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My Dear Chikodi (mrsakachukwu) by Guruscrew: 11:18am On Dec 03, 2014 |
Godspower and Chibaby had vowed there won’t be any dull moment in their first year of marriage come what may. The nervy moments they had in the US had strengthened their resolve to always stick together and find creative ways to make their marriage fun. The last surprise birthday party was part of the grand plan to keep themselves happy. Inadvertently, though. Godspower was grateful he was able to organize the surprise birthday for his wife. After that night, the relationship between the couple had taken a new turn, for the better. Four days after her birthday Chikodi was at the shop reading one of the magazines on marriage she had bought when they travelled for their honeymoon in the US. She slowly flipped through the pages of the magazine, pausing each time she saw any content that caught her attention. That was how she stumbled on an article that blew her mind, 12 Practical Ways to Make Marriage Fun. She settled immediately to read the essay. She was blown away by the practical ideas that were lucidly laid bare on that page. She read every one of the ideas with every attention she could muster. She was tempted many times to show the article to Godspower while they were still at the shop but was able to beat the temptation and waited until they got home that evening before she showed it to her hubby. Godspower complained he was tired and requested Chikodi to do him the honour of reading the article to him. Chikodi: With all pleasure, my love. But I want you to do something for me also Godspower: What would that be? Chikodi: I need you to pick one or two ideas from what I’m going to read that we can implement as a family Godspower: Okay, I’m listening. Chikodi drew closer to Godspower on the couch; she made sure she was leaning comfortably on him before she started reading the essay to him. Chikodi: You know what, I will read out the subheadings and if anyone of them catches your attention, stop and I will read the details to you Godspower: Chiababy, you just want me to be actively involved in this reading Chikodi: Yes. I want us to read and understand it very well. Godspower: Okay, read Chikodi: Okay, here we go. (1) Prioritize your marriage (2)Schedule time for fun (3) Let worry go (4)Expect surprises (5)Celebrate along the way (6)Enjoy each other’s interests (7)Get away (Serve together (9) Little things matter (10)Laugh at life (11)Dream together (12) Spread the pain Godspower did not utter a word when Chikodi finished listing those points. He had closed his eyes pretending he to be sleeping. She shoved Godspower to wake him up from sleep.. Chikodi: Don’t tell me you have already slept off? Godspower (laughing): I got you there Chikodi: But you were sleeping just now Godspower: For where? Chikodi: I saw your eyes. Okay tell me the last thing I read? Godspower: And that was even the one I was going to ask you to start with. How do we spread the pain? Chikodi(smiling): So you actually heard me? Godspower: Yes o. So start with that one. Chikodi(reading from the magazine): Many couples I know are so busy they never have time just for the two of them.It is also important, however, to have some close friends with whom we can share life’s burdens. None of us were meant to live on an island to ourselves and the same is true for married couples. Godspower: Hmmm…sounds good but I have my fears with sharing deep things with friends. Anyway, continue. Chikodi: That’s all for that one. Godspower: Okay. Let me pick two more. Read dream together. Chikodi(reading again): When couples are dating they seem to have fun discussing their future plans. Once we get married we tend to lose the art of dreaming. Dreaming inspires and encourages the heart. Dreaming together as a couple keeps the relationship fueled with new passions and desires. Godspower: Wow! I love this one too. You know my dream already. I will like us to build a world class business out of this our current business. It has always been my dreams to build a business in which we will employ people from every part of the country and beyond. Chikodi: Do you know Coscharis? Godspower: God bless you. Exactly the business that came to mind! Chikodi: Do you know that is exactly how I see you. You know, with his little education he’s able to build a world class business that employs brilliant students, top managers, black people and white people. Godspower: I know I married a visionary woman. Chikodi: Thank you sir. We will get there with time, hard work and with God by our side Godspower: Amen! Chikodi: Amen! Godspower: So let’s look at your own dream. I know I have my own dreams but I must confess your dreams are very lofty. I want us to pursue them with you and in pursuing them, I would have achieved mine too. Godspower: Lovely. Oya, come take a kiss. Godspower planted kiss on her wife’s lips in appreciation for her forthrightness. Godspower: Read schedule time for fun Chikodi: Okay. (She clears her voice to read) We should schedule time to simply enjoy life with our spouse. Everyone I know is busy, but we should make sure our schedule never gets so crowded that we cannot enjoy time with the love of our life. “Are you really listening to me or are you thinking about your