Whenever I venture out, my husband vanishes, hindering my social presence. Declining wedding invites and avoiding local happenings has become routine. Last Saturday, duty bound me to attend an Accra funeral. Briefly stepping out, I returned to find him absent. His parked car eases my worry—I secured his keys to prevent a repeat of his disappearing act with the vehicle. His drinking issue fuels this fear. A past incident involved his car vanishing, later found abandoned with the key inside. Marrying someone with such struggles keeps me on edge; his tendency to wander off for a drink haunts me. Was…
Author: town gist
Becky worked as a cleaner for 10 years at a rich man named Gregory’s house. She did a good job to take care of her two kids and save money for their schooling. One day, she discovers that the house she’s been cleaning actually belonged to her. Becky had been working for Gregory since he lived there only with his first wife, Linda. Even though they were rich, they were really nice to Becky and used to chat with her a lot. After Linda passed away suddenly, both Gregory and Becky felt really sad. Becky became the only person close…
I met this very nice Lady in South Africa in early 2019 during my first year of staying in Johannesburg. She is ten years younger than me but she was very intelligent. That was what drew me to her. She played hard to get at first, but I am a patient man. I found a way to win her heart. And when she finally fell in love with me, it was without inhibitions. She fell harder for me than I even did for her. I didn’t have a place of my own so I was perching with a friend. That…
“After three years of marriage, my husband left for Canada in pursuit of better opportunities. It was a hopeful moment for our family, despite the challenge of having him miles away. We were determined to keep our love strong despite the distance. Regular video calls through WhatsApp and FaceTime helped us stay connected; the kids got to talk to him often, keeping us intertwined in each other’s lives. However, the initial two years of his absence were tough. It was just me and the kids, fielding their questions about visiting and when he’d return. I understood their longing, as I…
“After completing Senior High School with good grades, I found myself working as a hotel receptionist due to financial constraints. Despite being regarded as intelligent by many who met me, the consistent question was, ‘Why aren’t you in school?’ My response remained constant: ‘I lack the funds for further education.’ Saving from my salary was barely enough for survival, and my boyfriend, Kweku, being unemployed, couldn’t offer assistance. Then, an unexpected figure entered my life—a pastor whom I met at the hotel where I worked. A regular customer from a church nearby, he took an interest in my life. Despite…
“Steve had been pursuing me persistently for months, but I hadn’t been giving him much attention. We’d gone out several times, and during one of those moments, he proposed. I declined, saying, ‘I can’t date you.’ Steve replied, ‘I’d understand if you need time to get to know me, but saying you can’t date me means you’ve closed off any chance of falling in love with me, and that hurts.’ I apologized, explaining, ‘I could ask for time, but it wouldn’t change my decision. I’m sorry, you’re an incredible person, and I appreciate your care, but I can’t say yes.’…
“I deeply cherish my wife’s six-year-old daughter. Her relationship with the child’s father didn’t last as he was already committed elsewhere when he and my wife conceived. Her animosity towards him led her to sever ties. The genuine care my wife showed for her daughter was one of the reasons I was drawn to her. During our dating phase, my wife frequently brought her daughter to my place. She introduced me as her father and we participated in school meetings together, planning the child’s future as a team. My wife prioritized ensuring I was fully committed to her daughter before…
“At a point in my life, I was barely making ends meet. My job, acquired with my high school certificate, barely covered my basic expenses—rent, transport, food, and bills. Often, it fell short, leaving me in a tight spot. With my family facing their own difficulties, I had to rely on myself. Living paycheck to paycheck wasn’t sustainable. Determined to improve my prospects, I aimed to pursue higher education for a degree that could secure a better job. But funding this dream seemed impossible. I struggled to save from my meager earnings, let alone cover daily expenses, intensifying my worries.…
Before he asked me to marry him he told me everything about his financial situation. He said, “My dear, I’m a broke man. I don’t have money or anything to offer you except my love.” I told him, “I earn my own money so I am not looking to be with a man because of money.” He reiterated, “I don’t think you understand what I’m saying. I have absolutely no money.” At first, I thought he was just being modest. However, when we spoke deeply about his situation, I realized that he was not joking. He was at the lowest…
When I first met them, there were three guys: Martin, Joe, and Laka. Martin was the one who called and chatted with me. They were new in town and wanted to make friends. I said yes to being friends with them. They all became my pals, and because they lived together, I visited their house on weekends to lend a hand. They were really nice to me. Whenever they came back from trips, they got me gifts. If I needed money, they gave it to me, and they even helped my parents too. Martin was the one who called me,…