The sun was shining awkwardly behind me as he got on his knees. The red and black tiles on the compound shone like diamonds.

"Awwn!", "So cute...!"

People were beginning to gather around us forming clusters while he dug into his suit pocket.

I became nervous and for some reason, I wanted the ground to open and swallow me. He looked around us as cameras were already rolling. There was satisfaction in his eyes.

I heard trumpets and drums playing outside the compound. I was definitely in for a threat. I was now excited and was grinning from ear to ear. My red gown seemed unfit for the occasion.

Dotun fixed the lace on his shoes before opening the burgundy box he was holding. A silver necklace shone brightly coupled with silver-diamond earrings.

"Happy birthday dear!" He said dryly.

I heard someone sigh. I was waiting for the next question, this possibly couldn't have been the reason he went on his knees now, could it?

"We should head back to the car so I'll drop you off at home. Your mom will be waiting..."

I nodded and walked out of the church premises. Outside, I saw a group of people who were celebrating an obituary ceremony; there were drums, trumpets and dancers. What a beautiful coincidence.

Dotun came out of the compound shortly and unlocked the car. I opened the door and sat beside him as he ignited the car.

I felt like a total fool. What had I been thinking? It's not like he said I should marry him at any point and our relationship was barely a year but time wasn't really on my side. Try being twenty-nine with a mother who wants you to marry before you clock thirty-one.

"Why are you so upset?" Dotun asked.

"NOTHING BOSS!" I replied coldly.

"Where you expecting a ring?" He asked mischievously.

I felt like strangling him with my bare hands. He could tell I was upset.

"I'm sorry babe. That was me preparing for when I'll propose. I love you..."

Omooooo, that was two years ago. Bimbo showed me an Insta blog story of a glamorous wedding.

Dotun married the girl he called his cousin, Zara. He said he was going to Dubai for a family reunion.

I feel so stupid but I just have to move on, but e be like I won mad...