Title: Love’s Bitter Lesson
Episode 1
Adanna sat on the edge of her bed, scrolling through her phone with a dreamy smile on her face. It was the seventh anniversary of her relationship with Chuka, the man she had loved with all her heart. She had sacrificed so much for him—her time, her emotions, even financial support when he was struggling. Through thick and thin, she had been there, believing in their future together.
Her phone buzzed. She expected a loving message from Chuka, perhaps a sweet promise of forever. Instead, it was a forwarded wedding invitation. The sender was unknown. Confused, she opened it.
Her heartbeat stopped.
It was Chuka’s wedding invitation.
Chuka & Amarachi invite you to celebrate their union…
Adanna felt a sharp pain in her chest. Her vision blurred as she read and reread the words, hoping it was a mistake. But there was his picture, standing next to a woman she had never seen before, smiling as if he hadn’t spent the last seven years building a life with Adanna.
She dialed his number with shaking hands. It rang twice before he picked up.
“Adanna, I was going to tell you—”
“You were going to tell me what, Chuka?” she whispered, her voice trembling. “That after seven years, after all we’ve been through, you’ve chosen to marry someone else?”
There was silence. Then, a deep sigh.
“I… I’m sorry. It just happened. I didn’t mean to hurt you, but I have to do what’s best for me.”
Tears streamed down her face. “Best for you? Chuka, I gave you everything! I was there when you had nothing! And now, you leave me like this?”
“I hope you understand one day,” he said, and before she could respond, the call ended.
The phone slipped from her fingers. A sharp cry tore from her lips as she collapsed onto the bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Her whole world had shattered in seconds.
Adanna lay there for hours, replaying every moment of their relationship. The sacrifices. The love. The promises. All of it, wasted.
A thought crossed her mind—a dark, terrifying thought.
Maybe life wasn’t worth it anymore.
To be continued…
Title: Love’s Bitter Lesson
Episode 2
Adanna sat in her room for days, refusing to eat or speak to anyone. The pain in her heart felt unbearable, like a wound that refused to heal. She had given Chuka seven years of her life—seven years of love, sacrifice, and devotion—only to be discarded like she meant nothing.
Her best friend, Nkem, had been trying to reach her. Calls went unanswered, messages ignored. But today, Nkem showed up at her door.
“Adanna! Open this door now!” Nkem banged furiously. “You can’t do this to yourself. Come on, open up!”
Slowly, Adanna dragged herself to the door and unlocked it. As soon as Nkem stepped in, she gasped.
“Jesus, Adanna! Look at you! When last did you eat? Have you even bathed?”
Adanna turned away, her eyes empty. “It doesn’t matter, Nkem. Nothing matters anymore.”
Nkem pulled her into a tight hug. “It matters, my sister. You matter! You won’t let that useless man destroy you. Not after everything you’ve been through!”
Tears welled up in Adanna’s eyes. “Nkem, he was my everything. I loved him so much. How could he do this to me?”
Nkem sighed and sat her down. “Men will always do what benefits them, Adanna. If you let this destroy you, then you’re giving him even more power over you.”
Adanna sniffled. “I don’t know how to move on, Nkem. I don’t even want to love again.”
“You don’t have to think about love now. Just think about yourself. You have to heal, Adanna. You have to stand up and be strong. That man doesn’t deserve your tears.”
Adanna wiped her face and nodded slightly. Nkem was right. She couldn’t let Chuka’s betrayal destroy her completely. But deep inside, she made a decision—she would never love again.
To be continued…
