THE CO - WIVES

Chapter 37

EPILOGUE

Joyce.

The schools have been closed. Brian and Sue won't stop pestering me on taking them to see their other mum and bro as they call Jackline and  Roy. It has been days since I saw them. However, I have a plan, a plan to surprise the couple.... It's exactly  two years since we paid bride price to Jacky's people. That marks two years since they officially became husband and wife....
When Jackie officially became my CO - WIFE😏
I doubt whether they know about the big day. Thank God it fell on a weekend. Saturday to be precise.

James is seated on the couch playing with his one year old Roy. He is such a charming boy, just a replica of his dad.
Jackline is in the kitchen preparing lunch.
I leave the kids to bond with their dad and bro as I rise up to go and help Jackie with the cooking.
"How have you been Jackline?"
I ask her immediately k get into the kitchen.
" I am fine Joy. Just missed you and the kids."
We hug as we exchange pleasantries.
She shows me where to start as she prepares the ingredients for the meal.
I like what has become of our family. One happy family I must say.
James no longer spites me. We sorted everything and we make love like ordinary couple.
However, he never spends the nights in our house and I am not complaining. After all I brought this upon myself when I decided to cheat on him with Jeff! That bastard! May his pathetic soul rot in hell!
I am startled from the reverie by James asking whether the food is ready. He is standing on the kitchen door, looking at both of us lovingly.
"" What are you guys up to.... If this food ain't ready in the next ten minutes, I will drag all of you to the restaurant and force some githeri down your throats... "
We all chuckle at his sense of humour. He knows I hate that meal with passion.
"Kitchens aren't meant for men Jim..."
I retort...
"Oooops! My bad! "
He gives us one long glance and heads back to the living room.
The food is ready within no time, I think Jim's threat is working.
Jackie sets the table and as we start munching on our delicious food. After the sumptuous meal, we clear the table and as we set the dishes in the kitchen sink for washing,  the door bursts open and several of our staff gets in shouting...
"Happy anniversary Jackie and James!"
It was my idea....
It had worked.
I had been keeping tabs with them, texting them and I thought the right time for them to get in was when Jackie as and I are in the kitchen.
The noise startles her...
She runs out of the kitchen leaving the dishes lying in a heap in the sink.
The look on her eyes is priceless.
She looks at me, then at Jim. He is equally petrified.
The staff are busy congratulating them as a big cake is laid on the table...
"Wait guys! What's really happening?"
James finally finds his voice.
Jackie's expression is priceless. The kids too.
"Lemmie talk Jim. This was entirely my idea. Am sorry it took both of you by surprise. This is the same day you two had your traditional wedding..."
He can't even let me finish.
He sweeps me off the ground on one whoop and carries me like a baby. He kisses me passionately and as I entangle from the kiss, I murmur into his ears.
"You should be doing this to Jackie... Not me... It's your anniversary remember?"
I say while grinning.
He puts me down carefully and when I am on my feet, he walks towards Jacky who is still in shock.
He holds her hands and whispers something into her ears. He then kisses her lips and turns around to address the staff, his hand still on Jackie's waist.
"You guys caught me by surprise. I never saw  this coming. Thanks everybody for the surprise.... Now let's cut the cake as we celebrate this great day!!! "
The cake is cut and we all eat. Drinks are also brought and we all drink to our fill.
We make endless promises to each other and swear to live like one big family.....

FINITO