Chapter 13: CHAPTER 12
Over the next seven days, as true to her words, Pastor Gabriel Olatunji agreed for them to be joined in holy matrimony. He began by inviting Adebola and his royal family for the introduction/Engagement ceremony. With such a short notice, only his uncle's were present for It was a quiet and calm event though, he wondered what Debby told her father to agree to such impromptu marital plans.
Every evening at the close of work, the both of them attended marriage counseling at the church office and Adebola was very active in all sessions. He asked alot of questions and feigned interest in being a covenant, romantic spouse. If any fault were to arise in the marriage, he was sure the blame would go to Debby and Debby alone. Debby as usual, was quiet and He always knew she wished she was in the class with her late Marcus. That did not bother him at all, as long as she played along, he would save his company and get a trophy wife in the process. Their divorce would be silent and he trusted Debby to keep it that way. Women were too much trouble and he had encountered his lot.
Many times, he would almost ask the question ravaging his mind about the deceitfulness of the feminine gender, but he kept his mouth shut so no one would suspect his true intent. He had been burnt badly by the only woman he ever loved and he never intended to visit the subject of love in his life.
Being six years older than Debby he would tease her most times that he was her uncle in the marriage class to create the euphoria of friendship to the counselors. The pastors would laugh and pray that the joy they radiate would remain with them in their home. After the sixth class, they were offered a marriage license certificate which made him smile wholeheartedly but Debby kept her smile to a minimum.
The very next weekend, they were joined together at the pastor's house. The outdoor wedding was small but classic. The Olatunji's were very modest in every thing especially Debby. Her father being a pastor, had asked for two Bible as the bride price. One he kept with himself and the other he gave to the couple. He promised to use his copy in praying for them continuously and this made Adebola chuckled. There was no marital bride list as he told the royal family that his daughter was not for sale.
Pastor Gabriel officiated the wedding ceremony with other pastors in the open air ceremony decorated with green, gold and white themes. Walking Debby down the aisle, Mrs Olatunji wiped her eyes as she saw her beautiful daughter being held by her husband to meet the handsome groom waiting at the extreme of the aisle.
She was the happiest mother in the world as this was her greatest prayer request. Whatever made her daughter accept this man was a blessing and she was grateful to God for it.
Adebola was stunned to see Debby looking beautiful and well made up. Her turtle neck white wedding gown sparkled as she walked with her father. She had a natural hairstyles with a diamond stoned tiara fixed firmly at the middle of her head. Wearing silver dangling earrings, her nude coloured lipstick made her look like a model out of a vogue magazine cover. She was indeed a very beautiful and sexy woman before his eyes making him confused as to why he had never seen this part of her beauty. She suddenly smiled as she was near him.
The vows were simple and the exchange of their diamond wedding rings made the audience scream in delights. When he was asked to kiss the bride, he murmured to himself
" Let's just get this over with".
Holding her by the waist, he noticed how nervous she was but pulling her closer, he whispered to Debby "It would soon be over, just close your eyes and pretend to enjoy it".
Suddenly as their lips merged, he found hers to be warm and tasted minty. Tugging on her button lip and sucking it deeply, he was sure she had a menthol sweet stuck somewhere in her mouth to retain such fresh breath. Wanting to find out, brewing with curiosity, he plunged his tongue into her mouth and the pleasure he elicited vibrated down to his loins. As he pulled her to himself slowly forgetting everyone around him for a second, he was sure an erection was erupting downwards. Quickly disengaging from her, he realized Debby had been responding to the kiss all along. Her hands was around his neck with the crowd cheering for them to continue. He shone his eyes wider,gazing at her after the kiss to discovered her eyes were shut and on opening them due to the loud cheering of the audience, she blushed ridiculously. This angered and irritated him deeply. Debby probably was imagining her late asshole of a fiancee hence she radiated so much joy.
The congratulations "wishes" followed them to the reception at one of the biggest hotels in lekki. His mother hugged Debby repeatedly, pulling her aside to whisper only God knows what into her ears. She also urged Debby to visit them in London. He rolled his eyes, knowing that would never happen.
His closest friends Fred and Solomon both CEO'S of multi million naira corporations teased him for falling in love again, yet pretending.
"That's not true. But you will not understand. Debby and I are not your average regular couple".
"Yes we can see that with you chewing her lips at the ceremony" Fred said as they both bursted into uncontrollable laughter with others dancing around them oblivious to their conversation.
"As funny as it would sound,I am so sure that was her first kiss,I didn't want to ruin it with a sloppy performance."
"Hmmmmmm hmm we hear you, porn star" Solomon chirped in.
"You are both ridiculous and you need to have your brains washed" Adebola countered.
"Go and dance with your beautiful wife joor! At least you are over your anger" Fred teased.
"I can never be over that Fred. It keeps me up at night. It reminds me why I must work hard to have more than enough money and stay by myself". Adebola declared.
" I am more afraid for you than I am for this your wife. She make look innocent and naive but these kind of women can bring any man to his knees."
Adebola suddenly recollected the kiss at the ceremony, the warmth of her lips and the way she pulled him into her arms like a trained seductress.
"Not me Fred. Never! Not me. This was a good business decision. Because yesterday I got six new investors alongside my guys who pulled out from Japan. They even sent in wedding gift's self". Adebola exclaimed.
"Wow congratulations man! You see I admire your business sense from back in London till now. Your way of projecting in acquiring new businesses and profit should be studied in school." Solomon complimented him.
They all laughed and he allowed his eyes wander around as Debby dances with her father and mother. The few church elders around also joined them in the dance as the ceremony had officially come to an end. They had earlier engaged in a father and daughter's dance which made Pastor Olatunji very emotional.
As they rode to his mansion in the island, he watched her fondle the rings on her fingers looking at the window. They drove in silence and his driver knew better not to play anything when he was not asked to. His staffs dreaded him and he liked it that way. He always exercise his authority at home and at his office.
Watching Debby, he wondered if she was thinking about Marcus all the time. Today was the first day he saw her true beauty as well as her entire smile. He rubbed his lips as he remembered feeding her the wedding cake and planting soft kisses on her lips.
"We are here" Adebola announced with all pride as his 13 bedroom castle draws near.
"Huh" Debby murmured as she would always do whenever she lacks words to say. "We are home" he said again, this time, he driver parked at the front entrance with the security detail rushing to open the doors.
"It's beautiful Prince Adebola. You have done so well for yourself". She complimented him.
"Now you are being a tease" he said laughing as they both walked inside the grand edifice each walking besides the other, their bodies not touching.
"Ever since you knew about my royal family status, you would not stop calling me that. Forgetting that the wife of a prince is also a princess. So Princess Debby you are welcome home". He teased.
"It's really beautiful. Do I get my own room?" Debby asked as they entered a large sitting room.
"Most definitely you would. As a matter of fact, You can pick anyone. The helps would be out soon to give you assistance".
"Don't you think that we should live together in one room as man and wife?." Debby suddenly asked.
"What?" Adebola exclaimed!
Where in the world is Debby coming from and who is feeding her these notions that this marriage is more than a business deal Adebola thought silently before turning his full glare at her.
Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone