You know it.
Honestly, I think you should just leave this Ethan matter alone. You’re too fine to be stressing over one man like this. You can still meet rich men.
I know he did all that to make me jealous. This guy can afford a big engagement party, so why did he decide to propose inside this room in front of me?
I think he wanted your reaction too. Maybe. But I still think you should ignore them.
You still don’t get it.
Then explain it to me.
My question is simple. Why did he choose to do all that in front of me? Maybe he still loves me. Maybe he’s still hurt that I rejected him.
Isabella, please rest. Still loves you?
Then why all the showing off?
Because you reacted. The more you keep showing them you’re jealous, the more they’ll keep doing things to pepper you. But if you ignore them, they’ll get tired fast.
I will not ignore them. I will get my man back.
Rita, there’s something I’ve been thinking about.
What?
I really don’t feel comfortable with you still staying in that apartment.
Because of Isabella?
Yes. I don’t trust her.
Ethan, please.
No, I’m serious. Jealousy can make people do crazy things.
Isabella is not wicked.
You’re too nice. That’s your problem.
No, seriously. The three of us are from the same village. We’ve been together since year one. Yes, Isabella loves soft life and money too much, but she’s not evil.
Still, I don’t like it. Let me rent another apartment for you. A peaceful place.
No, there’s no need for that.
Why?
I’m already in final year. Packing now will just stress me.
Then move in with me.
Ethan, what?
I’m serious.
No, not before marriage. We’re already engaged, but my parents don’t even know you yet. And they know I’m staying with Isabella and Joy.
What if Isabella hurts you one day?
She won’t. We fight, we argue, but she’s still my friend.
You really trust people too much.
And you overthink too much.
Fine, but if anything happens, you’re moving out immediately.
Deal. Now can we enjoy our food before you start another serious conversation?
Yes, please. I’d like that.
This is delicious.
It is. I’m glad we came.
I brought food for you girls.
Oh, my in-law remembered me.
I brought yours too.
I’m not hungry.
Come on, it’s your favorite.
I said I don’t want it.
Isabella.
I don’t trust Rita anymore.
What does that even mean?
It means exactly what I said. If you could confidently date Ethan, knowing he asked me out first, instead of rejecting him out of friendship, then clearly you value men more than me.
Isabella, let me ask you one question. Would you honestly be saying all this if Ethan was still broke the way you thought before?
Oh God. So now you want to insult me?
I’m not insulting you. I’m just being honest.
No, be very honest, Rita. If Ethan was poor today, would you even be shouting “my fiancé” everywhere?
Yes.
The problem is that you’re angry because you misjudged him. That’s the truth.
Wow. So now I’m the bad person because I have standards?
Can both of you stop this already?
Nobody said you’re bad, but stop acting like I stole your husband.
Maybe not husband, but you still crossed the line.
I’m honestly tired of this drama between both of you because of one man.
You see, this is exactly what I’m talking about. You’re always on Rita’s side. Always.
Because sometimes you overreact.
I’m done.
Where are you going?
Anywhere that doesn’t have fake friends.
Isabella, stop being dramatic.
Isabella went out since yesterday. I honestly hate this.
Me too. We’ve all been friends since secondary school. Different personalities, different lifestyles, different choices, but somehow we always managed to stay close. Even when Isabella was chasing soft life, and you were acting like a village pastor’s wife, we still remained friends.
Village pastor’s wife?
Yes. Always judging us quietly with your good-girl face. But now one man has entered and everything is changing.
I never wanted things to become like this.
I know. Can I ask you something honestly?
Of course.
Are you really sure Ethan loves you?
What kind of question is that?
I’m serious. The proposal just feels sudden.
Sudden? How?
Rita, you people started dating barely three months ago. Then suddenly, expensive gifts, an engagement ring. What if part of this is because of Isabella?
Joy, no.
Listen to me first. Men are unpredictable sometimes. What if he’s trying too hard to prove a point because Isabella rejected him? You know men and ego.
I understand your fear, but I truly believe Ethan loves me. The way he treats me feels genuine.
I hope so, because honestly, the constant showing off is becoming too much. If Ethan truly loves you, he doesn’t always need to prove a point in front of us. He can buy you gifts privately, spoil you privately, but always coming here to do all these grand performances? It’s starting to feel intentional. And whether Isabella admits it or not, it’s hurting her. Especially because Ethan approached her first, so all this showing off now kind of feels like he’s still hurt from the rejection. Rita, think about it.
I never even looked at it that way.
I’m not saying he doesn’t love you, but tell him to calm down a little. Protect your relationship quietly. Not every happiness needs an audience.
Thank you, Joy. I’ll talk to him. You’re honestly a good friend. I’ll apologize to Isabella when she comes back. I had no intention of hurting her.
Thank you for understanding.
Ah, Madam Soft Life is back. Wait, who took you shopping?
Richard.
You went back to him?
I decided to reconcile with him after all the drama with his wife. Please, that woman won’t stop me from enjoying soft life.
I honestly don’t think it’s a good idea.
Did I ask for advice?
Sorry. I’ll mind my business.
Isabella, I’m sorry. Honestly, I didn’t know it would hurt you this much. I genuinely didn’t think it was such a big deal to date someone my friend rejected.
Please, the apology will only make sense if you break up with Ethan.
Ethan hasn’t done anything wrong to me. Why would I break up with him?
Because your friendship should matter more.
It’s not fair. I never wanted us to become like this.
Then keep your relationship.
Okay.
Why were you holding my phone? I saw you.
Nothing. I’m stepping out soon.
Where are you going?
To see some friends. I might come back late.
Why are you looking like that?
Nothing.
[crying]
Hello, sis.
Amaka, what happened?
I’m tired. I’m honestly tired. I buy food in this house. I help with rent. I pay bills. Meanwhile, he’s outside spending hundreds of thousands on women. Sis, he transferred 500,000 to that girl. Five hundred thousand.
Amaka, leave that marriage. Honestly, it’s better to be single than stay married to nonsense.
I kept hoping he would change.
Men like that hardly change, especially when they know you always forgive them. You deserve peace too.
You’re right. I’m done. But before I leave, I’ll deal with Richard first.
Honestly, that’s so funny. I didn’t even know it was a prank until I saw the lady laughing.
I didn’t find it funny at all.
Who’s calling?
Hello.
Who’s speaking?
Are you Rita?
Yes. Who is this?
I just want to warn you before it’s too late.
Warn me about what?
About Ethan.
What about Ethan?
That man is not who you think he is.
Excuse me?
Ask him why he suddenly returned to Nigeria after living abroad for years. Ask him what really happened there.
Who are you? Who are you?
Who was that?
I don’t know. The person warned me about Ethan.
Warned you how?
She said Ethan isn’t who I think he is.
I need to see Ethan immediately.
Just be careful.
What? Don’t look at me like that.
You don’t know anything about this call, right?
Excuse me? So now I’m the villain of the house?
I didn’t say that.
Then stop looking at me like that. Honestly, the timing is suspicious.
Joy, please rest. I didn’t even know Ethan was abroad. And I already told you people I’m done with Ethan’s matter. Leave me alone.