next appointment?” Godspower: I’m listening to you Chikodi: No, I’m not the one asking. The writer is asking Godspower: Oh, I see Chikodi: It has not finished Godspower: Oya nau, continue Chikodi: We must set boundaries between our home and our work or other activities. Add to your calendar opportunities to have fun together. When is the last time you and your wife went on a date? You can be wise with your expenses and still plan for date nights. Godspower: I know you like this one. Chikodi: Yes o Godspower: Not you alone o. I like to spend time out too. Chikodi: And that brings to me to what I want to discuss with you today Godspower: I’m listening to you. Chikodi: Okay, I want us to pick one of the things we have just read and make it a tradition. Godspower: Okay, which one do you have in mind? Chikodi: I want you to choose this time around Godspower: No, go ahead. Choose one for us Chikodi: Okay, ours is going to be a combination of some of the things we’ve read here. Godspower: I trust you. Tell me more about it Chkodi: I want us to observe a special week of letter writing and appreciation. It doesn’t mean we will wait for that week to appreciate ourselves but it’s a week the act of appreciation will be celebrated in our family. Godspower burst out laughing… Godspower: Instead of telling me you missed those letters I wrote you in those days, ehn, this woman Chikodi: Who told you? I don’t missed them Godspower: Chibaby, just talk true. Chikodi (smiling): I missed them. Can you write me some special ones now that I have become Mrs. Akachukwu. Godspower: Yes o. I need to write to my darling Mrs. Akachukwu. I don’t know if they will sound as beautiful as those ones I wrote then Chikodi: Who told you they were beautiful? Godspower: You! You confessed to me. Chikodi: Will you write to Mrs. Akachukwu? Godspower: Yes o Chikodi: That’s why I love my husband. Godspower: I know. Have you finished with what you want us to do? Chikodi: So I’m saying that we should observe a week of appreciation. Appreciation could come in any form but for me, it will come with some love letters. Godspower: Why love letters sef? Chikodi: You have to keep toasting me Godspower: Hehehehe… Chibaby of life., that one na small thing. I’m in. So when do we start? Chikodi: Today! Now! Godspower: You are laughing, look at you. You think I can’t start now. I love this kind of challenge. I will write one today, tomorrow and next and you will take over from there. Chikodi (leapt in excitement): I love this. But not just letter writing o. Other forms appreciation should be involved too Godspower: Don’t worry; you should know I know what is involved. Chikodi: I trust my husband. How many times have I said that today sef? Godspower: Keep saying it, it’s working very well My dearest Cherrykoko , I won’t believe I have not written you a love letter since you gave me that wonderful yes that landed me and you into this matrimony. Hehehehe…, I remember like it happened yesterday the many rivers and forests I entered and crossed to get your finger (don’t laugh, after all, that was where I put the ring that day). I love and cherish those experiences. The toughest forest I entered and crossed was Mama General. Chai! That woman almost made me to go back but I moved on because I know that even though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I’m not supposed to fear any evil. Thank God I won her heart too. And to you my Cherrykoko, I won’t talk about all the shakara you did for me at the beginning. Today is not the right day to say it. Today, I will talk about how you have changed the way I smile and laugh. If I was smiling once a day before I married you, now I can’t even count how many times I laugh every day, only that my sides hurt me some days. Thank you for saying yes because the day you said yes to me was the day I knew I could do all things. Thank you for that precious yes. And finally, our first night. Wow! Wow! Wow! That’s the only thing I can say. You what I mean and I know what I mean too. Thank you for accepting to change your name from Chikodi Igwe to Chikodi Akachukwu (Mrs.) I love you plenty plenty my Cherrykoko. Godspower folded the piece of paper and headed to the kitchen where Chikodi was preparing dinner. He requested to take over from that point. Chikodi resisted for a while before caving in to the request to leave the kitchen. Godspower: My letter writing and appreciation week has commenced. So come with me. He led her to the sitting room and made her to sit comfortably on the couch. He handed her the piece of paper and instructed her not to respond to the letter until he had served dinner. Almost an hour later, dinner was ready and ably served by Godspower. The Story Continues… http://gist212.com/2014/12/my-dear-chikodi-mrs-akachukwu-6/ |
Re: My Dear Chikodi (mrsakachukwu) by lagosconvo: 4:03pm On Dec 03, 2014 |
This story was stolen from www.lagosconvo.com Guruscrew: 1 Like |
Re: My Dear Chikodi (mrsakachukwu) by lagosconvo: 4:46pm On Dec 03, 2014 |
Stop plagiarism! Nairaland delete this post, it was stolen from www.lagosconvo.com |
Re: My Dear Chikodi (mrsakachukwu) by dnogroups: 3:57am On Jan 04, 2015 |
Lagosconvo never post this part of the story o, it might not be plagiarism, try to confirm first |
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