Friday was fast approaching, a day which is going to be a busy and fun filled day. Anita's friend Kemi Adeleke is having the hottest wedding and it's the talk of the Town. As the daughter of CEO of the Oil and Gas industry, both invited and uninvited guests will be seen at the wedding ground.
Who would want to miss a wondrous party as such. I had to take a day off from my boss just to be at the party after Anita told me how hot it's gonna be. I don't know the celebrant but since I know Anita my plan was to go with her.
So, it's Thursday, I already got my stone white design gown ready, got my hair done, my glass heels shoes ready and was just a stone left to be seen gorgeous the next day with Anita. I wouldn't want Anita, my friend , to beat me off in dressing.
The distance to the wedding ground isn't well known to me, so I had to call on Anita to remind her I will be visiting her house so he could go to the venue together and she agreed.
After the call, I prepared Dinner. At the dining table I disclosed to my mother and little brother how Kemi Adeleke's wedding is going to be tomorrow.
"Hope you won't be harassed, you might just get there and you will hear "Ma, I would like to see your invitation ticket, this wedding is strictly by invitation", better enjoy your home tomorrow and get a chance to rest too". Mum told me.
"Mum , I know what you are imagining, it's not gonna be like that. Anita clearly stated the wedding ground is open to both the rich and the poor". I tried to encourage myself.
"Mum , might be right, If it is Adeleke's wedding, it is possible it will happen that way. Right now, I am just picturing how glamorous the event will be,it sure is going to be a wondrous event ". My brother John said.
It was the D day, I quickly did all my chores, I decided to take 3 hours rest just in order not to look stressed. I was personally acting like I am the bride to be.
After my preparation, I called Anita's phone but it was ringing but no response and she wasn't returning the calls. I boarded a taxi to her place. To my greatest surprise,I heard she had left home for the wedding. I was so furious. I asked her mum if she knows the name of the church. She directed me on how to get to the church and the reception venue.
I boarded a taxi to the Church. After some hours of driving,the cab driver had a shortage of fuel,so I had to sit inside the car for him to source for fuel. All these experiences were already getting me in a bad mood. I was sweating profusely,my make-up ruined but I chose to endure. The journey of attending the wedding has already started and I can't back off.
The driver arrived with fuel and we continued, we got to the church and I got the shock of my life,the church was as quiet as a graveyard. I began to think maybe Anita's mum gave me the wrong address.
I paid the taxi, brought out my phone and called Anita again yet no response. I looked around to see if I would see anyone coming to the church because of the wedding but no one. I decided to go to the reception venue.
"Maybe they have changed their mind with a new idea of doing the wedding at their reception group with everyone in attendance" I said.
After 50 minutes of another drive, I got to the venue Anita's mum described as the reception ground, the place was more lively compared to church.
I walked into the event center, the interior design was like a wonderland. I met an interior designer,and I walked up to the young man.
"Greetings to you sir, please may I have a few minutes of your time"? I asked.
"Sure ,how may I help you"? The young man asked
"This venue is described to me to be the reception venue of Kemi Adeleke's wedding". I said.
"You are at the right venue ,but it's so shocking you haven't checked the internet since you left your house to this venue" he said.
"Pardon ? May I know what you mean... Have been trying to reach my friend Anita on the phone ,we both were supposed to be here together. I guess that's the only thing I have done with my phone concerning this event", ``I replied.
_Sorrowfully with his eyes reddish, he said
"It's sad but if you check the internet you will get the lastest news, the bride along with her bridesmaids were attacked on their way to church for the Holy Matrimony". It was bloody as Kemi's bodyguards were all trying to protect her,most of them got injured but gladly no life was lost. Currently Kemi is not in her right frame of mind and her husband has gone to be with her at the hospital where she has been admitted for examination. Then,her injured guards and one of her friends are receiving treatments. That's what the news says.
At that moment my mouth was hidden and shocked.
When I heard about one of her friends, my mind raced to Anita. Maybe she was the friend and that's why she wasn't responding to my calls? At that moment I stopped calling and planned to visit her house the next day to be certain.
After minutes of being in thought I asked.
"What of the attackers,where they apprehended"...?
"Kindly turn on your phone radio,check YouTube, social media, the Adelekes' are influential. The update is everywhere. If you don't mind,I will like to continue with my work". He said politely.
Quickly, I boarded a taxi back home, my mum and John already heard the news on TV. My countenance was dull.
"So sad it turned out this way, man proposes , devil opposes. Nobody saw this coming today of all days". Mum said.
Me being so sad, exhausted, feeling like I wasted my Friday responded with "it's well,God knows better".
My mum who watched the news narrated that the bandits were badly injured and luckily for the Adelekes' one was shot at the back which affected his back bone and some caused his inability to stand up and run. But the police are working tirelessly to make sure the bandits are apprehended to face the law.
After some months, the bribe and groom decided to have a court wedding with reception strictly by invitation.