Dada Emmanuel Olayinka
3 min readAug 19, 2024

GOSSIPING IS GATEWAY TO PROBLEM

In the bustling city of Lagos State, Nigeria, where dreams come to life and opportunities abound, four friends from secondary school reunited in university with high hopes of creating wealth and a bright future for themselves. Dupe, Ruth, Destiny, and Lucky were inseparable, always supporting each other through thick and thin.

However, one of them stood out for all the wrong reasons. Ruth was known to be a ruthless gossiper, spreading rumors and lies about her friends behind their backs. She thrived on drama and chaos, always looking for the next juicy piece of gossip to share with anyone who would listen.

One day, a valuable chain went missing in their classroom, belonging to their classmate Rosemary. Ruth was quick to point fingers and accuse everyone of being a thief, stirring up trouble and causing tension among the group. She insisted that someone in their circle was responsible for the theft, but no one could figure out who.

As tensions rose and accusations flew, Dupe, Lucky, and Destiny began to grow weary of Ruth's constant gossiping and toxic behavior. They were tired of being dragged into her drama and wanted to distance themselves from her negative energy.

Then, a miracle happened. As the group searched through their belongings, the missing chain was discovered inside Ruth's bag. Shocked and confused, they couldn't understand how it had gotten there or why Ruth would do such a thing.

Feeling betrayed and hurt by their friend's actions, Dupe, Lucky, and Destiny were ready to cut ties with Ruth for good. But as they confronted her about the stolen chain, something unexpected happened. Ruth broke down in tears, admitting that she had planted the chain in her own bag in a desperate attempt to frame someone else and divert attention away from her own wrongdoings.

Realizing the depths of Ruth's insecurity and need for attention, the group came together to offer her forgiveness and support. Instead of shunning her for her mistakes, they chose to help her see the error of her ways and encouraged her to change for the better.

With the support of her friends, Ruth began to turn over a new leaf and focused on creating wealth through hard work and dedication. She channeled her energy into positive pursuits, using her sharp wit and intelligence to build a successful career for herself.

As time passed, Ruth's transformation inspired the rest of the group to follow her lead. They realized that gossiping and spreading negativity only served to block their paths to wealth and success. By working together and lifting each other up, they were able to achieve their dreams and create a bright future for themselves.

In the end, the four friends stood united as a strong and supportive team, ready to take on whatever challenges life threw their way. They had learned the valuable lesson that true wealth comes from within, and that by focusing on positivity and cooperation, they could overcome any obstacle that stood in their path. Together, they forged a bright and prosperous future for themselves, leaving gossip and negativity far behind.

Dada Emmanuel Olayinka

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