A young university graduate, Stella, from the University of Abuja, who was in her prime and living her best life, travelled to her hometown during the festive period, as most people do, to spend time with family and loved ones. It was also during that period that Kay, a young man, also visited his hometown. In most local communities across Nigeria, especially from the eastern and southern parts, during festive periods or towards the end of the year, most young men, often from Abroad or another region in the country – mostly Lagos and Abuja, return to their hometown to flaunt their wealth and achievements in the eyes of young and gullible girls. During this period, they are often gazed upon as kings and royalty, and as such, their conquest on any girl of their choice is often easy. This was the same for Kay who arrived in his hometown and began to show off. He lived in Lagos, and it was believed that his business was thriving and life was good for him, hence, the squandering and splashing of money without caution. Stella’s mother saw the kind of money Kay was spending in the village, and she persuaded her daughter to use the opportunity to seize him for a husband. She had just graduated, so why wait or let this golden opportunity slip through her fingers? Stella was attractive and beautiful, and Kay was rich and generous; had there ever been a better match? Stella and Kay got together easily and before anyone could blink their eyes twice, an introduction ceremony was done, and they were married. Then Stella moved to Lagos to join her rich husband, little did she know what laid ahead for her. In Lagos, she discovered that her husband was anything but rich. In fact, wealth and luxury were very far from him. He was not a successful businessman and he did not have a thriving business. Stella’s heart was shattered and broken. She felt deceived into a marriage that had no prospects, as what she saw that drew her to Kay was nonexistent. In reality, Kay was merely one of those guys in the spare-parts market in Lagos who helped the real shop owners to attract customers. Then after which, he would get a percentage (mostly a meager sum of money) if the customer successfully patronize the shop owner. Apparently, Kay, who knew how things worked back at home, spent years saving up so that he too, could return home and behave just like his mates. And fortunately for him, that got him a beautiful, sophisticated, and educated wife at the end of the day; what a win for him! Life became really tough, as Kay’s source of income was rarely enough to afford them three square meals a day, talk more of the luxuries of life that Stella had become accustomed to during her time as a university “happening babe.” She knew that she had made a terrible mistake falling for Kay and marrying him, and when she got pregnant and had their first child, things got even worse. She also found out that his dealings in the market were not even completely legal, making things more complicated for them as a family. Regretful and ashamed, Stella took her child and ran back to her mother. She confessed to her mother about the harsh reality she was facing as Kay’s wife in Lagos, and that the man whom her mother saw and pitched to her was not the same man at all. Stella revealed to her mother her intentions to leave the marriage, especially as she had just one child with Kay. However, her mother, just like most Nigerian parents, kicked against the idea of a divorce. Kay was not abusive to her, she hadn’t complained of being cheated on, so why leave him? What would people say too? Besides, marriage is for better for worst. With that, Stella returned to her husband’s house in Lagos and continued with the marriage. Presently, Stella is a mother of three whose life has taken a downward turn. She is nothing close to the young woman she was when she was in school, and she has now become a shadow of herself who is unrecognizable by people who knew her during her days in University of Abuja, because of the intense hardship she has found herself in, and of course, the choice she made years ago.
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All that glitter are not gold really, let be mindful not to choose the wrong path…
All that glitter are not gold really, let’s be mindful of the choices we make, so that we will not go the wrong path
The key word is to be mindful of the choices we make💯
Hmmmm na waa ooo so most of these things we watch on Nollywood are actually true.
What money cannot do,na just small thing remain
These thing are happening around/within us, unfortunately.
Hmmmm na waa ooo so most of these things we watch on Nollywood are actually true.
What money cannot do,na just small thing remain .
This is a clear version of ‘what I ordered versus what I got’.
My mom will say marriage is business inside darkness 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Rushing into marriage is very scary.
Had it been she left with the first child as at then life would have been better for her but she stayed back, she’s now a shadow of herself.
Marriage is a risky business.
Good work you’re doing girl👍👍👍
I wouldn’t say that all that glitters is not gold because Kay did not explicitly claim to be very rich, she and her mother merely assumed so. For Kay, it was all about showing off, like every other city boy. Unknown to him, he would catch such a big fish.
I was hoping that since Stella saw the circumstances Kay was in, she would have held off on giving birth. Perhaps, if she wanted to continue with the marriage, she could have looked for a job and supported Kay. Within a few years, they might have gained some financial stability before bringing children into the world.
But then, what assurance is there that Kay wouldn’t be extravagant again? It is what it is I just feel for the poor kids who are brought into the world to suffer.
Every single word📌
That is why there is always a room for divorce.
She should have actually done her investigation before marriage.
She was carried away by appearances.
Hmmm! The fact that she’s still having children in the supposed ‘sham marriage’ made and will make it difficult for her to leave.
She has already accepted her fate.
I am just feeling for the poor kids who are brought into the world to suffer.
It’s always the children who have to suffer the consequences of the choices of their parents.
The deed has been done, she should try to get a job to support her family. Asa odogwu Abi Asa odiegwu😂😂 continue to be strong Biko
That’s exactly what she should concentrate on doing. Meanwhile, she ordered an Odogwu but got an Odiegwu🌚
The children are always the ones to suffer at the end
Sadly…
As a university graduate, Stella had the potential to rebuild her life. She could have explored job opportunities, focused on personal growth, and prioritized her well-being. Although the relationship was flawed, taking control of her life could have led to a more fulfilling path.
You’ll be surprised that some women don’t even think towards that angle.
As a graduate, Stella can still make right all her wrong, it’s all about re-strategizing.
Some parents are responsible for the problems their children are facing in marriages today. Take it or leave it.