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Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page, Onitsha (2025)

30/09/2025

"What sort of bad news is this? Why now that I'm beginning to love my husband again. And he even loves me so much too..... But could this be the reason for his sudden change in behaviour?"

Simi still curled up on the bed, was lost in thought. It was around midnight and she hadn't slept.

".. How am I even sure if Billy was saying the truth? ... Was I too gullible to have believed him so quickly?.... I know Billy had an interest in me but he didn't even mention anything concerning my last visit. Does that show he really cared about me..."

Simi sat up on the bed and breathed out heavily.

"What I need now is confirmation of what Billy said. He was too sure of what he was saying.... I won't let Jeff find out about it unless there's a need for it.
I think now is the best time to look for those clues he spoke about..."

She gently got up from the bed. Her heart began to race.

"Just do it and clear your doubts," she muttered to herself.

She quickly went to the living room, opened all the drawers and all the hidden spots there but she found nothing strange.

She got back into the bedroom, checked all the drawers and didn't find what she sought.

She began to search his wardrobe and in between his hung clothes.

She suddenly felt something in one of his trousers' pockets.

She dipped her hand into the pocket and took it out a tied nylon bag. She untied it and saw some medications.

She took them out and checked through them meticulously but she seemed not to understand anything there.

"Could it be the medication? I wish Billy had told me the names.... But why would Jeff be taking medications, he's not used to having them at home. Let me still look out for more clues."

She immediately remembered the bag he came back with and quickly went to where it was.

She picked up the bag and poured the whole contents on the floor. She searched all the inner spaces of the bag and began to ransack all the items on the floor.

All of a sudden, she took out a folded paper from one of his trousers' pockets.

She opened the paper quickly and saw the letterhead 'Divine Diagnostics and Medical Lab' boldly written on it.

She read through and her eyes popped out in shock.

Her hands began to tremble.

"Jesus! Jeff, HIV positive!? So Billy was right?"

Almost immediately, tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Jeff! So you only came back because of this... God, did I do anything wrong in getting married to this man... What are his plans now?. Is he planning to tell me about it.... Let me wait for him to come home first.," she said in tears.

She put the result back and arranged all the clothes back into the bag and carried it back to its place.

She went back to bed to force sleep.

A couple of days later, Jeff got back into the house late in the evening. Simi was in the living room but wasn't too excited on sighting him.

"My love, I'm back," Jeff said excitedly.

"You are welcome, good evening" Simi got up sluggishly, forcing a smile.

"How was your day?"

"Great."

"I got this for you," Jeff said, handing her a nylon bag.

She collected it and opened it, she quickly perceived the sweet aroma of suya in there, and also in the bag was a chilled soft drink.

"Thank you," She appreciated but looked confused.

It was the first time in years he's getting such a thing for her.
She was thrown into a dilemma on what to do. Should she focus on the edibles or on what Billy told her and her confirmation?

"How is shade?" Jeff asked, distracting her.

"She's sleeping."

"Very good. Should I get a plate for you?"

"Let me get it"

She got into the kitchen and came back with a flat plate. She transferred the smoked grilled meat into it and brought out the chilled drink.

Jeff took a piece of the meat, sat by her side and started eating.

"Feel free, enjoy yourself. I know you are surprised... I'm sorry I haven't been doing this for you. Eat .. I promise to do more henceforth, okay."

"Ok, thank you," she said started eating too.

"How old is Shade?"

"She would be 6 in a few months."

"She was supposed to have been a big sister by now.... We have deprived her of siblings," he said softly.

Simi suddenly became quiet and thoughtful.

"Have you had your bath?"

"Yes."

"OK, let me go and freshen up. I'll be back."

He got up and left for the bathroom.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

30/09/2025

Happy birthday to my amazing brother
Big bro with big doings...🍾🍾🍾
Okwulu okalisia 💕🙌
Odogwu igaliga..🙌🙌
Anu ana agba egbe ona ata chewing gum 😄
No weapon fashioned against you shall prosper.🙏🙏🙏
Wishing you many fruitful years in good health
Enjoy your big day bro ❤️
Love you 😘😘😍

29/09/2025

"I'm very close to the house but .."

