Mother Inlaw form Hell
MOTHER INLAW FROM HELL
Grace David could hardly believe this day has arrived. After planning for their big day, running around looking for the right materials for her wedding dress, searching for the wedding decorator. Looking herself in the mirror she felt satisfied. She looked like a princess in her wedding dress. Vincent Hangula’s princess. Yes she would soon be Mrs Hangula.Grace thought, smiling back at her reflection. Grace knows she is making the right decision by marrying Vincent. She is very much in love with Vincent and believes nothing will ever come between them.
“Grace it’s time we make our way to the church “said her cousin Sara who was busy doing her make up early.
“Okay Sara, let’s go “said Grace smiling
Sara can clearly see the excitement on her cousin’s face.
Five hours later at the wedding reception, the music was playing in the back ground. Guest at the wedding party were dancing and some sharing wine. Vincent stared at his new wife with a smile and thought she really look like an angel. Family and friends were all present to witness their big day.
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Grace is busy preparing dinner in the kitchen. Her cell phone rang and she ran to answer.
“Yes honey’’ said Grace
“I won’t be home tonight honey. I have to drive to the village mother want to see me. She urgently wants to talk to me about something “said Vincent
There is silence at the other end of the line.
“Love are you there?”
“Yes i am here. Why haven’t she called you in the afternoon.”
“But love you know how my mother is.”Vincent said
“You know what Vincent for the past two years since we got marry your mom has been making decisions for us. The kind of car we should buy the furniture we should buy and when are we giving her grand children. I really don’t know when she is going to realise that we are capable of making our own decision.”
“I think she is just trying to give us advice where the buying of furniture are concerned. Now bye honey we will talk later. I love you, bye “Than he was gone.
Grace could not believe that Vincent was so blind when it comes to his mother. He could not see how his mother was controlling their marriage and that this could drive them apart.
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They where sited in the board room with all the finance staff including the head of finance Mr Zacharias.
Clearing his voice Mr Zacharias was about to address the meeting.
“Good morning every one as you all know we are about to reach the end of the month. Therefore we have to ensure that all the employees receive their monthly salaries on time.Tommorow i have a important workshop that i have to attend with Mrs Hangula.Sorry to inform you on such a short notice” Mr Zacharias said looking at Grace waiting for a response.
Mr Zacharias was a tall man in his early fourties.This morning he was wearing navy blue trousers with pads to match. Everything about him speaks authorities. At times Grace used to think he is just a little bossy, but later came to realise that he just want people to produce good results.
Being the Chief accountant of Universal Debt collection Grace knew a lot was expected from her. Grace nodded to Mr Zacharias in reply.
“Which bring me to the reason of this meeting. Your deadline for salaries is nine o’clock tomorrow morning.”
“But Mr Zacharias how are we going to prepare salaries for about five hundred employees in that time frame you have given us.”Grace asked with a worried expression on her face.
“Figure it out. Meeting is over “He said standing up from his chair ready to make his way to his office.
................................................................................................................................”There is a call for you Mrs Hangula “Miriam the secretary said
“Thanks Miriam put them through”
“After noon honey “said her husband
“Afternoon, how did it go with your mother last night?”Asked Grace
“Can i pick you up at work so that we discuss it over lunch?”He asked
Tully smell trouble, she could sense the nervousness in her husband’s voice.
What exactly did he discuss with his mom? Grace wondered.
“i am sorry honey i have to work overtime have urgent things that i have to finalise today at work.”
“Alright than we can meet back at home, good bye “He said
“Good bye”
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It was past nine in the evening when Grace finally left the office. The cold wind was blowing against her face as she stood outside the office waiting for a cab.
After what seems like eternity for a cab to pass by she saw one approaching she waved to it to stop.
When she came close to the door of their house she could hear voices inside. Who could be there with Vincent? Grace though. He did not mention any guest coming over. When entered the dining room she saw her mother in law sitting at the dining table with Vincent.
“Good evening Mama Rebecca” said Grace
“Good evening, you are finally home “She said ironically
Vincent stood up from his chair and gave his wife a kiss on the cheek; pull out a chair for her to sit.
“To what do we owe this wonderful visit mama? “Asked Grace
“I came because there is something we have to talk about “She said smiling at her son.
Grace looked at Vincent, waiting for an explanation.
“Love Mother is hear because........hmm”
Mama Rebecca cut Vincent short
“My dearest daughter in-law people in the village are talking behind our back. That my Son’s wife is not bearing any children.”Mama Rebecca pointed out
“But mama.....”Grace started saying but Rebecca waved her hand to stop her.
“Let me finish. Next week Saturday i have made an appointment with traditional healer in the village for you both to go see. I will personally go with you there.”She said and picked up her mug of coffee and took a sip.
“But mama, we do not need to consult a witch doctor in order to have babies. We are perfectly fine nothing is wrong with us. We will have babies when we are ready to have them. Our career is demanding a lot from us now and that’s why we decided to wait.”Grace explained
“All you have been saying is career. I personally do not believe that work can prevent you from conceiving babies. There is something you are hinding.iam sure you are having problems conceiving” she exclaimed
“There is no way i am going to consult a witch doctor.” Grace said almost shouting
“For heaven sake stop saying witch doctor, it’s a traditional healer.” She said and turned to Vincent
“Talk to your wife she is stubborn as always.”Mama Rebecca said
“witch doctor, traditional healer whatever you call him i am not going” said Grace standing up from her chair and making her way to the bed room.
