Valuable woman : arranged marriage

My name is Bella Fasi , age 18. I am here from a family of two children including my little brother Annick and me . My family is not rich but we are not in need. My father is a farmer but he earns a good living and my mother is a fruit seller in the Aka market in our village Boula. You are wondering if I go to school or not. Well, we are in the vacations and next school year, I will take my baccalaureate. I hope I will pass my exam.

In short, my parents love each other very much, it is the total submission of women to their husbands. It has always been like this in my village, the woman has no say in her husband's decision. Our parents gave us a good education, that's why I love them very much. I am a brilliant student and I dream of becoming a doctor, saving lives anyway. As far as relationships are concerned, I have never had one but I like a boy in my class named John. But I feared my parents a lot and I also wanted a better future so I am wary of men.

Today is a Monday, it was my mother who woke me up with her screams. At 5 o'clock in the morning, she was already in the kitchen because she had to prepare the meal before my father got up to go to the field.

« I say ooh, Bella, aren't you going to wake up? Or did you not see the time?»

« Mom I'm already coming don't worry»

So I got up quickly to get a loincloth dress that I wore and ran to the kitchen. I greeted her.

«Hello mom»

«Good morning Bella, I hope you slept well.»

«yes mom I thank God»

«Ok go and bring me the two pots here and put the water in the big one to prepare the yam.»

«ok mum»

«hurry up then»

After finishing the kitchen, we put the dishes on the mat. The family eats together on a mat spread in the middle of the living room, it's the rule. After putting down the food, I went to take a shower before my father arrived. Once in the living room, I see him already installed with my brother on the mat. I greet him quickly and sit down too.

«Hello father»

«Good morning my daughter and your night?»

«yes father I am fine»

«Ok then, let's eat, woman I hope your food is sweet.»

It was in this atmosphere that we had lunch. My father and my little brother had gone to the field. My mother and I had gone to the market aka to sell our fruits of the day. In the evening, we all meet at home to eat and sleep.

A month has passed already, there is nothing special my friends, the beginning of the school year is in a week. We are already in the preparations, supplies and other. With my savings I bought two dresses, I was happy because I know that one day I will be able to afford everything I want.

The school year starts today, I was already on my way with my little brother. When I arrived at the gate, I breathed the air, looked around and smiled. I remember last year, I gave the best of me. This year too I will succeed, pass my exam and leave here. I will fight. We entered the school to look for our names and found our room. After that, I wanted to go home already because I am hungry.

«Annick, I don't think we have anything to do here anymore. We can leave, right?»

«Yes, big sister, let's go.»

We set off for home. When we arrived at the house we ate and then everyone went to bed.

Six months have passed, the exam is already approaching. Today we didn't finish the course quickly, I'm very tired. On the way back I was walking fast when I saw a scene that really irritated me.

Indeed it was a young man kissing a young girl on the side of the road. It is disgusting, I pass in front of them, it does not concern me. I'm going to sleep quickly today because I'm tired now.

A week later, at 7 o'clock I am already ready for school, we said goodbye to our parents then we left.

When I came back in the evening, my father told us...

«Woman you and your daughter I want to see you in the living room after dinner.»

« Okay, husband. Bella accompany me to get the food.»

After dinner, my brother has gone to bed because the meeting does not concern him. I am already asking myself unanswered questions because I don't know the purpose of this meeting, in any case my heart is already beating.

«Sit down, Bella, you are already a big girl. You already know a lot about life. My job doesn't pay too well. At a certain age, a woman is called to keep a home, here you have studied and I hope that you have not forgotten the education that my father has given you.»

«my husband, where are you going with this?» said my mother, surprised.

«I have found a husband for your daughter » said my father calmly.

I am dead. I heard a husband, that word was echoing in my head. No, my father won't do that to me, I refuse. What will become of me, and my dreams, as a nurse. It's not true that I'm going to marry a complete stranger, that's still what it is. In my village, we did not discuss the order of the parents or else they would call you a rebel, and then stone you or deny you. I ran to my room and cried all night, hoping that I could convince my father not to marry me. I know that one day it will happen but I never imagined that it could be so fast and with a stranger.

My father wanted to give me to this man without my consent as if I were an animal. I remained alone in my room, my mother and my brother did everything to make me eat but it was a waste, I refused to eat. On Sunday evening my father called me and said:

«From tomorrow on, you won't go to school anymore. In the evening your family would be there and you must be present » my father said.

