The advice Tolani's father gave her when walking her down the aisle was 'Make each other happy' which was extremely different from her Mother's advice of 'Be happy, no matter what'. Or how her sister Ogun congratulated her profusely and Tobi in his little tux had puffed up his chest to Lie To Me as an intimidation tactic.
Everyone in their own way was happy for Tolani with the exception of Rose, her Chief Bridesmaid, who thought she was making a mistake with this marriage. Tolani thought so too but not for the 'you'd regret marrying young' reason as Rose.
Tolani's marriage to Lie To Me was sweet. Although studying in different Universities—she University of Cambridge for Mathematics and Lie To Me in University of London for Education—her husband worshipped the ground she walked on.
The Dean on the other hand flirted tirelessly with her—an old married white Burnley. Unfortunately, Tolani had sex with him the day her husband surprised her with presents and his presence.
Lie To Me was crushed. He argued, yelled, cried and ranted. Not having ever seen him look so angry and defeated before, it was then she realised Lie To Me was deeply in love with her.
It was also revealed however that Rose had been in intense pestering communication with Lie To Me offhandedly telling him Tolani couldn't be trusted. 'Was he sure?' had been Rose's favourite comment.
Tolani could barely think straight, the heaviness at the revelation of Lie To Me loving her depressed her. Lie To Me, bless his soul, thought it was remorse, finally forgiving her with the understanding that they were miles apart, temptation would arise, the Dean should've known better, blah blah. On her 20th year, Tolani resumed cheating on him. Lie To Me had no idea.
Surprise came 21 years old when her parents divorced, Father and bother came out as bi, mother dated and married a kind, rich Miles Cumberbatch with three children all in one year. The drama of that year drained her relationship with Lie To Me and she suspected he cheated on her too.
Tolani's four year marriage ended when she graduated from University; twelve years together ended like it was nothing. Lie To Me paid her three hundred thousand pounds in alimony, largely smaller than she'd calculated.
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