"But what?!"

"I won't come back this night."

Simi was disappointed and suddenly became mute.
She just sat on the sofa, with her phone held close to her ear without saying a word.
She was worried sick that Jeff hadn't come back after disappearing through their back door, so she then called to hear from him.

Simi assumed he ought to come home.

She wasn't happy hearing him say he wasn't going to be home tonight.
Not now that he had changed and had even promised a honeymoon comeback.

"Are you there," Jeff asked over the phone, after not hearing from her end.

"..Yes, I wish you could just pay up and come back to the house," she said weakly.

"Don't mind that man. I already told him I'll give him his money soon, I don't know why he's after my life as if I won't give him his money."

"Ok."

"I will come back to you soon, I'm already missing you from here."

She smiled shyly, suddenly forgetting all her worries.

"I will make it up to you when I come back, okay?"

"OK."

He then ended the call.

Simi dropped her phone and headed to the kitchen.

Later that day, by 11 pm, Billy was in his bedroom. He lay on his back and focused his gaze on the ceiling.

He was exhausted from the day's work but couldn't rest his head.

When he wanted to sleep, he tossed from one side of the bed to the other.

He hadn't been himself since their previous day's discovery.
He wanted to mind his business but his conscience gnawed at him, refusing to let him rest.

"Some truths break homes but some silences destroy lives." This statement kept ringing like a bell in his head.

All of a sudden, he sat up and picked up his phone but was unsure of what to do next.

He began to scroll through the phone.

At that same time, Simi was alone in her bedroom. Sleep disappeared from her eyes and she didn't know why.

She thought of what to do to keep herself busy. By then she had completed all the school tasks she brought home.

She then picked up her phone to keep her busy.

She switched on her mobile data and started checking through the social media space.

Then a WhatsApp message notification dropped.

She quickly opened it and saw "Hi" from Billy.

"This one Billy is chatting with me, maybe he wants to beg for forgiveness about that day. I have already let go sha, besides my husband is back to his senses. What do I need him for again?..... Let me reply to him and know what he wants to say," Simi soliloquised.

"Hi," she replied.

"Can I call?" Billy sent immediately.

"Isn't it too late for that?"

He read the message and didn't reply to her again.

Simi waited for some minutes but he didn't respond. She became confused and then called him.

He picked up at once and they exchanged greetings.

"Is everything alright?" Simi asked.

"Yes, I just want to confirm you are the one behind the phone."

"OK, it's me."

"Are you alone?"

"Ye-s, my husband is not at home and my child is in her room sleeping. What is it?"

"I know I'm not supposed to do this because, it’s not even my business. But I believe keeping quiet in this situation does more harm than speaking up.”

Simi became more confused but inquisitive.

"Billy, what are you talking about?”

“I don’t know if you’re aware already… maybe you are. Maybe you’re not. And I’ve battled with myself about whether to tell you or not."

"You are making me nervous. Please what is it?"

"Have you ever gone for HIV screening?"

"Hiv screening?... Yes, but that was some years ago when we were preparing for our wedding."

"What was the result?"

"Negative."

"Simi… your husband is HIV positive.”

“What?! No… Billy, are you sure? You can’t just come and…”

"I wish I wasn’t sure, I’m not telling you this to come between you and your husband. But I couldn’t keep it to myself anymore. I suspect you are not aware and I won't have peace if anything happens to you. You deserve to be safe. Please, Simi… go for a test. Don’t take chances with your life.”

"But... how did you know?"

Billy went on to narrate to her what happened at the site and all that Chris told him he saw at the hospital.

Simi was shocked after hearing that.

"If you are still in doubt, I suggest you check his personal space, you may find a clue."

Simi was quiet.

"Good night," he said and ended the call afterwards.

Fear gripped Simi.

Her hand began to tremble. She dropped her phone, gently lay back and curled up on her bed.

TO BE CONTINUED..

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

26/09/2025

I feel so uncomfortable chatting with people whose disappearing messages are turned on.

I don't take them seriously even if they are talking business. Afterall all our conversations will disappear after some hours.

Why do people turn it on 🤔

26/09/2025

In no time, Chris got back into the site and Billy on sighting him, rushed to meet him.

