Richard and Ifeoma met at a party in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. They were instantly attracted to each other and exchanged phone numbers. They started texting and calling each other every day, and soon they fell in love. They decided to meet again at a restaurant for a romantic dinner.
They had a wonderful time, talking, laughing, and gazing into each other’s eyes. They felt a strong connection and a deep passion. After the dinner, they went to Richard’s car and kissed passionately. They drove to a hotel and checked into a room. There, they made love for the first time, expressing their feelings and desires.
They spent the night together, cuddling and whispering sweet words. They woke up the next morning and kissed again. They got dressed and went to have breakfast. They agreed to see each other again soon and parted ways with a hug.
They continued their relationship for a few months, meeting whenever they could and enjoying each other’s company. They were happy and in love, and they thought nothing could separate them.
But fate had other plans. One day, Richard received a phone call from his father. He told him that he had arranged a marriage for him with the daughter of a wealthy businessman. He said that it was a good opportunity for their family and that he had to accept it. He said that he had already fixed the date and that he had to come home immediately.
Richard was shocked and angry. He didn’t want to marry someone he didn’t love. He wanted to be with Ifeoma, the only woman he loved. He tried to protest, but his father wouldn’t listen. He said that it was his duty as a son and that he had no choice.
Richard felt helpless and hopeless. He didn’t know what to do. He loved his father, but he also loved Ifeoma. He couldn’t betray either of them. He decided to call Ifeoma and tell her everything.
Ifeoma was devastated when she heard the news. She couldn’t believe that Richard was going to marry someone else. She begged him to stay with her, to fight for their love, to elope with her. She said that she couldn’t live without him.
Richard was torn between his love and his duty. He wanted to be with Ifeoma, but he also wanted to respect his father’s wishes. He didn’t want to hurt anyone, but he knew that he had to make a decision.
He finally made up his mind. He told Ifeoma that he was sorry, but he had to go through with the marriage. He said that it was his destiny and that he couldn’t change it. He said that he still loved her, but they had to say goodbye.
Ifeoma was heartbroken. She cried and pleaded with him, but he hung up the phone. She felt like her world had collapsed. She didn’t know how to go on without him.
She decided to end her life. She took a bottle of pills and swallowed them all. She lay down on her bed and closed her eyes, hoping to join Richard in death.
Richard arrived at his home town and met his bride-to-be. She was beautiful and rich, but he didn’t care about her. He only thought about Ifeoma, the woman he loved and lost.
He went through with the wedding ceremony, but he felt nothing but emptiness and regret. He wished he had chosen differently, but it was too late.
He received a phone call from Ifeoma’s friend, who told him that she had committed suicide because of him. He was shocked and horrified. He realized that he had made a terrible mistake.
He ran out of the wedding hall and got into his car. He drove as fast as he could, hoping to see Ifeoma one last time.
But fate was cruel again. On his way, he got into an accident with a truck and died on the spot.
The end.