My perfect marriage episode 3

MY PERFECT MARRIAGE

Episode 3

You are what? Patience asked Kassy
Girlfriend it’s just for a week remember I got your back and besides everything is under control. I have done all my duties and I will be back 4 days before the big event. Please understand, Ted and I need this break together.. Kassy begged
Guess I have to let you go… but remember 4days before … she warned.
I promise.. She said with a smile.
Patience didn’t look happy at all, her chief bridesmaid leaving at the time she needed her the most.
Please smile for me sweetie… Kassy teased.
Oh stop it!, I’m just stressed and I need you around..
It will be perfect I assure you… Besides Petrina arrives tomorrow si you do not need to worry.. Kassy said.
Poor Petrina I guess this will be hard for her.. Nonde interrupted.
No she is a strong girl she will pull through it.. Patience said
I’m just thinking of how much she has wanted this .. Nonde said
God is the giver of marriage she should just take heart and a good man will come around soon… take a look at Philip and I, who thought we would be getting married this year?
I just feel Petrina has denied a lot of potential men... Nonde said
Nonde don’t say that.. Patience interrupted
Ladies let’s not make it awkward for her, when she comes let’s all be supportive no one should ask about her relationship status or any of that awkward stuff… do we have a deal?.
Honey can you come here.. Patience called out.

So that’s it my guy but she can’t know about it.. Philip said
Who are you talking about?
My wife to be! She can’t know we are having this party or she will kill me.. He said.
Sam chuckled and then started making arrangements right away.

Honey you’ve been so disconnected today remember our dance is still not well coordinated… patience I'm sorry my love lets go through it one more time… said Philip
As they rehearsed Philip kept thinking about Tisa and he made a number of mistakes.
Honey!,, you’ve made the same mistake for the 4th time, can we get over and done with this? Please?
I’m sorry my love I’m just tired I promise it won’t happen again but I am tired, I think we should rest, tomorrow is another day.. He said.
As they went home Patience just kept whining about how she did not want to do the traditional teachings and how it was so evil….
Philip are you listening?... She yelled.
Hey you scared me.. Do you want us to have an accident?.. He yelled back as he parked by the side.
Patience got emotional..
I’m sorry honey, I’m so sorry I’m just stressed with wedding preparations that’s all… he begged.
No your mind has been too occupied today.. Are you having second thoughts about me?..she asked
No no no honey I love you so much why would I think that? He said.
We are having a wedding and I am marrying the best woman in the world,,, you are a blessing to me honey.. he said.
Patience smiled and then they went into a long kiss…
Honey can we?.. He whispered..
In the car? She asked with a shocked face.
We can go to my place.. he said
No honey we have waited this long let’s just hold o, the wedding is not far off… she said.
Oh come on Patience it’s not like we haven’t done it before…
But we made a decision to wait a year ago and we shall stick by that until we get married. Besides we only did it three times so it’s not like you were addicted or something.. She said
Ok as you please honey.. He said with a gentle smile.
Ok let me drop you home before I get tempted again…

