterers are here. Let me go get them.He abandoned his food on the bed and quickly dashed out.He ushered the caterers in and sent them to the kitchen." You can start here. Keep the drinks in the refrigerator. The gas stove is working perfectly so if you will anything, I'm in the living room"Reuben said
THE LEAVE DAYSBefore anyone could say jack, the doorbell rang" I'll go get it," Reuben said and hurriedly walked to the door.He opened the door and saw a lot of people there." Surprise" The crowd screamed in delight as Reuben opened the door.Reuben was surprised.He could see familiar and unfamiliar faces.Two mini buses were parked behind them.One was from Reuben's company and the other from Annabelle's companyReuben could not understand what was happening.Apparently, it happened that the two groups came to meet each other and decided to pull this stunt on Reuben and Annabelle.Reuben smiled and opened the door wider, he stood aside as he watched them enter, one after the other. They all entered and the party started.It was all fun. At the beginning, Reuben addressed all of them and thanked them for joining them and for honoring their invitation.Later, some cool music was played and they all enjoyed themselves.The caterers were available to share the drinks amongst everyo
WHO DID YOU MEET?*******************Louisa went with Ethan to the Registrar General's office for their marriage proceedings to be done legally as she had planned with her grandmother. In essence, they both excused themselves from work to get that done.Grandma had arranged for a dinner party that day after they were through with everything at the office.Louisa went with Ethan in his car to the Registrar General's office.The were a lot of people in the compound as they got there." We are going to leave here late today,there are a lot of people around today" Louisa said with a worried look.They were sitting in Ethan's car in the garage" No need babe. I've already booked an appointment with the Registrar General and we are supposed to show up at 11, so we are a few minutes early " Ethan said ." Oh wow that's a good job. I thought we would come here to book it" Louisa replied.Ethan got out of the car and closed the door.Louisa followed suit.Ethan walked over to the other sid
BREAKFAST IN BED FOR HER"Too bad. But I hope he did not do anything silly to make Ethan suspect anything" Grandma asked" Not at all " Louisa replied, shaking her head." So what happened to Ethan?, where is he?" " He said he's got some things to sort at the office and would be here before the party starts," Louisa replied.By 17:00 hrs, Ethan had arrived at Grandma's House and so were some of the family members. At exactly 18:00 hrs, the party started, Ethan was introduced to the whole family and the news of the marriage between him and Louisa walked announced.Some of the family members were visibly not happy with Louisa's marriage but there was nothing they could do.Others thought that, with Annabelle's status and her family background, she deserved a befitting marriage ceremony where dignitaries should be present and not the little family party they threw.This caused a murmur amongst the family members and they expressed their disappointment. Grandma heard them and announc
READY FOR A HONEYMOONAnnabelle felt the touch on her cheek and slowly opened her eyes and hovered her eyes around the room. She saw Reuben standing beside her wearing a smile.Reuben noticed she had opened her eyes and was looking at her." Good morning sunshine. It's time for breakfast. The sun is already up and shining so arise and shine" Reuben said, coupling it with some funny gestures.Annabelle smiled and sat up" Good morning, when did you wake up?" She asked,looking at Reuben's face." Long enough to prepare breakfast for you" Reuben replied and maintained his smile." What?" Annabelle asked with a puzzled look"You did what?" She repeated her question." You heard me right, I prepared breakfast for you," Reuben said as he turned around and took the tray from the drawer. Annabelle's eyes opened wide in amazement.She looked like a kid who had been told a fairy tale and was yearning for more.Reuben gently placed the tray on her lap and sat beside her.Annabelle was too dumbf