Amechi sat quietly in the hospital room, staring at Oge as the drip fed slowly into her vein. Her face was calm, her breathing soft — almost like she hadn't just threatened her own life over his plans to travel.
He couldn't believe how deep everything had gotten.
"I just wanted to go and hustle abroad… to build a better life," he thought. "Now look at me — stuck between love and future."
The doctor had already come and gone, telling him not to worry — that she just needed rest. But how could he rest? His whole life was crashing in front of him.
His phone buzzed again.
> "Amechi, flight booked. Friday night. Let's go make money. Don't waste this." — Cousin Ifeanyi
He stared at the message. Hands shaking. Eyes heavy.
But he already knew — he wasn't going anywhere.
He had made that choice the moment Oge raised that knife.
Not because he was weak.
Not because he believed in her fears.
But because… he loved her too much.
Too deep.
He deleted the message, stood up, and whispered to her, "I'm staying."
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That evening, Oge woke up. She turned and saw Amechi still sitting by her side. She smiled weakly.
"You didn't go?"
"I didn't," he said. "I'm not leaving you."
Tears rolled from her eyes. "Thank you…"
He took her hand and held it gently.
"But this is my last sacrifice," he said firmly. "If this love doesn't lead to something better — I'm finished."
She nodded in silence.
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Two weeks later, Amechi's cousin flew out alone.
The London dream ended without warning.
No second chance.
People in the compound heard rumors — that he gave up visa because of one girl. Some laughed. Others shook their heads.
Mama Emma called him one evening, angry:
> "You're a man, Amechi! You don't throw away your future like okpa water!"
But he didn't answer.
He just walked away, hands in his pocket, heart heavy with hope… or maybe regret.
Deep down, he started asking himself:
> "Did I just give up my one shot in life… for a love that might not last?
To be continued!
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Story let see in chapter 4
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