Must Read: My Husband

Episode 7 years ago

Must Read: My Husband

”Bash speed up.”Jacob said,sitting at the back seat,in the
decorated car,at the back of the car was a card that read ABOUT
TO WED.
”Relax man.”Jaiye said in his seat,he looked cool in his black
suit with bow and waist coat.
Jacob glanced at Jaiye and Bash they all looked suit up,just for
his special occassion,he was trying to be strong,he adjusted his
glasses.
He was devilishly handsome,if there was anything like that,he
looked the perfect,sincere groom in his black suit and pink
shirt.He was panting to see Jane,to put his ring in her fingers
and make her an official Smith.
He had no doubt,that she would steal every one’s attention,he
couldn’t wait to get on their honeymoon.He smiled to
himself.Things were working just as planned.
He glanced back,Paul was driving the other guys,Funmi had left
earlier with some of her friends,adorned in gold,she was a
spitting beauty.
Jackie had been over there as early as 6 in the morning,she had
been calling them to hurry as the officiating ministers and their
family and friends have arrived.



Jane arrived at the spacious,5000 seater church,she looked
around her,and felt lost.
Everywhere she turned they were people miling about,the church
was almost filled up,and people were still outside,cars filled the
compound.Half of the faces she saw were strange.
She watched from the window,she wasn’t even aware the crowd
would be this much.
”Mum,we’re in the church,where are you?”Adetoun called,as the
car packed.
Jane watched some uniform men hurrying towards their car,she
was afraid at first,but relaxed when they saluted the driver and
opened the car door for her to get down.
Kenneth walked behind them,in his blue overflowing Agbada,as
Jane got out her first foot,there were several camera shots,and
when she finally made it out,the shots almost blinded her,all the
journalist wanted to have a shot of Jacob Smiths bride.
The others got out too,the guards had to wad off the news men
while they made passage for the bride and her father.
The others trailed behind,as they proceeded into the
church,where the choir sang in a sonorous voice the
processional hymn.
Jane took her seat on the decorated high chairs reserved for the
bride and bridegroom in front of the church.Soon afterwards
Jacob arrived with Jaiye,Paul and about ten other men dressed
in suit.they took their seat and the programmes began.
Jane thought she would go blind with the millions of shot,they
were about five men videoing the proceedings.
Jacob didn’t have a chance to stare at his bride,just sideward
glance,he wasn’t satisfied he wanted to take her in his arms and
kiss her until she was out of breath.



He glanced at his mother and father,his father looked funny in his
Agbada and her mother was all smiles.
Jane’s family sat at the other side,most of her father’s family
were on seat,they all looked happy.
They minister prayed for them,and there was a brief exhortation
on the reasons for marriage.
The minister stood on the podium,lifting the microphone,he
looked at the large congregation as he spoke,
”Today Jacob and Jane are about to get married.”he paused.
”Is there any person who know of any reason why this two
should not be joined together,let him speak now or forever hold
his peace.”The minister declared.
Jacob and Jane stood facing the large congregration,there was a
shrewd silence in the church,an awkward quiet enveloped
everyone.
Jacob wondered how his mother had able to invite so many
people,he saw dignitaries that he had personally invited too.


Jane thought the same too,there were so many faces before
her,she prayed that her day of joy would not end in shambles.
Jane suddenly went pale,Jacob could feel the tension rising in
her body,he was also feeling nervous in his suit.
The minister repeated his announcement,yet there was no
response,on the third repitition,there was a loud cough from the
middle pillar.
Funmi’s soul was leaving her body gradually as she looked her
husband in the face,he only smiled at her in his Agbada,he
looked awkward.
Biola stole a look at Jane first,then her daughters,she sent a
silent message to God in prayer as she closed her eyes in
fear,Kenneth held her hands under the chair.
Jacob held Jane’s hand tightly,sharing faith and hope in one
spirit.
Every eye turned to see the middle aged woman who just
coughed,the woman hung her head low in shame as thousands
of eyes turned towards her.



The minister coughed,he asked the couple to be,if each knew of
any reason why they may not be joined, they answered no too.
”If there is no impediment,Jacob Adekunle Smith,will you have
Jane Odenuga to be your wedded wife to live together,will you
love her,comfort her……… …….as long as you both live?
Jacob:I will,God helping me
The same question was asked of the bride,
Jane:I will,God helping me.


Kenneth came out and gave Jane’s hand out to Jacob.
The couple said their vows,and put the ring on their finger.
The minister continued,This day,i present to you,Mr and Mrs
Jacob Smith.The latest couple in town.”
There was a thunderous applause from the congregation,amidst
cheers and congratulations.

