Life can change in a single moment. For James Otieno, a respected electrician from Nakuru, that moment came on a quiet Tuesday evening when a simple mistake turned into a storm that nearly destroyed his marriage, his home, and the family he had spent ten years building.
For many years, James was known as a gentle man. He worked hard, provided for his children, and was loved in the community. But like many people, he had a weakness he thought he could control. A few months before his troubles began, he started receiving attention from a woman who worked near his construction site. She was kind, cheerful, and always complimented him. What began as harmless conversation slowly turned into something deeper. James knew it was wrong, but temptation grew stronger each day.
One evening, what he thought would remain a secret became the beginning of his nightmare. His wife, Mary, found romantic messages on his phone. She was shocked, broken, and furious. For the first time in their marriage, she packed her bags and walked out with their children. James tried to explain, but the damage was already too deep. His home suddenly felt empty, his nights cold, and his days long. He regretted everything he had done.
The gossip spread quickly in the estate. Some friends judged him. Others avoided him. James stopped eating properly, lost weight, and could barely concentrate at work. His boss noticed the change and warned him that one more mistake at work would cost him his job. It felt as if the whole world was collapsing around him.
Weeks passed, but Mary didn’t return. She refused to pick his calls, and whenever he went to her parents’ home, he was turned away. Their children no longer asked about him. That silence hurt him more than any words could. He knew he had made the biggest mistake of his life, and now he was paying for it.TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.