Derrick is seeking to raise GH₵23,000 for reconstructive surgery
A 25-year-old man, identified as Derrick, has shared a shivering tale of how a lady friend attacked him with acid in a shocking act of vengeance.
Derrick recounted his ordeal in an exclusive interview with ZionFelix, detailing how his relationship with the woman, identified as Edwina, took a dark turn.
In 2021, the two had planned to meet on their shared birthday. Despite agreeing to come early, Edwina arrived unexpectedly late, blaming it on transportation issues.
“I even told her to make sure she comes very early so she leaves early because it would be difficult for her to get a vehicle home. And I didn’t want her to spend the night because I did not want my neighbours and my boss to complain.
“But on that day, she never called or got in contact with me. It wasn’t until later in the evening that she called with a different number and said she had arrived. I was surprised but I went to the station with my friend,” he narrated.
He continue to say that; “I even wanted to get her to return that same day, but we also had difficulty getting a vehicle back to Accra.”
Reluctantly, Derrick said he allowed her to spend the night at his place to avoid her travelling late.
During her stay, red flags emerged.
“She used the phone to make a call while I was busy using my laptop. Before I knew it, she got closer to me, and we had sex.
“Afterwards, she went back to the phone and was texting late into the night. I asked her who she was texting too late and she explained that a male friend of hers was going through heartbreak and she was keeping him company. But I was still curious. So, when she slept off, I took the phone and went through the chats,” he narrated.
He added that he discovered explicit conversations with multiple men, including requests for nude photos and secret meetups.
“When she woke up around 3 am, she discovered I had been through her phone, and we had a heated argument. She even refused to leave by the previously agreed time.
“When my friend and I finally managed to convince her to leave around 11 am, I quickly blocked her across all platforms,” he recounted.
Despite his efforts to cut ties, he said Edwina persisted, calling from different numbers.
“She even made people call me on her behalf, but I also cut the calls when I discovered their purpose. Two weeks later, I returned from work only to meet her outside my door. She never called or gave any indication that she was coming.
“And since I had no idea she was coming. I ignored her that day. I didn’t let her come in,” he said.
But the situation escalated in December 2021 when Derrick said he was preparing to return to Accra after completing a work project, and was ambushed in his room.
“We were done with our project, and I had gotten part of my payment. I quickly packed up and planned to go back to Accra the next day. So, I spent the night at my friend’s place.
“I remember waking up around 3 am to take my bath. Then, I went back to my room to get my final items before going. I had not locked the room since I had nothing much there. Not knowing she was lying in wait,” he added.
He said Edwina splashed something on his face immediately after he opened the door. The corrosive substance ravaged the right side of his face, instantly blinding him in one eye and leaving him with excruciating burns, he said.
Now in desperate need of specialised medical care, Derrick is seeking public assistance to raise GH₵23,000 for reconstructive surgery in India.
The whereabouts of Edwina, however, were not indicated in the interview.
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