Joseph was Haldane course mate from 100level in the university. They were best of friends, reading partners and even partners in crime. Everybody thought they had something going, until Joseph went out with Marcel and Haldane dated Patrick. But their relationship though platonic was more intense than their individual affairs put together. It was no surprise to anybody that even after graduation; their friendship was still very strong.

In Africa, before the advent of dressing -up and society outings, weddings and events, a married woman is seen as the bedrock of her home and families. She is a shelter in time of storm and cold, she is a symbol of warmth and the mother to her husband as well as her children and if there was any character to be emulated it is most times from the married woman and mother.

Juliet and Chuks were betrothed to be married, yet they never had any carnal knowledge of one another. The courtship was not a long time affair according to Juliet’s Parent’s church doctrine; it was barely nine months and now there is a society wedding to be planned.

On the surface, it is completely realistic. You want sex. You want it now. A willing partner has the hots for you and, if you had any sense, you would go for it. Who knows when the next opportunity would rear its head. Right? Well, wrong! Not if you have a steady relationship with someone else.

“Madam I am sorry to tell you this, but you are HIV positive” said Dr Samuel. ”Doctor, it can’t be, tell me it’s not true, I thought it was just one of those sicknesses that come and go after child birth” said Lucy whilst in tears. “You can’t be serious; this has to be a joke, right? Her husband shouted in a harsh tone.