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Dear GhanaWeb,
Seven years ago, I moved to Accra on the instructions of my uncle to pursue tertiary education. This came after a significant disagreement with my father, who was against me associating with my late mother’s family.
Staying with him felt unbearable, especially since he never paid attention to my education. Moving to Accra also seemed like a win-win because the girl I was in love with lived there.
When I arrived in Accra, the place I was supposed to stay wasn’t ready. The room, located in the family house, needed to be set up gradually with an allowance provided by my uncle.
Meanwhile, I was directed to stay with my older cousin, whose wife was in the States to give birth. He was home alone and had an injury on his right leg, so I was asked to assist him temporarily. He was also responsible for overseeing my university admission.
Coincidentally, my cousin lived close to my girlfriend’s neighborhood, which made meeting her easy and exciting for both of us.
One day, we were invited to a friend’s birthday party, but it also happened to be my cousin’s mother’s birthday, and she lived in the Eastern Region. That afternoon, as I prepared to leave for the party, my cousin asked me to deliver some items to his mother.
Although I didn’t want to go on this last-minute errand, I couldn’t refuse, given that I was living with him, and he was supporting me.
I worried about how to explain this to my girlfriend, who had already arrived at my cousin’s house, ready for the party. When I told her about the situation, she was visibly upset. My cousin stepped in to plead with her to wait for me, and she reluctantly agreed.
During the journey, I couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling of leaving my girlfriend alone with my cousin. I knew his tendencies—his wife was away, and he frequently had his side chick over. When I returned, I was surprised to find my girlfriend calm and comfortable in his presence, as though she felt at home.
Despite that odd experience, my girlfriend and I continued our relationship through the ups and downs. We both graduated, secured well-paying jobs, and built a good life together. When my uncle’s 85th birthday approached, I decided to introduce her to my family, as I planned to marry her.
At the party, my family fell in love with her, but I noticed my cousin keeping his distance. Later, he pulled me aside and asked if I was sure about marrying her.
He insisted we discuss something important later that week. This left me unsettled, but I didn’t push for answers.
When we met days later, my cousin confessed that, on the day I made the delivery, he had slept with my girlfriend. Worse, their affair continued for some time afterward.
He claimed he didn’t know what came over him and thought I wouldn’t take the relationship seriously. His confession left me shattered.
I drove home in disbelief, struggling to process the betrayal. My girlfriend, who had been a supportive and loving partner, was now someone I couldn’t look at without pain. I’m now torn.
Should I break up with her because of this? Or should I try to move past it? I feel lost and don’t know how to handle this situation.
FG/MA
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