Fiction: Prompt "The best Mistake"

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Anabel's life was just like a smooth surface, predictable, and organized, on track. At 23, she had achieved what many people try to get in life: a high-paying job in Abuja's blue-chip company. But as she turned another bougie candle in her posh Prince and princess flat, she felt empty.

One day, her parents visit her at her place. They asked her if there was anyone in her life. She said that no one.

You can see that you are the only one who occupies the whole house. No children, soul mate. Even though God made it possible for you to be elevated to this level, all these things in your life. Said the parents.

She reacted. Mummy, Daddy, what are you driving at? I don't understand you. I can't marry and impregnate myself.

Yes, you got our message. We want to see our grandchildren. Can you see that people don't appreciate Lady without a partner? We are praying for you day and night because of this. We don't want people to look at you with negative eyes. You have to do something. Parents declared.

Anabel cuts in.
If I got you right. You said I should do something. Like what? I should call a man by myself and ask him to impregnate me. No, when it's time God will bless me with a good man and have children that you are yelling for.

As they were on this matter, Sophia, Anabel best entered the house. "Peace be on this house." Sophia greeted me.

"Yes, welcome my daughter. Young Lady, who are you to Anabel?" Anabel's mother asked.

Anabel frowned with her unfriendly face.
"Mummy, do you want to turn my house into a debate center? She is my friend Mummy. Sophia, don't mind them. Let me see you inside the room."

When Sophia and Anabel got inside the room, Anabel narrated the whole story to Sophia.

"I understand what is happening now, because I called you repeatedly but no response from you. About what your parents were talking about, they are doing their job. What I am facing from my mom is more than this one. She used to call me every day and ask about my relationship. You know what, they are thinking whether we did not take our lives seriously. I believe that when it's time, God will direct the good ones who will fill the vacuum in our lives." Sophia submitted.

Anabel asked Sophia what brought her to her house. "She said that I was told by the chairman to give you an invitation to represent our organisation at the conference at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Please, open my bag. You will see two brown envelopes there, pick one because I want to use the restroom. I can't hold this urine any longer."

Okay, Anabel picked up the envelope. Later, Sophia got an urgent call and left Anabel's house immediately.

The following morning, Anabel opened the envelope to check the time the conference would commence. She noticed that different things were kept in it. Without wasting time, she picked up the phone and called Sophia. "Hello friend, I mistakenly picked up the wrong envelope. Where are you? So that I can exchange it with one I am supposed to pick up."

Sophia felt relaxed.
"Thank God, I have been looking for it. I thought I had misplaced it. Presently, I am at my brother James' house. Do you know the place? I will be expecting you."

Yes, Anabel replied.

At the Sophia brothers' residence. There was an argument between her brother James and her fiancé. To the extent of slapping Jame in the presence of Sophia. At the same time, Anabel encountered the incident.

Sophia exclaimed.
"Ahh! What did you just do? In my present. You have got to slap my brother. How dare you do such a thing as that to my brother?"

Hmmm, I am very sorry. Maybe I was the cause of the misunderstanding between you. I mistakenly picked up the envelope. This is an envelope. Anabel handed over the brown envelope to Sophia.

"No problem, it was the best mistake. Young Lady, are you with anyone?" James asked Anabel.

Anabel was confused.
"No, I have yet to engage with any man. Why did you ask Sir?"

Sophia and James' girlfriend were watching the drama.

James asked Sophia to return that envelope to Anabel. And asked Anabel to bring out the item inside it. A necklace and a hand chain were kept there.

This envelope was kept by my mother, to give to anyone who would be my wife. As you can see now, what you called a mistake. It was "the best mistake" because you witnessed it yourself. Please, I want you in my life. Not one one-off thing, but I want you forever. James declared.

Anabel was in a dilemma.
"But Sir, you don't know anything about me."

I have known you, so far my sister knows you. It is enough for me. I believe that she can never be a friend to a no-good person. Please, I am begging.

James's former girlfriend was sobbing and left James's house without uttering a word. After some months, Anabel and James were happily married.