The wasted love episode 1& 2

*WASTED LOVE* ?
Episode 1&2

Caleb was an hardworking, well cultured, kind hearted and very respectful young man. He always gave his best in anything he does and He was the only child of his late parents. Caleb was just two years old, when he lost his Father and he was in his early twenties when he lost his sweet mother, who had raised him with some much love. He wished his mother stayed alive a little longer to enjoy the fruit of her labour.

Growing up, Caleb was so close to his late mother, He loved his mother so much, and almost died of sorrow when his beloved mother died after a brief illness, as she was the only parent he knew and had. Caleb was properly raised by his late mother, who singlehandedly brought him up ever since his father died.

Caleb was in his final year in the university when he lost his beloved mother and it took him a year to recover from the shock. life wasn't easy for him when he lost his beloved mother, by the time he fully recovered from the pain and shock caused by his mother's sudden death, he was already rounding up with his NYSC program.

Due to Caleb's good up bringing, he kept less friends because he didn’t want to be led astray. Life was mostly lonely for him till one day, he ran out of luck, when he met a very beautiful girl named Laura. Laura and Caleb were classmates during thier secondary school days. So it happened that when they wrote thier WAEC they both scattered into different directions. They lost track of each other untill they ran into each other at a busiest bus stop in Lagos. From that day, they got talking and Caleb felt bad when he found out that Laura didn't further her education, ever since they left secondary school as her parents couldn't afford a University education.

Caleb had always had a soft spot for Laura and after they met again, Caleb's feelings for Laura became stronger and he thought Laura would bring him happiness. There was just something about her that drives Caleb crazy, ever since he reconnected with Laura, he was drawn to her, his loneliness and the void his late parents left was not helping Caleb reason properly. Caleb had a crush on her during thier secondary school days and seeing each other again after many years trigger those feeling of love to return. After the excitement of reconnecting with each other settled, Caleb went straight to ask her out and she accepted.

With the look of things, Laura could tell that Caleb was above her league as he was a graduate while she had no plan of furthering her education because her parent had told her countless times that they couldn't afford it. Laura didn't hesitate to accept him into her life, because she had been crushing on Caleb for a long time, before he approached her. When they started dating, everyone knew about their love affair even Laura's parents, thier relationship was enviable and very beautiful. Caleb came into Laura's life and he changed her life positively. He taught her so much about life and even supported her in anyway possible.

A year into their relationship, Caleb got a job and the first thing he did was to get his beloved Laura admitted into a prestigious University for her to further her education. All to Laura's utmost suprise. Laura's parents were so glad when they found out, They couldn't believe their ears when Laura told them that Caleb had also bought all the required textbooks, a new smartphone, new clothes and given her some cash to buy other things she would need in school.

For the past one year, Even though Caleb's salary was very meager he always got Laura everything she needed and supported her in anyway possible. Caleb knew that things were so tough for Laura and her parents and for the past one year, he would stylishly give Laura some cash knowing she would give it to her parents. Caleb was so thoughtful and generous to Laura and her family and with time Laura's parents began to see him as their divine helper, sent by God to save them. Laura's parents felt bad, when they got to know that he was an orphan. As they had liked him so much because of all he does for thier family.

During the four years Laura spent at the University, Caleb put it on himself to pay her bills and when he was low on cash, he would take up a loan to met up with Laura's school bills. Not that he earned much, most times Laura had seen him starve after making sacrifices for her and her family. He always ensured that Laura was not broke as he always send her money.

Caleb sacrificed Everything For her girlfriend's Future and he never thought that one day all his sacrifices especially his genuine love for Laura would be a WASTED LOVE. Caleb trusted Laura more than anyone in this world. After Laura graduated from the University and completed her NYSC Program, things changed drastically between the love birds.

One day, words came to Caleb that Laura had gotten a good Job, all thanks to the young man she was dating. "That man is a very wealthy man and very connected too. His name is Reuben" Chike, a nosy neighbor told Him. Caleb didn't believe him and Laura also managed to convince him that the news was fake." My uncle got the job for me, no one else, Caleb, I love you so much and I can't hurt you not after everything you have done for me and my parents" Laura told him and he believed her, in a short while, Laura resumed her duties in her new place of work and Caleb was genuinely happy that Laura was now independent but still he never stopped caring for Laura.

To Be Continued

?WASTED LOVE ?
Episode 2

Few months later, Caleb received the biggest shock of his life, when he told Laura that they should make thier relationship official, he proposed to Laura "Let's get married my love" but she turned him down.

"Caleb I can't marry you, how can we survive with your little salary, don't Tell me you expect me to support you and myself with my salary, because that's impossible, my first and only responsibility are to my parents, please arrange your life first, before we start talking about marriage" Laura said at once and Caleb felt bad, but he reasoned with Laura and he decided to look for a better Job and make his Laura happy. Laura had forgotten that from that little salary, Caleb had seen her through the University and provided all her needs.

