The World We Want

Chapter 6: A good thing

Two weeks after.

Mshapa is single, this is a challenge that needs to be fixed. When a man finds a wife, it is a good thing. We are emotional beings, we all need companions. Mshapa is not left out in this, a human with emotions. 

At his age, thirty, his body demands something, a woman to keep him warm. Imagine a world without women, it would be boring. 

Women color our world, they make our planet worth living in it, they glow and radiate happiness and peace to the world. They bring harmony, they unite, bring life, and ensure continuity of generation. 

Mr. Kibo, the father to the commander, had a meeting to discuss whether to conduct a traditional or modern wedding. 

They agreed to go with a traditional wedding ceremony and get the paperwork for legitimacy from the modern offices. 

This was really interesting how they managed to interweave traditional and modern ways in how they conducted everything in the Taita hills. 

“My son needs a beautiful and wise woman tomorrow, ensure you advise him accordingly.” 

“I will ensure we select the best woman, who will quench his fire and give birth to blessed children.” the general replied Mr. Kibo.

“Thank you, I believe you will help him choose the best woman, who is fearless and ready to be in the frontline spearheading PEAP project.”

“That is the whole idea, we already know what women will parade for him tomorrow and we have done a background check about each of them. All of them qualify to be a wife to your son. What is left is for your son to choose the one who seems beautiful in his eyes, you know beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” 

“Do you mean all girls parading tomorrow come from good homes, well educated with both modern and traditional  knowledge?”

“Yes, they have all been good daughters to their parents, and none comes from a criminal’s home or parents with a different ideology with ours. Most of them studied abroad, the USA, Europe, Australia, Russia, and China. They have passion too in changing the whole world.”

“I hope none of them is the said breed of girls called slay queens?”

Pepo the general looks at him with shocked eyes, he never expected such a question from this old man. Still, times have changed and every parent needs to be cautious of who gets into your child's life.

“Hah hah, Mr. Kibo, with all due respect we have done all checks, remember your son is the leader of the people and has to get a wonderful first lady who will serve the people. All the twenty-one girls in the lineup have great profiles and history, they are not after fame or material things. ”

“Thank you very much for sharing just to ensure my son gets the right woman for himself and the people.”

Next morning at the park.

Men and women are busy preparing for the wedding ceremony. Twenty-one beautiful women will parade in front of their commander today. Many are happy and others envious they wish it could be them having that chance to match in front of their commander.

Taita people arrive and the elders and other leaders arrive. Mshapa comes in like a King, yet not yet married but today he shall be a married man. Friends and families to the girls on the lineup are present to cheer and support their daughters. It is always an honor for ladies who parade before their leaders even if they are not chosen, such girls are respected and during the marriage, their dowry is always high. Most girls with courage yarn and wish to participate in such events. Today the girls are here all smiles and smelling good.     

“Helele helele helele” shouts of joy were heard from women and men.

He was dressed Kingly, well shaved, and sat in a kingly seat. He was all smiles, the happiness in him was not just from the joyful cheers but the realization that today he will be warm all night. Men, women, and children danced vigorously in happiness. Weddings are really loved here in Taita hills but this one was unique, it wasn't just marriage but also a competition among women. A silent competition because those who lose will not know why exactly. This was also a platform for girls to get married easily, all young men are here seeing them. In case they are not selected they will still receive proposals from other men. A red carpet was in place for them to dance through, everything was in place and an elder stood and cleared his throat. 

“Taita people, we have a wedding today, our commander will select one of your daughters and will be his legal wife. As we live each day we must always think about making another generation because we are not born to live forever. We come to this planet and serve our different purposes and leave for another generation to serve their purpose. A real man must ensure they plant seeds in their own farm, if you plant in someone's farm the harvest won’t be yours. Get your own farm and plant your seed there. Mshapa today want to own a farm so that he can plant his seeds.”

“Hah ha ha ha” People laugh loudly.

