Melina - Episode 36

 

That Friday.

My parents didn't leave early so they arrived at some minutes pass 5pm, instead of staying in Lina's house, I had to go pick them up and let them stay in my house since Lina's parents donesnt know about the leg yet .

It was the first time they were coming to my house, and the first time my mom was coming to town .

She kept on disturbing me that she wants to see Lina , and I kept on telling her to calm down .

I picked my suit, booked a cab that will pick them at 30 minutes to 7pm since the dinner party was 7pm .

I had to go and help.

"You look stunning " ..

I said as Lina was facing the mirror, she looked stunning , The gown she wore showcased her figures, the makeup she wore fitted with her skin colour and unlike other girls, it was a slight make up that was almost like she didn't apply anything .

The long dinner table was set outside, at the family garden, the day had a tedious, it was 30 minutes to 7pm and then we have to start going to the garden already .

I took my shower and got myself into my black suit, I only wear suits for confidential dinner parties, when I locked my tie, I looked at mirror and then I smiled .

"Riel, you look amazing" .. She whispered .

"I love you Lina" I muttered.

I stretched out for her hand and then I led her down stairs like we were some new coupe walking down the axle.

When we got to the garden, we saw Henry's parent there already gisting with their son, henry didn't brag when he said that his parents keep to time .

He has a fine mom, she was a fashionista, her thing with fashion showed .

"Good evening" ...I and Lina said.

"Good evening, how are you both" ... Henry's mother took up the convo like she waiting for us since .

"ERM my bad, mom, dad, this is my brother and best friend , Gabriel" ... He introduced

"Its nice to meet you Gabriel " .. His mother said, stretching for a hug .

"Ohh, its nice meeting you boy" ...the father said with a hand shake .

"And this is Melina, senator Maxwell's daughter, his girlfriend" ...Henry said with his hands directing towards me .

"No wonder they look cute, I knew they were a couple, they fit for each other, come baby let me hug you".. She reached to hug Lina with a lot of smiles to show how excited she was .
"Nice to meet you too ma, Lina said".

I liked his mother already .
She was hugging Henry's dad when someone cleared her throat at the back.

"Looks like we are doing some reunion here" Susan said.

She looked gorgeous in her red gown, her smiles made everything look perfect.

"Cupcake" henry said as he stepped forward.

"Prince charming" she replied.

I looked at Lina who looked at me back, we were surprised.

They hugged so tight and then they kissed.

"You both better say what's going on" .. Hillary said as he coincidentally met the scene , he was walking with his parents, I think that was the reason he delayed but that wasn't the reason why his blue suit is so fine .

"Yes you both should tell us" ...I added .

"Well they liked each other since, but after hooking them up I didn't get any feedback so I thought it didn't go well with them "... Lina added

"You did what?? " Susan shouted.

"Duhh, invited you both to the party because you both want to see each other, henry met me first though" ... She further explained .

Me and hills kept quite and watched the drama.

"Well we got along, we wanted to surprise you guys"... Henry said.

"Well looks like we all have surprises today, I have the most shocking surprise though, shortly,  I will surprise mine too" ..Hillary added and we all laughed.
"By the way, you guys should meet my parents, he said pointing at the couple that has been watching our drama since".

We hugged them one by one after saying our names.

"So henry is dating susan, and  Gabriel is dating Melina, which means your surprise is your own girlfriend right?" ... Hill's mother asked.

"Yes mom ".. Hillary replied with a wink.

We all looked at him, he just winked at MD and I remembered about the phone girl.

We went to meet Henry's parents so he introduced Susan and Hillary to them, the joy of the mother when she saw susan.

"My daughter, I am glad to see you, he told me a lot about you, you both rock together, just don't break his heart, this is his first" .... She said still holding Susan in her arms.

"I won't mom "... She promised.

We went to meet Susan's family, the brother according to she was not yet there, she said the brother went to pick up his new girlfriend.

Just then I got a call that my parents has arrived, I went and picked them up, my mom wouldn't allow me with seeing Lina , maybe after that night I will take a breath.

My Dad was still walking with a staff to support.

When we reached the garden, I introduced my friends to my mom first, dad knew Lina already so they hugged before I introduced her to my mom.

"Mom this is Lina .....
"Ohh Lina, she cut it short, my daughter, how are you?" .. She said hugging her tight.

"I am fine ma, what about you?" Lina replied.

"I am fine my daughter, thanks for everything".. She said almost bursting into tears.

"Its fine ma"...Lina said hugging her again.

"Love her the best way you can" she said this time looking at me and I only nodded .
"Love him the best way you can too" .. She looked at Lina who nodded too.

"You both should not listen to third parties, you both have my blessings" ....she said 

"Thanks mom" .. We said in unison .

We stayed there gisting and waiting for Lina's parents while our parents are seated at the dinner table.

Few minutes Hillary got a call and then he left to go pick a girl, the phone girl.

It wasn't up to five minutes Lina's parents entered the garden and then behind them was Hillary with the mystery girl.

"What!!!?" ... Henry shouted on seeing them.

"You know her?" ... Lina asked.

"That's my sister, this is not nice at all, I am leaving" .. He stated blunt with all his veins showing.

"Calm down"... I said holding him" Hillary doesn't know so its not his fault.

"She might have something to say after being away for all this years" Lina added.

They walked like Hilary was her life support, she had no confidence in her, when they came up to us, he fell on her knees.

"I know I have been the worst sister, I know I have been a bad example, I know that I did it all wrong, I have realised all my wrong doings, I changed, I am no more the Lillian you know, I want you to forgive me" ... She started crying.

Henry looked away, he tried so hard not look at her, but I felt for her.

"I am sorry I didn't tell you earlier before now, I didn't know how you were going to see it, I met her on the wedding I went then, since then we got along, we have been dating, she is the phone girl, she isn't the person you told me, I met her a different person, and she had always wanted the opportunity to tell you that she s a different person, she wants the brother sister relationship again and she won't mess it up, please forgive her".... Hilary pleaded .

"Baby, please, to be succinct, its lucid that she has changed, and you have to forgive her, to forgive is divine and he who doesn't forgive breaks the bridge that he will still cross, please"... Susan said rubbing his back .

"Just make her stand up please, big bro, I am learning from you, you don't want me to learn this attitude of not forgiving too, come on, don't let her tears make her pretty face  dull"...Lina added .

Then henry looked at me, tears dropped, I was lost with words, the only thing I did was nod and he nodded back .

"Welcome back sis, I missed you"... He pulled her up and then hugged her.

We all came together and hugged them.

When we separated, we all headed to where Henry's parents were seated to help her beg for forgiveness.

We were begging and giving them reasons why they should accept her back when Lina's parents came .

"What's going on?" ..Lina's mom asked .

"They threw her out for years now because she had s*x with someone on their matrimonial bed, she had learnt it the hard way, she came back for forgiveness and then its hard convincing them".. Lina explained briefly .

"ERM, I am sorry if I am diving into your family matter but, you have to forgive her, she has gone through a lot already, and thank goodness that she didn't loose it and become one prostitute, she missed home, she missed family and that is why she came begging , I think everyone deserves a second chance, this is actually the first favour am seeking in your hands, don't let me down please" ... She pleaded on her behalf .

Henry's mother started crying and then spread her hands for Lillian, she hugged her tightly and then the father joined before we all did, Lina's dad was just watching at the corner .

He clapped and we all disentangled .

"That was a solemn reunion, let's merry" he said pointing at the table "its worth the celebration" ... We all headed to the table and then dinner kicked off .