I want to share a story of a beautiful, young lady. She is a sister and a co-labourer in the vineyard.

The aim of this story is to encourage youths of the 21st century to hold on to Christ and have a good relationship with him. He is the only one that can give us all we ever want, everything we desire and has plans for us, in HIM our future is secured.(Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope).

     THE BEGINNING
Oluwaseun is a beautiful young lady in her early twenties, she is a  devoted Christian. She loves singing and making friends, She is a Nurse by profession, Her perfect set of teeth makes her beautiful and when she smiles you just have to develop goose bumps...She has a very lovely voice. In short, she is an angel without wings.

FIRST LOVE /LOOSING HER VIRGINITY
Her love life started early at the age of 17,when she was in senior secondary school 3. She had a close friend John who is a family friend, John is dark,handsome and tall with a nice set of teeth. They were in the same class and they were always going home together, they were very close...John loves seun so much and was looking forward to having a serious relationship with her after secondary school ,they continued as friends till after their SSCE  Exam. He told seun about his feelings for her and all, Seun felt the same way too, so they started dating and they were able to gain admission into the same nursing school.

John and oluwaseun's relationship grew stronger  and stronger everyday and they were named the BEST COUPLE of their set. Fast forward to 200 level, freshers came in and the relationship took a new turn. John met Lola and they became close. Seun was suspicious and warned john about the sudden closeness,  John assured her they were just friends and nothing is going on between them. Lola  calls John everyday and they were always chatting, this went on for months and seun decided not to talk about it and still maintained her relationship with John. Youthful exuberance set in,John started pressurizing Seun for sex, with the excuse that if she truly love him, she should give his virginity to him...To prove her love for him, Seun gave in and that is how they allowed the devil into their lives. You will agree with me that once you start having sex, you will continue. John was busy  having a solid relationship with Lola and using Seun as a sex tool...this continued until  after school. Seun knows about the relationship between John and Lola, but she kept hoping he will come back to her.

FIRST BREAK UP
After school, Seun told her elder sister Tobi about all that has been happening between him and John (their family friend son) excluding sex. Tobi reported to their mother and she told seun to cut off the relationship, that her mind is against the relationship. Seun told her beloved John about it and that was how their relationship of 5years ended...Mean while, John was still dating lola. It took Seun a year to get over John, Even after the breakup they still had several episodes of sex until Seun decided she was going to stop it.

MOVING ON WITHOUT JESUS
Seun got a job in Lagos and moved to Lagos to start a new life,a life without Christ...She started replying guys messages on facebook and meeting them just because she wanted a relationship and she was scared of being lonely...

MEETING BANJI
She met a medical doctor Banji. Banji stays in Ondo, a young, handsome  house officer in a  federal  hospital in Ondo. They started chatting for a month and it seems like they had known each other for a long period of time. Banji had a girlfriend at that time, Rukayat. Rukayat is a muslim,a year older than Banji, also a house officer in the hospital. Banji told Seun about the lady and their differences (Religion and age), he told her he was breaking up with her because his parents are not in support of their relationship. Banji confessed his love for Seun and they planned towards meeting. Seun travelled all the way from Lagos to Ondo to see Banji. They were so happy to see each other and they were together throughout that day. Banji told seun he had plans of getting married to her and that he is really happy he met her, they talked about their future together and all. They had sex that night and the relationship seem blissful. Seun travelled back the next day, she was happy that yes, she finally found the one. She told her friends about her new boyfriend and even told  her ex boyfriend John about the new relationship. Banji was always sending her money without even asking, she thought she has found the right one. (All that glitters is not gold).

THINGS GOT COMPLICATED
The relationship went on for a month and after sometime things started changing, Banji feels Seun is pressurizing him to breakup with Rukayat. Rukayat moved in with Banji, Seun started seeking for advice from her colleague at work Amaka, on how to make the Banji love her and how to handle the situation. Amaka told her to pack her stuff and stay with the Banji for a week to get to know him better. She did what amaka asked her to do. Seun packed her things and went to stay with Banji for a week. A Life changing week, A drama Filled week.

