Loe was excited. After eleven years of marriage and three wonderful children, he wanted to give his wife, Goodness, a birthday she would never forget. He surprised her with a brand-new Benz and exquisite gold jewelry, a token of his love and appreciation, but to his shock, Goodness didn’t smile. Instead, she broke down in tears, then rage. Without warning, she stormed out of the house, raining curses on Loe before disappearing for days.

Worried and confused, Loe called a family meeting. With the help of his brother, Goodness was finally reached and persuaded to return home for the discussion. When she walked in and saw both families waiting, the room fell silent.

After the greetings, her sister gently asked, “Goodness, please why have you been so upset?”

Her voice trembled, but her words were sharp.

“I haven’t been feeling well. I went to the hospital, and the test came back. I’m HIV positive.”

Gasps filled the room.

She continued, “There’s only one person who could have given it to me, my husband. He’s cheated before, twice and I forgave him for the sake of our kids and now this? After infecting me, you show up with a car and jewelry? Is that supposed to make it better?”

Everyone turned to Loe for answers. He was visibly shaken. “I swear on everything, I haven’t cheated again. Not after the last time,” he said, confused and heartbroken.

To settle the matter, Goodness demanded he come with her to the hospital for a test. Loe agreed immediately. When the results came back, Loe tested negative.

Now the question hung in the air like a dark cloud: If Loe didn’t infect her, then where did it come from?

They returned home in silence, surrounded by family members all confused, some in disbelief and everyone desperate for answers.

The mystery remains, but one thing is certain: that birthday gift unveiled more than anyone expected.

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