A Bride For The Dumji Prince - Episode 8

 

Thank you to my readers. Your comments do motivate me. This episode is longer than others, so take a deep breathe, relax and enjoy.  Lydy mbuh, thanks.

@Dinaji's humble abode, the warriors Dinaji came with are ready to go back to their kingdom. They try to convince him to get a wife and follow them.

BUMRI: My prince, we are going back home

DINAJI: (smiles) that's good...

ZAMRI: (concerned)But my prince, when will you get married and come home

DINAJI: Very soon. The woman I told you all about is yet to give me a reply (brandishes a steel)

KARJI: What should we tell your father?

DINAJI: Tell him, he would see his daughter in-law soon

RORH; I doubt he will be happy we came without his son

DINAJI: Just send my regards . Zamri, why do you frown?

ZAMRI: I don't want to go without you my Lord.

OTHERS: We don't want to leave you in the enemies' camp

DINAJI: Don't wish to take your wives to their father in- laws

RORH: I have mixed feelings about this.

DINAJI: No worries, I would come home soon with my princess. Let Razim get you palm wine. We should celebrate

All episodes of this story can be found here >> https://www.ebonystory.com/story/a-bride-for-the-dumji-prince

. RAZIM

LIGHT FALLS

YEAH, RAZIM IS LEARNING THE BLACKSMITH VACATION FROM DINAJI

ALRIGHT, LET'S VISIT THE PALACE OF KALINJI.

The palace. The princess, Qurir is leaving with her husband to his kingdom

QURIR: Father, your blessings

KING BHEER: I would miss you my daughter.(To Zamri) Son, where's your kingdom?

ZAMRI:(Without flicking an eyelid) Mudji, my king.

KING: Sounds strange. You are an indigene of Dumji kingdom, my regards to your ruler. Tell him the king of Kalinji, Bheer greets him. My men would follow you shortly.

QUEEN: (To Qurir)My daughter, be good to your new family there

QURIR: You and father taught me well, mother. I would be good and show them much love.

QUEEN: (Weeps) I would miss you daughter. #I am crying too oo.#

QURIR: As I would mother

KING: Zamri

ZAMRI: My king

KING: Take good care of my daughter.

ZAMRI: With all of my being, my king

QUEEN: You would visit soon, promise

QURIR: (Starts crying too)Mother, we would. I am going to my husband's House not jail

KING: Ekah, my queen. Leave her, cry no more.

NARRATOR:

So, Zamri and the other warriors left the kingdom. Now let's take a look at what Razim has being doing...

(On a path, that leads to the farm. Kaiya runs after Razim)

KAIYA: You have been avoiding me. What's wrong?

RAZIM: You a full grown woman now. The society does not believe in friendship between opposite genders.

KAIYA: And?

RAZIM: People are talking

KAIYA: They can talk all they want. We are childhood friends. No one talked before.

RAZIM: We Were young then. Suitors are now trooping into your father's house to seek your hand

KAIYA: You promised that no matter what you will remain my friend

RAZIM: That's true. I am sorry

KAIYA: There is nothing to forgive. Are we still friends?

RAZIM: Still friends. (A pause)That reminds me of something I wanted to ask you

KAIYA: Ask

RAZIM: When will you accept Dinaji's proposal? He asked you not your father.

KAIYA: (Stops walking) Why did you ask?

RAZIM: (stops to wait for her) He's the right man for you. He understands and accepts you for who you are.

KAIYA: Razim....(continues walking)

RAZIM: Don't forget that he is not only my master but my hero.

KAIYA: I know all that, but don't you think this is too fast.

RAZIM: Too fast! When your father gives you to a man you have no feelings for you will understand what fast really means.

KAIYA: Don't you think I am not up to his standard

(He hits her). Ouch!

RAZIM: You are really stupid you know.

Read " Single and 30 " by the same author ( Queen )

. A man loves you to the point of distraction and you are here talking of standard. This girl is not wise.

KAIYA: Do we suit?

RAZIM: Stupid questions deserve silly answers. You suit, you are tall and he's taller

KAIYA: That's not funny

RAZIM: I'm not a jester. (With a serious expression) All I'm trying to say is that he loves you. I'm trying to help his cause, but I'm doing this because I'm your friend and I know what's good for you.

KAIYA: Thank you.

RAZIM: (back to his playful self) he hovered over you before you got beautiful.

KAIYA: That hurts! Are you saying, I was not beautiful?

RAZIM: Yes, you were no where near beautiful

KAIYA:  RAZIM!!

RAZIM: You are fishing for compliments

KAIYA: No I'm not

RAZIM: Yes, you are (turns serious again). You have to give Dinaji a reply, he will be leaving very soon.

KAIYA: When and where did you hear that?

RAZIM: Yesterday, a messenger from his father came to our workshop. His father wants him to come home quickly

(KAIYA says nothing).

So you see, you have to accept his proposal. He's been waiting for you all these while. All his friends have gone home. And I know you like him a lot.

KAIYA: I have to go somewhere.

RAZIM: Where?

KAIYA: To him(She runs while Razim smiles)

Light fades

RAZIM is such a good friend. Don't you think