A forced traditionally married couple whose wife had to stop school because she was pregnant, had a daughter who was less than a year when the father moved to a far away country for greener pasture and promised the wife that he will be coming frequently, keep in touch, perform financial responsibility until they come together which will not be more than 4 years Maximum.

The woman never heard from the man again years after years, she struggled to provide, pay rents and child’s school fees. She experienced so much verbal, emotional, physical & mental abuse. Family members refused to help.

Unknowingly, The husband moved on and traveled with his mistress, married her but have no children.

After 19 years, the man came back and said he wants his daughter and not the woman who has remained unmarried. The daughter is between two opinions:

When Silence Speaks

Esther and Oloye wearing traditional wedding attire, standing together with a backdrop of a vibrant, cultural ceremony setting.

Once upon a time, Esther and Oloye were married in a traditional ceremony. Esther was a bright student, but she had to stop school because she was pregnant. Oloye promised Esther he would travel for work to a faraway country and return soon. He said he would keep in touch and support Esther and their baby. Esther believed in Oloye's promise and waited patiently.

A Promise Made

Esther looking determined, working hard in a modest home, surrounded by bills and her daughter's schoolbooks.

As the years passed, Esther never heard from Oloye. She struggled alone to provide for their daughter, working hard to pay rent and school fees. Esther faced many challenges, including abuse and lack of support from family. She remained strong and dedicated to her daughter. Esther often wondered what had happened to Oloye.

Years of Waiting

A surprised and hurt Esther facing Oloye, who appears older and distant, in a modest living room.

Nineteen years later, Oloye returned unexpectedly. He had moved on and married someone else, but they had no children. Oloye wanted to take his daughter with him, but not Esther. Esther was shocked and hurt by Oloye's request. Their daughter was now old enough to make her own decision.

Oloye's Return

Esther and her daughter embracing tightly, with tears of relief and love, in a warm and cozy home setting.

The daughter was torn between staying with her mother or leaving with her father. She thought about all the sacrifices Esther had made for her. She realized how much strength and love her mother had shown. In the end, the daughter chose to stay with Esther. She hugged her mother tightly, knowing she made the right choice.