Mercy Wanjiru never imagined she would find herself in this kind of pain. For years, she trusted her husband completely. She never went through his phone or read his messages. She thought respecting his privacy was part of being a good wife. Things started changing slowly. He stopped the little things that used to make her feel loved. No more sweet names, no holding hands, no warm smiles when he looked at her. He came home late more often and avoided looking her in the eyes. Deep down, she knew something was off.
One evening, he left his phone charging and went to the bathroom. Her heart raced. She did not want to do it, but she needed answers. She picked up the phone. What she saw on WhatsApp stopped her cold. Messages with another woman. They talked about meeting up, flirted openly, and even planned how to keep it secret from her. Mercy whispered to herself in disbelief, “Kumbe walikuwa wamepanga waoane bila mimi kujua.” The words hit hard. She felt the floor drop away.
When he came back, she stayed calm and asked, “Why are you chatting with another woman like this?” He denied it right away. His voice got loud. He even hit her and shouted that she was imagining things. But she could hear the lies. Her heart broke more with each word. Many women in Kenya face similar moments these days. Phones make secrets harder to keep. Stories like this come up often in Nairobi and places like Thika. People share them online or in quiet talks with friends. It hurts to trust someone for so long and then see the truth like that. Read more https://drbokko.com/?p=37353
