GROWTH

Chapter 18

*Pardon Mistakes*

Bella
We have been out and about these past weeks because of the wedding and getting a acquainted with the extended family, a few from my side and a few from Amir's, especially his mom's side.

Dad being close friends with Gerald(Amir's father) was easy on their side. More like a win for Gerald because he had always swear I would marry his son. Me on the hand so far got a rocky vibe with Amir's mom.
Although with a welcoming energy she was a hard nut to break but I am getting there.

I have always known Genevieve but not much. She isn't close with my mom so it was really hard to get to know her but we are trying now.. her questions were usually about my Christian life or my faith in God and to why I would say 'heavens' and not 'God' instead.

She was big on religion so she wants someone with same or similar faith. Wasn't a big deal for her she says.. but sometimes I feel her watch me twice and that got me thinking weird.. Maybe she wanted someone with backgrounds of the church? Who active and do church activities too or someone from a Christian home. Nevertheless she's still a warm person, she doesn't cuss or scare people off. A Godly woman I must say.

Everyone played a part in making this wedding a beautiful one. I wanted a simple but luxurious wedding and yes I am getting that. "How about this style" Aiyana said showing me a beautifully sketched wedding dress. Before I could answer, Rosa chipped in

"Girll this is so pretty, I prefer this to the other one, I mean they're both pretty but damn look at this gorgeous"

"Imagine this gorgeous lady fitted ina gorgeous wedding dress, that's a double win" Ahyoki said.

I laughed shaking my head.. "This gon look good on you baby, get it." Grandma Trina added.

I equally loved it too "that's a win yeah" I said smiling at Aiyana. I didn't choose her because she is married to my granps Donaldson, I did because her works were very beautiful so we patronize her all the time.

"Great, I will start working on it Bella, now girls follow me" she said making Rosa and Ahyoki follow her to the fitting room to try on their dresses, they pout like little girls that obeyed.

Now I was left with grandma Trina.
"You would make a beautiful and a good wife babe, I'm so proud of you" she said

"Ain't I?" I smiled giving her a side hug.

"I was worried my son would overly spoil you but he did a good job raising you and oh your mommy Missy too. God bless that woman, although you ain't hers she made you hers and raised you right. I can't believe you're getting married soon, omgg.." she laughed clearing tears from her eyes..

"Awwwnn grandma you are making me all emotional" I said making her laugh.

"You know Grandma, I love this man. So much that it scares me. He is my peace when I find myself in mixed situations, when my mind is crowded, he frees it. I never knew I would find a love like this. His love to me scares me, he loves me just as I do. This is the love I prayed for grandma, I love him so much" I rant

"Girl this could be your vows" she joked. I smiled at her "This is love baby, I've been there. I felt same for your granps Dickson senior may he keep resting in peace, that man loved me and showed me how to love. I loved me and loved him too" she said

"So much that you can't replace him huh" I asked. She nodded being all teary. We made simple talks until the girls returned.

"Ha let's get lunch, I'm hungrrryy" Rosa dragged.

"Get the car Yoki" I said making grandma eyes widen.

"Ahyoki drives? That girl is just 15!" She stated

"Nah Gogo, I'm 16. Legal" she smirked. "Girl if you don't give back the keys" she argued. She pouted and gave back the keys to Rosa so she gets the car instead..

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*A little something*

Over time, most of us can bare witness that a lot of young women/men are gradually not loving anymore because of the obvious? Personally I've witness so many bad relationships(marriage/friendships) compared to the good ones. So it creeps me to fall in love or give my 100%, my all... But am I holding on to this feeling? Uh oh, I did before but I'm embracing love now and every goodie the universe sends my way. Does it still creep me? Yes, but I would try? Uh yes, I'm risking it all now and I would keep trying until my soulmate is met!

Sisters! Start by "loving yourself" so you can teach your partners/friends to love you, same way you love them(makes it more easier).
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