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Treasure

July 1, 2026 4 Comments

By BEN MURIGU

The deal was simple: she needed quick cash; he wanted to smash first. Once. She said no outright, disappointing her lordy and loaded boss for my sake.

He told me point blank what she had said about being sad, mad, unhappy to fall out of favour with him and yet fearful of losing, tossing six years of our life together over scraps.

I knew it was honesty raw, his quip about wanting her just because I loved her, adored her. So it comforts me beyond measure to know that even under intense pressure, she still considers me—us—an immense treasure.

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  1. Ben Murigu says

    July 1, 2026 at 9:10 am

    Happy to finally read this. It’s one that’ll treasure for life especially because it actually happened.

    Reply
  2. Cheryl Dahlstrand says

    July 1, 2026 at 10:06 am

    Great snappy shotgun style!
    “Treasure” takes on clever multiple meanings.

    Reply
  3. BENSON MURIGU says

    July 2, 2026 at 1:44 am

    Thanks. Glad you loved it. Karibu Kenya.

    Reply
  4. Ruphence Kotin says

    August 1, 2026 at 1:28 pm

    I love it. Keep at it, you clearly have what it takes.

    Reply

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