(Part2) Joseph And Mary’s First Date by Clement Afreh

(Part 2) JOSEPH AND MARY’s FIRST DATE
Written by Clement Afreh ©️2024

Joseph: Mummy can we bring the engagement forward?

Mrs. Jacob: Eiii what has gotten into you all of a sudden?

Joseph: Mummy she is all of the things you said and more?

Mrs. Jacob: All of it? So you tasted her jollof?

Joseph: Minus that one, mum. I haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying her cooking?

Mrs. Jacob: Ok sit down and tell me everything.

Joseph: Mum I met her at her shop. I bought this purple garment. But she doesn’t know it is for her. Her mum passed me her number.

Mrs. Jacob: Oh you met her mother.

Joseph: Yes. At the shop. Initially I thought she was her madam.

Mrs. Jacob: Eiii I hope you didnt go and do your things there o. I know you.

Joseph: (grinning wide) Oh mummy. Juuuust a little. I had to see the kind of woman my parents betrodden for me, in her elements.

Mrs. Jacob: Aaaaand?

Joseph: She passed with flying colors.

Mrs. Jacob; (Amused) Eeeehhhnnn? I see.

Joseph: Yes mum. She is smart, Clever, tough, She knows what she wants, she is funny, fun to be with. haa!!

Mrs. Jacob: (looks at her son shocked at his sudden change) Eiiish tell me more.

Joseph: She is well mannered and respectful to her mum. You can tell how close they are.

Mrs. Jacob: Well you have to call her up and invite her home.

Joseph: Yes mum. I even have a date with her this evening.

Mrs. Jacob: My son and his sweet words. You have charmed her already.

Joseph: I have learnt well from daddy. How he sweet talks you every day. hahaha

Mrs. Jacob: (Knocks his head) Naughty boy. Oya go and get ready. And dont blow this chance. She is a rare catch.

(Kumerica Weddings was present to give live updates)

Joseph: (Rings Mary:) Hi Angel. Its me JJ.

Mary: Aaahh Mister pick-up lines. How are you? Did your gf like the dress?

Joseph: Oh Mary: I told you I dont have a gf. That dress is for… well never mind.

Mary: hahaha you see you cant say. Anyways how may I help you?

Joseph: You know why Solomon had 700 wives?

Mary: Why?

Joseph: Because he never met you.

Mary: Hahahah eeii you. These you sweet lines, I’m sure you have used them on many girls.

Joseph: How is that possible when my missing rib is calling out to me.

Nary: Staaap it (giggles)

Joseph: I’m a Proverbs 32 kind of guy and you’re a Proverbs 31 kinda woman.

(After 10mins of chat and giggles and laughter)

Mother of Mary Mrs. Anne Joachim: Who is that Mary: making you laugh?

Mary: Mum it is the gentleman who came by the shop earlier today.

Mrs. Anne: Oh right JJ. Tell him I am waiting to see him as promised Else I will tell his mum.

Mary: Eehhh? See him where?

Mrs. Anne: Here now. Hurry and finish preparing that jollof. Stir it well else it will burn.

Mary: Yooo mama, i hear. JJ I gotta go now.

Joseph: uuu I love it when you call me JJ.

Mary: Mtccheww geleway (smiling)

Joseph: I can feel your smiling all the way here. Ok I’m going now. see you within the hour.

Mary: Ok oo.. byeeee. (hangs up and holds phone to chest smiling)

Mrs. Anne: Oooohh look who is blushing.

Mary: I’m not blushing biaaa.

Mrs. Anne: Yes you are. See your red cheeks. A dead giveaway. hahaha

Mary: Noooooo (Mary: giggles and runs to the sink and splashes water on her face)

(one hour time, @kumericaweddings arrives with Joseph: at Mary’s parents residence)

Joseph: (rings the door bell. He smiles, with a bouquet in hand)

Mrs. Anne: Yes coming. (she opens the door) Oh Hi there JJ.

