A young Nigerian man unexpectedly finds love with his close female friend after enlisting her help to pretend as his fiancée during a visit to his IJGB uncle [I Just Got Back] who had recently returned to Nigeria from the United States.
In a blend of humor and romance, a user on X, Babajide (@CRawkeen), recounted the story of how a seemingly ordinary visit to his uncle turned into a life-changing experience. Babajide explained that his uncle, known for his persistent inquiries about marriage, had been calling repeatedly since his arrival, hoping to meet and discuss property matters with him. However, Babajide was wary of the anticipated marriage-related conversations and decided to come up with a clever plan.
To deflect his uncle’s nagging about settling down, Babajide invited a close female friend to pose as his fiancée during the visit. The plan seemed simple enough—create the illusion of being in a committed relationship and shift the conversation away from marriage pressures. His friend, who had been supportive of him in the past, agreed without hesitation.
Upon their arrival at his uncle’s house, they were warmly welcomed. The uncle expressed joy and approval, commending Babajide for bringing his “wife-to-be.” He engaged them in lighthearted banter, asking Babajide’s friend about her career and jokingly reminding her of the family’s Ekiti heritage, saying she must be ready to pound yam in her new home. The friendly atmosphere set the tone for the evening, with business discussions taking place alongside a hearty meal. To their surprise, the uncle even gifted the friend some dollars as a gesture of goodwill.
As the evening concluded, Babajide’s uncle proposed a prayer session to bless the “couple.” The prayer took a surprising turn when the uncle fervently prayed for their union, asking for divine provision for their wedding plans and blessings for a fruitful marriage. The shocking twist came when Babajide noticed his friend passionately echoing every “Amen” during the prayer.
[/p]Intrigued by her enthusiasm, Babajide decided to address it after they left. As they got into the car and prepared to leave, he turned to her with curiosity, intending to ask why she took the prayer so seriously. Before he could speak, she preempted him with a statement that caught him off guard. She remarked, “What a nice way to end the year!” Surprised, Babajide sought clarification, only for her to humorously respond, “Do you want all those prayers to go to waste?”
When Babajide probed further, she confessed her true feelings. She explained that she saw the situation as destiny, boldly stating that she believed they had always loved each other but had been hesitant to take the next step. Babajide, initially taken aback, paused to reflect. As he looked into her eyes, he realized that he, too, shared her feelings. In a spontaneous moment of clarity, their friendship transformed into a romantic relationship, sealed with a kiss.
Babajide shared this heartfelt story with his followers, adding humor to the account by describing how they temporarily blocked the road while sharing their first kiss, prompting honks from other drivers. The experience, as he put it, turned two friends into lovers, all thanks to the intervention of his IJGB uncle.
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