Married to Austin Greenwood

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Hey Prevail, he said.

Do I know you, Prevail asked?

No, my name is Marcus, he replied.

Where are you heading to? You seem like you’re in a hurry, he asks.

I’m on my way to see someone, she replied still thinking how he knew her name.

Okay can I give you a lift?, he asked.

I don’t even know you and you're asking to give me a lift, she said feeling suspicious.

No, I know it sounds crazy but I just want to assist, we can get to know each other later, he said.

Thank you, Prevail reply.

Feel free miss, he said.

He opened the door for her to enter like she was some kind of princess.

“He steps in and starts driving”

I can't believe my brother is marrying the most beautiful lady in town, he said with a smile on his face.

So, you're Austin’s brother, she asked.

How come you're different from him in terms of character and attitude, she continues.

Yes, I'm Austin’s brother, and what you you mean different from him?

Your brother has never spoken to anyone this calm and respectful before, he always acts as if everyone is inferior to him, sorry I am talking about your brother like this, she said.

Marcus was silent for a while without altering a word.

Prevail was curious if she had offended him, but Marcus replied.

“He always acts that way and I've tried talking to him about it but to no avail”, he said.

Prevail hearing this, she knew Marcus was different and she was convinced that the Greenwood family is not generally ruthless.

She was like tell me about your brother “Austin”? She asked.

As you know Austin is complicated, I don't even know my brother that much, but I hope as he is getting married to you, you can help him find himself, he said.

Are you for real, Do you mean I should help Austin understand himself? Someone that keeps his standard that high, no I don't think I can do that, she said.

Well then, you should start understanding him, because he is going to be your husband, Marcus replied.

I will do my best, I just want peace in my marriage, Prevail sighed.

I'm almost there, slow down, I'm almost there, she said as she was trying to direct Marcus.

If I may ask, who are you going to see? Marcus asked.

Hmm, my grandma, my mum said I should come and seek her blessings since I will be getting married in a few days, she answered.

Oh, that's nice and that's the best way to do things, he said.

Okay stop by your left, that's the house over there, she said.

She steps out of the car.

Thank you, Marcus, I truly appreciate the lift you gave me, it's a pleasure meeting you, she said.

No, no need that's the least I can do for my brother’s wife to be, he said.

Goodbye Marcus, she said smiling while walking towards her grandma's house.

Bye, Marcus replied driving away.

“She knocks on the door”

Hello who is at home, your favorite girl is here, she said.

Oh, is that my little angel, I've missed you, Grandma said.

I miss you the more, Prevail replied.

Oh, you look like your father too much, she said.

Of course, I'm the daughter of my father so why won't I look like him, Prevail replied while laughing.

Oh sit down my daughter, how are your mum and your brother, Grandma asked.

Mum is fine and Paul is still receiving treatment, Prevail reply.

Oh, it is well, my grandson will bounce back like he has never had an accident before, that's my prayer, she said.

Amen grandma, Prevail reply.

Grandma, I came here to ask for your blessings, Prevail said.

Blessings for what? What's going on, she asked.

Grandma, I will be getting married very soon, so I came to ask for your blessings, she said calmly.

How soon is your marriage, she asked.

Very soon, a few days from now, Prevail replied.

A few days from now, and I'm just knowing, she said.

Prevail trying to get things under control, because her grandma does not know about the arranged marriage, she does not know that Prevail is getting married because of her brother's medical condition.

Grandma we've been busy, you know Paul is in the hospital and Mum is with him, so I'm the only one running the marriage errands, you are the first family member I'm telling because you're special and I want you to be the first person I tell, she said.

Hmm, anyway I hope you're getting married to the best man in the world because such a sweet and nice girl like you deserve the best of the best, she said with joy in her face.

Of course Grandma, he is the best, replied knowing well that she was lying.

Best of the best? She smiled at her deceit.

Okay, my daughter, may the good things that come with marriage be with you, you will be fruitful, and you shall know no pain, go and bear children my daughter, she said.

Amen, thank you, grandma, Prevail said with a smile on her face as she received the blessings from her grandma.

I will be heading to the market now to get some things for the marriage preparation, Prevail said.

I did not even offer you anything to eat, sit down I'm coming let me get you water to drink, she said.

“Grandma left to get water”

Prevail was all alone in the living room when she saw a photo of her father.

Dad, I know you're watching me and I hope you're with me on this, she said feeling emotional.

Her grandma came with a glass of water and gave it to Prevail.

Thank you, Grandma, I will be on my way, Prevail said smiling as she drank the water.

“Goodbye”

As Prevail was leaving her grandma's house, a blue car was already outside waiting for her.

Is this another relation of Austin, she said in her thoughts.