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PART 2. Finally, we reunited last month, and the initial topic of conversation after exchanging greetings was his acknowledgment of my foresight about being cautious with ladies. He proceeded to share a long and disheartening story, recounting, "My friend Kagawa, I will never attempt this unpleasant thing again in my life. I would rather wait for God's right time. I will never take any words for granted. You once advised me that it was too early to start playing around with ladies, and I didn't listen. I merely mocked you because you were young like me. Today, I understand the true meaning of your words." Makwa then proceeded to narrate an encounter with a captivating girl named Helen. Despite his initial infatuation, his attempt to initiate a romantic connection took an unexpected turn. After a brief and seemingly pleasant conversation, he gathered the courage to express his feelings through a text message. Helen, however rejected his advances, citing a focus on her ...

  PART 1           At this instant, a hush fell over everyone, and their attention was riveted. It marked the culmination of our two-hour wait. The priest directed his gaze towards him and posed the question, "Raymond Makwa, do you take Agnes Munyiva as your lawful wife, through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer?" He held her gaze for what seemed like an eternity, leaving Agnes and the assembled guests in a state of suspended time." ****************************************************** Makwa and I shared the same classroom during our primary education, forming a bond that spanned 15 years. He was a friendly and amiable young man back then, a trait that has endured over time. As close friends, our free time was often spent sharing jokes and engaging in casual conversations. I vividly recall a day when, amidst our banter, Makwa claimed to be skilled in charming women. This revelation surprised me, as he appeared shy and reserved...