”The groom may kiss the bride.”
This was the moment,Jacob had been waiting for,he turned to his
wife and pulled her into arms,lifting her veil,he kissed her lips
softly,there were screams from the congregation,and everyone
clapped.
Jacob felt her body melting in his arms,he hung on to self
control,he prayed the programme would end soon.
Many had tears of Joy,on their faces,some married ones kissed
their partner too,it was a day of joy and rejoicing.
Funmi left her seat to hug Biola,the men did the same too.
And as they say,what the Lord has joined together,let no man put
assunder.
The other programmes were done,and the couple walked arm in
arm out of the church.
The couple arrived at the reception venue,PilLawRows.
Dignitaries began to arrive,their family and friends too.There was
a loud noise,as a convoy arrived.
”Who is that?”Jane asked her new husband.Jackie had
instructed them to remain in the car,while Jaiye and Jackie and
their mothers took control.



Jacob stared into her beautiful eyeballs,this is the woman i love
he muttered.
”What did you say?”She asked.



”Thats the governor.”he replied pulling her close.
”Janet i love you.”he whispered quietly.
”I love you too.”she cried.
In the twinkle of an eye,the hall was filled to the brim,the Mc took
the reins and the couple was invited in.
Jane had removed her Jacket,leaving the tube which hung firmly
to her body,on her neck sat a 8.19 carat heart shaped
brooches,and a shell white diamond earring.
The make up artist had freshened her make up now.Jacob
walked into the hall with his men.
Everyone looked at him,wondering where the bride was.
From the speaker came Flavour’s Ada Ada,he began to ask
around,singing along.


”Have you seen my beautiful baby?”
The hall rolled in laughter,next came Flavour’s Chinny baby,he
walked around the hall making gestures.
Jane and her comitee of friends were outside laughing.
”Oya follow me,come and see my wify,Jane na beautiful baby
o,Adanma a.”Jacob sang Flavour’s Adanma.
Jane stepped in with her friends behind her,Jacob on sighting
her rushed to meet her,but her friends pulled her back.Jacob’s
friends did the same.
It was a tug of war as Jacob finally caught her,lifting her up,he
cried.
”I finally found her.” he put her down and they danced to their
seat amidst laughter and clappings.
The Gov.gave a short speech before the programme commenced,
the couple had their first dance and first food together after
cutting the mountain sized cake.
Gifts were presented to the couple,The governor gave them a
ticket to have an holiday in any resort of their choice.There were
so many car keys,and gift items filled the hall.
Jane was awed,she wondered how they would get all that
home.The reception ended and food was served,every continental
dish was available.
There were assorted wines to consume,Jane was walking up to
meet her mother when Jacob stopped her,pushing her through
the crowd,he hurried her to the car.

They were in the car now,”Whats happening?”She asked.
”Are you afraid?”Jacob asked in return.
”You’re here,i have no reason to be afraid.”
”Good.”he held her hands.”We’re on our way for our
honeymoon.”
There was a smile on her lips,”I didn’t inform my mother.”
”I did.”Jacob smiled embracing her.

”I love you Janet”he kissed her forehead.
They boarded the plane,it was a tiring flight,the arrived at their
destination at last.
Jane carried sleeping Janet in his arms,while the driver picked
their luggages.
As they set foot at the resort,Jane woke up.”Where are we?”she
asked rubbing her eyes she was a beauty to behold.
”Welcome to Ponta Dos Ganchos,Brazil.”Jacob smiled.
”Wow.” she said stepping out as the car pulled to a stop.Their
bags were carried,and he let Jane rest her head on his shoulders
as they walked in.
It was sunset in Brazil,everything about her exudes style and
glint.The environment was a beauty on its own.



After completing the form on arrival,they were taken to their
room.Jane opened her mouth in surprise,the decor was
exquisite-Murano chandeliers,she touched the polished parquet
wood and silk curtains.
Jacob dropped the luggages in a corner,Jane stepped on the
large private terrace overloking the olympic sized pool,which
features a cool pictursque.


Jane was stunned,everything here was a glamorous mix of regal
gold and soft biege furnishings,wood floors and curtains cascade
from the mezzanine bedroom down to the large below.
Jacob let her enjoy the view for a moment,on the walls were
hand painted mural,its not hyperbole to say your jaws will drop
at the sight of this fairy tale retreat of turrets domes.
”Come.”Jacob’s voice echoed in the room.he showed her a petal
strewn table on the private island distractingly romantic.
He pulled down the zip of her dress sensously,the gown balled to
her feet.
”You’re beautiful.”he whispered.
Jane smiled,her beauty was ravishing,she had only her lingerie
on.”Jacob i want you.” she said.
”I want you to,i want to make love to you.”Lifting her on the
bed,he fell in by her.
Unhooking her lace bra,he exposed her succulent b0s0m,they
were taut and s*xy**, he grabbed them with hunger,tickling her
gently.
Jacob kissed her lips,as she m0aned softly.Jane’s trouser,shirt
and singlet had disappeared.
”Be my husband tonight.”Jane m0aned.
”I will teach you how to make love to a man dearie.”
”But first,the bath.”Lifting her,he carried her into the bath,pulling
off her pants.


”Lets go on a wild…. wild…. ride.”
…
The beginning of their life journey,come.