AFTERMATH

After the wedding, Chukwuma and Chinaza began their life together as husband and wife. At first, there was the hope that marriage would soften whatever rough edges had appeared before the wedding. There was also the excitement of building a home together and starting a family. Soon, pregnancy came, and with it came the expectations of a young marriage growing into real responsibility.

But instead of peace, the problems became louder.

Chinaza began complaining about almost everything. Nothing seemed to satisfy her anymore. She said Chukwuma was not romantic enough. She complained that he did not pet her the way a husband should. She said he was not giving her enough money. She even accused him of not returning from work on time. To make matters worse, she began to suspect him of belonging to a secret society.