"How far? How did it go?" Billy asked looking inquisitive.

"He's positive. He collected the medication before leaving," Chris answered casually.

"Are you serious? .... How do I reach his wife now, she wasn't picking up my calls the last time," Billy complained with so much concern.

"You no go like mind your business?"

"How do you mean?"

"What if both of them have it?"

"Ummh, you have a point... but I don't believe both of them do. The man is very careless, I believe he must have gotten it outside. Besides, they would have gone to the hospital together if they both had it."

"Were you not the one who said they weren't living in peace. Do you expect them to come together... This is God saving you from that disease oo. You are lucky."

Billy paused and was thoughtful for a moment.

"Let's get back to work abeg." Chris persuaded.

He led the way and Billy followed him reluctantly.

Some minutes later, Jeff was in his living room holding the nylon containing the medications he had collected. He opened the nylon bag and was gazing at the contents. They all looked similar to what he saw at Cindy's place.

He hissed and took the bag into the bedroom and hid it somewhere.

He got back into the living room and sat down and was suddenly thoughtful.

"....She must not find out.. But for how long will I continue hiding the medication here.... This disease would be easily managed if she also had it. By then, I won't hide it anymore as both of us would be using the medication.. She has to test positive before she discovers mine...."

He got up and paced around slowly...

"How can I give it to her fast.. we've not been intimate for months. If I approach her soon, it might look suspicious. I think it's time to change my behaviour towards her... With that, I will get her back to me. I can't suffer this disease alone after all she is my wife... I know what to do."

After that, he left for the bedroom.

The following day, in the afternoon, Simi and her child got back from school.

Jeff was lying on the sofa in the living room.

They greeted him and he responded jovially.

Some minutes later, after they had changed their school clothes, Jeff called Simi into the living room.

Immediately she came, he took out a gift bag from one corner of the room and handed it to Simi.

"Open it," he said smiling.

Simi gently opened the bag and saw a jewellery set and a handbag.

"They are for you."

"Are you serious?!!"

"Yes, they are yours."

"W-hy are you giving me these?"

"Is it now a crime to get something for my wife. (Smiles) I just want you to forgive me for all I've done to you."

Simi looked dumbfounded.

"I have just realised how unfaithful I had been. I've not been a good husband and father towards you and our daughter. This wasn't how we were when we got married. It's all my fault."

Simi was shocked at his words.

"Yes, I know I've wronged you countless times. I'm deeply sorry. I want us to go back to how we were before. That time when we were newly married. I hope you can remember how we were. ."

Simi's heart melted. She smiled genuinely and spoke.

"I don't have any grudges against you. I know that God will answer my prayers one day, he has just started it. Thank God I didn't make any wrong decisions. Now I realise that two wrongs can not make a right."

"Thank you, my love. I'm currently on leave, I will stay with you to make up for those periods we've not been together."

Simi smiled shyly but was a bit thoughtful when the words sank in.

Having at the back of her mind that he wasn't on any leave was a suspicious signal but she didn't want to show it rather she became curious to know more.

"In this period, you will have me all to yourself. It would be like our second honeymoon," Jeff continued.

Simi giggled lightly.

"Yes, my love."

"I really thank God for this day," she appreciated, looking unbelievably.

"Yes."

"Thank you for the gifts."

"You are welcome. Get me something to eat."

"Ok."

Simi left for the kitchen at once.

Soon after, she came back with the food and served him.

He ate to his satisfaction and then went outside.

Simi knelt and thanked the Lord for answering her prayers. Songs of praise flowed in her mouth in thanksgiving.

About an hour later, Simi and her child were in the living room doing their school work when Jeff ran in with the speed of light.

"What is it?" Simi asked in fear.

"Who.. whoever asks for me, tell them I'm not in the house" Jeff said panting.

After that, he quickly left through the back door.

In no time, Ikechukwu, his former colleague rushed in without knocking.

"Jeff! Jeff!!" He called out.

As Jeff didn't answer, he pushed himself into the inner rooms and ransacked everywhere in search of Jeff while calling him.

"Sir, what is the problem?"

"Woman! You already know why I'm here. Where is your husband?! He saw me and disappeared. I know he ran into this place."

