Now 24 years old, the young woman says she still regrets the decision she made several years ago when she dropped out of school in Grade 7 after falling deeply in love with a popular bodaboda rider in her town.
According to Faith, the young man appeared ambitious, hardworking, and determined to build a better future. At the time, he was earning a decent income from the motorcycle transport business and frequently spoke about expanding into other ventures.
“He convinced me that school was not the only path to success,” Faith recalled. “He kept telling me that he loved me and that we would build a life together.”
Faith says the relationship became serious very quickly. The bodaboda rider reportedly showered her with attention and repeatedly assured her that she would never struggle financially if she stayed by his side.
One promise stood out more than the others.
“He told me he would open a boutique shop for me,” she said. “He painted a picture of a beautiful future where we would run businesses together and eventually start a family.”
Believing his promises, Faith says she gradually lost interest in education. Despite concerns from relatives and teachers, she eventually stopped attending school and devoted her time to supporting the relationship.
At first, everything appeared to be going according to plan.
The young man continued working while Faith helped him with various errands and encouraged him as he pursued his goals. She remained hopeful that the boutique business he had promised would soon become a reality.
Months turned into years, but the promised shop never materialized.
Whenever she asked about it, Faith says her boyfriend would explain that he needed more time to save money or invest in other priorities first.
“I trusted him completely,” she said. “Whenever he told me to be patient, I believed him.”
However, things began changing unexpectedly last year.
Faith noticed that her boyfriend had become increasingly distant. Phone calls became less frequent, meetings became shorter, and excuses became more common.
Initially, she assumed he was simply busy with work.
The truth, she claims, emerged several months later when she learned that he was preparing for a wedding.
To her shock, the bride was not her.
Instead, the bodaboda rider had reportedly chosen to marry a woman he had dated long before meeting Faith.
“When I heard the news, I thought people were joking,” she said. “I could not believe it.”
The wedding eventually took place, leaving Faith devastated and struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation.
She says the experience left her feeling abandoned after years of sacrifice and loyalty.
“I left school because I believed in him,” Faith lamented. “I thought we were building our future together, but in the end he married someone else.”
Today, she describes herself as being “left in the cold” while watching the man she once planned to spend her life with start a family with another woman.
The disappointment has forced her to reflect on choices she made as a teenager.
Looking back, Faith says abandoning her education remains her biggest regret.
“If I had stayed in school, my life would probably be very different today,” she admitted.
Despite the heartbreak, she says she has refused to give up on herself. She is currently exploring opportunities to return to learning through adult education programs and hopes to acquire business skills that could help her become financially independent.
Faith also hopes her story serves as a lesson to other young girls who may be considering abandoning their education because of romantic promises.
“Love is important, but education is something nobody can take away from you,” she said. “Never sacrifice your future based on promises alone. Make decisions that will help you stand on your own feet no matter what happens.”
While the emotional wounds remain fresh, Faith says she is determined to rebuild her life and focus on creating opportunities for herself rather than dwelling on the past.
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