Alike episode 7 – finale

Alike episode 7 finale
 
When James told me he doesn’t have a car and he still lives with his parents who gives him money sometimes, I felt disappointed because i expected more than that from him,
He even gave me the worst embarrassment I have ever had in an eatery, I begin to regret why I later called him after i have almost trashed his card, I have had double mind that day, I begin to even doubt if he was truly a medical doctor,
On that good day, he begged to take me out, I told him that I wasn’t interested in his outing that we have to be entering bike up and down because he doesn’t really have enough money for a taxi,
he promised me that we will take a cab, going and coming back, that he got enough cash to do that,
he said he even collected some cash from his mum to add up with what he has so that he can give me a treat, I felt very bad, he doesn’t even have any atom of Shame, collecting money from his mother sound so bad, he was suppose to be the one to be giving them not collecting from them,
I tried to cut him off after our first outing together, we hanged out that day and he didn’t even have enough money to pay for our meal, he was still begging me to be in a serious relationsh¡p with him, he even shamelessly asked me to borrow him part of the money so that he can complete it with his, I have never being so embarrassed in my life like that, the guy was so filled with drama, he dresses well, he was handsome and very outspoken yet his pocket was empty, all this fine men are always having one issue or the other, I thought to myself,
Different thought crossed my mind, thought like should i leave him here and walk away so that the eatery manager will take his shoes and wrists watch or even cloths for not being able to pay, they may even ask him to wash the plates and clean up the wh0le place for not being able to stay were he belong, as I thought of what to do I looked at his face he looked innocent and worries were written in his eyes, he was still holding out his hand to me, expecting me to give him my hærd earned money so that he can add up with his and pay the attendant who was standing closed by full of smile,
Why did he even bring me to this big eatery, filled with people who are well to do, the men with their women, paying their bills and not expecting their women to complete their money, I felt so left out and angry, but I can’t walk away from him because he couldn’t pay our bills, that will be so humiliating,
I thanked God silently for coming out with enough cash, even if the cash wasn’t enough i have my banks ATM card in my purse, I have always done that just in case there’s emergency,
I deep my hand into my hand bag and counted the the total money for our meal, I asked him to keep his own money back and pay with mine, he will need his own since he doesn’t have enough to go home, maybe it will serve as a transport fare home, he may also have other things he will like to sort out with the remaining cash,
he looked surprise as he collected the cash from me, he promised to pay me back but I told him not to worry about it,
We later left, when I got home that day I felt like i shouldn’t have helped him with the bill, he was trying so hærd to prove his self and his proclaimed love for me by taking me to a place he couldn’t afford, i felt like a fool but something in me felt at peace with him,
He wasn’t living a fake live just to please me, he was real from the beginning, he told me the kind of person he was, he doesn’t have a car or a house but he believed in himself, he was always happy and very entertaining but it wasn’t enough criteria for him to have my heart, as much as I wanted to be loved and married some day definitely not with a poor man, he should at least be well to do not the type that will always ask me to pay the bills or the type that still begs money from his parents,
I went about my life, he checks on me sometimes, he even returned double of the money i paid at the eatery, I asked him where he got the money since he claims not to have money, he told me he collected from his mum again, I felt so bad, how can over thirty years old man, be collecting money from his parents every time, I asked him to return back the money to them, I was feeling ashamed on his behalf, i told him I don’t need the money back, he thanked me like a little boy before leaving,
I wasn’t so established, but I’m happy I don’t beg for food, I will support him in any little way I can,
I’m doing things that brings small profit to me, and I’m okay with the output, I wasn’t depending on any man to take my responsibility, even James saw that I wasn’t a hungry lady, I was okay with myself, he wasn’t threatened with that as we continue being great loving friends
During my birthday, I wanted to make cake for my self and invite few friends over, I didn’t plan to go out, just wanted to be indoor and Mark it,
On that day I cooked and made delicious cake for myself, few friends and family members gathered in my place to eat and celebrate with me, James didn’t come on time but when he came i served him what he requested, I have decided not to look at his pocket but to look at the good sincere man i saw in him, I know no condition is permanent, anyway I can assist him i will gladly do that without expecting anything in return, and with this positive thoughts my relationsh¡p blossomed with him, I felt happy and comfortable being around him, we hang out in places where we could afford, he was happy and always appreciate me for accepting him the way he was.