"He..he.. he's not here," she stammered.

"Do you think I'm a phool? I know he was here. No problem, we shall see!!"

He angrily left.

"What is all these naw," she complained.

After that she sank into the sofa, looking exhausted.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

24/09/2025

Do not answer WhatsApp video calls from numbers showing Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, etc.
What you will see you will not like it 🤐

I don't know what those guys want 😕

24/09/2025

The following week, on Monday morning, Billy and his friend kicked off the contract work and were all focused on it. They were both dressed in safety boots, helmets and reflective vests and holding copies of the plans, feeling a sense of direction.

The site was a very large piece of land located at the edge of the town.

On that first day, the site buzzed with activities. Skilled and unskilled labourers had already gathered there waiting for work to begin. A few persons from the company were also present for the formal kick-off, each holding a copy of the plan and wearing white helmets as if to mark their importance.

Soon after, the foundation trenches were mapped out. Strings were tied from peg to peg, marking where each wall would stand. After that, the main work began.

Billy and his friend remained on-site, making sure everything was running smoothly.

The following day, around 11 am, at Jeff's place, Jeff sat alone in the living room looking moody and lost.

His wife and his child had left for school earlier that morning.

The weight of his current condition pressed on him.

"I can't continue living this way, nobody should know about it either.... I need to help myself here because nobody will do that for me," he pondered.

Almost immediately, his mind went back to something he already knew. Most persons in town knew it; the General Hospital usually give out antiretroviral medicines on Wednesdays of every week.

His face brightened at that knowledge.

"I will go there tomorrow, thank goodness, the hospital is far from here."

He breathed out deeply, got up and headed to the kitchen.

The following morning, Billy and his friend got to the site early and were assigning work to the available labourers.

Soon after, people were being stopped at the nearest bus stop there and they walked down a particular direction. Young men and women were more.

"Is there any high institution around here?" Chris asked.

"No, why do you ask?"

"See beautiful young ladies all going down there."

"Na only ladies you see? Don't go there oo, you better control yourself."

"I'm just admiring the handwork of God," he defended, smiling.

"Don't you know that today is Wednesday. Those ladies might be going to collect free antiretroviral medications."

"Are you serious?... Where are they sharing it?"

"At the general hospital down there."

"My God! Men gatz be very careful oo. See pretty ladies."

"I'm telling you oo."

After that, they finished assigning the work and began to move around, supervising the work.

All of a sudden, Billy paused.

He gazed at the bus stop on seeing a familiar face. The person was Jeff.

He got off a bus and was headed towards the direction of the other persons they had seen.

Billy quickly called the attention of his friend and explained who Jeff was to him.

"I want you to do something for me... Follow him into the place, try to discover what he was going to do there."

"Do you think we are doing the right thing?"

"Just do it, after all he doesn't know you. Nobody knows what you came to do."

"Hmm. OK, I will do it."

"Thank you."

Chris then went to the tap, washed his hands, cleaned up and quickly left for the general hospital with Jeff in his mind.

Chris got there and saw where Jeff was, seated with other persons in the hall which was almost filled. One corner of the hall was partitioned for quick lab tests and counselling.

Chris stayed close by and monitored Jeff's movements.

Jeff went and made some enquiries and was directed to the corner for a quick test.

He headed to the place at once.

He got there and waited for his turn.

After some minutes, he was called. The test was done and in no time, the result confirmed what he already knew.

The nurse then went ahead to counsel him about his status and also on the medication he would collect.

"You can still live your normal life with HIV. You are not alone, all these persons here are carriers and you can see how they are taking good care of themselves and looking healthy."

Jeff looked around for a moment and returned his gaze.

"What about your wife? Is she also a carrier?"

"I don't know but I doubt."

"I hope she is not but she needs to go for a test as soon as possible. Starting these medications is good for your health, but you also have a responsibility to protect your wife for now."

He feigned aloofness.

The nurse leaned forward a little, her voice low so that only Jeff could hear her.

"There are different ways of abstinence that you both can practice. For now, you need to avoid unprotected s3x completely. If you must be intimate, use protection correctly, every time. That’s the only safe way for a married couple when one partner is confirmed positive.”