Seun stayed in Banji’s house performing house wife duty, helping with house chores and cooking for him. Everything went well until a day before Seun was supposed to leave, when Rukayat came into the house with her own spare keys and met Seun inside the house with Banji. She was really a calm young lady. She asked Banji to excuse her for 10 minutes, they went outside to talk. Seun quickly called Amaka and told her the situation of things. Banji came inside and packed his laptop and took his bag and told Seun he was coming back, he left and Seun was left alone  wondering what could have happened? Could it be that they are still dating?. She waited until she got a message from Banji telling her to leave the house now, that Rukayat's mother is coming to his place to solve the issue. Seun packed her things and left for Ibadan where her ex boyfriend stays because it was late already, She was very sad. Amaka sent an insulting message to Banji for letting Seun leave his house at that time. Banji and Amaka exchanged words.

HEART BREAK
Banji started calling Seun the nextday,she was too hurt to pick the call,so she didn’t pick the call and left it ringing. Seun got back to lagos really sick and was admitted in the hospital, she couldn’t get over the relationship of 2months, she felt used and lonely. She cried every night and almost entered depression, all thanks to her best friend and roommate in school Chidinma who stood by her.
Seun remained single for  a year and 4months before she met another guy  Olawale.

OLAWALE

Olawale travelled to Kenya and forgot about his relationship with oluwaseun,he met some weird girls and had fun throughout his stay, Oluwaseun became worried and kept calling him through what's app call,at times he picks and tell her he is out or left his phone ringing. When he came back to Nigeria he bought a nice wooden jewelry box containing a beaded chain with earrings,a nice top and beaded scarf for Seun. Seun went to see him, he was with his friend and they were about going out. He forgot his phone in the room, so she went through his pictures and saw so many funny pictures of him and some girls cuddling,hugging and pecking,she left his house in anger and later texted him about what she saw.

 Two weeks later, she went to wale's house and went through his phone and what's app chat with one of the ladies he met, she got angry with the content of the message,returned all he got for her and went back home,Wale was sleeping while she was reading all the messages,so she left without telling him. Wale woke up and saw she left, he texted her and told her he loved her so much and doesn't like that behavior from her. She collected the items back and told him to delete all the ladies pictures which he did. Seun felt insecure, always checking his messages to know if there is any lady trying to get her man's attention.

 The relationship went sour, Olawale calls once in a while and always uses work as an excuse, Seun had to squat with wale for sometime due to accommodation issues, pending when  she gets her place. There was a day she came back from work and met Olawale and a female friend at home, she was surprised that Olawale didn't go to work and he didn't tell her that morning he was not feeling fine, she greeted the lady and went to the room waiting for explanations.

Olawale later came into the room and told her he didn't go to work because he was not feeling too good, she felt bad because she couldn't imagine staying in the same roof with her boyfriend and he didn't tell him he wasn't feeling too good, it went on like that for sometime and olawale kept things to himself without telling seun. Seun decided to get an apartment without telling him too, the relationship was already a mess, things fell apart...Seun kept crying silently and praying he won't break up with her. Olawale sold his car without telling Seun, Seun  felt bad again and confronted him,he made it clear to her that it is not her money and she has no say.

 Seun moved out of his house to her own apartment, Wale visited her and they talked about their differences,they let it go and decided to move on with the relationship

  For two weeks Olawale stopped calling Seun, Seun kept calling at times he picks and tell her he's busy, they decided to see on Sunday evening, Seun went to his place with fear and anxiety all over her face,waiting for him to tell her it over, Olawale came and they greeted each other,Seun poured out her mind and told him what's happening? He told her it's better to tell her now then later, he doesn't see any future in the relationship, she broke down in tears, she felt like dying, she was very heart-broken and lost. She cried out in pain ,Why me?Why is it always like this?...She left his house that day to her friend's place and cried, her friend went out to get her drugs,only for him to come back and find out she took a whole bottle of vodka for the first time seun tasted what alcohol was..she felt it is just over for her,she couldn't keep a relationship,where will she start from?Her parents knows about the guy?

MET A FRIEND

 She decided to go back to her ig page and remembered Olawale tagged her in a relationship page, gabby speaks she needed to talk to someone not her friends but someone she doesn't know, she took gabby's number and chatted with her via what's app,she brought her back to Christ,and she felt a little bit relieved after talking to her that day, that was how oluwaseun returned to her first love who can give her that unending love she wants, who can fill the void no man can feel.


◦ Hey,single ladies and men out there, my advice is let's return back to our first love which is Jesus Christ, if you are in any relationship now, ask if the relationship is rooted in Christ, flee from adultery or fornication, it makes you have a low self esteem, it destroys your future.