«Father, I don't want to leave my studies please.»

«Young girl, a woman is made to take care of her husband, to keep a home and not to go and listen to the teachings of the white people who lead you to think that you have the same rights as your husband.»

I started to cry, I did everything to convince my father with the help of my mother, but it did not work.

I went to my friend Anna's house to inform her, she comforted me.

«Bella, I know you're in pain and this is a surprise to you. But please accept your father's decision, you never know, maybe you'll be happy with him. He might even agree to let you continue your studies» my best friend Anna says.

«I'm in pain my girlfriend, I don't even know the guy, if his family will accept me, I don't know.»

« Calm down, everything will be fine. Do it for your mother, please accept. Don't let your father repudiate your mother or the villagers make fun of her. You yourself know our village well.»

She has been very supportive of me and I have decided to accept this marriage, perhaps it is a door of happiness that opens for me and my family. If I refuse too, it is my mother who will suffer the consequences. I can't even imagine, my father will repudiate her and the villagers will only talk about her everywhere. Once at home, my mother came to my room.

« My daughter forgives me for not being able to defend you, you know our village. A woman is called to marry sooner or later, maybe it's your destiny that brings you where you want to go now. You have to show yourself as a real woman, love your husband, respect him, take care of him and your beautiful family. Be a good wife.»

«Thank you mom, I accept your decision. I will get married.»

« I'm happy, go tell your father that.»

I went to the living room where I saw my father sitting with his tobacco. I got closer to him.

« Dad, I have to tell you.»

« My daughter is talking, I am listening»

«Father I accept your decision, I will marry the one you want »

«I am happy, you will see my daughter. You will like him, your future husband.»

In the evening, my mother made me dress up nicely because of our guests. It was a very nice and presentable dress made of loincloth. I was in my room with Anna. A few minutes later, I heard the sound of a car engine in the courtyard and then the greetings. I sighed, my mother came to pick me up.

« Get up and follow me, your beautiful family is already here »

«Okay mom, Lord help me I said inwardly»

Anna took my hand and we went out. When I arrived at the salon I saw a young man with a chocolate complexion, muscular and nicely dressed. Wow, if he is my husband, he is beautiful. Next to him is a man and a woman, I think they are his parents. My father speaks first.

« Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Yari. All of us already know the purpose of this meeting. Bella, this is the young man who wants to make you his wife.»

«Thank you Mr. Fasi, I am happy to be here for the union of our two children. By the way Bella, you are beautiful» says my father-in-law

« Well, we'll give you the list of the dowry and then together we'll decide on the wedding day.»

« Yes, that's fine, but I'll give you two weeks for the day.»

«Yes, it's better like that » confirms my mother-in-law.

« That's fine. My son-in-law, what do you decide? »

« It's okay like that, daddy » answers my so-called husband.

« Bella comes to serve the food to your beautiful family.»

I served the food with the help of Anna. They ate and then took leave of us. What scares me already is the look of my future mother-in-law. She likes me looks in a way there. I hope they'll like me.

**** Alexis Yari

I'm Alexis Yari, the son of the great businessman Carlos Yari and Ruth Yari. I have two sisters Iris and Mariane. I love them so much, they are cool. I am also a businessman like my father, I work as a CEO in my father's company as he needs to rest.

I don't know why I want to marry this girl. A village girl only that she has at least studied. I had seen her one day in their village, I was leaving for a business. Her beauty attracted me. That's how I conducted my investigations, it seems that she is a quiet and respectful girl. Then I said, "I'll get this girl, she may still be a virgin, who knows. I don't like her, but if she stays in her place, there will be no problem between us. I'm a womanizer, I do what I want with girls. Anyway, today is our wedding day, I hope you'll come.

***Bella Fasi

I'm getting married today, I'm still crying in my room if only it was with John, the one my heart yearns for. But no, it's with a stranger. Mom and Anna were dressing me in my room.

« Wow, look at you in the mirror, you are beautiful, my dear.»

My mother smiles and looks at me tenderly.

« Yes my daughter you are very beautiful, I am delighted »

«Thank you, » I say sadly.

We left the house to go to the town hall. Arrived there I wanted my so-called husband who was already installed then I sit down too.

