I don't know when last we sat in the living room together as other big and happy family does. After dinner, everyone vanishes to his or her room except my dad who stays up watching the news and sometimes he stays up in his room to do that. Today is a different day! My dad called for a family meeting, so weird I wondered what was going on. We all stayed in the living room waiting for him.
Taking a quick look at my siblings, everyone was pressing their phones, what the hell Seems like all this happy family stuff only happens in Nollywood. Hmmm.....Daniel just him on the sofa, giggling, what! I haven't sincerely seen that part of him. Could this be what he does every night in his room? Wow does he have a girl? I needed to find out.
Sneaking from my space I headed to the table like taking the remote, then I drew closer and closer...yh I could see his screen, he was on WhatsApp, I needed to get this lady. Oh my God, ....is a guy!!!!
How come, oh... It's my bro practising Sodom and Gomorrah, I know we are extra free to do whatever but this? Just then he looked up with that angry look of his.....my heart froze, the first time I was spying on the scary almighty. As good as I could be, I briskly refocused and started changing the channel and finally, my parents came in.
' Change it back to Channels' that was my dad, climbing down the stairs with his wife.
No time to waste I took it back to Channels his favorite broadcasting station.
All.....'Good evening daddy
' Good evening mummy'
' Evening my darlings, how was work today.....', she said looking at me. ' And school of cause?'
Scattered responses.......
'Okay, I believe everyone had a splendid day, thank God for that', adjusting himself on the sofa, he continued.
' emm...'
I hate this...straight to the point, please.
' I wish we could spend time with ourselves as the lovely family we are, but you know work and work and....school'
Why do I feel like shit right now, is it bad to school? If they didn't study they wouldn't have been where they are right now. Why does it sound like I'm doing the wrong thing? I'm seriously going to luck my ears for the rest of this so-called conversation.
' Dad, why should we do that? We don't usually spend time together?'
' I know Daniella, it just dawns on me that your mom has been taking you guys on the wrong track'
What! Did he just say, my mom.....OMG....lol.....
My mom turned to him with a scary smile then to us...
' Doves.....'
You need to see Daniel's face when she said doves.....I don't blame him, I have cramps already.
' I know how busy our schedule can be'. My mum continued. ' But we ought to set out times to do this family love business, we have to live by example'.
' Example?.....', David said with a confused tone.
' Yes.....God is greatly working out things for us, especially me', my dad expressed with a bold smile.
' Dad what's all this God stuff today, you that I know isn't that godly', Douglas seconded with a little smile not to get the old man's mood ruined.
' I'm so happy with my God that's why'.
I busted into laughter so did my siblings, it's so dreadful to see my dad all over God, basically romancing him.
' Enough please', the place was quiet again.
' To the Glory of God, I have been nominated for the ministerial seat!!!', he announced almost shouting.
' Wow, amazing Dad, I said and went to hug him.
It was a good one indeed and the whole family was happy for him.
' This calls for celebration', Daniel said with no smile. Remaining in his position like it is a normal achievement.
' Yes Dad, why didn't you tell us since', Daniella chipped in.
Just then, my mom reached into her bag and brought out a pen, I mean a golden pen with a case that was worth much.
' My darling, I'm so proud of you', she said, pecking him.
All.....awwwwwwwwwwwwnnn
' I can't just wait to be attending the senators' wives meeting, it will be glamorous', she showed off some catwalk.
Just like she spoiled the happy faces then Daniella rushed to the bar and took out some wine.
' Diane help me with the glasses'
' No hold to celebration...', she exclaimed whooping.
I brought the glasses and filled them up.
' To Dickson Dare, my beloved and hard-working sweetheart!'
This is strategic. Is not like my dad is planning on taking another wife, I know the others noticed the energy as well.
All....Cheers!
Daniel bottled-up quickly and made to leave.
' No son, I'm not done'
' Common dad there is work tomorrow'
' I will be done in five....alright?'
' Yes', he mumbled going back to his place.
I feel like his rush is for that guy of his, I wonder if he is really into men.
' No need to wonder, I have seen it', I thought loudly with my eyes fixed on his every step.
' What?', Douglas asked turning to me.
' No, it's nothing'
'Ok....'
'Yeah! Family, where were we...'
Daniella scoffed, I lay slanted on the chair, no need for Daniel to frown, you need to see David's face even Douglas couldn't react when he saw him, he just .....smiled and of course my mom, she is on high spirit.
'Sorry for taking you guys by surprise today, we are not just going to give attention but extra attention to ourselves, to our family. I have spoken with a professional photographer, he will be here on Saturday and Sunday so get yourselves ready'.
Like a soldier giving orders to his inferiors, he stood up and matched to his room.
We all were amazed and just gazed. Reaching the third step he stopped abruptly and waved,
' Good night family'. He then smiled
This is strange, we all watched just for David to repeat the same. Hmm.....maybe the family thing I see in the movie is coming true.
' Good night!'. I hugged Douglas and went to my room.
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