Brian, a second-year student at Kyambogo University in Uganda, never anticipated that the girl he cherished deeply would betray him in such a devastating manner. He met Sharon during their first week on campus, where she appeared to be reserved, polite, and always wore a warm smile.
Their connection was immediate, and they quickly became close, eventually starting a relationship. For nearly a year, everything seemed perfect between them. They studied together, shared meals, and supported one another through the challenges of university life. Brian felt fortunate to have her, even introducing her to his family back home in Mbale.
However, as time passed, Brian noticed subtle but troubling changes in Sharon. She began to pull away from him without offering any explanation. She stopped visiting his hostel room, her responses to his calls became less frequent, and she always cited being overwhelmed with assignments or group work.
At first, Brian tried to be understanding, thinking that university stress might be taking its toll on her. But the situation only grew worse as the days went on. Sharon changed her phone password and refused to share it with him, became secretive about her conversations, and avoided discussing their relationship altogether.
What had once been small, unsettling signs gradually morphed into bigger red flags. Sharon became defensive whenever Brian asked her innocent questions. Even a simple “Are you okay?” seemed to irritate her. She began dressing differently, going out more frequently, and taking hours to reply to messages.
Most painfully, she stopped wanting to spend weekends with him, something they used to look forward to. Instead, she claimed to be busy with “meetings” or “late-night study groups.” Despite the growing sense that something was wrong, Brian, who still loved her deeply, was reluctant to admit it.
One evening, his friend Joel approached him with troubling news. Joel revealed that he had seen Sharon getting into a lecturer’s car near Banda stage. Initially, Brian refused to believe it. He rationalized that it could have been a coincidence or someone who resembled Sharon. But as the doubt lingered, his unease grew. That same night, Brian decided to.To Continue Reading, Click Herea
