Love Struck

chapter 12

Tolu was standing in front of the whole church, anxiously waiting for his brides arrival. Today was their wedding day.

Tolu was dressed in a very expensive white tuxedo,which made him look exoticalky handsome. He had trimmed his beards to. His best man was in a charcoal black tuxedo.

Claribel had really outdone herself concerning the bridal train dresses and also concerning what the bride was to wear. She was melodies maid of honour, dressed in a sunny yellow gown, which stuck to her body at all the right portions, the bridal train was has bright as the rays of the sun.

"Today's such a joyous day", she said to one of the brides maids, standing closest to her.

"Yes it is", the other lady replied, "my names ayomipo by the ways, I am melodies cousin....I am thrilled to be here".

"Oh my!! ,you are the cousin mel always talks about, nice to meet you", she smiled and returned her gaze back to the church entrance, were melody walked in hand in hand with her father.

Melody was dressed in a snow white wedding gown, which made her look like a dream. She was a beauty to behold, no wonder her father had the brightest smile on his face, has he walked down the isle with his lovely daughter.

Tolu stared at his bride open mouthedly for a few seconds, his heart was beating real fast now, he had no idea how he had pulled through this relationship, all the way to a wedding, "my wedding", he thought happily.

They now stood face to face in Front of the whole congregation, ready and eager to make their vows.

Moments later they were out of the church and heading for the reception, which was located at banana island, they went for the most expensive resort for this wedding. Claribel did the plannings and budgeting, melody tried to cut down, but lost to her friends bantering on a fairy tale wedding. Tolu's account didn't flinch at the expenses, he had more than enough to throw this wedding a whole year long.

The reception was decorated with vibrant golden coloured fabrics, which made the whole room look magical, white rose flowers were arranged from the entrance of the hall in a straight line, headed to where the bride and groom were to sit.

Very important personalities made appearances, the state governor was here, "tunde" a friend of tolu's, who played football in Europe and for nigerias national team, was equally present, highly placed politicians were also partakers of this glorious day for tolu and melody.

"Oh my, this is way more than my fantasy wedding", melody said to tolu, has they danced hand in hand moments later while everyone watched and cheered merrily.

"Off course it is", tolu replied " I believe you also got an husband way better than your fantasy".

Melody laughed and looked him in the eye, "you flatter yourself a whole lot.....husband", then she kissed him.

Every one applauded and soon later joined the newly weds on the dance floor.

Melody's mom was teary eyed, she was proud to see her last daughter go off to. It was the dream of every mother, now all she had to do was wait for grand children.

The rolls Royce waiting to take them to the airport was parked at the entrance of the wedding reception. Melody had changed into a royal blue peplon gown. She said her teary farewells and got into the car. The guests cheered on as the car made its exit.

"I actually have no idea on where our honey moon would be taking place" melody said tiredly but excitedly.

"It's a suprise and also going to be a long journey my darling mel, probably best you rest", tolu was smiling at her passionately and with content.

Melody was shocked when they got to the airport and where heading for a flight directed to south korea.

"My love we would be having our honeymoon on jeju island, we would also be staying there for a whole month....everything has been planned and paid for", he told her.

Melody hated the long distance flight but was in no bad mood today.

"The last time we travelled to south korea, we were just employer and employee....and I disliked you a lot", melody said smiling happily.

"Naaa...you didn't hate me", he said.
"I am pretty sure you wanted me the whole time but you were trying to hate me", he was smiling sheepishly now,then he stole a kiss from her swiftly.

Giggling now she said, "Ahh!...you are always so sure, I hope my daughter's nothing like her father".

"Daughter! !!..did u go for a scan with out me." He looked at her laughingly and accusingly.

"No I didn't my love, I just know, after all we made an agreement not to do a scan....who ever loses get's diapers duty", she was laughing innocently and tiredly.

Their flight was announced,melody wanted to carry her luggage but tolu refused to let her.

"After all, you are carrying another in you for us both, it's only fair I get to do these", he gave her another peck which gave her butterflies in her belly. Then he picked up their luggages and they both headed for their scheduled flight.

The first class cabin was lovely and full of comfort, melody had never been in one before, always used business class.

"Oh this is wonderful darling", she said to tolu, who was admiring his beautiful wife.

"Wait till we get to our destination, I bet you would ask for my hand in marriage the second time", he said, then started laughing real hard, when he saw the challenging look on her face.

She punched him on his arm jokingly, "All right... mr know it all....I bet you have no idea on the acts, I plan to drop on you during this honey moon, you might probably ask for my hand in a second life", she was laughing too and gave him a wink.

"Oh you wicked woman...we shall see who has the best suprise to give".

Moments later they were both fast asleep, with their palms locked together in a way that symbolized unending love. Their destination was still hours ahead.