The EX

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🧏 The EX:

This is my number, please call me,I said to her as I drove off, looking at her and the boy with her from the mirror, all wasn’t well….

What could have happened,I mean this isn’t the Rachel I once knew, neither the Rachel I was hoping to see after 12 years…

Meeting Rachel took me back memory lane.i didn’t know how to feel about the whole reminiscing…..

It was the best morning of my life 12 long years ago,I had made sure my friends who had come for my bachelor’s eve weren’t able to stop me from going to bed early.i didn’t want to get sleepy in the church on my own wedding,nor too tired to perform my husbandly duties after the wedding…

Rachy as I often called her was the love of my life,she was my everything,I was hopelessly in love with her and I couldn’t help it….

Rachel was a very young, elegant,and beautiful young girl of 23,she was light skin and a perfect creature,I was blessed to call her my own,I couldn’t wait to make her mine forever..

When I popped the big question,I was very happy she said yes….

Planning the wedding was on both our mothers,both families were happy that we were getting married early,I had finished my service at 26 and my parents were able to set a business for me since no job was coming yet after two years of service.

Rachy on the other hand had finished from a college of education and my father was doing all he could to get her a place in a government secondary school with the little connection he had…

Our mothers did the running around for the wedding.my parents loved Rachel as much as they love my sisters,and Rachel’s parents loved me so much…

I couldn’t wait for the day to come by and Rachel my wife…

She too was eager to become my wife,we were happily in love,at least so I thought…..

Then came the big day…..

I woke up early and had my bath,I was dressed at 7am,for a wedding scheduled for 9am….

Oboy this wedding thing dey sweet you too much oh,you don dress already,my best friend and best man Collins said…

Guy I can’t wait to marry the love of my life,I replied….

Hmmmmmm okay oh,make I do fine wife too,he teased….

By 8:30am,I was already in church, with my parents and others.the Ministers were so impressed at our punctuality…why wouldn’t I be punctual,when I am getting married to Rachel,I thought within….

Soon it was few minutes past 9am,and then the church opened in prayers,followed by praises and worship,it was almost 10am,and my bride wasn’t around….

About 5 minutes to 10,her parents and some relatives arrived…

Where’s Rachel,I had asked her mother…

Ahhhaaa, Rachel should be outside in the car,I mean she left way before us,her mother said…

Collins and I walked out, but unfortunately she was no where around,neither was her maid of honor…

At this point I was getting worried, especially since her mother stated she had left way before them.i suddenly started feeling very hot…

Come on man, don’t you think you a taking this a little too far, Rachel would be here soon,just calm down, Collins said…..

I tried calling her cell phone but it was switched off…

Oh my God, what’s going on,why isn’t her phone connecting,I asked rhetorically..

Mike,get a grip of yourself, she’d be here, Collins said trying his best to ease my tension.

Collins if all is well,why isn’t Rachel here,where could she be,I asked…

I may not have the answers to your questions,but I sincerely hope she’s okay and would be here soon, probably held by traffic or something…he replied..

When it was past 10am and Rachel was no where around,her parents and mine and close relatives became anxious…

The officiating ministers were tired of waiting too.the choristers who were made to continue singing were getting tired,as it was over an hour….

Some person’s were sent to go check if she was home,they soon returned saying she wasn’t…

It was almost 12noon, the choristers had stopped singing,they were obviously exhausted, some invited guest had left.i in company of my bestman rushed to a nearby police station to make a report,but we were told to wait for 24hours before reporting her missing.

Having waited till 1pm,the ministers were on their way home and the church closed….

Rachel’s parents were already in tears,they went back home hoping to find their daughter.

My parents and relatives pleaded I went home,but I insisted I was going to Rachel’s place….

Rachel’s mother was in so much tears and pains..my enemies are at work,they have finally ruin my daughter’s day, who did I offend,who?,that has chosen to do this to me..she cried in pains…

A day that was supposed to be that of celebration,had ended in tears. .

Rachel came home at about 10:44pm
It was late already,but I was still at her place,I refused going home,I wanted to be sure Rachel comes home or wait for any news about her…

When she returned I rushed to her,are you okay, honey what happened,where have you been,I and those around were asking so many questions at once…

She dragged me inside a room.what is it honey,what happened, please talk to me, I said.

Then she looked into my eyes and began.mike,am sorry for not showing up for our wedding,the truth is,I can’t marry you,I am still in love with MY EX who had returned from abroad,he was my first love,he left for Europe five years ago,and now he’s back,I don’t want to live with you without loving you the way you truly deserve, because you are a good man,she said….

How I managed to survive that day is still a misery as I had thought I was going to die…I looked at her,to be sure she was the one in front of me speaking,Rachy you know I love you with every breath in me,and I thought you loved me too,did I offend you,where did I go wrong, please tell me and I’d make amends please,I peaded in tears….

Mike,it has nothing to do with you,but all me,I thought I loved you,but I love Sammy more, he’s back,rich and ready to give me the life I always wanted,she said.

I looked at her in the eyes,I felt like life was leaving me,I staggered out and was almost falling outside but was held up by Collins.

How we got home I still don’t know till date .

I locked myself inside the room for days,my family became worried,they had to pull down the door on the fourth day to gain access inside.i was a mess and almost lifeless.

I was rushed to the hospital,I stayed two days,my family and loved ones were by My side encouraging me every step of the way.

It’s not the end of the world Micheal,that Rachel refused to marry you doesn’t me you’d die,it was just not meant to be,father had said, Collins didn’t leave me either,he was there encouraging me and making sure I didn’t do anything stupid to myself,a friend indeed.

