I thanked them, and they drove away. Immediately I entered
my room, I called Agyei. Hello my love, I just closed from church, what about
you? I happily asked. Kukua, how many times should I warn you not to call me
until I do? Do you want my parents to disown me again? He unhappily asked. I'm
sorry Agyei, I didn't mean to cause you problems. I responded sadly. Wait a
minute Kukua, whose phone are you using? Did you still keep the quiz award
phone? He asked. No Agyei, I gave that phone to the organizers of the quiz
before I left campus. I borrowed this one from one of the tenants. I responded.
Kukua, you see how cheap you can be? You stooped as low as borrowing a phone to
call your fiance? What do you want them to think about me? He angrily asked.
I'm sorry Agyei, I didn't mean to embarrass you. I will buy one for myself
tomorrow after market. I responded. Kukua, don't you dare use the money for
your education on phone, don't try that. He yelled on top of his voice and
hanged up on me. God, why did you create me this lonely? Why does everything
seem to be wrong in my life? Agyei is my everything, but he seem to be
gradually choosing his family over me. He keeps yelling at me for no serious
offence. What a sad and boring life? I thought sadly. The next day was a
working day and I began my charcoal business as usual. I made lots of sales and
saved the money in my bank account. Agyei on the other hand was busy with his
education. Soon, it was a year and Agyei finally completed school. I waited for
him to visit me but he didn't. I began getting worried until he called me one
afternoon on my cotenant's phone. Hello Kukua, I'm sorry for not visiting, I've
been very busy working on my posting since results came out. The good news is
that, I have passed. Kukua, it is your turn to go to school, please, sell all
the charcoal and put the money into your account. I mean, add your capital as
well, I want to start processing your admission. He explained. Thanks so much
Agyei. Thanks for having my welfare at heart. I will do as you've just said. I
responded in relief. I did exactly as Agyei said. I gathered all the money,
amounting to 2500 cedis, and deposited it into the account. I waited so many
months to hear from Agyei, but to no avail. Since all the money on me was
deposited into the account, I began to starve. I tried reaching him on phone,
but his lines were off. I then decided to go to Buohia to ask of his
whereabouts. I went straight into his house, since that was the only option.
Kukua, what are you doing in my house? Mrs Agyei yelled immediately I entered
the house. I'm sorry mummy, I came to see Agyei. I responded. Are you still
following my son with your evil spirit? Kukua or whatever you call yourself,
don't come and spoil my son's marriage for me! Take your bad luck away! She
screamed on top of her voice. Marriage? Is Agyei married? I asked. Before I
landed with my question, she called the dogs on me and they began giving me a hot
chase. I run faster than a jet, out of the house. God, what is going on? Is
Agyei married? I thought. No, Agyei won't do that to me. Probably, his mother
is arranging a marriage for him which I know he won't agree to. I consoled
myself. While crossing the road, I heard someone calling me from behind. It was
Edem. How may I help you? I angrily asked. Kukua, since Agyei is marrying next
week, I think you should consider my proposal. He said. Instantly, I felt
dizzy. What? Agyei is marrying next week? I asked. So you are not aware? Well,
I'm glad to be the first person to break the news to you. You have no option
than to accept my proposal. He bragged. Edem, you think I don't have any
option? Do you think you are the only man in this world? If even you are the
only man, I still have an option of remaining single than to marry a desperate
weak minded person like you who uses pain to define his love. Now if you don't
mind, I must get going. I insulted and walked out on him. The news was
weakening my limbs, so I went to sit behind a kiosk and buried my teary face in
my palms.
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