GRASS TO GRACE, A NOVEL: THERE IS LOVE IN THE AIR...

CHAPTER TEN (PART TWO)
THE GRADUATION
   ...The final year examinations came but the trio wrote theirs at different years, since their course duration was different. However, they all emerged best in their various departments when they graduated. This attracted recognition by the British government. They also received a number of awards from various renowned institutions. On the day of their graduation they received sums of money, enough to enable them start up with their careers. After Bisi's graduation she had to work for some years with various reputable accounting firms, while Kunle and Abayomi continued their education. However, after their graduations, events took a dramatic turn between the friends. They were all now full-fledged adults.
     "Kunle, I think there is this strong feeling in me that Bisi would make a good wife" Abayomi said in a manly tone.
     "You are not serious" Kunle replied laughing surprisingly.
     "This is not a laughing matter. I am dead serious. I would really like her to be my wife. You know, we have spent all our lives together as a family, and I think Bisi possesses all the qualities I desire in a wife" He said sounding even more serious.
     "You are really serious? Well, Abayomi I really do not have any problem with you as a brother-in-law, but it's not me you want to marry. You have to go talk the young lady in question" Kunle said expressing his position on the matter.
     "I perfectly understand you Kunle, but you are her brother, so I thought it wise to come through you."
     "Well, in that case I will talk to her about it. But you should try asking her out sometime. You know, you can take her to a romantic place and make your intentions known. You might even want to propose at once" Kunle advised his friend. It was as if he wanted them to be married as fast as possible.
     "That is such a good idea! Thanks man! You are such a good friend" Abayomi said as he shook hands with Kunle.
    "You are most welcome and best of lucks with my sister" Kunle added as they both left.
 That night Kunle disclosed Abayomi's intention to his sister, to which she gave no response on her stance.
   "I will prefer he comes to me himself, you know, as gentlemen do" she said.
   "He sure will at the right time. But you know considering our relationship with him, he thought it reasonable to come through me first".
   "I know all that and I understand you completely, but it's not you I'm marrying. You have done your part, and I appreciate it. But if Abayomi is serious about what he told you, he'll have to speak to me himself."
  "You're right, but can I atleast know what you think so I can tell him. You know, a yes or a no" Kunle tried persuading his sister who was getting slightly upset by now.
 "Look Kunle, I have already given you an answer. He has to come to me himself. That's how I think it should be done".
"But Bisi..."
" Can we not stretch this further?" Bisi interrupted. "I really have to go to bed. My day was pretty hectic. Good night" Bisi said in a manner typical of a mature young lady, as she quitely left her brother's room and headed for hers.
 "Good night" replied Kunle as he wondered how his kid sister had fully grown into a graceful and mature young lady.
 "How time flies" he said to himself as he lay to sleep.

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