Joseph: (Shy smile) Hi madam. This is for you.

Mrs. Anne: Ohhh mine. For me? Are you sure these are not for, you know who (wink wink)

Joseph: (hahaha) Oh no madam. These were hand pick specially for you.

Mrs. Anne. Well thank you. Such a gentleman. If only I were in my 20s.

Joseph: Haha Madam. I don’t doubt you made Mary’s dad a happy dude back in the day.

Mrs. Anne: (rolled her eyes smiling) Oh well. He was happy indeed.

Joseph: Mary: sure got her looks from you.

Mrs. Anne: Hahaha your such a sweet talker. No wonder Mary: was all mushy mushy earlier on.

Joseph: (oh she was?) Hahaha i do my best madam. But only your daughter has succeeded in bringing out that side of me.

Mrs. Anne: Well come in and have a seat. Let me put these in water and call your Angel for you.

Joseph: (Smiles) Thank you madam.

Mrs. Anne: (Shouted) Mary:. Wo wura a ba oo. (Meaning: Mary: your husband has arrived)

Mary: (in her room) Aahh Maaaaa (this woman has already sold me off.)

(Mary came in dressed in a simple yet elegant dress)

Joseph: Woooow Mary: you shine like the bright morning star.

Mary: Come on JJ, you are exaggerating

Joseph: Jesus knows that what I’m saying is true.

Mary: Hahaha Which of the Jesus.

Joseph: hahaha. Shall we?

Mary: Yes we may. Mary: picked her small woven picnic basket.

Mrs. Anne: Don’t stay out too long oo. JJ bring my daughter home before 9pm

Mary: Mama de mama.

Joseph: Yes madam. as he took the basket from Mary: and Opened the door for her.

(They took a stroll through the streets)

Joseph: (muttering: Stay calm, Joseph:. It’s just a walk. Nothing to worry about.)

A soft voice interrupts his thoughts. Mary: was humming a tune. ‘Silent night, holy night’

Joseph: (Turned to look at her) Wow you look radiant and I’m not surprised that you sing so well

Mary: Thank you. You look nice too. I see you managed to get away from your tools.

Joseph: Haha well, mum and dad are very vested in this date. hahaha Barely. They almost convinced me to bring a chisel along.

They both chuckle, the tension easing.

Mary: Just like my mother. Well the truth is, you seem like a great guy. But I am already promised to another.

Joseph: hahaha well the trust is I’m also betrodden to another. But the Bible said to think about what is pure and lovely… so I have been thinking about you all day.

Mary: eeeeiii Pickup-lines Nyame. hahaha

(They walk up a path leading to a quiet hill overlooking the town Nazareth)

Joseph’s tummy rumbles

Mary: (giggles) It seems your tummy just gave you away.

Joseph: Well I haven’t eaten all day. My tummy decided to remind me now. And Mmmm the aroma from your basket is not making it easy. What do you have there. hahaha

Mary: Just a little something. My mother insisted. She said, “You can’t go for a date empty-handed!” Lets sit there.

Joseph: (smiling) Your mother’s wise.

They sit on a patch of grass under an olive tree. Mary: serves Joseph:, and then her self.

Joseph: Woooooow the legendary Jollof. I have been dreaming of it since my dad and mum and then your mother mentioned it.

Mary: hahaha. Your dad and mum did?

Joseph: Yes oo. My dad said you brought some over one time and he enjoyed it. Almost made my mum jealous. hahahaha.

Mary: Eiii Asem a ba (problem don come o)

Joseph: Well I know our son will bring his friends home to eat always. Cos his mum is the best cook in the world.

Mary: Eiii you have already fast forward the marriage to son and his friends.

Joseph: Eheh now. How many times do I have to walk around you to make you fall for me?

Mary: Hahaha 77 times 7

As they eat, the conversation flows naturally.

Mary: So, tell me—what made you want to become a carpenter?

