So it was proposal time, it was her 11 month now, the 5th of her 6 months extension. I had asked Phoebe the day before how she would feel about calling Jasmine mom. Her response brought me extreme joy, all she said was dad; "it's about time; i just didn't know what kept you waiting". Then I knew Phoebe had my back.
Eventually it was Friday night with Phoebe as usual and Jasmine was going to come over. So myself and Phoebe had our proposal trick perfectly worked out. In fact, Phoebe did most of the planning, her ideas were excellent.
So i was made to cook the dinner that day, get some nice wine, and get a perfect dessert to go with.
It was time; Jasmine came to the house around 7:45pm, she looked different. She was all dressed and looking gorgeous, I thought right from our place she was going out for a dinner with another guy. I continued my chef duties in the kitchen with extreme jealousy in heart.
Little did i know Phoebe had put her up to that, exactly what she told her, only the two ladies knew.
All was done, dinner was served and we finished eating. We drunk some wine and it was time for dessert and time for Phoebe to act.
She passed the dessert around, but that of Jasmine was covered. Just when Jasmine was about to open hers, Phoebe signaled me to go on my knees just as we had planned.
Jasmine saw a ring with a "will you marry me note" placed beneath it. Jasmine turned to look at me and i was already on my knees.
Phoebe then said to Jasmine; aunty Jasmine; i would like to call you mummy going forward, would you marry my Dad?.
For the first time ever i saw Jasmine emotional, she held my hand and invited Phoebe over. She held her in the left side of her body, smiled at her and said yes you can.. She then said to me, i will marry you and be your wife if you will have me.
My self and Phoebe were filled with the wildest of joy. We jumped around like kids on a bouncy castle and she stood there laughing at us.
Fast Foward, her paper work was done, she moved back to the states to put her affairs in order. She came back to Ghana after a month, started her practice in Ghana, we both partnered in running the real estate business alongside our main careers.
We are happily married for 10years now with 2 new lovely boys; Jake and Caleb.
Love and marriage is awesome when you find the right person.
Maybe you tried love and got hurt; it's okay to feel pain; but don't get bitter forever, there is a Jasmine out there for you.
This time round i knew i was married....
The end.