LOVES NOT IN HER DICTIONARY

INITIATION

There was no doubt she did love him yet could not resist from falling deeper and deeper into him. Whenever she thought , she was at the bottom of the dive, new surprises come along with depths unexplored. She didn't know to which depth loves sink hole was. Be it as it may, she was drowning peacefully in contrast to the law of nature there right then. she fidgeted with her nails, blushing hard with a beautiful timeless smile on her screen as if she didn't need to move dozen muscles to do it.

"with that much said, if you would permit me without any objection, I would strongly suggest we begin the ceremony now. we must make sure the first rays of the rising sun of this day befalls you but only after the necessary Rites. Before that, I would like to come to a concession with you." He spoke respectfully

"Is that so? 'squinting her eyes as she gave him the wondering skeptical surface pose.' ok shoot!" she says giving the nod

"it is out of outmost respect! I call you my lady. which is complimentary to your affiliation with our king! your soon to be legal husband. Any name would be direct insult, a straight in the face disregard to our rightful ruler punishable by death or a life of misery. Being the senior Chief priest exempts me not from that penalization should I falter. I would rather my tongues be cut out than commit such defilement." He says loyally

"Wow! wow! wow! hold on gramps! This is surely not the barbaric ages? Any ways there is also no need to be overly dramatic."

"kindly grant me the permission to address you appropriately without restraints, in reciprocation you would also call me Togui, my mandated name. This I humbly request of you." He employs her with bated breath

"Is that all you wanted to ask of me? ' she inquired unbelievably' I thought it was one of those things I would rather shy away from than grant." She responded, leaving a hysterical squeal in the air' seems a reasonable bargain." she adds.

Jennifer didn't know what to make out of all the drama, diction, treatment with the rest. She was just meeting him for the first time though she had heard of him earlier. However, the idea of experiencing some of the things she only heard in fables intrigued her. If fun were to be a person? that'd be Jenn. Anything exciting is her cue. Stringed with the fact that her man is aware. "What could possibly go wrong?" was the billion dollar pop up question in her back screen with a perfectly pitched dolphin end note stretched responds 'Nothing!" This could only mean she was in safe hands. She had no reservations than to agree /permit Togui.

"Truth i, it will take some time for me to get accustomed to all the tittles/ names. None the less, sure! why not? i will take your deal. I can't actually wait for the experience. Let's so this." she envigoratively cheered.

He realizes the breath he held on in anticipation finally. Grateful to the gods for softening his lady's resolve to agree to go through the rites after all. Time was of the essence; without further delay he went about putting together all that was needed for the ritual.

He needn't go any where to get nothing. He had prepared completely before embarking on this mission.

He realized the large piece of cloth which was draped over one of his shoulder, which served as his attire this whole time, down to his waist. He picked the excess folds due to having to bring the cloth down to waist level, as that of packing a curtain on a pole, to a handful as well as a reasonable length. He then proceeded to knot on his navel.

previously, this large piece of cloth was draped over one of his shoulders, specifically his left upper arm as that of a one hand top, although not stitched nor is it held on with any support but it still stays in place. The two females exchanges glances with each other questionably, looking at the man critically as he prepared.

This was the traditional manner in which men wore the cloth on their body. The dressing was not done in the nude thus! a person be indecently exposed to the public. The men always wore either a khaki or linen knee leveled buggy shots or trousers with bare chest or a singlet before swathing the cloth on. It was round on the back side also serving as the division point. The body is positioned rightly in the middle of the length of the extensive cloth, with both hands holding onto the length ends out stretched first to make it even on both sides. After which the two hands still with the possession of the divided cloth are directed to the front of the body as a traffic officer directing traffic giving it a 'U' shape. The left portion is then brought over the shoulder and allowed to fall in front of the body on the stomach, covering half the chest. The right hand portion is simply run under the right armpit then drooped on top of the first fold, over the left shoulder. Even, there stood a responsible African gentleman all neatly dressed up proudly in cultural exuberance ready to go.

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He knotted the cloth around his waist ready to commence the arrangement for the initiation.

He brought out a folded piece of white cloth from his animal hide bag. Making use of the space before him, he spread the white piece of cloth on the bare tiled floor. After which he place the items for the ritual on there one after the other, further proceeding to arrange them in a chronological order.