Joseph: (thoughtfully) It’s honest work.

Mary: Like a cross or coffin

Joseph: (bombastic side eye)

Mary: hahaha just kidding

Joseph: You play too much. hahaha. Anyways There’s something satisfying about building something with your hands. Each piece tells a story, you know?

Mary: That’s beautiful. Do you ever think about the future?

Joseph: (smirking) All the time. Like right now—I’m trying to figure out if home made cookie is impressive enough to secure a second outing with you. (pulls out a bag of cookies from his side bag and hands them to Mary)

Mary: (laughs, her eyes twinkling) Mmmm maybe hahaha

The sky is now dotted with stars. Joseph and Mary sitting closer, gazing at the heavens.

Mary: Do you ever wonder why God placed us here, in this small town?

Joseph: All the time. Cos I dream of taking my dad’s business to other regions of Israel and the Roman empire. But maybe it’s not about where we are. Maybe it’s about who God wants us to become, and how we fit into His grand plan and purpose.

Mary: (looks at Joseph:, surprised by his insight.) I never thought of it that way.

There’s a comfortable silence between them.

Joseph: Mary I don’t know what the future holds, but… I think I’d like to figure it out with you.

Mary: (smiles, her cheeks flushing) Awww in this short time I have spent with you, I would like that too. But we are both betrodden to others.

A shooting star streaks across the sky. They both look up, a sense of awe filling the moment.

Mary: Maybe God is giving us a sign.

Joseph: (smiling) Then let’s follow it. (He held her hands and looked into her eyes) I am Joseph Jacob, the man you have been promised to. I only found out today and decided to come find and get to know the special lady my parents got me betrodden to.

Mary: (In happy shock)

Joseph: And I must confess. I fell in love with you on our first encounter at your mother’s shop. And this evening I am certain beyond any reasonable doubt that, I’m blessed by the heavens to have you. Angel will you marry me?

Mary: (overwhelmed with mixed feelings and emotions, decided to disappear) Errm JJ its almost 8:45pm I need to be home before 9pm

Joseph: Oh ok. Let’s head back.

(The walk back was fast and a bit awkward due to the silence)
Both parties deep in thoughts

Joseph: (Did I push too hard)

Mary: (OMG what is this feeling)

(At the entrance of Mary’s parent’s house)

Joseph: We’re back madam.

Mary: Hi mum (Smiling sheepishly)

Mrs. Anne: Awww welcome back my children. Sooooo how did the date go?

Joseph: It was very …… (smiling) Insightful madam.

Mrs. Anne: (Looks at her daughter all flustered) Soooo i hope you were not naughty

Mary: Aaahhh maaaa. (Blushing bright red now)

Joseph: Oh no madam. We were good boys and girls. hahaha. We only enjoyed the jollof. And it was delicious. I have some left as take away for later.

Mrs. Anne: hahaha That’s ok. I know that Mr. and Mrs. Jacob’s son will be a gentleman, I was just pulling your legs and Mary’s

Mary: Mama you don’t trust me ehh

Mrs. Anne: Oh I never said that. We have brought you up well with good values. But young bloods who are so much into each other de3. Caution can be thrown to the wind any time. Anyways I’m going back in. My son, say hi to your parents for me eh..

Mary: Eii you have adopted a new son already.

Mrs. Anne: (As she closed the door) yes ooo. I have a new handsome son who gave me nice flowers.

Joseph: (win the mother and her she will win her dad. Mission accomplished)

Joseph: So Mary what do you say to my proposal?

Mary: (She became bright red again. She hugged Joseph) Byee JJ (and rushed inside the house)

Joseph: (Apicki). hahaha.

To be continued.

Joseph 💍 Mary #JM4ever

Written by CLEMENT AFREH

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Read (Part1) Joseph And Mary’s First Meeting
Read (Part 3) JOSEPH AND MARY’s MARRIAGE SCANDAL

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Written By Clement Afreh