**THE BLACK MARRIAGE**
ORalph Angel
EPISODE 1
This gown is perfect Sonia exclaimed as she
hurriedly held out the wedding gown that caught
her fancy in the extremely large room filled with
gowns. Jessica sighed exhaustedly. You cant
obviously expect me to wear that? And what is
wrong with this one again oo0 Paulina asked,
equally exhausted. Yes, tell us what is wrong
with it. Even though I dont like the design at the
back, I cant wait for you to make your choice. We
have been in this dress shop for hours Lizzy
scolded. And every cloth you guys have been
pointing out is either too showy or too expensive
Jessica pointed out.
Lizzy stood in front of Jessica. You are dulling
my spirit honey. You are getting married to the
richest and most famous guy in this blessed
country of ours and you are lamenting money?
He gave you his MasterCard for crying out loud
she exclaimed. So? Am I supposed to drain the
account all in the name of a wedding dress?
Sonia stepped in. T agree with Jessica Jessie
smiled. We cant overspend just because the guy
is rich. Lizzy hissed All the same, no gown here
is expensive enough to catch his notice. I mean,
come on, this gown is not even up to 150, 000
Naira Paulina said in one breath. I agree with
Paulina Sonia said. Jessica shook her head. Of
all her friends, Sonia was closest
to herJessica believed that no matter howW many
friends you have, you would always have a best
friend, or at least someone who was closer to you
than the others. Sonia always played it safe. She
is not the arguing type but when it came to advice
or a good listener, Sonia was impeccable.
She would reason with you and carefully try to
make her point without an argument. Lizzy was
the fashion freak that could use her last penny to
buy what was in vogue, as long as it fits her
perfectly.
Paulina was the one with the attributes of a
mother. She babied and bullied everyone into
doing her will but she could never really exert her
controlling power on them; especially not on
Jessica. Jessica was the most stubborn. Once
she made up her mind, it takes only God and
divine intervention to change it. The only way her
three close friends ever succeeded in
manipulating her is if they joined forces. Her
stubborn nature was the reason why they still
have not picked a wedding dress for the wedding
that would hold in two weeks time. Lizzy was
busy sampling other dresses while the others
Continued to argue. What is wrong with the ones
I selected? Jessica asked. No... I surely would
not best you if you wear any of those Sonia said
with her eyes wide. Your fashion sense is totally
out of league. I am sure no one would have
agreed to wear those ridiculous dresses in the
year 1789. Do you know the dignitaries that
would be present at the wedding? I would
definitely not miss handshakes and photographs
with governors. You need to look presentable
enough my dear, if you are going to be marrying
Andy Williams. He is every womans dream.
Paulina had dreamv eves Why dont vou marrvenough my dear, if you are going to be marrying
Andy Williams. He is every womans dream.
Paulina had dreamy eyes. Why dont you marry
him instead? I anm so tired of this Oh really? I am
so grateful honey Paulina squealed happily. 1
always knew you liked her more than me. Why did
you not give him to me? Sonia asked with sad,
accusing eyes. Jessica hissed. See the people I
call my friends she shook her head. Hey lazy
bones Lizzy called, out of sight. Get your butts
down here. I got the hottest gown here and I am
not taking n for an answer The girls walked
there even though Jessica was reluctant,
knowing that whatever caught Lizzys fancy
Would not please her.
Paulina and Sonia gasped when they saw the
gown. Jessicas breath was blown away as she
stared at the gown. It was the most beautiful
gown she had ever set her eyes on. She hid her
interest in it and noticed what she had suspected.
The gown needed no jacket, unlike most of the
tubes she had seen. It was a tube with a
transparent net finishing which gave it small
hands, although sleeveless.
The design of the gown from the net beginning to
the stylish finishing was so breathtaing but the
gown was too exposing to Jessica. I cant she
finally said and they all turned stunned eyes at
her. OK, listen bride, you are going to wear this
gown whether you like it or not. What is wrong
with it? Lizzy was clearly angry.The net
Jessica said flatly. What? Sonia exclaimed. You
cant be serious Paulina said Jessica caught
sight of the price tag and her eyes widened, It is
also too damn expensive.
The three friends turned glaring eyes at her andsight of the price tag and her eyes widened. It is
also too damn expensive.
The three friends turned glaring eyes at her and
from the look on their faces; Jessica Adams
knew that she had been boxed into a corner.
To be continued.