“Yes, when a man and a woman come together, a lot happens. They become companions, support each other in happiness and sadness, give each other warmth or pleasure, and most importantly procreate. Young men don't live alone, find a companion, and enjoy your youth together as you age gracefully. Okay, I don't want to waste time, let us get the ceremony started. Music should start, one girl at a time will dance across on the red carpet then Mshapa will choose.” 

The music began and the twenty-one ladies danced across the red carpet. They were on short skirts and covered their boobs with a  thin well-tied cloth which was noted at their backs. They danced freely and they all looked happy. Their skin was smooth, oiled with olive, the smoothness turned on any man who glanced for a long time. They lifted up their hands, swayed their waists, swung bodies in a flirting manner, it was a good sight to see for all.  

After the dance, they all lined up for one of them to be selected. Mshapa walked through the line, looking at them at a closer distance. The one he touched with his hand was the one selected. Mshapa did touch one beautiful girl, she had big sexy eyes, smooth skin, nice and contagious smile, well-stretched legs, attractive behind, well-placed breast, and natural long silky hair. She is a daughter to a smart businessman, a man who had served society a big deal. Flora was her name, she has a master’s degree in international relations. She has always been a good lady both in the village and at school back in the capital city Nairobi. 

 Mshapa picked her up. 

“Wololololo” cheers of joy were heard from the people.

The wedding elder stood up and said, “He has chosen, and he has done a good job”

“Yololololo” the crowd responded.

“You know, it is said when a man finds a woman, he finds a good thing. Here we are today, we shall read the vows and declare them husband and wife. Mshapa repeat this right after me. I take you as my wife.”

“Flora I take you as my wife”

The vows were exchanged and the newly married had to dance. People celebrated the wedding, they ate, drank and ate, drunk again and continued enjoying. The new couples went to the house and refreshed. They laid on Mshapas bed and recuperated on how the day went. They were both silent and seemed to go through the events of the day. Flora wanted Mshapa to say something but he laid there looking blankly without saying anything. Flora could not hold any longer.

“I never expected you to choose me today. I am still in shock.” 

“Really, why you never expected to be chosen.”

“Because there were girls more beautiful on the parade.”

“I saw you, and you were beautiful in my eyes, I had chosen you even before you danced across the red carpet. Congratulations for really dancing so well, your body responds so well to the moves you were making”

“Thank you very much love” she looked at him with sleepy eyes and touched his chin as she smiled flirtingly. 

“You are welcome my darling, you know choosing someone to be your lover comes out with many considerations, it is not always about beauty. Beauty is versatile in men, what I see as beautiful will not be seen the same way by others. I would say thank you for coming for the parade and accepting me as your husband.”

“It has always been my dream to participate in the parade, not only to get chosen but to be seen by others. I am very sure all those girls by the end of the month will be married because people have seen them and they were all amazing. I am grateful I don't have to wait for another man to propose to me. I am already taken and I promise I will be a good wife and mother to the people.”

“Thanks too darling, you are so cute my love.”

“How cute am I, love?”

“You mean you don't know how beautiful you are.”

“I can't see myself, people are the ones who see, though technically no one is ugly but tell me, please. I want to hear it from my true love.”

“Oh my darling, that is so sweet, you have very white teeth when you smile they glitter. You have an amazing body shape like that of a blessing pot. Smooth body skin, I really love that, nice everything my love, I can spend the whole night talking about your beauty. ”

“Really? Thank you very much love.” She pulls herself close to Mshapas chest. 

Mshapa starts caressing her all over with his hard and rough hands. Flora moans in happiness, it's electric and hot. They kiss passionately and really enjoy each moment they share. They share their sweetness and warmth to each other fully, it was a great moment they had.

“Darling you are very delicious and yummy. I promise to love you forever and am yours and you are mine.” 

“Thanks my sweetheart, you are amazing.” 

They cuddled and became one, and sleep engulfed them. The two love birds had their first sleep together. 

A man and woman became husband and wife.