Imma knows what she wants. She wants to get married...now! She's found the perfect man, Ache but there's a problem. He isn't ready to settle down just yet so when her ex, Eyong shows up. It seems like an answered prayer until she realizes that the...
"Congratulations, Immaculate and Mr. Ache," Michael, extended a hand for a handshake. Ache ignored it. It seemed he could fake a smile but not a handshake.
"You are here because..." Imma asked.
"Because we have to talk, " Eyong spoke for both of them. Michael nodded. Imma raised her eyebrows in silent question. When did these two become a team? Eyong started to speak then a voice boomed from behind them. "Has it happened yet?"
"Chief Eyong? " She was surprised he was here. She had invited him but wasn't sure he showed up for things like this.
"First of all, congratulations to you two!" Chief Eyong said heartily, reaching to shake their hands. Then he turned to his sons. "Are you done with your business for today?"
Suddenly, they looked like children who had been scolded and dragged to school. Eyong looked uncomfortable and Michael inserted his hands into his pocket and took it out in a nervous gesture. "Immaculate, I came to apologize for everything I put you through, especially at the hotel," Michael said.
"I was out of line and I sincerely apologize to you and your husband." His eyes darted between her and Ache as if looking for some sort of response. Their faces were blank. She hadn't been expecting this and neither had Ache but she managed to nod. She had no words.
Chief Eyong cleared his throat which turned out to be the cue for Eyong. "Imma, I'm sorry. I've put you through a lot and no amount of apology will be enough but I hope you forgive me. To you Ache, I apologize immensely," He said.
Is that it? I could easily forgive Michael but Eyong? No! You got Ache arrested, beaten, and almost had him killed! You scammed my father and several others of their hard-earned money! Because of you, I was arrested and locked up! Do you think a one-minute apology is enough?
She lashed out, her breath coming faster and faster as anger rose with her. Ache pulled her to the side, draped his one arm around her shoulder, and gently rubbed her arm.
"Nothing will make up for what I've done but I will start with this," He extended a piece of paper towards her.
Just as she reached for it, two figures appeared.
Great! Her parents. Her father looked like he was about to set Eyong on fire and her mother stood like a fire extinguisher.
"Professor James Akondem and his lovely wife! It is great to meet you. You have such a brilliant daughter," Chief Eyong said. Imma watched how he diffused the situation, distracting her father from unleashing many months of anger on Eyong. They even moved aside and began to chat. From where she and the others stood, they caught snippets of their conversation.
"They're children and they do foolish things but what can we do?" Chief Eyong laughed.
"Very foolish, one time Immaculate and her sister..." Her father started to say.
"That's it! All my secrets are out" Imma lamented lightly and the others laughed. The laughter brought her back to reality. She turned to the two men, and their smiles vanished.
"For real, I hope you both can forgive me...us," Eyong said, placing his hand on Michael's shoulder. Imma looked at the piece of paper he'd given her: A 5 million francs cheque. She looked up at him.
"Consider it an apology and a wedding gift. You’re now my boss and probably don't need it as you'll have more than enough in the US but invest it," Eyong said, attempting a smile.
"I admire you though, " He added abruptly making Imma frown.
"What I mean is, I admire you Imma for sticking to the one you believed was right for you. I am ashamed to say I knew I wanted Sharon all along but I wasn't as courageous as you to admit and I was about to drag you down a dangerous path,"
"It's good we each have gone for the ones we love right?" Imma said. She realized the more he apologized the more miserable he looked.
"True. One of these days, I will present Sharon to my father. Let's settle our differences first," He concluded.
Imma locked her arm into Ache's and looked up at him. This was her husband, the man who was looking at her like ice cream on a hot day he couldn't wait to devour. He lowered his head and kissed her lightly on her lips. She closed her eyes for a second but it felt like eternity. She had what she wanted, there was no room for grudges. The only person permitted to occupy her mind and her body was Ache.
ओह! यह छवि हमारे सामग्री दिशानिर्देशों का पालन नहीं करती है। प्रकाशन जारी रखने के लिए, कृपया इसे हटा दें या कोई भिन्न छवि अपलोड करें।
Ache tore his eyes away from his beautiful wife and looked at the men standing in front of him. He smiled at Eyong especially and extended his hand for a handshake.
THE END!!!!
Author's Notes
This story has finally come to an end!
First of all, how did you like this last chapter?
The scene about the daddy daughter dance made me emotional because I miss my dad and I'd always dreamt of that moment.😐
I would like to know if you feel I've resolved all the conflict I created in the story.
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If there has to be an epilogue, what part of Imma and Ache's life would you love to see?
The Eyong boys look like they can have their own story, what do you think? Afterall, Eyong plans to introduce his wife to his father🤔 Then there's Michael with play boy vibes and a child with a waiter at the Skyline Hotel. Let me catch myself before I start a sequel 😃
