"Laila you are not eating.." my Aunty called to my attention
"Yeah.. Laila are you okay?" Musa asked
"She's Fine... she slipped and fell that's why she's quiet" Haidar said.
This was the lie we agreed on already I've got minor bruises from the 'accident' so I thought Musa and Aunty Ummie are bound to figure out. I mean a side of my face was already swollen up.
Thank God I used my veil to conceal that side.
"Yeah.. I tripped and drank some water....
I'm okay" I said with little humor in my tone.
Please tell me they bought it because me explain was happened is not what I want to do now.
Like at all
Like forever.
"Take some plain relievers when you get home huh.." Musa said being all nice and mushy
Probably doing it for my Aunty.
Whatevesss
"Yeah I will ... thanks for today" lemme be nice to.
"Yah no probe for my lnlaw "
That in law part.
Nah I ain't ready for that part yet.
"So we have an announcement" my Aunty said beaming with joy. And a very wide smile.
"We have agreed on our wedding date"
Here we go again!
"June 28th ... that a month from today" Musa said.
They even held hands they must think this one na nollywood movie ba. Where there is a sunset and flowers broke ass Prince Charming and rich princess.
Okay
I'm tied of opposing this wedding.
It will blow when it does I'll just make sure I ain't in Abuja then
Lemme ditch my Aunty cry time and misery. I'm such a bad sister, I know.
"Mu sai aure..." Haidar said all excited for them
I didn't say a word
Although it sort of felt like everyone was waiting for me to sha say something .
"And we want you guys.." my aunty said
"The both of you to organize and over see the wedding party. The theme is Indian culture"
WTF
Ahaps I thought she was joking
But she real is serious about having Indian night for her wedding.
Since her university days will would always Day dream of dancing away on her Indian themed wedding party. We would even rent a small baby elephant
That dream about to become reality
"Don't worry Lali and I are up for it. Congratulations once again" Haidar reassured
"Yeah... congratulations " I finally spoke up.
This at least changed the mood.
Soon everybody was eating except me, they were even having little side talks here and there.
My body was really aching and my head hurts. All I wanted is get home and take a long long bath.
Haidar sitting next to me under the table took my hand and gave me a tight grip.
He wanted me to know he's right there.
The minute I blacked out when the memories that want to replay in my head
His tight grip would send me back to reality.
"We should get going... it's getting late" my aunty said.
We finished up and headed up.
Haidar left alone in his car while Musa dropped i and my Aunty.
'You sure you are okay?' -Haidar Aliyu.
'Yeah I just need to sleep' I texted him back.
Not to appreciate or anything but he's been too caring
I mean nothing happened
He and chuck came at the right time.
All that's left is bruises and memories as scars.
That's all.
(In case you guys are expecting to break down crying and telling you how I feel or how I'm still shaking no no I won't this is all you get. I'm a strong girl I can go through this I can make it I will be alright no fuss)
Immediately I got home lied on the bed while my Aunty stood outside talking to Musa probably discussing their wedding planes and stuff.
This constant headache was really starting to disturb me and hunger began to set in.
It kept banging and banging.
I decided to take bath.
Somehow somehow the shower cap frightened me a lot for obvious reason I must not state.
Still in my towel I picked up and phone and dialed for chuck.