Dzo Nu

Godotse

Kete Vor

Duku

Gold ornamental accessories

The Golden Armlet of the land of Srogbe Anglo Ga

Amaa Gbe

Cowries

Ehee

Calabash

Ewor

Schnapps

First was the Dzo Nu - locally manufactured traditional waist beads. Secondly Godtse -the traditional piece of cloth for the coverage of the private part. Thirdly he placed a neatly folded branded new Kete Vor - the traditional hand woven thick cloth down. Fourth was the Duku - the traditional head scarf with the gold ornamental accessories to adorn the fated Queen. Also the Golden Armlet of Srogbe Anglo Ga. Next was Amaa Gbe -A traditional herb, followed by the cowries for divinity then the Ehee-the traditional white clay chalk, Calabash for serving liquid and making mixtures. Ewor - locally prepared corn powder last but not the least, Schnapps- a strong alcoholic drink for libation.

He handed the Godotse, Kete Vor, Duku, Dzo Nu not exempting the accessories such as gold earrings, necklace, bracelets, rings of different designs and karat befitting a Queen. He enumerated the procedure of how the dressing must be done. Not forgetting some of the reason these customs must be upheld to the later. Jennifer had no knowledge of the ceremony. Although she grew up in the country of her origin and was traveled, she was like an expatriate who grew away from home with not oita of information on her culture, Now returned to learn of their roots. Whom by a miraculous wave of a magical hand was about to be baptized with the knowledge, most especially the experience. She was not going to be only a spectator oh no! not at all but a part-taker. To put it rightfully in its place, the lead role. As Togui had accordingly promised preterm, he was going to make plain to her understanding the process. She was going to be dressed in a customary suitable modus for the brief but momentous ceremony. She had to wear layers of carefully arranged waist beads from her waist to hips. This gave accentuation to her figure, served as the anchor for the Godotse; basic of all safeguarding against demonic spirits.

JENN POV:

This kind of feels surreal. As in a dream. Admittedly, this would have been a dream come true for lots of ladies. Unfortunately, not mine though not in a bad look. To be plain I have never been mistreated. That's supposed to be my role. Funny! Hahaha! Yet I will not deny the facts. It truly does feel like a fairy-tale opposed to the original unfolding of the storyline in all the Disney animations; Where a deprived female motion picture goes through hellish trails before being exonerated to princess-ly status. Apologies! for am about to burst you fantasy filled bubble. My life has been that of a princess since birth. I have had everything since I was small, from the latest toys, branded clothes, jewelry .. just to name but a few.

Thinking on it now, I think I really did miss something! Did I or didn't I? ' c*****g a brow impishly.' Yeah! A prince charming truly! 'she thought with a wink, sucking on her lower lip as old soldiers image rolled by in memory, a flushed face Jenn with a bright smile captured on. Anyways, to think that I would meet prince charming who would indeed be a real life royalty in this modern day or age? was a Far-fetched idea to me. I didn't even know that structure was existent any more. Now I feel am too ignorant.

Never the less, compared to all the stuck up guys in my social circle I have had to meet per my parents preference? I met an ordinary male who turned out no ordinary ... 'she pauses with a mischievous grin to enable the conjecture for a naughty idea.' Now let's give this story a little spice, euphoric twist it deserves you know? That Disney narrative From a sweet enchanting voice over ... shall we? of course we shall! That not withstanding , you should know it is not your usual helpless girl in distress with the wicked step mother sort of plot.

Once upon a time, a mischievous wealthy heiress run out of options to have fun and was bored out if her wits without nothing to do. Suddenly she got invited out by her best friend to a casual celebrations. One that was bound to change her life! drastically. She was only there to relieve her boredom, little I'd she know the had better plans for her. A surprise! She met a someone, a man she presumed ordinary without further thoughts. They danced, played had fun, so much so they fell in love. She never in her wildest dream fathomed he'd be him! The one! Her knight in shining armor. In the long hall she got to know there was more to him than he presented. A king he was indeed. He had denied his throne but for her he would accept the responsibility. she was from a power house, always had a spot light on her. One would have concluded that having it all from the go meant satisfaction! also you were not eligible for nothing else. Thus leave the rest for the under privileged. However, here she was on another center stage and this one! she found herself on at present, was so overwhelming she can not refrain but to think she was the luckiest lady in the whole world! She was living in a fairy-tale world with everything in real time currently. She met a real time king. He fell fell for her as she did him, now she was going to be a real time Queen. 'lame narrative right? she snotted' tsk! tsk! tsk!' right yet it was my truth. I am blessed beyond words and I would not trade these moments for anything in the world." Jennifer was brought out of hr renaissance but TOGUI'S voice in continuity of explanation of the process.