Jeff nodded in agreement.

"Remember to take your medication daily, come for checkups, and be honest with your wife when you’re ready."

"Ok."

"You can go for the collection now."

"OK, thank you ma."

He got up and went to the queue for the collection of the free medication.

Soon after, he got his, pocketed the medication and quickly left the hospital.

Chris also left.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

22/09/2025

"I messed up big time," Billy lamented in regret.

He was with his friend in his living room, both engrossed in their conversation.

Chris looked calm and collected.

They started discussing what happened after the girls were discharged.

"But you said she was acting uninterested. I don't see anything wrong here, honestly. She's just jealous," Chris stated insolently.

"I think she was hurt not jealous."

"Hurt.. as in how? Are you her boyfriend? Is there something you aren't telling me?"

Billy became quiet.

"Why get yourself worked up over a married woman?"

"She's married, yes... but she's a very unique person to me. In fact she's my close friend, very different from all these ladies."

"Different but she couldn't stand seeing you with other women.... If you had told me that you both were this close, I could have told her you weren't at home.... She's in love with you, in fact, both of you are in love."

"Guy, you will not understand. Just stay out of this."

"Make me understand naw."

Billy became mute again.

"I wish you both good luck jareh!... Are you partying tonight?"

"No!," he replied firmly.

"Nawa for you oo... I will be leaving soon then."

"OK."

After that, Chris got up and went back into the room.

At the same time, Simi was walking fast down her street, and Billy had called before then but she refused to pick up. It was as if his calls had added to her anger as she quickened her pace.

Soon after, she got into her compound and headed to her apartment at once. She didn't want to go get her daughter yet. So she would rest her head from that morning's shock.

Immediately she got to her entrance, she noticed that the door was open.

She became startled.

All the shock and anger from her encounter at Billy’s place eluded her immediately she understood who might be inside.

She stood before her door.

"Did Jeff come to take something? ... I don't have the strength for his questions. Should I hide this bag somewhere, " she soliloquised, looking around.

She searched around for a moment and quickly rebuffed that idea. She then thought of a better defensive answer in case he asked where she was coming from.

An idea came into her head for a reply.

Immediately she got that perfect reply, she became more confident and walked in.

She found Jeff lying idly on the couch.

"Good morning Jeff," she greeted, her heart beating fast.

"Good morning," he replied casually.

Simi lingered a little before him to hear what he would say concerning her absence but he was quiet.

It looked like she wasn't his problem that moment.

Jeff didn't say anything. He looked broken inside, but he didn't want to open up. He looked uninterested in what was happening around him.

Simi quickly stole a glance at him and discovered he was completely nonchalant about knowing her whereabouts.

She gently headed to the kitchen, her ears wide in case he decided to call her back.

She carried the food flask to the kitchen and dropped it there.

After that, she got into her bedroom and found Jeff's big bag in the wardrobe.

"What is going on? Ooh! He even came back with his bag."

She chuckled.

"Has Jeff suddenly changed? No, I know he hasn't changed. I know he's hiding something... Is he trying to play games with me, because his behaviour this morning is unlike him? I can't fall for his tricks... Maybe he quarrelled with the woman he went to stay with. Anyway, time will tell. Let me continue watching him. Thank goodness he wasn't in the mood to ask me questions."

She brought out her clothes to change into.

All of her sudden, her phone began to ring.

She quickly took it out from her pockets and it was Billy calling again.

She quickly silenced the call angrily.

Her mind went back to Billy and what he did.

She sat on her bed and started reflecting on the incident.

"Why am I even upset. The scene wasn't pleasing to the eye quite alright but I could have just given him the food and left. He may start thinking I'm jealous or any other wild impression.... It pains my heart though, why would he be with two women in such a manner, that's highly irresponsible... I wish I could just let go of all these... I shouldn't bother myself over his misbehaviour.. If he calls again I will pick up so he will know I don't care."

She got up and continued with her clothes waiting for her phone to ring again but Billy didn't call back again.

TO BE CONTINUED.....

