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This update no do me Dr......more grace to u I love this story keep it coming

Happy New Year in Advance to U

Ogodlovely1:
Thanks for your concern guys , I was a bit under the weather.

u are healed bt His grace

Thx Doc am really enjoying your story, keep up the good work..

gud morning everybody,pls doc have mercy nd update or have u ended d story?i know u have a life out NL but pls finish what u started

When Toks leaves the house, Chichi excitedly sits beside her flat mate and says" tell me everything ! . How did he propose to you? ".

Ekanem narrates everything that happened that evening /night to her friend .

"How do you feel?.How are you going to handle work? , she asks Ekanem.

" I am truly happy. I haven't been this happy in a long while. As for the job issue, it shouldn't be so difficult getting a university in Tok's state to lecture in if we have to relocate eventually. I guess we shall cross the bridge when we get there " ,she replies Chichi.

"That's the spirit my dear. I am so excited and happy for you", Chichi says to her .

The holidays end on a good note. Toks takes Ekanem to meet his parents briefly before going to Abuja to declare his marriage intention to Ekanem's family. Both sides of the family are happy about the engagement.

They both decide that August would be a perfect time for the wedding in order to allow the two families prepare sufficiently for it.

Ekanem goes to work when school starts. She finishes early and decides to spend some time with Toks in his restaurant before going home .

As she starts the ignition, she hears a knock on her car window. She turns to her left side to see Richard trying to get her attention. Ekanem winds down the window and smiles.

"Happy new year Eky! "He says to her with a smile.

"Hi Richie! Happy new year. Sorry for not calling you back. It was a very hectic holiday ", she replies.

"You look great as usual "he says to her. As he looks at her with admiration ,he sees the engagement on her finger.

"That's a beautiful ring you are wearing" ,he says with a straight face.

"Thank you. We need to talk Richie.Please come inside the car" ,she replies .

"Talk about what ?" ,he asks .

" I am getting married soon. I wanted to inform you in person that's why I didn't tell you earlier over the phone " ,she says to him.

"Hmm! " he says to her with sadness in his eyes.

"Yeah", she replies .

"Congrats, I am sure that you told me because I saw your ring" ,he says to her.

"Don't say that Richie! .You are my friend" , she replies.

" A friend that you refused to date. It's okay anyway . I am happy for you",he says to her.

"Thank you", she replies.

"He is one lucky guy. I must confess that it's a heavy blow .Letting go of you will probably be one of the most difficult things for me to do. Watching my best friend get married to another man is definitely heartbreaking .Nevertheless, I want you to be happy. Congratulations Eky! ,he says to her.

" I know that someday, you will meet that special lady that will make you forget me completely. Don't be a stranger Richie", she replies.

Ekanem and Richard discuss briefly before saying goodbye to each other.

It's a few days to Ekanem's church wedding ceremony .The excitement in the air is almost palpable.The traditional wedding which took place at her father's house a month earlier was very successful.

Both families hope that the white wedding ceremony which is to take place in the King's palace would be equally grand despite the recent deterioration of Tochukwu's father's health.



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happy new year,how ur health now,tankx for the update

Weldone...doc

Thanks dears.I feel much better

All we are saying,give us more update update! update!

Nice one dr Ogo n happy new year

Happy new year dear

dr ogo happy new year o..how is ur body..pls wen nxt u update mention me o...more ink to ur pen

gud evening everybody,wow,doc thanks 4 d update and happy new year 2 u,4 u 2 update shows dat u are healed and i know d healing will remain permanent but pls update oo i dey wait patiently

Welcome back Doc, More strength to you. Thanks for the update.

Ogodlovely1, updates has been slow nah.. ..

Don't kill us with story recession nah, na beg I beg.. .more updates please.. .

Meanwhile, well done for the good job done.
More ink in your pen.

It is Ekanem's big day. She wakes up feeling so excited because she is finally getting married to the man of her dreams.

