Wait, he said what?
On Monday, August 12, 2024, Alvin texted me. He introduced himself, gave some details of how we met and wondered whether I still remembered him. Of course I did. We chatted a bit like casual friends and called it a night. The following
Marriage?
You know what they say, that marriage exposes you? Well, I didn’t have to first get married for that to happen. This year, I got the honor of mentoring 18 girls alongside a white couple. Believe me, unless you’re a politician, you can’t
Accidents and Accents
Take this from me: we can't help falling sick or getting injuries; but having a cute, kind doctor sure does help.
What A Man!
"Have you ever missed someone that was just in front of you? Because I miss you soo much, even when you are sitting right in front of me".
Who’s that guy?
How unserious can I possibly be, that I'm choosing someone that can't even jump a pothole for me
Down Memory Lane
As he sat on the table across from me, I remember thinking to myself, "I'm done with the games with other guys. Moving forward, it's either Jason or no one else".
A Cute Face or Brains?
He said, "...You are smart. Intuitive. God loving. Men often feel intimidated. Sometimes what we need is timid. Submissive. And not very talkative..."
Let Me Waste Your Time
I am of child-bearing age but I don't understand what people see in Shakespeare's poems.
Believe In Love At Your Own Risk
Sometimes it's all fun and games, until someone actually breaks your heart.
Hit By a Car
Often times when the devil comes hard at you, it's because you are a threat to his kingdom. The devil tried to end my life, but he failed, again.
He’s Handsome but Trouble
I wouldn't care less if we only talked about the weather. I just want him to talk to me.
I am The Villain
After years of blaming my ex for everything that went wrong in our relationship, today I made a long list of all my flaws.Very soon you will realize that I was the problem.
When Life Knocks You Down
Food ran out and for nearly two weeks, I survived on ground nuts soup and a cup of black tea daily.
The Sun Will Soon Shine
Matter of fact, the C.E.O and member of the Board of Directors called me on my birthday just to wish me well on my birthday and check on me.
To Love Is To Suffer
Ethan thought my reason for trying online dating was because I had failed to find a man.
Unexpected Twist
The songs he played were just relaxing and soothing. Music is indeed very powerful; and it was working;- because soon I was unable to stay angry as I wanted.
Better Safe Than Sorry
When Alvin left yesterday, I was happy to be left alone. However, here I was the following day, feeling abandoned.
My Wake-Up Call
“Until when would I be a side chic?” I pondered rhetorically. That morning, I locked up my heart once more and tossed the key in Lake Victoria.
Day Two
It is believed that where peace fails, force is applied. However, there’s always a more effective method with men. Why use force when you can put them under a spell?
Day One -Part Two
I landed a couple of times on a girl's outfits. I had also seen a pair of feminine sandals by the bathroom door. This discovery rubbed me wrong. There was a sharp pang in my heart.
Day One- Part One
Alvin leaned in and caressed my arm gently, “I need to leave for work but feel free, move around, mingle, make friends… feel at home. In case of anything, call me”.
First Night
“Nothing can happen unless if you want it to,” he added. That is when I knew that two weeks was going to be a very looong time.
A Departure From The Normal- Part two
He smiled, “I’m not punishing you. It’s not a punishment. When you go so soon I’m going to be lonely”.
Childhood Dreams -Versus Reality
It is okay when things do not pane out as you planned. Mine did not. Everything I feared and dreaded happened to me. All my insecurities were exposed.
A Departure From The Normal
To pass the time, he took me to a bar that was not so far from his place. Not to drink guys, but to play pool.
Approach My Crush, Or Not?
I requested Pamela to cut for me two extra pieces. “I’m going to shoot my shot,” I announced in a low voice.
O Be Careful What You Wish For…..
From the time I noticed our guests at the door, I made it my duty to avoid them. One of them, Lucas, was slightly older than me. I avoided Lucas like he had a plague.
Never Again
Now I live to say, "Never again". Never again, will a son of man, ever put me through such pain, -NEVER AGAIN!
He Was a Good Egg -Part Two
Matter of fact, it has been nearly a month or two since we last said anything to each other. I think I lost him -forever.
He Was a Good Egg
I wasn't dating him but I don't think I would have borne the idea of him dating someone else.
Amari
This is a guy who would ask me for my five-year plan. Dude, I didn’t even have a one-week plan.
Clueless
Maybe that should have been a sign at the time that he was really serious about me. But like you all know me by now, I was definitely clueless.
Byron
I never asked about the photo and why he had chosen it. But I can only imagine what a tale he would tell if at all anyone ever asked.
Tales
When my vision steadied, I noticed this big toothless grin from this 6 year-old whose head was popped inside my mosquito net.
Damsel In Distress
I inquired from her whether Alvin had any criminal records and asked about his personality. Afterall, no one knows our weaknesses like our family and relatives.
Chased-Part One
Well, it is unfortunate that my reason was not as fancy. I had been chased, and that was just about it.
Chased-Part 3
When I asked how much they would charge, her brother smiled and said it was free.
Chased -Part Two
The conductor was a nice kid who tried to help. But the truck driver grabbed my bag and refused to let it go.
Spoke Too Soon-Part Two
If there's ever a lesson I learnt from my ex, then it's to shut up. Lately I have become a person of few words.
Spoke Too Soon
I was damned. What of my friends and everyone else? What a terrible turn of events! I was so ashamed and embarrassed.
Do Your Worst
At this point, nothing moves me; I wouldn’t care even if the universe tilted upside down and caught fire.
Marry In Haste, Repent At Leisure
I need to know I won’t have to shift from a mansion to a single-roomed-house if my husband gets out of the picture for whichever reason.
