Story By Lesego Bocheli
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Lesego Bocheli

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This story is all about my life and how lived it
Updated at Jan 2, 2025, 03:56
Meet Lesego Bocheli,a 25-year-old wealthy, charming, and hardworking young man. As the sole heir and son of the late Mr. Michael, Lesego holds a special place in his heart for one person - his mother. He adores and respects her deeply, and her words carry significant weight in his life.Lesego has always been hesitant to settle down and start a family, viewing marriage as a potential trap that could limit his freedom. He prefers to maintain his independence and avoid the commitment that comes with matrimony.Despite his reservations, Lesego's grandmother has been increasingly pressuring him to settle down and get married. She wants him to find a suitable partner and start a family, just like his late father would have wanted. Lesego's grandmother is worried that her grandson is getting older and she wants to see him happy and fulfilled. She believes that marriage and children are the key to a happy life, and she's determined to see Lesego follow in his father's footsteps.She's constantly introducing him to eligible women, hoping that one of them will catch his eye and persuade him to change his ways. Moreover, she often talks about how she longs to carry her grandkids in her arms, which only adds to the pressure Lesego feels. Lesego, however, remains stubborn, insisting that he's happy with his lifestyle and doesn't need a wife and kids to complete him. The tension between Lesego and his grandmother is growing, and it's clear that something has to give...Lesego confided in his street friends about the pressure he was getting from his grandmother. They listened attentively and then proposed an unconventional solution. "Why don't you consider a contract marriage, Lesego?" he suggested. "You're not interested in marriage anyway, so why not find a girl, introduce her to your grandmother, and get married for a year or so? It'll calm your grandmother's mind, and she'll stop trying to set you up with every eligible woman she meets."Lesego thought about it for a moment and then nodded in agreement. "That's a great idea, guys! But I need you to find me a good and beautiful girl to introduce to my mother. Someone who's smart, charming, and can play the part convincingly." They smiled mischievously. "Leave that to us, Lesego. We know just the right person for the job."They took Lesego to a trendy bar, where they met girl, a stunning and charming salesgirl. Over drinks, they discussed the proposal - girl would play the role of Lesego's wife for a year, and in return, she would receive a handsome payment. Lesego assured her that nothing would be expected of her beyond the contractual agreement, and she would not have to work at the bar for the duration of the contract.Girlfriend, seeing this as an opportunity to escape poverty, agreed to the arrangement. For the next month, girlfriend underwent a transformation, learning to adopt the mannerisms and sophistication of Lesego's social class. Lesego was impressed with her progress and felt confident introducing her to his grandmother. He called his grandmother, excitedly telling her that he had found the love of his life and wanted to surprise her by bringing a girlfriend over for a visit. His grandmother was overjoyed, eager to meet the woman who had captured her son's heart.At the end Lesego wasn't happy at all. He thought that being in a relationship with someone else isn't a good idea,so he decided to take someone else as his loving wife,but that girl wasn't happy to see Lesego being in a relationship with someone else.At some point in my life, I feel like I'm losing all my will to live. I feel like it's easier to give up than to continue fighting for an endless battle. Sometimes I'm tired of lying to myself that everything will be okay— that I'll be happy again and I'm going to heal from all the heartaches that I've been bearing. There are times where I feel like I'm losing hope in everything and I am just moving with the flow of life. I could no longer find any motivation to survive a day, I just live my life as if I have no other choice but to wake-up and get up in bed.Behind every smile that I show to everyone, there is a dead soul inside me. Most days, I feel like I'm drowning in sadness. I don't know what to do, I don't know how to tell anyone that I am not okay all along. I'm tired of being resilient. I'm tired of acting so strong. For the first time after how many years of being brave, I want to admit that I am so tired of this life and I don't wanna be sad anymore. I no longer want to feel like dying with the pain that I've been keeping inside. I'm tired, and I feel so lost at the same time. I am not gonna lie, sometimes, I feel like I'm about to give up in life. I feel so tired of everything and I just want to stop pretending that I am still okay. The truth is, a part of me is dying inside. My heart is aching as if it is shattered. It hurts, and I don't know how to make it stop from aching. I don't know how to make myself feel better.
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