Happiness at Last
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“Who knows what this could-be-wayward Umuezeudo girl must have done to my son?” she thought. After a marathon of questions and answers all in a bid to know Ifeoma and her family well, they both dispersed as time for Mr. Okoro’s arrival from work drew near and dinner was yet to be prepared. She was carried away by the long unending and not-ended chat with her son. Later in the night, Ikedinachi walked into the sitting room and joined his father who has been listening to the news. “Papa, how was work today?” he asked to gain his attention while he made himself comfortable in the sofa having tactfully planned on how to get his father to agree with him without much hassle. “It went well my son.” They sat for few minutes without saying a word to each other before he broke the silence. “What is it you said you going to tell me?” “Yes, papa. I thought you needed some time...” he scratched the left side of his head and began. “Emm.... Papa, I would like to travel to overseas soon and I have made all the necessary arrangements for that.” He looked at his father to know his reaction but got nothing. That gave him a little confidence. “And... I would like to marry a girl I have known for some time now, before I travel.” Mr. Okoro smiled but said nothing. Ikedinachi was relieved that he had been able to pass the message across within a minute despite not getting a response yet.
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About the Book
It is a story about two naïve youngsters that fell in love while in the university in Enugu,Nigeria. It depicts the bitter-sweet adventures of two young hearts in their quest for self-discovery in the twilight of Africa's economic boom. It is set in the late sixties.
Ikedinachi is an audacious young man that knows what he wants out of life. His life was less complicated till he eaves dropped on his colleague's conversation; something he had always wanted so dearly. Was he cognizant and fully prepared for the journey he embarked on?
Ifeoma, the love of his life seemed to be lucky to have the man of his dreams but for how long? She is quiet and cautious but might be risking it all on this leap of fate. What can separate them?
Will the conflicting love and respect for family and friends make or break them?
The novel tells a tale about how people lived back in the days in Nigeria. It portrays some of the numerous Nigerian cultures and how a newly arrived Londoner made ends meet. All age groups can read and enjoy it.
About the Author
Vivien Ayinotu is an ardent reader and writer with many articles and short stories to her credit. She trained both as a nurse and midwife in Nigeria and later in United Kingdom where she still practices. She is also a graduate of the University of Derby, U.K. She is married with a daughter. Happiness At Last is her first novel. She likes to encourage and motivate people. Her website Viviensvoice.com has lots of inspirational stories about life experiences. Her blog often covers topics on faith, health and publishing among others. Her email is ayinotuvivien@yahoo.com