That evening when everyone was having dinner, Fred brought up the topic. Dad, do you think Mary has got to the age of getting married? He asked and everyone looked at him, what are you talking about and why are you asking that? Asked the mother. Well, she called me earlier today and told me that she is already engaged to someone.

Are you sure of what you are saying?

Yes, mom, I would not joke with such an issue, I think it's not yet time for her.

What do you mean it's not time for her, if my daughter has found a man she likes then I have no objections, they can go ahead and get married besides all her age mates are already married she was left behind because she extended her studies but before that, I would like to see the person who has got the heart of my princess.

Their father was very happy, this is not going as he expected. Well, do you people think it's a good idea to get married to someone you barely know, someone you met not long ago?

And what's wrong with that? When I and your father got married, we didn't even know each other, it was our parents doing but we lived happily after getting married so they are even lucky to have met and have some time together.

Really,? You people don't seem to understand what am talking about here, all am saying is that I don't like and I don't trust that guy.

Oh, so you already know him asked the father, yes dad and I can bet that he isn't a good person just by looking at him.

Their mother laughed at that, do you people have a grudge or what? There must have been a misunderstanding between you two in the past and that might be the reason why you don't like the poor guy, but don't worry am sure his relationship with your sister is very good given that she doesn't trust easily that means he was good enough to get into her heart.

Oh shit, things aren't going per the plan these people don't know the guy in question, he might look good and act cool but Fred can feel something off with him., he Felt frustrated as his plan did not work.

How comes then my daughter hasn't shared such good news with me, her mother said and picked up her phone and called Mary.

Hello darling.

Yes mom, how are you doing over there?

Am doing good, I heard some good news from your brother but you haven't told me yet.

So Fred already told you, people?

Yeah, but it would be better to hear from the horse's mouth.

Well, what he told you is true, I got engaged to someone but you people should not mind what he tells you I know he doesn't like him.

Oh really, so when are you bringing him home, we want to see and know our future in law.

Don't worry mom we will come home soon.

That's nice we will be waiting for you, just set the day when you will be available and we will be waiting for you people.

Okay mom thanks say hi to dad and others too.

Alright, sweetheart, we are happy for you.

Mary said that she knows you don't like her fiancé so we should not mind you, she laughed at her own statement.

You people can think all you want but I know what I am talking about.

Okay, since they will be coming home we will know him and scrutinize him to know who he really is said their father.

GREG

In a hotel room, Greg is smoking while looking down through the window and thinking.

I have really tried, so it sucks this much to wear the face of a sweet stupid person?. He's already tired of pretending to be nice just a little more time, he needs to speed up things so that he can get back to his normal self.

Whatever he wants, he gets and he fell for Mary the first him back home and so he has to make sure everything goes fast so that he can get back home and continue with his business e he saw her and he would not imagine another man having her and that's why he will do everything possible to win there are so things he can do by instructing his workers, according to the daily reports his businesses were going on well back home though he doesn't fully trust his operations with others.

Greg had formed a habit of picking up and dropping her at work such that her colleagues were already fond of her romantic boyfriend, so that morning he dropped her to work and went back to his dealings even though he needs to be in the office some things can be done by him instructing his workers on the phone.

That evening, Greg picked Mary from work at the hospital but he didn't drive her home, he told her that he has a surprise for her and she should just follow him silently, first went to a mall and he bought her a pair of matching outfits, it perfectly matched what he was wearing such that when people Then they would be left admiring the couple.

.His business is still waiting for him.

So what he needs to do next is ask her if she is okay with them visiting her family and see how she reacts to that.

When they left the mall, she asked where they were going next but she was told it was a surprise too, oh my goodness she is feeling so sweet right now. The drive took around 40minutes and when they finally arrived, she couldn't believe her eyes oh my goodness, they came to her dream spot, she has always told everyone close to her that she wishes to visit this place and spend some time there and now it's happening right before her and much more sooner than she had expected, she unconsciously jumped on Greg and gave him a tight hug, he wasn't prepared for that but he took it anyway, are you for real you brought me here/ she asked with tears of joy in her eyes. Anything for my queen even if you ever dreamt of having the world in your hands, I would make sure you have it.

This happiness can not be contained, she took a lot of pictures and shared them with her friends and family, they were happy for her but some friends got jealous because they thought her obsession with the place will always remain a dream.

