A True Nigerian Folkore told by my grandmother. Well most of the story has been modified by me and a lot of things has been added also to make it more enjoyable.
I've always wanted to write about this. 

##### [Read Part 1 here](https://steemit.com/writing/@gamsam/the-beautiful-bride-a-nigerian-story-part-1)

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#### Part 4

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Omide was very close to Abeni. She knew that, at her a she should give attention to the issue of marriage. The death of her parents made her extra careful. She called Abeni one day to bare her mind. 

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'Abeni, I am thinking seriously of making a choice from the multitude of men who come here.'

'Go ahead, you have my support,' said Abeni. 

'But I am in a dilemma. All the men say fantastic things about me and how they love me. They cannot all be that sincere.' 

'Yes you are right. Most of them may not be sincere. You have to identify the most sincere and loving among them. I know this is not easy.'

How do I do this?' Omide wondered. 

'Hmmm. That is a million naira question,' replied Abeni.

 'Honestly I don't know! My sister, I have to think about this. When I get an Lidea, I will let you know.'

'O.k. If I have any brilliant idea I will tell you too' 
Their discussion ended and Omide thought on the issue for some time. She did not discuss it with her aunt. She wanted to articulate some ideas before discussing with her. 

Exactly two weeks after her discussion with her niece Abeni, she called her again. 'Now I have an idea, it looks good but that is how I feel.'
'Please tell me my sister. I am eager to know: 
The idea looks bizarre but I know it will work.' 
Tell me, I am all ears.'

'Well, the idea is this. I want to celebrate my birthday low key.'
 How?' asked Abeni.

'I would invite just a few of the suitors and tell them about it. If they like they present gifts but they will not be allowed to grace the birthday party.'

'Why?'

'I like privacy. I don't want them to come and create scenes. In such a situation, you may not be able to control men.' 

'Yes you are right. Some men can be very jealous. If you are closer to one than the other, there could be some problems. Even though, people say women are jealous, men are worse.'

'Yes, they could bring gifts if they like and you will keep these gifts in a very safe place. After the birthday party, I will visit my friend in Igalani and others in the area.'

'A week after I had travelled, you would tell them that I had been kidnapped. After a while also, you would tell them that I had been drowned in a river and buried in the river bank according to the tradition of the people. The reaction of the men would reveal those who really love me. I will return after the signal has been received from you. The reaction of the men to the news of my death me. would be noted,' concluded Omide. 

'Do you think you can keep out of public eye and people won't know what is happening?' asked Abeni. 

'Yes, I can, I am determined to carry this through. Just play your role creditably,' Omide replied. 

Omide met her aunt early in the morning of the following day and told her the plans. 

'Do you think this can work, Omide?' 

'I believe it can work. We only need secrecy. Only Abeni and yourself are in the picture. No other person is involved,' explained Omide. 

'I will give you all the support you need. I want you to settle down in marriage and bring up your children very well. I pray you meet the right man who will appreciate your worth and make you happy,' concluded Ajini. 

'Thank you very much. I know I can depend on you at all times,' said Omide. 

Omide made plans for her birthday party. It was to be a low key one. Only few friends and relations would be invited and it would be held in their living room. No male friend was to be present. 

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*...to be continued*

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