When Menses Give You The Middle Finger
The slap in the face for me was when I texted my boyfriend at the time about the whole paralysis saga and he replied, “How many times have you had sex?”
Fainted Over A Guy
As we stood in the circle, I saw a white light and then everything was black. Suddenly, my body was too heavy and I couldn’t support it. Annie on my right grabbed me before I hit the ground.
Enchanté
“I know you love interacting with people and associating with them to make them feel welcome. You make them feel like they fit in; but with the French teacher, that was Way out of League,” she added. “You love him. The whole school
The Interview -Part Four
Rebecca looked at me, "One thing I know about you is that when life hands you lemons, you make lemon juice".
The Interview -Part Three
Suddenly, they all looked up at me. No one said anything. They just starred at me motionless, their facial expressions unreadable.
The Interview -Part Two
Talking to him helped me relax. We talked about everything that came to mind: cars, my interview, career, marriage, school...
The Interview -Part One
On the way, he asked for the reason of my visit. I told him I was there for a job interview. "Finance?" He asked. "No." I responded conclusively.
Migraines
As a result, I developed stomach complications and a throbbing, head-splitting headache.
The Night After Camp
-Part Two
Even when common sense told me to walk away, I paused for a moment and stared at him. I just wanted to bend where he lay and kiss him goodnight.
The Night After Camp
Assuming he just wanted to pass, I pulled my feet back. Turns out he was just flirting with me. The smile on his face told me as much. I smiled back.
Just A Friend
His grip around my waist just got tighter and tighter. I felt trapped. I stood still. I knew I couldn’t escape even if I tried.
The Secret
I know no one wants to talk about it, but I still blame the Baganda for the Colonisation of Uganda.
Let Men Cheat
One day I woke up and decided that it was okay for guys to actually play. Some of them actually believe that it's their masculine right, because girls are many.
Frighteningly Intelligent
He was a brother she loved so dearly. To me, he was a man that came second to none.
How We Met-Part Two
I smiled in disbelief, then got one earpiece and placed it in his ear. Playing was a song by Hillsong. All these were signs, yet none of them compared to the story of the fish.
How We Met
If I was unsure before, I now knew. From how I felt inside, there was no denying that I had deep feelings for this guy.
Leaving Someone You Love.
We invest months of time and effort when we fall in love. Surely you don't expect to wake up and stop loving someone in just one day.
Together
Outside, the wind is slightly blowing and a magnificent sunset can be spotted out of your window.
How I Became an SMS Buyer
That night, I vowed with every fiber in my body that never....NEVER, would I ever send that guy sms bundles ever again.
Unbelievable -Part Four
It is at this point that I knew I had come in close encounter with the spirit of theft.
Unbelievable! -Part Three
He had come with a laptop bag and a jacket. He checked all of them and said, "Ooooops! I think I forgot my wallet".
Unbelievable! -Part Two
He said a lot but what hit me most was finding out that this gentleman had brought with him a ring to propose to me.
Unbelievable!-Part One
I decided we call it quits. This way, I could go find me a man that would speak in tongues with me.
Can I Cook For You?
My friends often told me that I loved Byron, but just did not know it yet... How could I love someone and not even know it? How was that even possible?
That ill-fated Night
It was a terrible fall. My face was bruised and my lips were swollen with cuts. A tooth had dug deep in my lower lip leaving a terrifying split.
In Just Nine Days
I once read that when God wishes to punish a man, he begins by taking away his wits. This feels just like it.
What Went Down-Part Two
I was on the verge of tears that evening as my taxi drove to Kampala. Every mile drew me farther from my phone.
What Went Down -Part One
After that day, I declared I would never send screenshots ever again.
Bitter_Sweet Upbringing
At some point, I had hated the fact that we had to do chores daily. I wished I had been born rich with maids that did everything for me.
Chosen
They took me on as a volunteer after my first year at campus. I joined them when I was a huge mess. Emotionally, I was a wreck.
Reduced To A Side Chic-Part 2
You know when life screws you over, the least you can do is joke and laugh about it.
Reduced To A Side Chic-Part 1
That afternoon when I told my workmate what had happened, he laughed at me. When he realized I was serious, he just gave me money. "Go buy yourself food," he said.
Engraved On My Mind-Part 2
I liked him, he was lovable. I mean, why wouldn't I? For starters, he thought I was five years younger than my actual age. Of course I had to like him.
Engraved On My Mind-Part 1
Hardly had I bent over my phone when I suddenly looked up. Was that our song I was hearing from the speakers? I'd be damned; it was!
M3N!
They are funny. They are smart. They have game. They are full of surprises. These men will say and do things that will amuse you.
Irreplaceable Friends
I see the stamp of their love in everything they carried for me. Each of those things seems to be screaming at me that I'm loved. And I believe it.
Tougher Nights
That night, I fought the urge to text him. Some nights were just harder than most.
A Fool For Love -Part Four
I had no words, but neither did I move. I stayed there. I let my heart weep blood.
A Fool For Love-Part Three
I thought he and Emily had something going on. I swear that girl would have gone to war for him.
A Fool For Love_Part Two.
I must have been close to tears but I pretended to be so busy on my phone. I was just scrolling through apps.
A Fool For Love -Part One
If he says I didn't love him, then he's a fool. It was written allover me.
Choices Once Taken
For decisions once taken, we are bound to live with their implications for the rest our lives.
They Move On So Fast
It's not the phone call that bothered me. My concern was with how he jumped up so quickly to take the call, and how his face lit up. Not to mention the sudden enthusiasm and excitement with which he now spoke.
When You Reach Your Wit’s End.
My course was 75% maths. I didn't hate maths, but I preferred to have as little interaction with it as possible.