“Grace.....wait” Vincent stood up following her
In the bed room Grace looked at Vincent.
“You knew your mother was coming over here but you did not even bother to inform me “Grace questioned him.
“That’s why i wanted us to meet for lunch and talk about this. My love i tried to talk her out of coming here, but she wouldn’t listen “He said
Grace was busy packing her small suit case.
With tears in her eyes she said “You know what Vincent i think it’s about time you stood up to your mother before she drove us apart.”
“Why are you packing.......Where are you going “Vincent asked panicking.
“I am moving out until your mom has moved back to her house in the village.”She said picking up her suitcase and making her way out of the room. She walked down stairs heading for the door.
Vincent quickly ran after her.
“Grace ...... “He shouted after her but Grace was already out of the door.
“Let her go, she will be back.”She said and continues drinking her coffee.
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“I’ll make you a strong cup of coffee to calm your nerves “said Sara
Grace came to her cousin’s house.
“Thanks I’ll need one “said Grace worn out. It was a very long day. After coming from a busy day at the office she has to get home just to find her mother in-law with her ideas.
“What’s wrong with your mother in-law? I just don’t know why she keeps pushing you and your husband to do what she wants. ”Said Sara
“I just my husband to be frank with her, and tell her what she is doing is not right.”She said
“You know you are well come to stay as long as you want “said Sara
“Thanks i really appreciate it.”Said Tully
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The workshop took until in the afternoon. Grace was in Mr Zacharias car, they were driving back to the office.
Grace was worried about her marriage and does not want it destroyed because of her mother in-law.
“I think the workshop was very educational. What do you think Mrs Hangula?”Asked Mr Zacharias.
There was silence; Grace was deep in her thought
“Grace.....”
“What were you saying?”Grace asked
“What do you think about the workshop? What’s wrong, you are awfully quite today. “Said Mr Zacharias
“Nothing is wrong Sir, I guess i am just a bit of tired from working late last night “Grace said leaning back against the car sit and closing her eyes.
Mr Vincent did not believe a word she said but he did not bother probing further.
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For weeks Vincent have been persuading Grace to come back home, but she was determine she will not go back until her mother in-law stop interfering in their marriage.
It was after two months later that Vincent came to see Tully at her cousin’s house.
“I’ve told mother to go back to the village and let us leave our lives without her middling. She was not happy about it but i have to do it. I cannot bear the thought of loosing you.”
“I am happy to know that you value our marriage as much as i do.”She said
“She really believed that you would be back and give in to her idea of consulting a traditional healer. “Said Vincent
“As much as i want her not to interfere in our marriage i also don’t want to see you and your mom to having a strain relationship.”Grace said
“Don’t worry my love she will come around one day eventually.”Said Vincent and gave his wife a hug.
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Three years later Vincent was waiting for Grace to come out of the operating room. Grace was pregnant with twins and the Gynaecologist claimed the babies were too big as a result they have to carry out a Caesar section in order to deliver the babies.
The doctor finally came out of the operating room, a big smile on his face.
“Congratulation Mr Hangula you are a father to a baby girl and boy “Said the doctor.
“Doctor, how are they doing?”Asked Vincent. He could not contain his happiness.
“They are all in perfect health and so is your wife. You can go right in and see them “said the doctor
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Vincent, Grace and Mama Rebecca where sited in the sitting room, a week after the babies were born.
“My children please hear what i am about to say “She said
She continued “I always dream of having a big family. Instead i only had you Vincent.”
She paused, stood up and worked to the window. The street below was very busy people coming from work. It was about a minute later before she continued.
“When Vincent was about one year old i was involved in a car accident. I was taken to the hospital and i had internal bleeding in my uterus and they had to operate me to take out the blood clot.”Mama Rebecca said then came back to sit on the couch facing Grace and Vincent.
“From that time on when i was pregnant for the second time i had a miscarriage. When i got pregnant again i got another miscarriage.”There were tears in her eyes as she was going on.”Grace moved closer and took her hands in hers.
“Mama if this is upsetting you so than don’t continue talking about it.”Said Grace
“Child i have to do this. We consulted a specialist to find out what the problem was.”She started sobbing
“Mama it’s okay, calm down.”Said Vincent worried about his mom.
“The doctor said won’t able to have babies as result of that accident. I was devastated; my dream of having a big family was shattered.”Mama Rebecca muttered.
“That’s why i made a promise to myself that i want to see my son married to someone who could give me lots of grand children. I think that’s the reason i was insisting that you give me grandchildren. I am asking for you both to forgive me.”She said looking at them both with tears in her eyes.
“It’s okay mama. We forgive you “said Grace
“I guess I’ve been very selfish. Without thinking what this might do to the both of you.”She sobbed
It was about thirty minutes later when Mama Rebecca was finally calm. They went into the bed room so that Mama Rebecca could see her grand children.
There was a smile on her face as they entered the bed room and saw her grandchildren lying there. She sat on the bed and picked them up. One on her left arm and the other on the right arm.
‘The girl i will name her Blessing and the boy will be Blossom.”She said
Grace and Vincent looked at one another and smiled.
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