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It's Not Love      IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 10- Final Episode Gideon’s parents were wonderful in-laws, no wonder they had a wonderful son like Gideon. Gideon’s parents had noticed that Bridget hasn’t conceived yet during their first year anniversary. They didn’t bother to ask their son, if something was wrong instead they began to pray for their son and their daughter inlaw to conceive. Gideon’s parents always took Gideon and Bridget’s wedding picture to the church and their faith was so strong. They believed that Bridget will take in as soon as possible. they had no idea that Bridget was sterile, as they had thought it was a delay. Two years later and Gideon had not changed one bit, instead he was more loving and supportive to Bridget. Exactly three years after their wedding, Something happened, Bridget started feeling strange and couldn’t tell why. For some one who the doctor had told that she will never fall pregnant, she concluded that she was just ill and she decided...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 9 – Semi final Episode Bridget cleared her throat and continued. “I know you still remember how my ex husband beat me to pulp on a Christmas day, that’s more than two years ago, I felt pain, shame and at the same time furious. That was the worst day of my life…Gideon, I know we talked about almost everything but I Don’t understand why I forgot to explain to you, how I lost a pregnancy the next day, and after I lost that pregnancy, I became sterile, the doctor told me that I can’t fall pregnant again, so you see why I am in tears right now, coolvalstories I appreciate everything you do for me, you are a good man and your kind are rare but the truth is that, I’m not good for you, I Don’t deserve you, I am not just a divorced woman, I’m sterile too and I Don’t want to ruin your life” Bridget narratted in tears. To Bridget’s greatest shock, Gideon hugged her and promised to be with her forever. “My love, you are blessing to me, and you are perfect for me, we are in...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 8 One-day, Raphael almost had heart attack when Stephanie revealed that the two boys that he had thought was his sons were actually not his children. “You are not my children’s father, they have a father, he is a soldier, he comes around once in a while, so you better behave” Stephanie had confessed. Raphael felt like strangling her but the fear of her brothers,caused him to comport himself. A year later, one cold night, Stephanie was out partying, when Raphael packed few of his belongings and ran away. Leaving his house and his cars. One thing that Raphael had realized was that men also could be abused by their wives. Raphael had also realized that Bridget was the best thing that had happened in his life. And losing her was the greatest mistake he has ever made. Raphael got a new apartment and he made sure to send divorce papers to Stephanie but she declined to sign the divorce papers. Raphael was thrown in to a deep regret. He wished he valued what he had- A ...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 7 A year later, Bridget began to realize that she was in love with her friend- Gideon. She had to talk to herself and try to calm herself down because the butterflies in her stomach had already started dancing for joy. One-day, Gideon invited Bridget out for a date, After contemplating for a while, Bridget agreed to go on the date with him. The date venue and time was agreed upon and it became official. The date was scheduled for Saturday so Bridget was free as she doesn’t go to work on Saturday. The D-day finally came and they met at the appointed place for the date. One look at Bridget and Gideon suddenly became nervous, he had a plan and within, Gideon wished that everything goes according to his expectations. The date started off on a good note and they had a nice meal for lunch. After they were done eating, a conversation started. “Bridget, i have been wanting to ask you this question, will you ever get married again?”Gideon asked. That question made Bridg...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 6 Soon, Bridget gradually recovered but her health detoriated when she learnt that she had lost her unborn child, she had no idea that she was even pregnant in the first place. She wept bitterly when she learnt that she might not conceive again. Bridget knew why she lost her unborn child, apart from the battering she received from her husband, she was always tensed and afraid. Bridget was always afraid of the person she slept next to every night-her husband, She was worn down completely, she was filled with so much anxiety. She always had stomach issues, panic attacks and was On the verge of insanity. She wept so bitterly when her parents and even the nurses testified that her husband haven’t come to check on her, ever since she was admitted. Her parents advised her to be strong and they consoled her. It was from that day, that Bridget realized that she would never be happy with Raphael. Bridget feared that he might kill her one day and she had also realised th...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 5 In few seconds, Musa returned with Raphael, he tried to revive his wife, the way he could but all to no avail. Great fear overshadowed him as he watched his wife lie lifelessly on the cold floor. “Bridget! Bridget!” he screamed but she wasn’t showing any sign of revival. When Raphael figured that things had gone out of hand because Bridget wasn’t responding to his calls, he carried her to his car and speedily drove off to the nearest hospital in sight. Few minutes later, they arrived at a hospital not far from their house. Raphael hurriedly carried his wife on his hands and headed towards the emergency ward that was clearly in sight. Immediately he entered inside the ward, he alarmed the nurses and doctor on duty to help attend to Bridget. Without wasting time, the nurses started administering treatment on Bridget and told Raphael to wait at the reception. Unfortunately, he couldn’t wait because he had other plans, who will believe that Raphael who was so pos...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 4 Being mistreated by the person you love, especially when physical abuse is involved, is one of the most frightening and traumatic experience that a woman can face, and it is hard to know what to do when it happens. A woman who is a victim of violence faces a particularly complicated dilemma. And that’s if she Should stay or go? Although this may seem to be an easy choice, but for a woman who is constantly abused, it’s difficult. There are many issues that can make it difficult for a victim of domestic violence to leave. In the case of Bridget, she care so much about her honor and what people will say. But the other reason that kept Bridget in that toxic environment, was her daughter and with the fact that her daughter was with Raphael made her more eager to go back home that evening. But her father told her to wait till the next day. “My daughter, you need to relax, this is your home too, your daughter will be safe with her father, please relax and get some r...

IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 3 It was on the 25th day of December. Bridget and her family *were returning from the Cinema, when Raphael suddenly pulled over at a fuel station, to get some* fuel. *Suddenly their daughter requested for a juice and* Raphael asked Bridget to get a pack of juice at the nearby mart *, Bridget stepped out of the car to get the juice, she had paid for the juice and was returning to the car when she ran into her male ex* schoolmate, “Gideon”. They were both exchanging *pleasantries, and smiling to each other, when Raphael walked into the scene. Immediately Bridget saw her husband, she became tensed* but she comported herself and was about to introduce Gideon to her husband, when Raphael landed a resounding slap on her right cheek. Raphael who didn’t bother to find out who Gideon was, pounced on Bridget and beat her to a pulp in public. All Gideon’s effort to stop Raphael from hitting his wife was futile. As Raphael was ready to fight him too. “I never knew you are ...

It's Not Love      IT’S NOT LOVE 🖤 Episode 2 Bridget reminisced on how she had met Raphael and of course their wedding day Bridget’s wedding day was the happiest day of her life. Her husband, Raphael, was handsome, smart, charismatic, and hardworking – everything a woman could ask for except for his insecurities and constant show of jealousy. Bridget could remember that her girlfriends were envious of the fact that she was finally getting married to such an amazing guy, she couldn’t forget that they all wished for a husband like Raphael, and even Bridget’s parents, who are usually critical of people, thought that Raphael was perfect. Their first year of marriage was problem-free. Raphael and Bridget worked a lot but still found time to start a family. Their first daughter was born in their second year of marriage but from that point, things just started going downhill. Bridget never knew Raphael to be abusive or mean. If he had been anything other than good to her, she w...

*IT’S NOT LOVE* Episode 1 Bridget was found in a beauty salon, she was sighted waiting for her turn, there were some ladies waiting for their turn too, they were all there for a new hair do and they were making small talks as they were all sighted sitting comfortably, in the colorful shop. These ladies were chatting away, and they were obviously lost in their conversation. Bridget’s husband, Raphael had travelled that morning and Bridget had thought she could get a new hair look. Suddenly, Bridget’s phone began to ring, she picked the call and had a short conversation with someone at the other end of the phone. The caller was no one else but her husband, Raphael. “My husband’s trip was cancelled? And he is already on his way home, oh no, I will just leave here now” Bridget thought and stood up almost immediately to leave. She called out to the hair dresser, Miss Tricia and told the lady that she was going home, the few new friends she just gained at the salon felt concerned when they h...

A DAYTIME NIGHTMARE! EPISODE 10 LAST EPISODE!!! Life can be unfair sometimes by not giving second chances to people that genuinely needs it. So many people have been cut short for something bad they did but regretted immediately afterwards and yearned for a second chance; which was never given to them. Victims of jungle justice are a perfect example of people that never got the opportunity of a second chance before they were lynched by angry mobs. The same applies to Tony; he never got to experience the second chance from grace to make his marriage work again, due to the deadly HIV he contracted from his mistress ‘Jasmine’. The fact that he only had an extra-marital affair twice and was unlucky to fall into such mess, made him feel cheated by God because there were so many other men that cheated on their partners on a daily basis but still had multiple chances to turn a new leaf and make things right. He might actually have a good point here but that still doesn’t justify the fact that...

A DAYTIME NIGHTMARE! EPISODE 9 You have never truly known pain until you have watched someone you love, walk away from your life and you couldn’t do anything to stop them from leaving and moving on. Do you know how painful and emotionally draining it is to see someone you love in a happy relationship with another person? The torture and pain of watching another person make them smile and give them the happiness you couldn’t measure up to? That alone is capable of sending a person six feet(6ft) below the ground. Tony was faced with a heartbreaking situation of watching his wife move on to seek happiness elsewhere since he was down with HIV; with low chances of ever having kids with her. Most people might call Becca names or accuse her of not being a faithful wife till the end, but who could blame the poor lady for doing what she felt was right for her; especially when Tony brought it upon himself. It wouldn’t be fair to Becca if she lived the rest of her life taking care of Tony and nev...

A DAYTIME NIGHTMARE! EPISODE 8. When someone hurts you, it’s usually advisable that you forgive and forget because when One forgives, Two are healed. Regardless, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to accept the offender back into your life like nothing happened; especially if their presence affects your peace of mind in one way or the other. In Becca’s case, it was wise that she put behind her every pain she was feeling and support him in anyway she could. It was truly a trying time for the sick young man and what he needed at that moment wasn’t blames and accusations, but rather love and support so he doesn’t lose hope and give up on himself. Becca’s presence in Tony’s house that fateful day made him feel a way he hadn’t felt in a long time. The happiness in his heart couldn’t be over-emphasised and those calming words of assurance she said to him almost brought tears to his eyes. Becca was the last person Tony ever thought would pay him a visit, so seeing her that very moment felt ...

A Daytime Nightmare      A DAYTIME NIGHTMARE! EPISODE 7 Challenges and trials are inevitable in relationships because of the imperfect nature of man. Regardless of how hard a person tries to live a drama-free life with their spouse, it’s usually almost impossible to do so. Infidelity has always been a major problem in most marriages because so many people find it difficult to stick to one partner for the rest of their lives without enjoying the intimate pleasure of someone else. Regardless, some couples still find a way to forgive their spouse who engaged in extra-marital affairs; but in the case of Tony and Becca, it was going to be almost impossible for them to get back together again, due to the HIV factor that was involved. You know some things are easier said than done. Most people would advice Becca to stick to her man and fight for her relationship, but how many of them indeed can truly remain in a childless union with a man that was HIV Positive? If you can be tru...