Fear of the Unknown

FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN

     It isn’t anymore news that there’s no relationship without a challenge. Such famous assertion that has globally gained ground in every facet of human endeavours isn’t in any way an overstatement. And, the aforementioned fact seems to be more prevalent in a relationship involving a man and a woman, or an emotional affair; this is why anyone could boldly say ‘show me a relationship without a challenge, then I’ll show you two dogs in love’.

     In fact, in some relationships, the partners involved might end up encountering not just one or two overwhelming challenges but a series of them, and that of Tayo and Bisi wasn’t an exception. This implies that the best thing that could happen to the said partners was to seek the advice of an experienced counsellor as well as the face of the ‘Almighty’.

     “My dear,” said Tayo. “I invited you here so we could discuss this issue once and for all.”

     The 36-year-old Ms Bisi who was dressed in a pink dress coupled with white flat-heeled shoes nodded.

     Both of them were seated separately adjacent to each other on single upholstery chairs; the meeting was taking place in Tayo’s sitting room.

     “We have been engaged for almost a year now,” the equally 36-year-old Tayo, though a bit younger, rode on. “So it’s time for us to get it right.”

     Bisi was calm and attentive.

     “I have thought of it all over,” said Tayo who was in only blue boxers. “I think I should resign.” He landed succinctly.

     Bisi hastily looked at him, speechless.

     Tayo and Bisi who were engaged to each other having met about two years back were colleagues in the same company, a telecommunication firm precisely, and the latter happened to be the former’s senior colleague; they actually met each other in the company. Intriguingly, according to the firm’s tradition, a married couple could not be its employees; and if peradventure two employees of the company wanted to get married, as in the case of these two, one must resign from the job before the marriage would take place, or the company would sack both partners if they eventually tied the knot without adhering to its modus operandi. That was exactly the issue at hand.

     It appeared the aforesaid partners were placed in a state of dilemma; to choose between the awaited marriage and the job. The bone of contention was that one of them must resign or they would live to face the repercussion of rebellion as regards the firm’s ethics. This very state of dilemma had been troubling both of them till this moment when the man in charge decided to wear a bold skin rather than perambulating. Now, the die had been cast; what next?

    “You will resign?” She finally uttered.

     “Yes,” he responded emphatically. “I have made up my mind.”

      Bisi left her seat immediately and joined him in his. “No, you won’t.” She hinted.

     “How do you mean?”

     “Rather, I will.”

     “You will what?” Tayo ranted.

      Ab initio, Bisi had already made up her mind to resign. She only wanted to see if Tayo really loved her before she could take such enormous risk; that was what prompted the delay. So, it was a test of faith. Now that the young man had proven beyond doubts what he felt for her, she had been convinced that they were meant for each other, thus the fear of the unknown had abruptly vanished.

     “Yes, I should be the one to resign.” She cleared the air.

     “No, you won’t.”

     “Why…?”

     “You earn more than me,” quoth Tayo. “And you have already gone too far in the job.”

     Bisi was silent.

     “So, I should be the one to resign,” he asserted. “And look for something else to do.”

     There was tranquility.

     “No, I will resign.” She insisted. “Don’t worry, I can take care of myself, okay?”

     “Are you sure about this?” said Tayo, looking into her eyes.

     Bisi nodded. “Very sure.” She responded accordingly in a low tone.

     “If you said so.” He surrendered, apparently filled with fear of the unknown.

    This implies that the fear of the unknown his fiancée was initially preoccupied with had therein been shifted to his mind.

    The following day, Bisi disclosed to her parents her intention to resign from the job which she had nurtured for over six years; she had gone to visit them at their place of residence for that very agendum. The news was a big blow to the said recipients, particularly her mum.

    “You must be out of your senses.” Her mother boiled impatiently.

    “Young woman, calm down,” the husband quarreled. “Let me talk to her.”

    They were all seated in the parlour. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Taiwo was on a 3-in-1 cushion while Bisi was separately seated on a single one.

    “Why have you taken such decision?” Mr. Taiwo enquired maturely.

    “Because, he truly loves me.” Ms Taiwo replied.

    “Love…?” He voiced out with a high bass.

     Mrs. Taiwo who couldn’t hold her temper shook her head continuously.

     “Yes Dad,” she said. “Tayo has proven it to me.”

     “So, this is all about love, right?” Mr. Taiwo continued.

     “Yes Dad,” she answered tempestuously. “And that is the ultimate when it calls for marriage…”

     “Shut up,” Her mum heckled. “What do you know about love?”

     “Woman…” Mr. Taiwo cautioned unfriendly, asking his wife to remain calm.

     “Mum, in case you have forgotten,” Bisi responded. “I am 36.” She reminded.

     Mrs. Taiwo was speechless in order not to attract another wrath from her darling husband.

     “So, you have made up your mind?” Mr. Taiwo inquired.

     “Yes Dad,” said Bisi. “I and Tayo are meant for each other.”

     “Are you sure about this?” Her dad reiterated, looking into her eye-sockets.

     “Very sure, Dad.” Bisi replied vigorously.

     Her mum shook her head that bore gorgeously plaited hairs. “Hmm…” She sighed.

     “If you said so,” quoth Mr. Taiwo. “Then invite him over during the weekend.” He urged.

    “Okay Dad,” the interviewee appreciated elatedly, felt fulfilled. “Thank you so much!”

     After all the brouhaha, Mrs. Taiwo succumbed, thus she assented to the arrangement. The following week, Bisi resigned from the job having received her parents’ awaited blessings.

     Two months on, she tied the nuptial knots with Tayo, the groom of the moment. It was indeed a very special day for both of them. Thereafter, they were happily married to the glory of God.

     As God would have it, six months later, Bisi successfully secured another employment in a different firm with the help of the connections she gathered while serving in the previous one. And at that very moment, she was heavily pregnant.

     Hence, the fear of the unknown earlier nurtured by both parties finally metamorphosed into a state of glory. Isn’t He a wonderful God? Think about it!

 
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