You are always mine

g each other under the traditional marriage hut. They were standing on sacred ground according to the history and tradition of this land. Many had come to witness a beautiful marriage, some came to

he crowd was doing, the clappin

e looked at Michael, someone who had come and was a

blue long sleeve with rough edges. There were red beads around his neck and two on his wrists. His hair was partially grey and his mustache and beards were shaved. He had

closer to Mariana and held her waist with his hands and placed his lips on her mouth and they kissed. Someone in the crowd lo

er there is a traditional wedding ceremony in the community, the r

the CEO of the telecommunication company that was established in Mariana's commu

colored canopies could properly see Mariana. She wore the traditional wedding clothes. It was a white lace material with a flowering design at the front. The gown held her breasts, it w

ought they had done him a favor, and his appearance would elevate him and show everyone how great he was. But Michael was very uncomfortable i

s into Mariana's right ear. They had gone to their seats, under a small canopy. This canopy was well decorated w

. I want to leave here. I am not comfortable with

y have not walked around the crowd. And the bride has not gone to the "artificial market" to buy things, then prepare th

ll sees Michael as her boss. And she does whatever Michael as

lowing the printed prog

uld feel and appear awkward i

e to play the traditional music were at the right side, waiting for their

hing in the program." Her

sion and delivered Michael's order. The host was a tall man with long beards and full hair. He was not surprised. He had gone across the sea

the microphone in his

eat." The crowd clapped and some aged ones nodded their heads. It was a custom in a traditional marriage ceremony, the brid

ariana stood up and took a small basket with a handle and went to the market. As she was walking towards the market, there was applause and hailing from the crowd. Mar

e paid and came back. Before she came back, her bridesmaids had prepared the fire and washed the utensils she needed for the cooking. It was customary for her to prepare the food without any form of assis

Mariana needed the traditional wedding ceremony to lay upon her, her dignity. Her mother was partially ostracized, and she was a product of disgrace. With this c

el to take the food into his mouth, and after chewing, Mariana gave him a cup of water. As soon as he dra

packed jollof rice and meat. Those at the front roll were the first to collect their food and

sound of the music and the joy of the occasion silenced the few people who vomited. After the vomit, some started falling from their seats. Th

se from the crowd. Others were wailing and the peace wedding ceremony became unorganized, everyone moving left and ri

ust have done

ands and pull her away from the scene, Mariana l

!" Her bridesmaid