Shin-nae Nae

§§Chapter 15§§

"So Dad what do you want me to do?? I had begged I had pleaded I had done what I know to do. She doesn't just want to forgive me and then I just went ahead and made a fool of myself by saying I hate her. So I I
But Dad honestly I feel ashamed there's nothing I will say that'll bring us back together so I think this distance between us is for the best."
He looked at me weirdly then he said
"You are the only blood relative your mother has you know. Just don't make her regret it or else what goes around comes around"
"Dad is that a curse??"
He laughed
"So dear how are you??"
.........

I still missed her. But it's better she didn't come. I might get angry and mess things up again for no just reason.
I shook that thought away and focused on getting ready to wow myself today.

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✓✓✓ Sampson's POV
I had opened and closed this ring box a thousand times.
It's not that I wasn't ready or I was unconvinced No! I know that this was a right decision to make and as further proof my ever busy parents had even approved and were making plans to invite her for a family dinner for the first time in all our years of friendship!
But I I was nervous and afraid of her reaction and rejection. I wasn't sure I could do this at all.
Then I got a call.
T'was Shin-nae Nae's Dad
"Good evening sir"
"Sampson how're you??"
I breathed
"Sir I don't think I can do this. She may not like this kind of surprise"
"Ahhh well then I guess you shouldn't"
"I know right but she might think I'm disinterested in her"
"Yes well then go ahead and propose"
I paused.
"Sir you're not helping me decide you concurring with all I'm saying"
He laughed
"Sampson if you're convinced that you're doing the right thing then take the risk. It'll be worth it at the end. I know"
"Alright sir. Thank you."
"See you soon son"

We ended the call and I thought back to all the times I had spoken to him about this marriage stuff. He had always been supportive. I wanted to inform her Mom too but I was very much afraid to do that.
I'll stick to the safer option.
I took deep breaths and got ready for the birthday. It was themed Black soooooo

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✓✓✓ Shin-nae Nae's POV
I relaxed when I was received well while coming down the stairs. I felt good you know. And I was enjoying myself but I knew something or rather someone wasn't here but I felt like she was.
While I was lost in my subconscious silently sobbing in my mind I saw Sampson on his knees trying to propose! Guy howfa?? How were take reach here naw??

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✓✓✓ Sampson's POV
When I saw that she was less surrounded I decided it was time. I got on my knees and proposed. It took her a while to turn but when she did. She didn't do anything and time was passing. I felt so stupid I almost died of shame
But just as I was about to crawl away and die in shame she.....

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✓✓✓ Shin-nae Nae's POV
When I saw that my mind kicked in. He had turned his face away perhaps thinking I had rejected him so I turned his face to me and I smiled and gave him my right hand.
"Yes"
He looked like he was about to die. And I was about to die from laughing at his facial expressions.
He had to take off some of my rings though to fix in the engagement ring but he put them back right after and he got up and we hug.
Everyone cheered and congratulated us and the birthday bash continued bashing. As my friends made jest of me.
"Ope when we say something dey up with these people shebi they disagree. Shebi??"
That was Esphine. Ope laughed
"No now they been no want us to spoil it for them. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nawa oh. I go love oh"
"But honestly guys I'm happy for you two" Bilkisu said and hugged us.
Then Dicey hit his glass and said
"Let's drink to the new couple c'mon"
So we had a toast.
With water 🤣🤣
They said it was too early to take wine at 6:00pm.
They're mad
I turned to see Dad smiling at me genuinely but the face I needed to see wasn't there.

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10 Months Later
We just got married guys this weekend both traditionally and with a proper white wedding and I reconciled with God today promising to be better. I was so so happy. God is so so good. It was the reception and I was elated beaming around like a won a lottery. But I actually think I did.
I was now Mrs Shin-nae Nae Karma Kim Bassey. Nawa oh it's not easy guys. C'mon C'mon guys celebrate grace.

It was time for photographs and look at my bridesmaids shining in their black and orange gowns looking good.
The whole wedding and it's preparations had bagged them new friends you know. I smiled

"Alright. Up next The Bride with her  Mum" I frowned.
So she really isn't here. I'll kill this woman.
"Emm MC she isn't here. Don't worry let's go to the next category"
"Shin-nae Nae"
"No Dad please don't make an excuse for her. She always does this. She always manages to cause a scene in my life. She only cares about herself no one else. She's she's a"
"Karma"
"No Dad I'm dead serious about this. Why won't she just be like a normal mother and let........ go?? How bad was what I said?? You know what Dad forget it. She doesn't deserve me making a scene at my own wedding. So you know what MC NEXT CATEGORY"
I turned to see Sampson looking at me like I was crazy. And I was like "I'm sorry" but he was still staring and I was like 'that's weird' so I gestured "What???" and he gestured "Turn" and when I did I came face to face with my exact replica aka my twin aka my mom.
"H h h h h h h How??"
"I was here. I've been here throughout the wedding. Congratulations Sampson. Congratulations Karma. I wish you all the best." Then she said as she handed one of the staff her gift. Then looked at me and said
"Yes it hurts" and then she walked away. And I felt even more stupid.

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After The Wedding
How we somehow managed to handle the wedding is all thanks to my friends. I was a mental mess. No wonder when I got into the room I broke down and cried.
How on earth did I manage to do this again?? Just How??
I sobbed
Esphine and Bilkisu were trying to put me together while Dicey handled the guests. And now a staff had just walked in
"Ma I have put all the gifts in the other room"
I sniffled "Thank you. You may join the others"
"But Ma your gift is outside"
I was at the dressing table fighting a killer headache
"What gift??"
"A Mercedes"
I nodded. "Park it well. Thank you"
"Ok ma. What about the giant Lifesize painting??"
"The store room"
"Thank you for your patience ma"
"You're welcome"

I gulped down some Paracetamol and fell on my bed. While the girls helped me get off my shoes.
"You should eat"
"I wronged my mother again Esphine. How will I eat??"
"Shin-nae Nae if you die out of hunger you won't get the chance to apologise will you??"
"Bilkisu please don't start" I sat up "Sure I feel bad but apologising is a whole different ball game. She wouldn't hear we out and I'll end up snapping and making things worse. You know what?? Bring in the food. I'll eat."
Dicey and Ope just came in
"Did you guys see the life size painting?? It's a cute pic taken in a hurry. The first and last time her mom held her in her arms" Ope said "And that's not all she got her a Mercedes. A  Mercedes!!!"
I nodded and walked to my dressing table drawer and brought out 4 red envelopes. Then I handed it to each of them.
"Thank you guys so so much. If any of you weren't here I don't know what I would have done so thank you"
They nodded
"We're here for you" Dicey added.
Just then Sampson walked in
"We'll be downstairs eating" Esphine said
"You can spend the night here you know" Sampson said
"Thank you" They said in unison and left closing the door.

"I'm sorry"
"Sorry for what exactly?? Causing a scene or cursing your mother??"
"Everything Bae I'm sorry. Really I really am"
He breathed and kissed my forehead before going out.
"I know you're not. You should change. I'll get some water" Then he left.
I just stood there my face covered with shame.
Was I wrong??
Or was she wrong??
Or were we wrong??