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Thursday, November 25, 2010

THE TREASURE WITHIN YOU!

Your beauty so deep, runs deeper than the Atlantic,
My love so deep runs deeper than the Pacific,
Your character so clean cannot be dented,
And your beauty so pure remains untainted,
Within your soul, lies pearls,
And within your spirit lies wells,
Some of love, others of honesty, and some others of chastity,
Baby, there is a treasure within you, deep in your entity,
A treasure for which I seek,
A treasure for which I'm willing to stick,
By you, through the storms and for all of eternity,

Darling this treasure within you of which I speak, is a marvel,
It's a treasure so abundant, I cannot adequately unravel,
Not within this realm of mortality,
Hence the reason I'll be with you for eternity,
To behold the wonders of this treasure,
Baby, for this treasure within you, I'll be with you forever, like a fixture,
I have searched for so long, all my life,
For the right one to call my wife,
Then I found you, a treasure sent me from above,
You showed me true love,
Baby, this treasure within you, brings me fulfillment,
This treasure within you, is my life's enrichment,

This treasure within you,
Brought out the best in me,
This treasure within you,
Gave me comfort in the days when I was hurt,
This treasure within you,
Is the source of my pride,
Baby, this treasure within you,
Changed my life's course,
This treasure within you,
Has become the propelling force of my life,
I'm grateful to God for this treasure within you!

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.

TO BE CONTINUED...
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Copyright Lysious.

GRASS TO A GRACE, A NOVEL: CHAPTER TEN (PART ONE)

CHAPTER TEN
THE GRADUATION
    The subsequent semesters were very successful for Bisi, Kunle, and Abayomi. The news of their parent's reconciliation really stirred up the siblings as they decided to make the best results in their departments. The final year was not easy for Kunle who had to visit some general hospitals for practicals. There he was exposed to dead bodies and was even asked to carry out experiments in which he had to dissect the brains of some dead bodies in order to study the brain cells. This he did with his lecturer's assistance as a final year test. The determined future medical doctor had to spend sleepless nights, studying voluminous medical texts and materials. For Bisi, the bulk of her final year thesis was based on analytical procedures of financial accounts. She was asked to work with some financial firms in order to carry out an analysis of business procedures and accurate record keeping.
   Abayomi in a similar vein did not find things easy too. He was asked to work with some field civil engineers to acquire practical knowledge. He also had to rigorously study both outdated and modern materials on Civil Engineering, and was exposed to brain twisting engineering mathematical problems. But if it is painful, it must be gainful, he thought.
  The final year examinations were around the corner. It was actually slated for September, 28 and all final year students were asked to submit and defend their thesis paper after the examinations. Bisi, who graduated before Kunle and Abayomi, submitted her thesis in her fianl year. Abayomi was however asked by his lecturer Mr. Washington, an American professor of Civil Engineering, to modify  and elaborate his thesis. He was asked to this with adequate references and illustrations. This was so much work and had to be done in the stated time. Abayomi extended the tentacles of his research and emphasized practicality in his work. This time it was accepted and he was commented by Mr. Washington.

GRASS TO GRACE, A NOVEL: CHAPTER NINE (PART TWO)

...Mr. Taiwo was to go to his wife's house the following day and deliver her portion of the money their son sent. At first he was reluctant, but later mustered courage and decided to take the bull by the horn. At least for the sake of their children. The next morning, Mr. Taiwo got up early, had his bath and breakfast and then headed for his wife's house. On arrival, it took him almost five minutes to knock on the door, and when he finally did, he faced down with eyes closed.
       "Come in!" was the reply from inside, but Mr. Taiwo refused to come in for fear of his wife's reaction. When no one opened at her response, Mrs. Iyabo walked up to the door and opened it, to see her husband standing at the door, faced down. Mr. Taiwo's heart rent into two when his wife opened the door.
       "Oh, it's you. Come in" she said with a smile, to his utter amazement. Kunle had earlier written a letter to his mom, which she received a day before the postman delivered Mr. Taiwo's parcel. So Mrs. Iyabo had already decided to reconcile with her husband.
       "I'm awfully sorry for everything I made you and the kids go through" Mr. Taiwo said with streaks of tears on his cheek.
       "Please find a place in your heart to forgive me" he added.
       "It's okay. I forgave you a long time ago" Mrs. Iyabo said as she walked towards her husband who was standing across her in her white-painted sitting room, well furnished with black leader sofas. She then kissed him before they embraced each other with deep emotions. Moments later, Mrs. Iyabo returned the keys to her apartment to the land owner before moving back in with her husband.

TO BE CONTINUED...
Copyright Lysious.