The birthday in house party was still going on when James said he has a surprise for me, I begin to wonder what the surprise could be, I know he couldn’t afford much, or did he collect money from his parents again just to surprise me me, I didn’t ask him to get me anything, I wonder why he wants to surprise me,
I had thought running through my mind as he covered my eyes with some pieces of cloths while others cheered at us, he said the surprise was outside, he guided me outside, everyone followed wanting to see what the surprise was,
i was having a lot of thoughts, thinking of what James was up to,
Everybody followed us outside, I was blind folded as he guide me to a s₱0t and stopped, everywhere fell silent and i was hearing silent gaps, they were shouting “oh my God” I couldn’t wait for the blind fold to be taken off, he gently took it off from my eyes, and right in front of me was this beautiful car, decorated with ribbons and my name, I blinked again just to be sure I wasn’t dreaming, I looked around everyone was there shock written on their faces, James brought the car key and handed it to me wishing me a Happy Birthday, I wanted to ask him where he got such a huge amount to buy a car, I thought of the people gathered, asking him such question in their presence may embarrass him,
I stood there puzzled, It was a huge surprise, I don’t even know how i was feeling, I don’t know if I should cry or laugh or run to hug him, i was totally in shock, what if I boast out the way I’m feeling, what if u start scre-ming and crying at same time because that’s exactly what i felt like doing and while I’m on that somebody will come to tap me awake and said it was all a dream or James will say it was just a play and take back the car keys,
I was battling within my mind as James came and started speaking to me and to the hearing of everyone present,
he said he has being severally played and jilted by ladies, who claims to love him, he told me he was well to do and his parents are also, he doesn’t live with his parents, he has his own house and hospital and that the big eatery we went to one-day that he lied of not being able to pay because he wanted to see my reaction that he also owns that restaurant, which is being run by capable hands,
James said why he acted the way he did was because he wanted me to love and accept him the way he was not his money, that he had enough of ladies who fell for him mostly because he has money,
it was his parents idea for him to act as if he has nothing just to see if he will be able to find somebody who accepts him, that he knows I felt bad in the beginning but accepted to stay and support him not withstanding, he told me how much he loved me and has hope i won’t leave him because of his fake circ-mstances,
James surprised me further by going on his knees with a ring in his hand asking me to marry him, I felt faint, I was so shock that I have being on a test all this while, when the realization hit me that I wasn’t actually dreaming that everything happening at that moment, the surprised car, his confession and proposal was all real I started crying uncontrollably, I couldn’t hold back tears as I nodded to his request and he slid the ring into my finger,
family and friends gathered, congratulations was being said from every corner, I was hugged from almost everyone, it was just too much surprise for me that i still couldn’t believe it was me anymore, I can’t process all the information,
James was the last person who hugged me for a very long time, apologising for not revealing his full person to me, and lying to me from the beginning, he thanked me for not leaving him or cutting him off, he told me his parents will love to meet me.
Preparation start for my wedding and my beautiful wedding dress was made by Gina, who already has a two year old daughter for her loving husband,
She made all the dresses for me and my train,
I met James parents are they are very wealthy and loving people,
I got married to my fine doctor, it was truly beautiful, everyone was so proud of me, those who went about gossiping were quiet and rejoice with me, Dad and mom were so happy, it was something i have always dreamed of, to make them proud and I finally did that, it felt so fulfilling.
I never believed I will end up marrying a fine man after several encounters with them or even a rich doctor because I thought such men only live in my imagination,
it took me lots of time but I finally got here but I’m glad I’m with a man who sincerely love me and Ofcause I love him dearly, who wouldn’t love such a good man anyway,
I’m glad I didn’t walk away because I thought he couldn’t offer me anything, I’m glad I had a rethink and decided to stay with him when i thought he has nothing, I’m glad I didn’t use other men mistake to classify him
and finally I’m so glad I’m married to doctor James, my real Prince Charming not the one from my imagination.
 
The end!