« we can start now, it's the mayor who speaks »

I pass you all the chatter, now we are at the best stage.

« Mr. Alexis Yari, do you take Miss Bella Fasi here as your wife until death do you part? »

« Yes I do»

« Miss Bella Fasi, do you take Mr. Alexis Yari to be your lawful wedded husband until death do you part?»

I don't know what to say, I can't go back.

« Yes I do »

« I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride »

Without further ado, Alexis simply kissed me. Afterwards, we left the town hall for the church. Once there, we headed to the hotel where the priest was already waiting for us. My father gave my hand to Alexis, we still celebrated the wedding. We left the church for the reception place.

At the end, my parents asked to leave, and I started to cry because they were going to leave me alone with her strangers.

« Mom, I'm going to miss you, I say this to my mother with tears in my eyes.»

«You too, my daughter, be strong, it will be okay. You have to take care of yourself and your husband, don't refuse him anything.»

« Okay, Mom, thank you.»

« Big sister, I will miss you.»

« you too»

« you will be very happy sis»

« my sister, my best friend, I'm going to miss you»

« you too sis»

« It is my father's turn to bless me»

« my daughter be happy, I will always be there for you.»

« Thank you daddy»

After my parents left, I started thinking about my wedding night today? Um, sleeping with a man who is also going to touch you. I never imagined that so early but the destiny obliges me now.

A voice startles me, I get out of my thoughts and turn to see who it is.

« come here, you're going to take a shower, this is our hotel room, if you need anything, just let me know.»

« okay thanks. uh...I want to take my clothes off.»

«I am your husband, you have nothing to hide from me.»

This man wants me dead or what? To undress in front of him, well I have no choice. I took off my wedding dress. There is only my underwear left on me. He came and stood behind me. I can not move so much that I tremble. He starts by caressing my breasts. He kisses me, I do my best too because I have never kissed a man. His hands start to wander all over my body. I can't write it down, the sensation is too much for me, I'm shaking. It seems that I started to like this man.

My underwear falls off, I am naked in front of him. He caresses my left breast with one of his hands and his mouth is on the tip of my right breast. We found ourselves on the bed and your buddy begins by sending these fingers in my intimacy. The sensations I assure you are too good, it lasted more than fifteen minutes until I feel a liquid explode on the face of Alexis. Hum it is what that, I am ashamed.

« I'm sorry »I said shamefully.

« No, don't worry, it's normal.»

« can I take my shower first?»

« No, look at the state you've put me in, you can take your shower afterwards.»

I look at his pants and it's full. His machine is tense, it seems that his pants will burst any minute. He undresses and climbs on the bed. He places himself between my legs ready to penetrate me, when I saw his device I was afraid at the same time.

« you must not be afraid, it will hurt you at first but afterwards you will like it.»

I don't say anything more, I close my eyes thinking about the fact that I am going to lose my virginity with a stranger.

I was in my thoughts when I felt something hard enter me. I screamed so hard that it hurt, my tears flowed. The next few minutes I started to feel pleasure, I didn't even want it to stop.

« Don't stop anymore, go like this»

« Today you will know your man.»

Alexis didn't let go of me all night. In the morning he woke up before me. When I wanted to get up, the pain was excruciating. Hai I have pain everywhere, it's difficult to walk to the bathroom. I don't understand anything, there are several products, soaps, shower gel, strange things that I didn't know. It's not like the village and I don't know the use of all that.

I was standing there until Alexis joined me and helped me to take my bath. I was looking for something to wear when I looked at the bed and saw that the sheet was stained with blood. I looked down in shame, Alexis was there.

« You shouldn't be ashamed, you are a woman now. Thank you for the gift.»

« Thank you.»

I got dressed to go and eat with my husband. After breakfast, I was tired because of the night of yesterday, I wanted to go and rest. My husband had gone out saying that he wanted to visit a friend. In a week we will leave the hotel to go to his place. It's his parents' house as my husband lives there. Currently we are on our honeymoon in a big hotel in Douala. I'm alone and I'm very bored.

*****Alexis Yari

Wow this girl had given me her virginity last night, it's a gift. We'll get along fine as long as she doesn't interfere with my life. Judge me well, you'll know what I'm capable of next. Right now I'm on the road to see my best friend Brice.