Though difficult,months later I was able to face life again with optimism.

My family wasn’t comfortable that I’d been living in the same state with Rachel,for my sanity sake.they were able to raise money for me to travel abroad….

I arrived Canada..the first few years was though,but I was determined not to give up.with God’s help I was able to stand firmly,I had even forgotten about Rachel, because she would certainly be married to the man of her dreams already and possibly living abroad with him…

I was able to fine a Nigerian lady I love and one who loved me right back.we dated for years and then tied the nut, her bride price was paid by my family in our absence and we had our white wedding in canada.we have been blessed with twin girls and life is making sense.

……. it’s been 12 long years and I decided to visit Nigeria with my family…

I went to visit Collins one Sunday and was on my way back home when I met Rachel,I could barely recongise her,she was looking pitiable,as though the troubles of the world was resting on her shoulders,she was both surprised and ashamed to see me,I gave her my number to call me,as it was already late….

Getting home,I kept wondering what could have happened to Rachel and her abroad boyfriend,after much thinking I fell asleep.

The next day I waited for her call,but that didn’t happen.i called and told Collins,and he asked me to forget her,and even wondered why I gave her my number…

Three days later she called.and we chosed a venue to meet up…

She came looking better than the other day,I believe that was her best,but it still couldn’t hide the burden she was carrying on her shoulders and heart…she came alone and wasn’t with the child she was with the other day…

Hello Rachel,I greeted,hello Mike,she responded not so comfortable…

How are you doing,I mean,your husband and family,I asked..

She looked at me,and nodded her head in the negative,of which I didn’t understand.

What do you mean,I asked confused…

I am not married,but I have a son,the boy you saw me with the other day,she said…

Ohhhhh,so sorry for my assumption,I said .

I can see you are married,she said.my wedding band on my finger would have passed the message.oh yes,I am,with two beautiful twin girls I replied.

It’s obvious you are doing fine for yourself,she said slowly..

It can only be God,I don’t know if I’d be intruding,what happened,I mean to you and your ex that returned from abroad,you know who I am talking about right,I asked as polite as i could…

She kept quiet for some time and then began.Donald deceived me,I thought he still loved me,I didn’t know he just wanted a fling while he was around,he has a wife and a child abroad,he left without even having the boldness to tell me to my face,he just left me a note, knowing all I had to sacrifice for him,yet he betrayed me and went back,and since then I have never heard from him,she said with some tear drops rolling down her cheeks….

Oh, please it’s okay,you don’t need to cry, that’ fine now,what doesn’t kill us, only makes us stronger,so they say, please calm down,I said and helped her with my handkerchief to weep her tears…sooooo,what about the father of your son,I asked..

Hmmmm, Mike,life has really dealt me a great blow,I,I,I, managed to move on after Donald’s betrayal,and then I met Clement,who I thought loved me,i dated Clement for three years and he didn’t tell me he had a wife,then I got pregnant, only for him to tell me he is married with children and I should get rid of my baby,but I didn’t want to go through an abortion,and told him I was keeping the baby,he vehemently told me there that If I decide to keep the child,he had nothing to do with it,and it was all on me,and indeed he kept to his words,he has never visited nor cared for his son for 8years,even though he is aware I have a child with him,she explained….

Hmmmmmm,life is indeed deep,am so sorry for all you have been through Rachel,you are a strong woman,I am sure you’d come out stronger,I encouraged….

Mike,I want to use this medium to apologize for how I treated you years ago,,I was such a fool to have let go a diamond like you,please forgive me,she pleaded….

Oh come on Rachel, certain things are not just meant to be,and we don’t force them,else we’d end up in regret.we were not just meant to be,but frankly,I have moved passed that stage and hold nothing against you,I said…

Thanks alot Mike,I really appreciate,my spirit,soul and body will be at peace now, she said.

So what do you do,I mean,how do you get along been a single mom, having to care for yourself and your son all by yourself,I asked..

Hmmmm, sincerely Mike,things aren’t so good, taking care of myself and son alone has really been though,with my very little salary as a teacher in a small private school,she said…

Hmmm,I can imagine, especially in today’s economy,sooooo,if you had help,what would you do,I asked her.

I would venture into business,I think it would be more profitable and better,than waiting for 30 days before having something in the pocket,she eaplained….

HMmmm, while that’s good,I don’t know the kind of business you’d want to go into,but I sincerely hope that a million naria would go a long way,I asked…

A million naria,it wouldn’t just go a long way but all the way,but where can I get such amount in this time of scarcity, that would only be a miracle,she said….

Well miracle do happen, before then let’s have something to eat…

We made our orders and talked about how life in Nigeria had been for the past 12 years..

Soon we where done.may I have you account details I asked…

Okayyyy,she said as she texted it to my phone,right there I made a transfer of a million naria to her,she was practically shaking,and knelt in appreciation…

Rachel stand up,you are embarrassing me, please stand up,I helped her up….

Thank you so much Mike, despite all i put you through,you still helped me this much, God bless you in everything you do,she said amidst tears in her voice…

Rachel, please take care of yourself and son,I sincerely hope you have learnt your lesson,I pray you find someone who will love you genuinely and who you’d love In return, accepting both you and your son.my number with you would stop connecting in few days,as I would be back to Canada with my family,see you when fate says so.bye Rachel.i said,stood and walked away,I could feel her eyes over me,I got in my car and drove off…..

I had this inner peace that I was able to help MY EX and have Forgiven her from my heart,as unforgiveness is too heavy a burden to carry…..