A Decade of Wedlock Revived
On a best case scenario, the love affairs between Segun and Yetunde was under review since the wedlock was becoming of age. In few months now, the meeting together of Segun and pretty Yetunde was almost ten years ago.
The 10th year wedding anniversary will hold in about three months' time by the special grace of God. No day is a waste in the journey of marriage. It takes a lot of things for two people from different backgrounds to come together as husband and wife in the marriage journey of uncertainty and stay with each other day and night, come rain or sun shine for ten years clocking without separation or divorce.
It takes the grace to remain in the lock of love. The bad news of couples breaking away few days after wedding became a subject of concern to those who cares or bother.
As it has been, destiny is at work. The binding love seal of Segun with Yetunde remained intact and settled. The devil or third party never had cause to dismantle the union of lovers of destiny. If that be the case, the need for special wedding anniversary could be a welcome idea. After all, the death that kills ones mate is clearly a warning sign or signal.
Really, in couple's life different things happen daily as life continues. Life a big book when you open a fresh chapter, definitely some pages will follow. One after the other until you reached the last page or the end of the book. Every story have an end like a film watched at the cinema house in those days.
''The pounded yam preserved over twenty years can still be hot when tasted'' says a Yoruba adage.
From a broad life experience, nothing done in the past wrongly can be gone forever. We all make mistakes; but some mistakes could be disastrous. The law of karma is usually operational in life. It is referred to as the principle of sowing and reaping. That is the more reason why is better and preferable to do well than evil.
As tongues continued to wag, there will always be a return march to be played unexpectedly. Therefore, the team-players must be fully prepared and ready all the time. But when will the referee blow the whistle for the kick-off?
In fact, the match may not be over yet and nobody should jubilate until the final whistle is heard or blown. It is not yet over until it is over.
The valiant sealed love between Segun and Yetunde like an opening glee few years ago will clock ten solid years in few months' time.
Providentially, the journey was full of ups and downs; pleasant and unpleasant all mixed together. They both began the journey of love relationship that got them hooked together as couples eventually.
The marriage was fruitful and blessed with a sharp boy that became the glory and pride of the family. Although, all efforts to have an additional child over the years remained abortive for now.
Hopefully, one day in the nearest future, the door would open for the entrance of a new baby. The couples remained hopeful as faithful and devoted Christians who believed ''With God all things are possible'' And, ''It is never over until it is over!''
It takes a sick person to discover that the period of time between the night and the day break is a bit longer than imagined. Equally, for the love affairs between Segun and Yetunde to be of age worth the evaluation with celebrations. It was like yesterday. Just like a dream or child-play, Yetunde became the wife of Segun. The Prince got hooked to the Queen outside the palace!
In a relaxed mood, the couples were staying together inside the waiting room of the Innocent Villa. A breeze of peace blew inside through the opened window as Yetunde drew the curtain aside. '' Yes, it is fresh air from nature''
Yetunde expressed her profound appreciation for the breath of life without obtrude.
'' Looking back, I never knew I could go this far despite all odds!''
The woman said in evaluating the marriage contract between herself and Segun.
'' Our togetherness contained very inspiring, uplifting and amazing blessings! Really, God should be praised ''
Segun peeping in.
''After all, there are people who spend much time planning for the proverbial rainy day that they never enjoyed the sunshine! But in our own case as couples, we are so favored''
Segun made a further expression in appreciation of what the Lord had done for the family.
Instantly, Yetunde jumped up and began to shout very rousing '' Halleluyah '' for twenty one times. It filled up the mansion.
'' The genesis of our journey was like yesterday when we started jokingly''-
Yetunde recalled. She cast her mind back to the day they started dating.
''In few months, our wedding shall reach a decade of pleasant experiences. I thank God for you being my jewel with alloyed loyalty'' – Segun said and pat Yetunde at the back.
'' You are my real love…my life remains empty without You''
Yetunde told Segun and they held themselves together with supplication to the invisible God that worked it out for them as couples. ''If not for you, I would have being a caricature by now!''
