Agnes
Chapter 1 – The Perfect Bride The air in Banana Island shimmered with opulence. Bougainvillea petals drifted from gold-trimmed archways, caught on the silk lapels and gele folds of Lagos' most elite. From the crystal chandeliers hung beneath the wedding canopy to the custom-embroidered napkins stamped with “#ChuKaKa2025,” no detail had been spared. Amaka Emecheta stood at the edge of the reception marquee, a vision in white satin and calm elegance. Her neckline, modest but sharp, was crowned by a string of South Sea pearls—a gift from the bride’s mother, billionaire philanthropist Agnes Emecheta. Every camera sought Amaka's smile, and she gave it freely, gracefully, like she’d been rehearsing it for years. Her hands, adorned with French-tipped nails, trembled just slightly as she adjusted her veil. "You're glowing," someone whispered. She turned. “It’s the heat,” Amaka replied with a soft laugh. But her eyes were watching the crowd. Chuka, her groom, was already...