OnuIdu(The Lion King):Period of the British

Chapter 12

Suri

My father had sent for me to meet him in the throne room.

I excitedly went in pace knowing the reason he had summoned me. I overheard him discussing with his chiefs about the proposal they took to Agabah.

"You sent for me father. I said smiling. Can't even hide my happiness.

"Yes child. I did. My dear daughter, you see.. When your elder sister Aladi my second daughter married king Akim of Abocho. It was for the good of our kingdom and you'd testify that he did a great heap of help to our kingdom in terms of trade and commerce. Now, our people freely traded in the standard  established Aja Abocho and it increased the kingdom's treasury.

"Yes father, true. I said patiently waiting for him to break the news of my marriage to OnuhIduh.

"So, I want you to get married to Onuh Furqan oma Omar oma Obaje. As you also know that the British is trying to invade our kingdom and established their territory here. With the intelligence and bravery of OnuhIduh, we shall surely experience victory on the battlefield. Father said smiling and stroking his white beard thoughtfully. "Will you agree to this deal? He nervously asked looking at me closely.

"Of course Baba! I'll gladly marry OnuhIduh!! My long last dream of becoming the Agboji Onobule (women leader) is finally coming true! I hugged my father who was amazed by my reaction when he nervously broke the news of my marriage to OnuhIduh to me.

"You're really my true daughter! I shall send words across to Agabah and the wedding preparations commence as soon as possible. Father said and I nodded excitedly.

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"My princess? I heard someone calling me. Argggh can't I sleep in peace!

"What!? I angrily yelled and opened my eyes to a frightened looking Mariama my maid.

"I.. Am sorry my princess but.. The cock have crowd. It's morning already and the Queen said you should start preparations cause OnuhIduh is almost here. Yesss! This is happening!!! On hearing 'OnuhIduh' I was fully awake. I quickly got up, had my bath and dressed in a beautiful expensive bright yellow silk wrapper and white buba top.

"Are you done? I stared at my dresser mirror disgusted by the less make up Ayiba my second maid did on my face. She looked at me confused.

"Yee.. Yes yes my princess. She replied.

"Stupid! Very stupid. Now apply more Jabaki on my lips. I want my bright red lips to capture OnuhIduh's attention. ". Oh. Bring me my make up box which Baba got me from France on his last trip. I ordered and Ayiba brought an expensive looking make up box decorated with golden flowers.

"Greetings my princess. OnuhIduh arrived at the palace. A guard said standing outside my chamber. My heart started beating faster. Ohhhh yessss! It's really happening! Yes yes!

"You! Quickly bring my veil and pin I commanded Lami my third maid who was packing my luggages to be taken to Agabah.

The ceremony started. Although I haven't seen OnuhIduh yet and it's so exhausting waiting. I was made to meet and greet the elders of OnuhIduh 's family. And Also greeted my family members and my siblings being the last child of my parents, I was advised by my siblings. My elder sisters (Baraka)Ajuma, (Safiya) Aladi and my brothers, Ayebga (Hafiz), (Ottoman)itodo and Yunusa (Adaji).

After the whole talks and advice, I went to meet with my parents who also advised me and Baba secretly told me to stick to being a good wife and supportive Queen to OnuhIduh. Little did he know what I've planned already.