Written by Ayogu Oluchi Eze Page

20/09/2025

This is getting out of hand.
Fr. Eya Matthew sh0t and kpa!d yesterday at Nsukka by men of the underworld 😭
May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

19/09/2025

When your husband tells you to send the total amount of the things you ordered but the vendor is his childhood friend l.
Chai 😫😫😫

19/09/2025

The following morning, being Saturday, at Simi's place, Simi was in her kitchen, humming and cleaning up the whole place. She got up early to prepare a special delicacy which she hadn't made for her family in recent times.

She prepared white rice and nose-blinding chicken sauce.

After cleaning, she collected a spacious food flask which she had washed and began to press down the white rice. After that, she scooped enough chicken sauce into the inner plate and covered it. She then put the flask inside a black nylon bag and left for the bathroom.

Later that morning, around 8:30, she was all dressed. Her child had just finished eating and carried the plate to the kitchen.

After that, she took her child to her neighbour's house, got back into her house, took the nylon bag and left for Billy's place.

That was the only way she believed she could pay him back for what he did.

She didn't deem it important to call him because she already knows the place; besides, making it a surprise would spice up the visit.

At the same time, at Cindy's place, Cindy sat before her mirror in her bedroom and was cleaning her face with a face wipe. Jeff was standing before the wardrobe gathering his clothes.

His bag was on the bed wide open.

The room was quiet as none of them was talking.
They hadn't spoken to each other since the last night's disagreement.

Later, Jeff began to arrange the clothes into the bag.

He was carefully listening to know if Cindy would change her mind on her statement and pride won't let him beg to stay.

After packing, he took the bag, and with a straight face he walked out of the bedroom.

He got into the living room and was headed outside. He looked back but didn't see Cindy behind him, and he gently left, looking disappointed.

Some minutes later, Simi got into the compound where Billy showed her that day. She met a man washing clothes outside and asked him questions just to confirm whether she was at the right place. The man answered affirmatively and even showed her Billy's apartment.

She appreciated him and headed to the place.

In no time, she got there and knocked.

"Hold on, I'm coming," a male voice answered from within the apartment.

The door opened and Chris came out.

"Good morning sir," Simi greeted.

"Good morning."

"Please, I'm looking for Billy. Is he at home?"

"Yes," he replied smiling.

"Can I go in?"

"Yes, he's in the bedroom. When you get in, walked down to lobby, the first door by your left.. he's there."

"Ok, thank you," Simi appreciated and walked in.

"This weekend is really for enjoyment.. Next week we start work. ... I know my guy has missed his lifestyle, ... this one must be his new catch," he reflected, laughing mischievously.

Simi was so excited. She imagined how happy Billy would be seeing her in his house.

Soon after, she got into the lobby and to the first door on her left.

She knocked.

"Open, the door isn't locked," Billy answered from the room.

Suddenly, Simi became nervous, but she trusted Billy; she believed he respected her so much and wouldn't do anything that she wouldn't accept.

She breathed out deeply and opened the door slowly.

She then walked in and saw Billy in bed with two women who curled beside him.

She became startled.

Empty bottles littered the floor, and the women's dresses were scattered across the room.

She froze.

Billy, on sighting her, couldn't believe his eyes; he rubbed his eyes in confusion.

"Simi! You are here!!" He said, trying to coordinate himself.

Simi stood there with her food flask, speechless.

The women on the bed stirred at her and were completely unbothered by whatever was going on.

The scene was unbearable to her.

Without a word, she turned and rushed out, leaving the door wide open behind her.

Billy jumped off from the bed, quickly put on his boxers and ran after her.

"Simi, please wait. I can explain.. please.."

He got out, but Simi had already left the compound, and he couldn't follow her, wearing only boxers.

He stood by his door, gazing at the empty space, feeling ashamed of himself.

The previous night was wild. He and his friend partied in celebration of the multi-million naira contract they secured. It was in the heat of the celebration that Chris brought some girls to keep them company.

While Billy was there regretting his actions, Chris got out of the other room and walked up to him.

"Guy! Wetin dey sup, where's the lady that came to see you?"

"She's gone. Discharge those girls from my room."

"What's up naw?"

"We will talk later."

When he saw that Billy was serious, he went in to meet the girls.

Soon after, the girls came out and left the apartment.

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