Serve the Lord your God in your youth, look for what interest you in the house of God, Do it well to please God and not human. God has plans for our lives...He wants us to walk in purpose, He wants us to fulfill purpose. Look at your relationship with you spouse, if it doesn't please God, give it a break and return unto your First love, if it is meant to be it will, and if not God has just saved you from regret.

Have a close relationship with God, tell him about anything you want to do, involve Him in your day-to-day life. My God is not a God of confusion, He doesn't stay in a confused relationship.

       I want to share a story of a beautiful, young lady. She is a sister and a co-labourer in the vineyard.

The aim of this story is to encourage youths of the 21st century to hold on to Christ and have a good relationship with him. He is the only one that can give us all we ever want, everything we desire and has plans for us, in HIM our future is secured.(Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope).

     THE BEGINNING
Oluwaseun is a beautiful young lady in her early twenties, she is a  devoted Christian. She loves singing and making friends, She is a Nurse by profession, Her perfect set of teeth makes her beautiful and when she smiles you just have to develop goose bumps...She has a very lovely voice. In short, she is an angel without wings.

FIRST LOVE /LOOSING HER VIRGINITY
Her love life started early at the age of 17,when she was in senior secondary school 3. She had a close friend John who is a family friend, John is dark,handsome and tall with a nice set of teeth. They were in the same class and they were always going home together, they were very close...John loves seun so much and was looking forward to having a serious relationship with her after secondary school ,they continued as friends till after their SSCE  Exam. He told seun about his feelings for her and all, Seun felt the same way too, so they started dating and they were able to gain admission into the same nursing school.

John and oluwaseun's relationship grew stronger  and stronger everyday and they were named the BEST COUPLE of their set. Fast forward to 200 level, freshers came in and the relationship took a new turn. John met Lola and they became close. Seun was suspicious and warned john about the sudden closeness,  John assured her they were just friends and nothing is going on between them. Lola  calls John everyday and they were always chatting, this went on for months and seun decided not to talk about it and still maintained her relationship with John. Youthful exuberance set in,John started pressurizing Seun for sex, with the excuse that if she truly love him, she should give his virginity to him...To prove her love for him, Seun gave in and that is how they allowed the devil into their lives. You will agree with me that once you start having sex, you will continue. John was busy  having a solid relationship with Lola and using Seun as a sex tool...this continued until  after school. Seun knows about the relationship between John and Lola, but she kept hoping he will come back to her.

FIRST BREAK UP
After school, Seun told her elder sister Tobi about all that has been happening between him and John (their family friend son) excluding sex. Tobi reported to their mother and she told seun to cut off the relationship, that her mind is against the relationship. Seun told her beloved John about it and that was how their relationship of 5years ended...Mean while, John was still dating lola. It took Seun a year to get over John, Even after the breakup they still had several episodes of sex until Seun decided she was going to stop it.

MOVING ON WITHOUT JESUS
Seun got a job in Lagos and moved to Lagos to start a new life,a life without Christ...She started replying guys messages on facebook and meeting them just because she wanted a relationship and she was scared of being lonely...

MEETING BANJI
She met a medical doctor Banji. Banji stays in Ondo, a young, handsome  house officer in a  federal  hospital in Ondo. They started chatting for a month and it seems like they had known each other for a long period of time. Banji had a girlfriend at that time, Rukayat. Rukayat is a muslim,a year older than Banji, also a house officer in the hospital. Banji told Seun about the lady and their differences (Religion and age), he told her he was breaking up with her because his parents are not in support of their relationship. Banji confessed his love for Seun and they planned towards meeting. Seun travelled all the way from Lagos to Ondo to see Banji. They were so happy to see each other and they were together throughout that day. Banji told seun he had plans of getting married to her and that he is really happy he met her, they talked about their future together and all. They had sex that night and the relationship seem blissful. Seun travelled back the next day, she was happy that yes, she finally found the one. She told her friends about her new boyfriend and even told  her ex boyfriend John about the new relationship. Banji was always sending her money without even asking, she thought she has found the right one. (All that glitters is not gold).

THINGS GOT COMPLICATED
The relationship went on for a month and after sometime things started changing, Banji feels Seun is pressurizing him to breakup with Rukayat. Rukayat moved in with Banji, Seun started seeking for advice from her colleague at work Amaka, on how to make the Banji love her and how to handle the situation. Amaka told her to pack her stuff and stay with the Banji for a week to get to know him better. She did what amaka asked her to do. Seun packed her things and went to stay with Banji for a week. A Life changing week, A drama Filled week.

