Chapter 10

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CHAPTER: 10
Alexander
She gave me a look that really made me laugh, but when I see the mother's smile I tell myself that there is not one to catch up with the other, as venal as each other, the expression the apple never falls far from the tree make sense with these two, at least the mother doesn't pretend she shows what she is but the daughter who spends her time playing saints doesn't touch her, you will give the good Lord without confession but it is a real devil thirsty for money
Flash Bak
The day after my interview with Alex I decided to come see his mother to have a list for the dowry since I did not find it fair that she had as dowry the minimum required by law given the enormous service she has accepted surrender
I'm waiting for her to leave for work and I knock on their door, it's a fairly young woman who comes to open the door, I don't know if it's her mother or someone else
The lady opening the door for me: you are looking for someone
Me: yes madam I would like to see Alex's mother
Frowning Lady: It's me, how can I help you?
Me: May I come in please?
She seems to think for a moment before letting me in, she asks me to sit down and come take a seat in front of me
The lady: I guess you are the young man who wants to marry my daughter for 10,000 FCFA and a cola, right?
Me: technically yes
The lady cutting me off: in addition to not being ashamed you want to show me that you speak a lot of French, you see my daughter there, is she the kind of girl you dowry with 10,000 F?
Me: that's why I'm the lady, your daughter asked me to bring the bare minimum I didn't find her just reason why I'm coming to see you behind her back to get a list for the dowry
The lady sat down well in her chair, a smile forming on her lips: ah my son, you can call me Dede, had to start from the beginning, he's the only child God gave me, that's a very independent and hardworking girl, you see that I'm already a bit old and I don't work, it's my daughter who takes care of everything here, she's the one who takes care of me my needs and everything is she, if she marries now I wonder how I will be able to live well
Me pretending not to understand anything: what do you mean ma'am?
Dédé: I would just like you to guarantee me that if my daughter marries you, I will be able to continue to live decently and not miss anything
To be direct she really is this woman, she is not shy, not at all
Me: If it's for the money don't worry, you'll never lack for anything, I'll pay you a sum each month that will allow you to pay your bills and live as you have until now, I can even find you a little house in your name
Dédé satisfied: no no I prefer to continue living here, if you can offer me this apartment it will do, if I move from here she will suspect something and may refuse the marriage, she is very stubborn as a girl
Me: ok no problem, what do I have to bring as a dowry then
Dédé: before we discuss dowry, I would like to ask you something else, you see that I am a bit old, right? i have back problems, i can't bend down i need someone to help me around the house with the household chores, my daughter takes care of everything here if she leaves you see i can't really keep the house clean
Me trying not to show my anger: ok no worries
Dédé: ok, for the dowry, you should bring waxes, liquor, wines… wholesale alcoholic drinks for the men of the family, shoes, jewellery, outing bags, money on cola some even go further, car, house, and so on, but you must not forget the ring it is very important
Me: is that all?
Dede: yes yes that's all
Me: Ok ma'am, I'm going to have to leave, see you Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Dede: One more thing, my daughter shouldn't know anything that's been said here, okay?
Me: ok its working good day to you
Dede with a smile on your face, good day to you too my son
I get up I leave her there, she doesn't even try to hide her joy, everything she has just asked for she will have them, but I hope her daughter will behave well once the wedding is celebrated if not she will lose very quickly the wide smile she has
Mother and daughter are the same, they gave me their price and I just bought themthose diamond hunters
End of Flash-Back
Alex gets up and takes a direction to go I don't know where, his mother gets up to follow her but I ask her to leave, I'm going to take care of this insolent little one myself, I don't intend to accept these deviations from driving when we get married, she will serve as a mother figure for my daughter, so her rotten child behavior will spoil her will have to leave her here before arriving at my house
I take the same direction as her and I find myself in a kitchen, she had her back to me so she doesn't notice my presence, I can't help but admire this beautiful sight that is offered to me this which makes me forget what I'm here for, her long hair that goes down her back, revealing the transparency of her dress to the small of her back, her voluptuous buttocks that have been specially designed to give pleasure, I I have the impression of being attracted as by a magnet, I stick delicately to her which makes her jump
Alex turning his head towards me: what are you doing?
Me telling him I'm just playing your game
Alex: no but what are you talking about?
Me: you went to the kitchen for me to follow you didn't you? it is done
Alex turning to face me: what's your problem in the end?
Me: My problem is that I don't like disrespect, you can't let us crash in the living room and hide you here when you know we're here for you
Alex: you know what we call respect you? do you take me for a commodity or what? what are you playing? what is all this?
Me smiling: bah the dowry? weren't you the one who told me about dowry? I did, aren't you happy?
Alex trying to hide his anger: what did you not understand about bringing you back with 10,000 FCFA?
Me: you are still going to be my wife so as such you deserve all of this, did I answer your question?
Thea: I hope I don't mind you lovebirds, come free us we'll go
Alex tries to free herself but I force her to stay in the same position as she is, it's me who imposes the rules not her
Me turning to Thea: come on we're getting there
I wait for her to come out before turning to Alex
Me: let me tell you that your impulsiveness you'll have to leave it here, don't forget there's a little girl who's counting on you to take care of her, I don't intend to remind you anymore
Alex: If it's for Julia you don't have to worry, can I go back and take care of my guests?
Me taking her chin: of course you can leave, I want to see you put on the best smile you have and go accept this dowry as humbly as possible
I put myself aside to let her go I see her disappear at the end of the corridor, I have the impression of finding all the possible excuses to be next to this kid, I end up joining them in the living room where they resumed a lively discussion, I resume my place next to my mother while waiting for the ceremony to resume
Mother: I hope the dowry is all there
Madame Dédé with a smile from ear to ear: yes, I see that you have thought of everything
Mother very happy: I would like to know if you agree to give your daughter's hand to my son
Madame Dédé turning to Alex: this man who is sitting in front of you, do you know him?
Alex with a small voice: yes mom
Madame Dédé: he brought all these presents because he wants your hand, can I accept this dowry
Alex turning to me for a moment before answering: yes mom
Madame Dédé: my daughter has accepted so I grant you her daughter's hand, he can put the ring on her
I see Thea who was jumping in all directions applauding, my mother who was very happy and William who had a smirk, I get up I take her hands in mine, I put the ring on her before kissing her without waiting Her okay, I got the right, she's mine now
I go back to my seat and encourage him to sit next to me, that's where he belongs now
Me turning to his mother: we made the decision to get married, on Sunday, it will be a small ceremony with the witnesses
My mother: why so quickly? at least give her time to find a dress so we can plan the party
I feel her shaking my hands with all her strength to show me her disagreement but the day she signed this contract which reads to us she lost this decision-making power, I want to end these marriage matters as soon as possible
Me turning to my mother: Mom we had a long talk, she and I are very eager to become married, aren't we, my darling?
Alex: ….
Me squeezing her hands: isn't it my dear?
Alex biting his lip to keep from screaming: yes sweetheart...