CARELESS LOVER 1
Mary was a 29-year old lady. She was self-conscious elegant lady. She works in one of the commercial banks downtown.
A good career matching her graceful look was such that many men would be satisfied with. She is the type men call asset. Not just this alone, she was well mannered.
The only problem with Mary was that she choose to be the sophisticated lady. She was such a psychedelic sister that most men fear coming around her.
It seem Mary enjoyed this kind of self elevated aura that made her look unapproachable.
Without words she seem telling men far and near that she wasn’t available for all men.
Here was one of such scenario of how men talk themselves out of serious relationship with Mary.
John, Abraham and Felix were church members with Mary.
Felix was a shy cool headed guy with a very good business.
It was being secretly gossipped that Felix was one of the richest young millionaire in town.
Felix had a payment system he built at the age of 24. He was 31, his payment platform had became a leading national brand.
Felix was being touted to be richer than some bank MDs in the country.
Yet we cannot take away his youthfulness. Felix was unmarried.
He needed a wife. The pastor, his parents, siblings and friends were all on him. But he was being careful not to rush this aspect of life. He told everybody it wasn’t time.
He had pressures all around. Every lady wanted to win his heart. But Felix had no time for leisure in the growing years of Experon Payment System Limited.
Recently, Experon went public. This means it’s now a Public Liability Company.
With this there were more capable and experience hands around.
As a reward Felix wanted a good marriage for years of untiring hard work.
The three friends: John, Abraham and Felix met talking randomly when suddenly Felix changed the course of discussion…
*I love Mary*
Which Mary? John asked sarcastically
Mary Mouton, the beautiful daughter of Elder Mouton. She’s my type of woman.
Abraham and John suddenly bursted into laughter. They laughed so hysterically that made Felix seem the odd one.
“What? Is she having any problem?”
Abraham was quick to talk: “Mary, she is the prayer mantis.”
Again the two began to laugh again.
“Mary what?” Felix asked. “Why a Praying Mantis?”
John began: “We don’t want you to waste your time on Mary. But I’ll tell you a little bit about her.
“You know your busy job at Experon doesn’t allow you to be fully part of your comrades’ fun life.
“Mary Mouton, tagged M Square has always been the dream of every guy in this church.
“Every guy with means have all queue to have Elder Mouton’s daughter’s hand in serious relationship.
“This is an open secret… This John your friend was around her for close to two years.”
“How about you Abraham?” John also interjected.
Felix smiled: “So all of us want the same woman?”
John answered: “We gave up long ago to find a willing lady”
“The Prayer Mantis worn out our patience,” Abraham continued, “Every time we go to her, she kept telling us she’s still praying on the matter.”
A good wife material that failed to find a good husband material.
It was no secret that Mary Mouton, Miss M Square was the most loved lady in church with more suitors around her.
“Felix,” John called, “all the brothers in church have given over on her, Felix don’t waste your time.”
Felix smiled and nodded his head. “Tomorrow, I’ll start my exploration of the world of Mary,” Felix said.
This is the end of part 1.
Will Felix get through the Prayer Mantis.
*Let’s watch out*
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WALE ADEWUMI