She takes a cold bath and reflects on her life's journey so far.Ekanem smiles to herself when she remembers how she met her husband to be.

She gets out of the bathroom and prepares for the wedding ceremony. Some of her close friends and family members are lodged in the same hotel as her making it easy for some to pop in to check on the bride to be.

Chichi ,her maid of honour, acts as both personal assistant and personal security. She takes it upon herself to screen some unfamiliar guests much to the displeasure of some guests.

Ekanem finally gets dressed in her beautiful wedding dress which accentuates her curves.Her make up is flawless. Her hair is neatly packed in a simple manner and she puts on her lace and pearl embroidered cathedral length veil.

Chichi hands her a bouquet of fresh flowers which was delivered earlier on by Toks's driver.

Ekanem collects it from Chichi and smiles when she sees the gorgeous flowers. She also notices a small white note tucked in the centre of the bouquet.

Ekanem opens the note and reads it ; "May our love be as fresh and as beautiful as this flowers my darling. See you soon my love" .She closes her eyes and says "Amen " in her heart.

The ride to the church is fun as Ekanem and her bridesmaids discuss .Chichi's interesting tales keep them entertained till they get to the church.

They get down from the car hurriedly since they are almost late for mass .Toks is already in the church waiting for his bride to arrive.

Ekanem's parents approach her just outside the church and give her a warm hug.

"You look so beautiful my baby girl", Ekanem's mum says to her.

"Mummy! , I am no longer a baby. I am a married woman", she replies with a smile .

"You will always be my baby girl. I love you", Mrs Akpan says to her daughter .

"We love you", Ekanem's dad says to Ekanem .

Ekanem's mum enters the church to join Toks's parents as well as the other guests.

Ekanem and her dad dance to one of the melodious church choruses as he walks her down the aisle. Tochukwu smiles with admiration as his lovely bride approaches him.

The exchange of vows is so heartwarming as Toks's self written vows almost move Ekanem to tears .They are finally pronounced husband and wife. Toks takes Ekanem into his arms and kisses her gently but passionately on her lips.

Ekanem smiles in a shy manner when he releases her from his grip .Some of the wedding guests clap for them ,a few approch them at the alter to congratulate them ,while some take pictures of the latest couple in Anambra state.

The wedding reception is at Toks's family compound.It's an evening reception ceremony. There's so much space in the compound that it's able to take a large movable marquee tent.

Ekanem changes into a glamorous dress and dances with Toks into the guest filled marquee. Lots of important dignitaries and some celebrities are in attendance.

The Master of ceremonies does a superb job of anchoring the wedding reception. He asks the couple to have their first dance.

Toks and Ekanem walks to the dance floor and as the slow but extremely emotional song plays, Toks takes Ekanem into his arms .They both dance to the slow rhythm of the song.

Toks whispers into his wife's ears"thank you for being friends with me ;the coffee maker .I love you so much babe!".

" I love you too and I will always be by your side. You bring out the best in me",she replies.

They ignore the crowd, all they see and all that matters to them at that point is each other until the music fades.



The end...

ahhhhh...really didn't wantd ht tew end o atleast mai mb no be waste.Best story i've eva cum across so far

thankx dear.Hope u are much stronger now,av a wonderfilled year madam

Thanks alot Ehmjay.I appreciate oh

Thanks Shakyroh. I am much better now. Happy new year

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Cameoluv:
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Did u just call my moniker?? winks

lovely Story....,.... good job.Thumbs up

Waoh!!!!!!!! at last..weldone job.... wat a fabulous piece of work......Greater STRENGTH.... I wish for thee!!!!

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Gracias Doc...

hummm, weldone doc

gud evening everybody,wow,doc i really enjoyed dis story atleast i did not waste my MB,u did good,dis story is really a bomb,i hope ur next story will b atomic bomb,more grace and favour in all ur doings once again dis is WONDERFUL

All is well that ends well!