Few months after, Caleb got a better Job and the first person he shared the good news to was his beloved Laura, he gave her the good news over the phone as they barely got to see each other.
"My love, we can now plan for our wedding" Caleb said excitedly and there Laura opened up.
"I'm so sorry Caleb, I don't think I can marry you, as I love someone else, I'm in a relationship with someone else, we never talked about marriage from day one, i thought we are just dating and that's all"Laura finally admitted. Caleb was devasted.
Caleb could not believe that all the news he heard about Laura and her new lover Reuben was actually true.
"For how long, have you been decieving me? I thought we love each other so much" Caleb managed to ask

Laura refused to respond to his question. Caleb tried everything to convince her that he loves her so dearly.
"all I did for you all these years was out of love, how could it not be love? I love you so much and I can give my life for you, All these years I always dreamed about the day we will finally tie the knot and you will be officially called my wife, please don't do this to me" Caleb said calmly

"What did you do for me, that no one has ever done?, I never knew you were being so nice to me because you want to marry me"Laura said sharply "Laura, I love you, what are saying, I thought we love each other so much, you told you love me many times and how you can't wait to become my wife, we were so in love with each other" Caleb added

But all he said went in vain, just like his love and sacrifices as Laura didn't listen to him any further, she hanged up immediately.
Few days later, Caleb tried not to contact Laura but he was overcome by his emotions and feelings for her and he called her again but she didn't take his calls. Laura called him back after 20 days, asking him if he was doing okay. "Laura, how can I be okay, when you bluntly told me that you don't love me and won't marry me and for the past one month you refused to take my calls" Caleb responded. Laura didn't utter a word in response and she then hanged up

That same day, Caleb visited Laura's parents hoping that they would help repair his relationship with thier daughter. But he was shocked at how they handled the situation, He became a joke in front of Laura's parents as they continued to make a mockery out of him.
"My son you never told me you wanted to marry my daughter, I thought both of you were just friends, Love is not by force, next time, if you see a girl you love, you should be specific" Laura's parents told Caleb, He left Laura's house feeling worse.

Unknown to Caleb, Laura had been seeing a very wealthy young man named Reuben, Laura met Reuben when she was posted for her NYSC Program and Caleb was a fool to think that Laura loved him. Laura was just an opportunist and a social climber who was just interested in money and material things. when Reuben came into her life and he showered her with expensive gifts, lots of cash and got her a good job, She discarded Caleb instantly. The worst was that her parents were solidly behind her every decision of putting Caleb away.
"Reuben is our ticket to a good life and affluence, please don't allow that Caleb to spoil things for us, what has he done for you that no one has ever done" her parents had told her and no wonder they made mockery of his love instead of being fair to Caleb

Caleb wept all his way home, he recalled how he would ask laura to study hard and stay focused and how he always proved his love to her.

One Saturday morning, Caleb was doing his laundry when Chike his neighbor came with a disheartening news.
"Guy, guess who I saw at that classic bar beside Trust bank?" Chike said sharply.
"Chike, I'm busy oh, I don't have time to gossip like a girl" Caleb replied
"I saw your girlfriend with that Rich man, Reuben, they are still at the bar, kissing and cuddling, go and see things for yourself, I don't gossip but I speak facts, that your babe is decieving you oh" Chike entered at once, with the look on Chike's
Face, Caleb could tell that he was angry because he called him a gossip.
'Guy are you sure?" Caleb asked
" Caleb go and see things for yourself"Chike added when he noticed that Caleb believed him this time

Caleb rushed down to the Bar and lo and behold, Chike was right, Caleb didn't make a scene, he waited till Reuben was gone before he confronted Laura and she was not remorseful. "it was good you found out by yourself, Caleb I appreciate everything you have done for me and my family but if you want a refund, I can as well repay you for every single dime you spent on me, my Fiance is a wealthy man and he can easily repay all you spent on me" Laura said at once.

Caleb doesn't need a soothsayer to tell him that Laura never loved him that he was with him only for the 'help' he had given her. Caleb's sacrifices, his love, all of his efforts were to help her be the best version of herself. Laura and her family used him like hell, Caleb couldn't believe he wasted 6 years of his life, his genuine love and sacrifices on a heartless person like Laura. He quietly walked away from Laura's presence.

From that day Caleb was depressed, he doesn't know how to concentrate at work and how to get back his life. But one night he prayed " God, if karma exists, I want justice. How can having a good and pure heart be a crime in this world? What Laura did to me is not justified, and a good human being cannot do this. The worst is that i Still love her. Still, I can go to any length for her, I don't regret any thing I did for her because I did everything out of love but it's breaking me. Lord, I'm dying inside and I can't tell this to anyone. I just hope I get better. I'm waiting for a miracle to happen. Help me to recover, you are the only one I have, please don't forsake me Lord" Caleb prayed in tears.

Few years later, Caleb had picked himself up like an hero, he had realized that he had no one that can ever join those broken pieces for him. He gathered his broken heart by himself and moved on. He channeled his energy into his job and engrossed himself in hobbies that help him smile.

To Be Continued