''Definitely, the tenth year wedding anniversary will be activated and celebrated with a bang by the grace of God''
Segun, the husband of madam Yetunde made the promise.
'' I trust you my love. You will always stand by your words!'' '' That's one of the reasons why you're special amidst the men in the world''-Yetunde propagates with joy and gave romantic kiss at Segun's check.
' I must confess you brought so much to our game of love by virtue of using the talent given you by God.''
Yetunde explained further.
''Let me you laugh and relaxed a bit'' Segun said and sat his wife on a lighter mood.
Segun began a joke saying:
'' A man is walking down the street one day when a bum comes up to him and asked for a dollar donation. Being in a generous mood, the man pulls out a ten-dollar bill.
Meanwhile, as he hands it to the bum as a give-away. He says ''you are not going to use this or booze or drinks are you?''
'' I never drink'' replied the bum solemnly. The man was greatly surprise for the unexpected reply heard from the bum.
'' I hope you're not going to use it for gambling'' says the noble man who watched the bum twice for the unusual utterances.
'' I never gamble in my life despite my condition'' Gambling is meant for those aiming at fake life!'' says the bum in addition.
''Says'' says the cheerful and generous giver on a lighter mood, would you mind coming home with me? ''
'' I would really like for my wife to meet you today!''
''Me'' and '' how come'' says the surprised bum
'' Why me?''
'' Well'', the humble giver man explains.
'' I would like to show my beloved petty wife what happens to a man who never drinks or gambles''
''Ah, you are too funny'' What a super brimming joke presented by a Joker!
And they both laughed it off.
The real life we experience every day is tough and full of hardships. And sometimes it is made even together by misfortunes and failures. Misfortunes could be in form of accident, disappointment or even death. At other times, we are distressed by lack of fast progress or delay in success arrival or our endeavors or upset by a friend or lover.
Even when life is not complicated by any of these difficulties, it's sufficiently tough to make us seek some means of escape and relief.
Initially, both Segun and Yetunde as couples living together for almost a decade dreamt of having a boy and a girl to rear in life as parents so as to strike a balance. In this world of reality, there are only two types of children: male or female child; either a boy or a girl. Anything sort of that is outright out of sense.
In the case of Segun with Yetunde, they had only a boy already. They are still looking forward and praying for the second child, hoping that such an expectation if granted as wished could be a female child so as to have a balance experience of being blessed with the both sex.
As seen, several years have passed when Yetunde gave birth to Junior, the only son ever that the couples can claimed to be blessed with as husband and wife. No tracing of any other child since. Yetunde was unable to get another pregnant talk less of giving birth to a child thereafter. The issue was like a cross of fate to the couples despite.
Yes, life is like that sometimes. A man may proposed a good agenda, dream or solid plan. The realization of such is solely in the hand of God that approves and made things to be.
Aside from the glaring issue of having only a child since all these years, the family does not nurse any other hassles of life really. The couples had a good time together. Success was on their side. They were financially well to do and progressive in various dimensions. Yetunde had built a business empire for herself as a dynamic business woman and a celebrity. She owns popular ''WebCash Mall'' building located at Ring road side of Ibadan and some other feats of achievements to be proud of and thank God for as well.
Likewise, Segun got qualified as a chartered Accountant [ACA] within the period. Although, the rich also cries but not with open mouth like the poor man that suffers in poverty with cash crush experiences. In most cases, the rich cry in silence! One is better and more preferable.
Indeed, life like a little tales with a gentle twist. The only son in the family named after his father Segun but popularly called ''Junior'' was a token of happiness and glory to the couples. What a keepsake with crowned honor.
Without measures, Segun loved Yetunde like a pet in his heart. He never for a day quailed with her on any issues. They both understand themselves as lovers and couples. Segun do make himself available when the need for such arises despite his tight schedules as an accountant with repute and demands.
Really, they may have some different traits or virtues. But with understanding and maturity, they were coping and sailing on as couples. Even the twins born together in the same day do behave differently.