With all these happening to her, she can not dare say no to this man who's making almost all her dreams come true.

Greg asked when they were going home and she told him that she also wanted to discuss that with him since her family already knew about him and they wanted to meet him, wow, that got him unaware he was prepared on convincing her but it seems to be doing great with his trends. They set a date which was a Saturday one week from then and told her family to be waiting for them, Greg was happy that things were working in his favor, but then he was not as happy as Mary who felt like a queen in her own world.

The day finally came and they traveled home, her family was eagerly waiting to see their in-law, all kinds of food and drinks were prepared, Greg felt at home after a very long time, he felt like this was his own family.

He was all nice and warmhearted, he had presents for everyone in the family, oh no, that was a bribe, thought Fred who was not happy at all but he could not show it since he doesn't want to offend his sister, he doesn't want her to think that he is not happy for her, so he has to play along though not satisfied.

His father and the rest wondered what he was talking about when he was saying that Greg is not a nice guy when all they could see was someone who was so affectionate to their princess, he really doted on her according to his actions and they gave them ago-ahead but not with a tough talk with the father in the backyard, if you know what is good for you, don't dare mess with my daughter or else you will not really enjoy the outcome.

With that said, and being given the go-ahead, Greg was free to come with his people, pay the bride price and get his wife officially.

The day was set again and the wedding was set three weeks later since everything needed was available.

Mary's family was so happy to have their daughter getting married especially her mother who was silently wondering if her daughter would get married since her agemates had gotten married earlier.

After the wedding, the couple went on honeymoon in Zanzibar, there were other couples on the beach but this particular one caught the attention of everyone, the couple appeared so loving, they stole the show for the two weeks they were there to the extent some stopped taking pictures of themselves and started taking pictures of Greg and Mary.

Wow, what a nice couple some would be heard saying while others kept their opinions to themselves.

Their moments there were so enjoyable that Mary wished that the period could not be ending soon but then she could not stop time, anyway with things going on this way, she will enjoy more goodies in her marriage. Within the brink of the eye, their honeymoon period was over and now it was time to get back home and continue with their daily work, when signing out at the resort, the attendants were asking them to stay longer since they also noticed that the couple entertained the rest.

Other things are waiting up for us man, we need to get going, said Greg, I understand man, all the best in your marriage.

Thank you, they said and left.

The flight back home would take about three hours so they will get home on time.

Greg had bought another house since he was beginning a new life, he might as well start it in a new environment, that's why he decided to buy a new one and a bigger one it would contain a bigger family, so his men have been working on the décor and everything else while they were on the honeymoon and by the time they are getting back, everything is set, it just remains for then to get in and begin their life together as husband and wife.

The stay in Zanzibar was so much fun and also tiring so Mary fell asleep on the plane, Greg held her properly until she got up when they were almost home, they got to the airport and his men were already waiting for them, he seems really prepared for everything. They took their luggage in one car and drove them in another car to their new home, Mary was mesmerized by the site of the house, it looked more like a palace. Are we going to be living here? she asked blinking her round big eyes.

Yeah, just you and me and the kids we are going to have soon, darling welcome home, this is your home from now onwards.

Wow, I really love this place, you got a nice taste,

yeah, sure that's why I got you, my queen. They both laughed at that.

welcome ma'am, welcome boss, his men welcomed them. They went in and Greg took her around the house and then to their bedroom, they were both tired so they took a warm bath and then rested.

They woke up later in the evening and Greg wanted to go out.

Can I make you something to eat before you go out?

No, you can be preparing dinner, I will have it when I get back let me first rush to the office and have a look, I will be back before you know it. he winked at her, took his car keys, and went out.

Mary was left alone in the big house, she felt that she got all she wanted, she could not ask for more, she is for everyone but then everyone has their favorite and in her family, her brother Fred is her favorite the one she tells everything before anyone else. They are always on good terms and whenever they differ, it doesn't take long before they solve it and get back to their usual self. Like the issue with Greg, Fred had to admit that he can not do anything about it and that he will not be getting in between his sister's happiness but then he will be watching closely.

She told him that she had so much fun in Zanzibar and they were back in town in case he wishes to visit her because she knows he must so she gave him their address