The betrayal

"Honey, I don't think you should go ahead with that investment", Mama Amaka, with a worried expression on her face, said to her husband as he prepared for the day's work.

She had been worried ever since her husband told her about the partnership deal he was about making with his childhood friend, Prince, and business partner, there was this uneasy feeling she couldn't shake off ever since that day and on top of it all, last night, she had a nightmare that her husband wore torn clothes stranded on the roadside, which just affirms her feelings.

She wasn't necessarily the overly religious type of person, but one thing she had discovered about herself since she was a child was how her dreams always turned out to be true eventually, it scared her most times, so she had to start telling her parent what she saw in her dream and even her parents often seek her guidiance, if they should embark on a journey or not.

But not her husband, Tunde, as the words came out of her mouth. He paused for a bit and looked at her worried expression through the mirror as he continued brushing his hair and making sure his buttons were well placed. Then he turned to his wife, who continued by helping him with his tie, still looking very worried.

"Ah Amaka the prophetess," he teased her, don't tell me you had a dream again, I've told you not to worry yourself, I've done enough research about this project, and i've known Prince all my life, there is no way it will fail, business is all about risk dear, and we would ba making lots of money instead of still saving it in the bank.

"But it's all our lives saving," Amaka interrupted, now resting her head on her husband's chest, listening to his heart beat, which sort of gave her a calming relief when worried, but its effect was minimal today.

"Don't worry, he said, lifting up her face to his. He looked straight into her eyes, affirming her more.

They both breathed a sigh, but it wasn't one of relief for either side. She bid her husband goodbye as he left for work.

As the door closed behind Tunde, Amaka went on her daily routine, but she still couldn't shake off the uneasiness. Maybe it was her pessimistic side taking the best of her as Prince didn't seem like the type that scams, but her instincts screamed otherwise, so she resorted to saying some prayers to calm her nerves.

Days turned into weeks, and Tunde's enthusiasm about the project only grew. When he was back home from work, his main discussion with her was about the project, how Prince was handling it, and the improvements they've made so far. Amaka would listen attentively, trying to be happy for him, but her reservations remained.

One evening, Tunde arrived home looking even more excited than usual. "Amaka, my love, tell me where you want our next vacation to be, Paris or Dubai? anywhere, my love, because in a few days, we would be balling. I signed the last deals today, and my share of the profits will be transferred soon."

Amaka's heart sank. She had hoped that Tunde would call off the deal at the last minute. Instead, he seemed more determined than ever. He is happy, she thought, so she tried to keep up a smile on her face to mask her worry, Thank goodness, was all she managed to say.

Tunde noticed the hesitation in her voice. "I know you're still worried, but trust me, this is going to be okay," he said, taking her hand in his

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. and his share in the investment was yet to be transferred, Tunde's calls to Prince went unanswered, and instead went straight to voicemail. He visited him at his office but was told he had resigned, and when he drove to his house, he was met with an empty apartment. Amaka's worst fears began to materialize. Prince's neighbours informed him that he had travelled out of the country a week ago.

How would he face his wife? She had warned him. Without anywhere else to go, he drove home in shame and agony. The moment he walked in through the door, the expression on his face affirmed her fears. She felt a mix of anger, sadness, and a deep sense of regret for not being more insistent. Tunde looked at her, his eyes filled with tears and regret. "You warned me," he whispered. "Why didn’t I listen?"

The betrayal they had suffered at the hands of Prince would take them a long time to heal from. Tunde's trust in his friend had been blind, and now they were paying the price. Amaka became the rock that held the family together, and made sure Tunde didn't fall more into depression as she constantly encouraged him that all would be fine again, and never to disobey her instinct, as women are often gifted with better intuition.

As they sat down for dinner one evening, Tunde looked at Amaka with a mix of gratitude and shame. "I'm sorry," he said. "I should have listened to you." Amaka took his hand, her eyes filled with tears. "It's okay, Honey, I'm just glad we are in this together," she replied. "We will surely rebuild again and get through this."

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