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Chapter 14
Neo
Who would have thought that the womanizing uncle of mine from Jamaica would ever get married. The man kept himself from being tied down for decades, with over ten children that he fathered and three baby mamas.
But it seems like Karen, the one he was keeping a secret, was the one who could get him to walk down the aisle. Neeky was beside herself with joy, planning the wedding of the century. And I was jealous that it wasn’t us that were walking down the aisle.
It was Uncle and I who went to pick out his wedding bands because Karen didn’t want to have to do all that. She said her job was to find a wedding dress, the venue, and plan the food because uncle didn't want to do any of that. So, she left the ring to him and his own suit as the only things he would have to do before the nuptials.
Once in the jewelry store, I saw a ring that I thought would be perfect for my Neeky. It was a Princess cut, 3ct stone on top with diamonds down the side of the ring. I was beautiful and would suit her well.
“Boy, what yuh doing? You come to help me out to pick my ring or your own ring?”
“Uncle I’m going to propose to her.”
He pulled me away. “Come and help me choose my ring, and then go back on choose your ring.”
He picked out a solitaire 1ct carat diamond on 14 karat gold. He said that Karen wouldn't like the fancy rings and this was what she wanted.
“You like it?” He asked me.
“It's pretty. The ring is plain though. why not get that one?” I pointed to another solitaire with side stones just that like the one I was getting for Neeky, except this one was less expensive.
“You think so?” he asked, uncertain.
“Yes Uncle, that one suits Miss Karen best.”
After my uncle paid for his rings, I returned to the ring I wanted. When he heard the price of my ring, he was shocked.
“Is that what you're going to pay only an engagement ring? The wedding bad isn’t even included.”
“She's worth it, uncle.”
“But the ring is $800,000!” the amazement hadn’t left his voice.
“Yes, but that’s only 50,000 U.S. dollars and I got plenty of that.”
“Well, you are a man of great wealth. I can’t afford the things that you do.”
I put my arms around his shoulder. “If you need a different ring, I can buy it for you, Uncle.”
He laughed. “No, my boy. When a man decides to get married, he should stand the responsibility. I can take care of me and my woman very well.”
We both got our rings and returned home, but Miss Karen refused to wear her engagement ring until the wedding day. She said she didn’t want to lose it because it was too precious to her.
Seeing how she lovingly stared at her ring and kissed uncle, I knew she was happy. It made me wonder if the ring I got was too much for Neeky. So, I pulled a Karene aside and showed it to her. Her mouth gaped as she stared at the ring, unable to speak.
“Are you okay, Miss Karen?”
When she finally spoke, she asked, “How much this cost?”
I told her not to worry about the cost, what mattered was if Neeky would like it.
She said Neeky didn’t like fancy things, but she might love this ring. She also said if Neeky didn’t like the ring let her return It for the one that she loved. I like that idea.
I didn’t want to outshine Uncle or Miss Karen therefore I waited until after their wedding to propose. The wedding was a small and sweet affair with a few family members and friends. It went off without any drama and the couple looked happy.
Uncle took Miss Karen to a resort in Ocho Rios for their honeymoon, allowing Neeky and I to spend time together. The following day, I took her out to a fancy restaurant and then went for a walk on the streets in New Kingston.
