I had always believed in love over money. When I met Brian Okello, I was instantly drawn to his charm, wit, and the way he treated everyone around him with respect. We fell in love quickly, our connection undeniable, and after two years, we were engaged. I was certain he was the man I wanted to spend my life with. But there was one obstacle I hadn’t anticipated: my mother, Mrs. Wanjiku Otieno, and her strict views on wealth and social status.
From the moment Brian met my family, tension brewed. My mother, a proud woman who had built her modest life through decades of hard work, believed that financial stability was the foundation of a good marriage. “You must marry someone who can provide for you,” she would say repeatedly, glancing at Brian with disapproval. She scrutinized every detail: his car, his house, his job, and even his family background. Though Brian was honest, hardworking, and ambitious, my mother deemed him “not rich enough” to be worthy of her daughter.…CONTINUE READING
