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Physician Heal Thyself

The other day I met an old friend in town. Despite the many years we haven’t seen each other and the obvious weight we have both put on, coupled with a nose mask, we managed to recognize each other. 


So we got talking. She asked if I was married now, I raised my left hand to give the answer but still added a sentence in case she is wondering if I left my ring home. My friend then went on to thank me for an advice I gave her about 11 years ago. What advice? 


Well 11 years ago, my friend called me that her heart was broken. 

After work, I went to her area and we met at a pub close to her house. She told me how her then boyfriend had told her that he can’t marry her because his parents objected to their marriage plans. I told her he was lying and that he had someone else. You should have seen how angry I was. I told her to dry her tears and that the guy wasn’t worth it. I bought her a drink and khebab and we kept insulting the boy. During the conversation she told me how some guy she had met a few days ago and had reluctantly given him her number has been pestering her for a date saying he wants to marry her. I told her to accept the new guy and go out on the date and that something good might come out of it. Told her to dawg the other guy. 


She took my advice. So it turns out the new guy had returned from the US and was looking for a wife. They went out for a few dates and he returned to the US. But he went to see her family before he travelled. After he travelled, he sent her money every month and sent her stuff for their engagement. If you are familiar with moslem marriages, you know this is not like the “Christian” people demma own. The items are open for viewing and friends and family can actually go and see the things the husband-to-be has brought. And my! I haven’t seen anything like that; proper shopping. Clothes aa clothes. Shoes aa shoes. Anyway story is getting long. They married and after a year, the man came for my friend. 

Until today, the last time I saw her was 2015 or so. She had returned from the US on holidays with her two beautiful girls. I went to visit her at their beautiful home. Turns out the man was rich angaza. Anyway, now she has 5 kids and she’s on a holiday again. 


We have reconnected and hope to keep staying in touch. She thanked me again and was like she wouldn’t have had this good life if not for the advice I gave her. She encouraged me that Mr Right will come soon. I said Amen. We promised to stay in touch and parted ways. 


After this I asked myself, biko so you can give advice like this and you have been dating idiots. When corona goes, I’ll advice myself😝 

 


Corona Feelings by Esi Boatengmaa


Comments

  1. Jack Reacher21 July 2020 at 13:23

    "Lotto doctor" 😂😂

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    1. Bogusgirl21 July 2020 at 15:57

      🤣🤣🤣🤣 I tell you

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    2. Esallyn21 July 2020 at 19:02

      We usually give the best advice when we’re not in that position.

      Delete

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