'' As couples, we have to manage ourselves to move forward and make progress''
Segun do explain to his wife at any time she made a complaint on their differences or her dislikes in Segun's life or acts. He brought his wealth of experience to bear. A woman would always behave like a woman no matter the age or status.
As at the moment, nothing to bother about. No need for any therapeutic in the marriage of Segun with Yetunde. Complacently, the love seal is strong and unbroken. The love is rekindled and burning as expected for now!
Indeed, the glue of love that bond Yetunde with Segun remained strong and strange to tear or break easily. The traitors and the Amebos with the agents of the devil have not spotted any hole or any perforation through the wall of their love palace to detect a rumor for destruction or wreck. When the wall of a house is without any crack, it will be extremely difficult for any agama lizard to make a penetration.
Notwithstanding, the couples love each other. The affections between them was strong and well pronounced. Undoubtedly, the marriage of Segun with Yetunde witness the divine favor of the invisible God among the rest with exceeding grace in this dispensation of broken homes and divorce.
For the ten years running, the couples were partners in progress. Segun was very supportive and never envy her wife's business progress for a moment as a celebrity woman with substances and virtues.
As a good husband, Segun was always behind his wife's actions and adventures. Anytime she was away for business trips or other engagements of demand within or outside the country. Segun usually hold forth to ensure that nothing of Yetunde left behind suffers any care or supervision including the welfare of Junior, the only beloved son of the family around.
To elicit, Segun as a responsible husband never did anything harmful intentionally that can result into crisis or hassles. As couples, they coupled and tolerate each other for almost a decade. The red boat of love was having a nice and smooth sailing experience inside the blue ocean of live without any shark or quail of hindrances. The couple white garment of wedlock was clean, stainless and spotless. No Blame, No Shame!
''Indeed, winners never do different things, instead, they only do things differently!''
In the society where marriage disaster is rampant with celebrities, despite, Yetunde was able to keep intact the contract with sealed up. No room for propaganda or the vile of stinking skulls or hearth odors'.
Along the line, Yetunde raised the beautiful song of Yinka Ayefele to regale! '' He made me to forget, the sorrowful experience of the past''
Both Segun and Yetunde danced happily to the music. After all, the sarcasm sorrowful past hassles are gone, it is something else. The bitterness of the past years have gone into the lagoon of the past. By gone is by gone forever. No more room for any bitterness. The good God of mercy have turned all the bitterness of yesterday into fresh happiness of a new day entirely.
Without missing words, it calls for a big celebration and jubilation with a bang! Therefore, the world would definitely witnessed another glamour that will mark the in-coming Tenth Year Wedding Anniversary of Segun and Yetunde.
'' Globally, I will let them know for sure that our wedding is a product of Destiny indeed'' '' How cool is that? ''
Segun boldly announced.
''Wow, Experience the blues of the moment!''
Yetunde murmured
'' Oh Yes, our bonds heavenly approved and sustained forever…No dispute, no controversy. Everything works out for the best!''
Segun responded instantly.
'' The ardent love that we have for each other took us so far'' Yetunde declared in pleasant tones.
''This is part of the awesome perks of being lovers'' Segun mentioned as the both continued to sing and danced round the glass-made center table for a while in joyous mood.
They couples were highly happy, proud and extremely grateful to be together for a while. Yetunde took with her the framed picture of both of them hanged on the wall, kissed it and danced joyfully along. It was arousing and highly compelling as well.
''I remained yours for the days'' –Segun said again and again.
'' What God have joined together, let no man put asunder'' – the bonfire declared loudly and rushed after his wife that danced majestically, in romantic postures into the bedroom for a subtle sealed up game!
'' Be assured Yetunde, my love for you is novel and never outdated and dreary''
Segun broadcast into her ear.
After all, one good turn deserved another indeed. Before it time to serve people our wedding anniversary cake, let's serve the love now, now! Segun declared to Yetunde right inside the bedroom.
Only God can tell for how long the game lasted inevitably!