Seun stayed in Banji’s house performing house wife duty, helping with house chores and cooking for him. Everything went well until a day before Seun was supposed to leave, when Rukayat came into the house with her own spare keys and met Seun inside the house with Banji. She was really a calm young lady. She asked Banji to excuse her for 10 minutes, they went outside to talk. Seun quickly called Amaka and told her the situation of things. Banji came inside and packed his laptop and took his bag and told Seun he was coming back, he left and Seun was left alone  wondering what could have happened? Could it be that they are still dating?. She waited until she got a message from Banji telling her to leave the house now, that Rukayat's mother is coming to his place to solve the issue. Seun packed her things and left for Ibadan where her ex boyfriend stays because it was late already, She was very sad. Amaka sent an insulting message to Banji for letting Seun leave his house at that time. Banji and Amaka exchanged words.

HEART BREAK
Banji started calling Seun the nextday,she was too hurt to pick the call,so she didn’t pick the call and left it ringing. Seun got back to lagos really sick and was admitted in the hospital, she couldn’t get over the relationship of 2months, she felt used and lonely. She cried every night and almost entered depression, all thanks to her best friend and roommate in school Chidinma who stood by her.
Seun remained single for  a year and 4months before she met another guy  Olawale.

To be continued.....

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EPISODE 7

MONTHS LATER,
"Congratulations Sir! You are the proud father of twins, a boy and a girl" The doctor announced to Tony with an handshake.
"Thank you! and my wife?" Tony replied.
"Your wife and babies are in perfect health; you'll get to see them soon." The doctor said.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Tony exclaimed excitedly.

Few minutes later, As he set his eyes on Slyvia and held his babies. Tears of joy filled his eyes and his heart was filled with so much love.
A love that had been through the storms and prevailed. A love that even the strings of the past could not pull down. A love that will keep on growing. A love that is patient, kind, not envious, not boastful or proud, not rude or selfish. A love, not easily angered and which keeps no records of wrong. A love that will forever protect, trust, hope and persevere. A love that will never fail. A love that never gives up. A love worth fighting for. Their love that has stood the test of time and produced this wonderful bundles of joy. Definitely, God's kind of love!
Tony smiled, satisfactorily.

     

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EPISODE 6

WEEKS ROLLED BY...
Tony is still unreachable. She couldn't go to his office to ask questions and perhaps, wash her dirty linen outside and Tim had promised to help find out his transfer location but no information yet and Tim hadn't spoken to him since the time he left. She tried to focus on her health issue, job ,masters program and the marriage counselling sessions she was attending because suddenly, the house felt so empty.
Oneday, she got back with Onome from one of her checkups; they met the front door opened.
"You forgot to lock up?" Onome inquired.
"No! How can I? Slyvia replied.
They made their way inside, still surprised. They meet Tony dragging a small box towards the door.
"Hey! Tony!..." Onome called out in surprise.
Slyvia stood there, too surprised to move.
"Hey! Onome! I just came to pick up a few things; sorry for the bother." Tony said, ignoring Slyvia's presence and headed for the door. He stopped and turned when he felt Slyvia's hand touch his; she falls on her knees.
"Am sorry! Tony, really sorry!" Slyvia said with tears in her eyes.
"Slyvia, please don't do this!" Tony said as he raised her up.
"I tried calling; am truely sorry! I love you Tony, very much. I messed up, I behaved badly. I know I have issues and am working on it, I...." Slyvia went on, pleading.
"Slyvia! I have nothing against you. Tony said, face plain.
"Really? you've forgiven me, right? So, we can go back to how we started? Stay at home tonight. I have missed you so much. Em...., You can leave tomorrow". Slyvia said, holding his hand.
"Slyvia! What I mean is that I have moved on, I believe you should have too." Tony replied.
"Tony.... But we are married". Slyvia managed to say.
Tony smiles awkwardly; "it's not worth it. We are better off without each other. We will only hurt each other. Am glad you are doing alright though.
"Tony...,am not alright....." Slyvia said, voice shaking.
"Tony please; she is truely sorry. She knows better now". Onome intervened.
"I have to go. Whatever we shared doesn't matter anymore; I just want to start over. Bye".
He loosens her grip and leaves the house. Slyvia falls on the floor in tears, while Onome comforts her.
 Slyvia laments in anguish "He is gone! I have lost him. He won't forgive me..."
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Days later, Slyvia is in her room; sitting on the floor in tears "Oh Lord! help me! Help Tony forgive me at least!" She holds her chest. "Bring him back to me; I know you can walk through my past and make things right; heal and restore my marriage; let Tony love me again; don't let him give in to another woman"
Her phone beeps; Its a message; she looks at it reluctantly; it was a strange number:- I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE THE STRENGTH TO GO BACK TO WHAT WE USED TO SHARE BUT I KNOW MY LOVE FOR YOU OUTWEIGHS ANY HURT I MIGHT FEEL. I WANT TO START ALL OVER BUT NOT WITHOUT YOU BY MY SIDE. AM SORRY IF IT SEEMED LIKE I GAVE UP ON US. BUT I AM WILLING TO STAY AND FIGHT FOR OUR LOVE TILL THE END, IF YOU WILL JOIN ME? I LOVE YOU. FROM YOUR HUSBAND.
"Tony!" Slyvia called out in joy as her tears flowed quickly. She tries to compose a reply to him. The door bell rings. She tried to ignore it but it didn't stop. She quickly went to open the door. Tony was standing out there.
"Tony!! Yes! Yes! Yes!" She said as she flings herself into his arms in tears as he wraps her up tightly.
"You left your job to come home and see me?" Slyvia finally managed to say after a while, still hugging him.
Tony laughed "I didn't accept the transfer! You didn't want it so I didn't take it. I just asked for a leave from work. Am all yours."
"Oh Tony!" Slyvia exclaimed again.

