Ghost wedding episode 10

? GHOST WEDDING ?

? EPISODE 10 (FINAL) ?

There was calm from Sonia and Steve until the day of the wedding. One day to the wedding (Eve of the wedding), Sonia and Steve summoned every member of their families together. The meeting held in Sonia’s house, Steve’s dad, Mum, Abigail and brother all were around to honor the invitation. Sonia and Steve told everyone it was a very important gathering and that everyone must be around.

Henry and his mum welcomed everyone to their apartment and food was served to all, it was a happy moment as everyone ate and drank in excitement. Except Steve and Sonia, who told them they agreed not to eat anything on the eve of the wedding.
Mr Uche, Steve’s father; after he had finished eating stood up to speak. He cleared his throat and in a joyous mood spoke.
“I am glad for this union tonight”. He said and paused a little, shook his head and continued. “It is unfortunate that Mr Ezeife is not here to witness this day, but I’m sure wherever he is will be happy as well. May his kind soul continue to rest in peace”. He said as everyone echoed amen and then he continued. “I don’t know the reason my son Stephen and his fiancee summoned us here, but whatever it is, we shall be hearing in few minutes time. But I want to say this before they tell us why they called us together, tomorrow is the wedding and every arrangement has been concluded. My friends from all over the world had arrived, I want to make sure my son has a wedding that he and his wife will live to remember the rest of their lives. The governor will be sending his deputy, he told me he won’t be able to come and his gift is here with me”. He brought out a cheque from his pocket and held it as he continued.
“Here with me is a cheque for five million naira, he asked me to give it to Steve and Sonia. But I shall be giving it to you guys tomorrow during the reception, just so I should let you know about it”. He put back the cheque in his pocket and continued. “It will be a day to remember for both families, the togetherness Sonia and Steve brought to us will continue to unite us in everything we do”. He turned to Steve and Sonia, who sat a little away from others and spoke. “I want you guys to tell us the reason for this gathering, I can see excitement in both of you. Even though your facial expressions doesn’t show it, I understand the feelings both of you are having at the moment. Please, tell us the reason for this gathering”. He concluded and sat down.

Everyone applauded Mr Uche as Steve stood up to speak.
“I want to say a big thank you to you dad for your efforts so far in the arrangements for our wedding. You have been solidly behind us in this from day one of it until today., silver and gold we don’t have to give you. But from the depth of our hearts, we say thank you sir. And to everyone of us here. Members of my family and that of my fiance, we have been together all these years in love and harmony because of my relationship with Sonia. It has been a journey so far that is worth the while, and I’m sad this journey will end tomorrow”. He said as everyone murmured, then Mr Uche spoke briefly to address the murmuring.

“Allow him to continue, that he said it will end tomorrow doesn’t mean it will end in the physical. What I understand is that they will now be living together and not with us anymore. Please, continue my son”. He said as Steve continued.
“Thanks dad for the clarification, you are right. After the wedding, we shall be moving into our world where only the two of us will be and do things on our own as husband and wife. It has been a beautiful journey so far, and we’ve both had wonderful families full of love and understanding. In our new world, you will always remain our family”. Once again, there was confusion as his comments stirred controversy. But Mr Uche would always calm the tension and anxiety in everyone. Steve continued. Tomorrow is the D-day and I urge us to be together as a family in everything that would happen, life is full of surprises. Life taught us a lesson in the journey Sonia and I embarked on, that journey changed so many things. By tomorrow, everyone will understand what the journey changed. We shall make everyone understand”. He concluded and turned to Sonia. “Please, continue”. He concluded and then Sonia stood up to speak.

She looked around the house, looked at everyone seated and then spoke softly.
“My remark will be very brief, I have got nothing much to say”. Everyone listened attentively. “Life they say is full of mystery, today you are happy and tomorrow you are sad. Tomorrow will be a day that will bring mixed feelings to everyone. Everything that has a beggining also has an end, Steve and I will be ending so many things. Like he said, we shall be moving into our world. It has been a wonderful time together as families, we love you all and will always do”. She said and sat down.
Everyone was left in confusion, but Mr Uche spoke once again to douse the tension.
“None of you should be confused with the things they said, it may sound confusing. But they are only expressing how they feel, it is not easy to leave father, mother and siblings to start a new life. All of us at one point or another had same feelings. So it shouldn’t be something new. We all have to be in a happy mood, tomorrow is a day of joy for our families. The church will be filled to capacity I’m sure”. He said and everyone cheered up.

– Wedding Day –

It is a full congregation, a church auditorium that seats about 3,000 members was filled to capacity. Canopies and chairs were arranged outside for people who couldn’t make it into the main auditorium with television screens placed at strategic points for their viewing convenience.
Andrew had arrived earlier before time and was seated three pews away from the front pew, he took a seating position where no one would disturb his movement.
First, it was the groom who danced in with his friends and bestman, then was followed by the bride who danced gloriously with her bridal train.
Everyone was seated, family, relations, friends, colleagues, neighbors and well wishees. The officiating Reverend took to the pulpit.

“We are gathered here today to witness the marriage between Sonia Ezeife and Stephen Madu as they are joined together in Holy Matrimony. If anyone or group of persons here has any reason why they would not be joined together as husband and wife, he or she should say it or forever hold their peace”. Said the officiating Reverend.
There was silence everywhere, people looked around hoping no-one stood up. Before the Reverend could say another word, Andrew stood up and walked towards the alter. There was tension everywhere and then, Sonia and Steve also recognizing him acted swiftly before he got close. Steve quickly spoke in a loud voice. “Dad, mum and my in-laws we are sorry it has to end this way. I’m sure you will find out the truth soon”. He held Sonia and they both disappeared.
Everyone in the church ran helter scelter, looking for a way of escape. Including the officiating reverend and others, the commotion was high. But Henry and Abigail weren’t surprised that much, because they saw it before now.
After about an hour later, calm returned after Andrew summoned the courage to grab the microphone to speak as everywhere was still in great commotion. There was few people around, because most who ran away didn’t come back again.
“I have something to say that will douse the tension”. He spoke aloud as people began to return one after another, but the both families had returned and sat in great shock and no one could say a word. Andrew continued.

“I was in the vehicle on our way to a nearby state, we were involved in a fatal accident, Sonia and Steve died including others. But only about three of us survived, it was an accident that happened and those who died got burnt in the bus beyond recognition and without no way to trace their families. They were giving a mass burial, I can take everyone who cared to know the truth to where they were buried and the hospital we were treated. There were police reports to some of us the survivors, I was surprised when I started hearing about this wedding in the news and their pictures being displayed. I decided to be here to let everyone know the truth”. He concluded, Mr Uche, his wife and Sonia’s mom all sat looking greatly shocked. But Henry and Abigail sat relaxed, they had seen it all before it happened.
After Andrew was done speaking, the officiating Reverend collected the microphone, gave a word of advise to both families and then blessed them.

-Back to Life –

Steve was actually involved in an accident that took him into comma and that was all he had been seeing (dreaming about) for the two months and three weeks he was in comma, he moved for the first time. His mom and dad, including Abigail and Sonia his bethroted were all there. They called the doctor who examined him and confirmed him back to life. Everyone was happy to have him back again, he narrated what he saw all the while he was in comma and they were shocked at what he said. He was discharged after one more week after he was satisfied strong by the doctor.
His wedding proper with Sonia took place and they lived happily afterwards having children together.
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THE END ☺

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