I had almost given up on love. Years of heartbreak, rejection, and empty promises had left me cautious, even bitter. Living in Nairobi, I spent my days working long hours at a tech firm, barely noticing the world outside the office windows. My friends kept asking when I would settle down, but I shrugged it off. “It’s not that easy,” I’d tell them. Deep down, I was afraid I might never meet someone genuine.
December had arrived, and with it, the holiday buzz in the city. The streets were adorned with lights, carolers sang in shopping malls, and couples strolled hand in hand. I walked alone past these scenes, the festive joy a stark reminder of my loneliness. I had been ghosted, turned down, and mocked for hoping for love — but this December, something was about to change.…CONTINUE READING
