“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Olusola Olatunji and Damilola Ogunyemi in holy matrimony.  This is an honourable estate, that is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently and soberly…” the Minister had begun.

Dami was smiling from ear to ear.  Her wedding day had finally arrived, and it was going to be wonderful.  She was so happy to be marrying the man she loved, and to do so in a Church, even though she was evidently pregnant.  She didn’t care anymore that her stomach was protruding outwards.  She had been able to get the dress adjusted to fit her growing bump, and her flat white shoes, which she had purchased a size bigger a couple of months ago, now fit perfectly.

Sola was working hard to maintain his smile.  He was sweating and feeling rather claustrophobic in the Anglican Church, where they were being joined in marriage.  Though he loved Dami, and knew he wanted to marry her, he didn’t feel ready.  He had really wanted to wait until he was financially comfortable to get married, but she’d assured him that she was ready to marry him, even if he had no kobo to his name…

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