Petrina had just finished packing her bags and she sat to watch her favorite series that she had just finished downloading on her phone.
She wanted to watch TV but all her items were packed and sealed ready for the trip the following morning.
The series was done and she had no inch of sleep in her eyes.. She decided to go to Facebook to check some updates.
Kassy had uploaded some pictures on Facebook of herself and her husband as they were out for dinner with the caption “when hubby surprises me with dinner at Radisson Blu Hotel before our trip to S.A”..
The post had 200 likes and 30 comments, Petrina admired so much..
“How I wish I had this life”… she said to herself.
Petrina failed to understand how some people could be so blessed and lucky.
Kassy just seemed so happy in her marriage, everything was effortless for her.
God why can't I have a loving man like Ted? One who spoils me and loves me just like Ted. She said to herself.
The following morning as early as 4am her items left with a company truck while she waited for her flight which was at 12hrs.
It was finally time to check in and as Petrina dragged her case a male voice greeted her from the behind.
A fine looking, yet simple man was standing right behind her..
Oh hi…. she responded with a gentle smile.
Going to visit or going back home? He asked.
Going back home.. she said
As Petrina took her sit on the plane she grabbed a magazine and started reading. Shortly a guy sat next to her and when she looked up she realised it was the same guy from before.
We meet again… he said.
Oh yeah… she smiled.
So you’re from Lusaka?.. he asked
Yes well I’ve been working here for almost two years but I was pushing for a transfer and well it was finally approved so I'm going back home.. She said.
Oh that’s great.. I’ve been in Chipata for 6years and I’m equally planning on moving.. he said.
Oh really that’s nice....said Petrina
Yeah! I guess so.. He said
Why are you not happy about it? She asked.
I’m actually going for interviews so if the offer is great then I will be moving..
Oh ok! What field are you in? she asked him
Agri business..... he said..
Oh I'm a social worker myself..
Where did you study? He asked her..
From UNZA 3years ago.. she said.
Oh that’s nice.. I was there too. I graduated some seven years ago..
Wow! that’s a long time.. she said.
Don’t worry I am not old.. he laughed
They went into a long conversation and eventually theIr contact numbers.

Nonde and patience were at the airport waiting for Petrina.
They screamed and jumped in excitement as they welcomed their friend..
Ok you guys, meet my friend Sydney we met on the plane, Sydney this is my friend Patience the bride I told you about and this is my other friend Nonde or you can call her Mrs. Mwalej.. she said..
Sydney asked for a lift up to Manda Hill and they dropped him off before they went to Petrina’s new apartment in Kabulonga.

3DAYS LATER
Tisa was busy in the shop going about her own business, she had completely lost hope in Philip calling her for the bachelors' party. She knew he was a typical church boy and there was no way possible that he could call her.
Suddenly as she finished attending to her third client of the day she found 3 missed calls. It was a strange number and she decided to call back.
Hello! I found your missed calls who is this? She asked
Hello! is this Tisa?..
Yes please.. Who is this? She asked
My name is Sam I am Philip's best friend.. He said.
We are having a bachelors' party tonight.. You are cordially invited.
Philip was standing anxiously waiting to hear her feedback.
When Sam hung up Philip jumped from his chair.
What did she say?.. he asked
She said she will think about it, if she won’t have other plans that is…
You see man that's why I told you to call her on time.. You don’t invite someone on short notice.. He said.
Chill man.. she is just tripping. She will definitely come..
Are you sure??
Philip I know women from A to Z, she will definitely come.. Sam assured.
An hour later Philip received a text from Tisa.
“hi there, got a call from your friend.. will be there”..
Philip jumped up and down with excitement while dispersing the chess game he was playing with Sam.
Man what’s the meaning of this? And just when I was about to take you down.. Sam shouted
She is coming!..
Wait hold on! Take a sit Philip.. Sam interrupted.
What is this obsession about this girl? I thought you were the “PREACHER” who always coached us about being faithful in relationships… where is the real you, Bible preacher man?
Come on Sam you don’t obviously think I'm into her.. I just haven’t met someone so nice in a long time I just want to talk to her that’s all...
You have Patience isn’t she enough?
So what happened over night you started lecturing people about making good choices? Philip laughed
I know you better than that Sam come back to your old self please...
Are you calling me a bad friend? Sam giggled.
No you’re not a bad friend but you’re just not the best to give relationship advice.. Anyway she looks like a decent girl with morals so even if I had ill intentions she really wouldn’t let me..
Sam burst into laughter..
Ok seriously Philip the last time I saw you this excited about someone was when you met Patience. I'm just worried about you that’s all. Remember the times I told you to loosen up little bit more? This is exactly what I meant.. now you want to play when it's too late..
I’m not playing.. Point of correction.. She is just my friend..
Well I am not married and I don't intend to anytime soon but take advice from a brother who’s been in this game for a long time.. Be careful…Sam advised
I know exactly what I am doing.. I love Patience..
Well, all the best.. Sam chucked.

Tbc...

What do you think is going to happen next? Can we guess?