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Things went from bad to worse as they became like mere house mates, leading independent lives.
Tony felt pushed out, Slyvia felt cheated.
It is exactly two years; it's their 2nd year anniversary. In the evening; They are at each other's throat again with Onome present in the house.
"You guys should stop this please!" Onome pleaded.
"Why? He had no right to call my dad into our marital issues. Be man enough to handle your problem". Slyvia said angrily.
"You have totally gone crazy. So what if I informed him about what you've turned our marriage into?" Tony attacked.
"Don't you dare push any blame to me? You ruined everything from the
beginning". Slyvia said in her defence.
"Please!....Today is supposed to be a day of celebration. You love each other so....." Onome intervened again.
"Just stay out of this, Onome! Leave love out of this. I don't know why he called you here also". Slyvia fired back at Onome.
"This is your friend who you consider your sister; I needed a solution; someone to talk sense into your head. What else do you want from me? I am seeking a solution here". Tony said, defensively.
"It's your cross anyway. Am not the one that defiled our marital bed". Slyvia accused him.
"Defiled?!!" Tony and Onome said in suprise.
"You dare accuse me?" Tony asked in disbelief.
"You think am stupid, right? Your secret is out. I loved you but No! It's not good enough. Oliver twist! Better don't catch any diseases!
Tony laughs out in disbelief.
"From one thing to another; so infidelity issue is the one I will face today. Onome! Please, talk to your friend; this is not the person I married or better still, I didn't know her very well".
"You are the one I didn't know well. What even made me think I could raise a family with you?"
Onome said out in shock; "Slyvia!....don't.."
"You heard her, right? Fortunately, the feeling is mutual. My children can never come from you too. You're insane! So much for love and  
vows!" Tony answered back.
"Both of you should stop this! Stop hurting each other! Please!.." Onome screamed out.
"Am out of here! Am done! Fed up!"
Tony said, hissed and angrily leaves the house.
"Slyvia, you should apologize to him. Two wrongs don't make a right". Onome advised.
"Over my dead body! I deserve an apology from him. Just stay out of this!" Slyvia replied, hissed and leaves Onome standing there.


Written by BENEDICTA OKENYI

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WEEKS ROLLED BY...
Tony and Slyvia are having a heated argument in their room.
"I don't know what has gotten into you! Tony complained.
"What's gotten into me? Look here Tony, i will not be treated like trash; like your foot mat!" Slyvia blurted out, screaming at the top of her voice.
"Footmat? Where did that come from? I mean, what is my crime this night? It's bad enough that recently all you do is get worked up and irritated. Worse of all, I get back this night; you slipped into your silent treatment, served my meal reluctantly and when we finally speak; you snapped and started nagging". Tony argued back.
"Don't think because you are a man; you can just act anyhow....."
"Just let me sleep in peace! I have a busy day tomorrow" Tony said, trying to cut off the argument. He tucks himself in bed.
"You are just simply selfish; I have equal rights as you....,My feelings should matter also.."
Tony shouted back "Slyvia! Just stop it! I am fed up. No one is disputing your rights. If you have issues about something, why not be plain about it and stop barking?"
"You claim to love me but you lie! I will not die because of you" Slyvia said in rage.
"Fine! You know what? Take the bed! before you drive me crazy!" Tony said as he grabbed a pillow and a bed sheet quickly and barges out of the room fuming.

EPISODE 4
Their incessant quarells continue; Tony is at the office unable to concentrate after their heated quarell the previous night. His colleague, Tim comes in.
"Aren't you having lunch today? Tim asked as he sits on a chair opposite Tony.
"No! Am not hungry". Tony replied bluntly.
"Is this due to the fact that you seem quite off today or Slyvia must have over-fed you this morning?"
Tony hisses in disgust, shaking his head and murmured to himself "when last did my food go down my throat in peace?"
"Hey! What's up, Man? What's going on? Is it work stress?" Tim inquired.
Tony rhetorically said, while staring into thin air; "Did I commit a crime to get married? Don't I perform my duty as a man and husband? Where did all this attitude come from? We can't even discuss normally again.What did I even do last night? Just said I have been listed for a transfer and she flared up".
"Am totally lost! If you can be specific; we can pray about it together". Tim said, looking confused.
Tony burst out in laughter much to Tim's surprise.
"Prayers, right? I sure need the host of angels to join me in prayers. I made a big mistake. Their true colours show after a year of marriage. Tony said, regretfully.
Tony stands up and puts on his suit jacket.
"Tony!......" Tim managed to say, even more confused.
"Please, don't get married Tim; I beg you! Don't try it. Trust me; you'll go mad!" Tony advised. He leaves Tim in the office wondering.
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EPISODE 1
 Slyvia spins in front of the mirror; in her beautifully designed wedding gown. Her face radiant and glowing. The door flings open as her friend, Onome steps into the room.
"So what do you think?" Slyvia asked, smiling sheepishly.
"What do I think?... Girl! You look gorgeous; simply out of this world". Onome replied, smiling too.
"Thanks! I can't believe this is finally happening; am getting married!" Slyvia said.
"You better believe it! I envy you right now".
"I envy myself too" Slyvia said playfully. They laughed.
"The fashion designer did a splendid job. Tony will be stunned when he sees you on the D-day."
"I'll just melt. It's a month away, Onome. I have played the scenario over and over again in my head" Slyvia replied, really excited.
"You deserve to be happy, my dear. Am sure Tony will always make you happy. He is a nice man". Onome said, while admiring the gown.
" I know! That's why I've hooked him for life" Slyvia answered playfully again. They laughed.
"Hooked right?" Onome said again still laughing. "Just put on your shoes, let me see"
"Yeah, okay! Slyvia replied..

EPISODE 2

MONTHS LATER;
Slyvia's phone beeps; its her message tone. A smile plays across her face. It's a message from Tony:- I AM CAUGHT UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I WILL SOON BE HOME. I LOVE YOU.
She quickly replies:- OKAY! LOVE YOU TOO.

She falls flat on the bed. Her mind drifting back and forth. It's the early days of their marital life. Truth be told; it has been an awesome start. Better than expected. What would life be like if she hadn't married Tony? Obviously, empty! Their love grew daily. It was like yesterday when they took their vows at the altar. The smiles, laughter, tears of joy! Tony's glittering eyes as he looked at her in her wedding gown. The honeymoon to spice everything up. Wow!
Tony was just the perfect man for her. She was definitely his missing rib. They connected on so many levels. Handsome, understanding, caring, hardworking, purpose-driven, very loving and God fearing; that's an asset to come by this days. All wrapped up in one.
Growing up for Slyvia wasn't all rosy; she had her fair share of challenges. Lost her mum during her early teen years. Coped with a step-mum; and afterwards, 2 step-siblings asides the normal daily issues life throws at a growing young lady.
What about her relationship with the opposite sex? Was definitely out of bounds for her before her Prince charming, Tony stepped into the picture. "She couldn't seem to find any man fit enough for her"; at least that's what she tells Onome anytime the issue came up. But Tony? He definitely swept her off her feet. How he did it? She didn't know but she loved it.
The door bell rings; bringing her back to reality." That must be my Tony" She jumps up quickly and heads straight to the front door...