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A WOMAN WITH MONEY AND TWO MEN

Life Lesson Story

By PraisePublished 11 months ago 3 min read
Picture By Praise Malinga

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young woman named Nneoma. Nneoma's family was struggling to make ends meet, and they often went to bed with empty stomachs. Due to their financial situation, Nneoma had to drop out of school. She was heartbroken, but she didn't give up. She was a hustler who sold vegetables at the local market to support her family.

That's when she met Kofi, a kind and handsome young man who lived in the same village. They met at the local market, where Nneoma was selling her vegetables. Kofi was immediately smitten with Nneoma's beauty and determination. He started visiting her at the market every day, and they would talk for hours about their dreams and aspirations.

As they spent more time together, Nneoma and Kofi realized that they had fallen deeply in love. They started dating, and Kofi was determined to help Nneoma achieve her dreams. He encouraged her to pursue her education, and he even offered to support her financially.

Kofi, who was working as a laborer at the time, decided to take matters into his own hands. He worked multiple jobs to provide for Nneoma's education, and he even took out loans to ensure she could attend school again. Nneoma was grateful for Kofi's sacrifices, and she worked hard to excel in her studies.

As Nneoma progressed in her education, she began to see a brighter future for herself. She and Kofi's relationship blossomed, and they eventually got engaged. They were happy, but they knew that they still had a long way to go.

Years went by, and Nneoma finally graduated from university. She landed a high-paying job, and she was finally able to support herself and her family. Kofi, who had been struggling to find employment, felt left behind. Nneoma, who had once been so grateful for Kofi's support, began to see him as a liability.

She started to distance herself from Kofi, and eventually, she left him for a wealthy and successful man named Kwame. Kwame was charming and sophisticated, and Nneoma thought she had upgraded her life. They got married in a lavish ceremony, and Nneoma thought she had found her happily ever after.

For two years, Nneoma and Kwame lived a life of luxury. They traveled the world, stayed in fancy hotels, and ate at expensive restaurants. Nneoma thought she had found her perfect match, but she soon realized that Kwame was not the man she thought he was.

Kwame was selfish and arrogant, and he only cared about himself. He didn't support Nneoma's career goals, and he didn't even bother to learn about her interests. Nneoma tried to make the marriage work, but she soon realized that she had made a terrible mistake.

The final blow came when Nneoma fell ill and her kidneys began to fail. Kwame was forced to take a test to see if he was a match to donate his kidney to Nneoma. To everyone's surprise, he was a match. However, instead of donating his kidney to save Nneoma's life, Kwame sold their house and left the country. He didn't even bother to say goodbye to Nneoma.

Nneoma was devastated. She realized that she had made a terrible mistake by leaving Kofi. Kofi, who had been struggling to make ends meet, had shown her what it means to truly love and care for someone. He had sacrificed everything for her, and he had never complained. Nneoma realized that she had taken Kofi for granted, and she didn't know how to make things right.

As Nneoma lay in the hospital bed, she couldn't help but think about Kofi. She wondered what he was doing, and if he had moved on with his life. She felt a pang of regret, and she wished she could turn back time.

Nneoma's story is a reminder that true wealth and happiness come from the relationships we build and the love we share with others. We often take people for granted, thinking that we deserve better. But the truth is, we don't know what we have until it's gone. As for Nneoma, she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of appreciating the people who care about us. She realized that true love and happiness not from material possessions or social status. And as for Kofi, well, let's just say that he's doing okay. He's still living in the same village, and he's still working as a labor.

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