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A lot went into our convo that day; permeating to issues plaguing our economy. (Seriously, do you know that the “apor” I had swerved? Yes o. It did. The hard questions I’d prepared answers for didn’t find their way into our chat. I worried my head for nothing. What a painful glory!)
Nevertheless, I received the best gift of my life – free fatherly wisdom. That which interest me the most was when he purred that, “Abdul, look, I’m not going to make things arduous for you. I’ve said to myself that I’d never do that to anyone’s son. When I went for my wife’s hand in marriage, things were made simple for me, even beyond my imagination. So I’ve also taken this oath to do same for any forward-thinking man who’ll come seeking my daughter’s hand in marriage. So long as the candidate loves his Lord, I’m well composed and convinced to entrust my daughter in his care. As you guys are coming together just to fulfill the instruction of God and worship Him more, I know our Lord will take care of you. I’m not going to pressurize you. So don’t be in haste to tie the knot. Go at your own pace. The two of you should set your own time and get us informed. We will rally behind you and provide support.”
I was astonishingly happy. Materialism was completely out of our conversation. It was a brain work (that’s what you get when you meet a uniformed personnel as a father in-law; you know the ethos which will be set forth?). All my fears were fettered. This is unprecedented. Tears of joy wanted to disobey my eyes but I didn’t capitulate. I thanked Allah inwardly. And I extended a sublime thankfulness to my father in law for taking this entrenched position.
I became assured that the coast was clearly clear now. He, my father-in-law, then bade me farewell. He added that he had some few things to cover so he will leave me here. “Abdul, feel free okay. I’m not going to give anyone to my daughter, once you’ve announced your presence. God willing. Let us keep in touch.” (This part nu, it weak me.)
Story By Yours Only,
Abdul Rahman Odoi (@Big Odoi)
Edited by Hafiz Laryea
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