The Cyber Cafe Guy Tapped the Reject Button on My Offer of Admission

I grew up in a household where my father, Mr. Kayode, had married two wives, Omolara and Aduke. As a result, my stepbrother Taiye and I had a complicated relationship, fueled by our mothers' rivalry. They constantly fought for our father's attention and affection, which affected our bond. One day, Taiye approached me and suggested we put our differences aside. I agreed, and we began to build a relationship. Since He was learning computer skills at a cyber cafe, I would often visit, and I would ask him to check my admission status. Everyone knew he wasn't academically inclined, but I was brilliant and had written the JAMB exam, hoping to secure a spot at Lagos State University. When my admission status came out, Taiye would check it for me. But little did I know, he had an ulterior motive. His mother, Omolara, had always been jealous of my mother's success with me . She would often tell me that Taiye i was favored, and he began to feel like he was living in the shadow of his own stepbrother's achievements. The day my admission status came out for Lagos State University, Taiye checked it and tapped the reject button. I was devastated. It was my dream course, and I had been waiting for this opportunity for so long. I couldn't eat, sleep, or function. I cried for months, feeling like my future had been taken away. What hurt the most was that this wasn't the first time Taiye had rejected my admission offer. He had done it the previous year, and I hadn't noticed. It only dawned on me when I saw him reject it again. I felt betrayed and heartbroken. With my father ill and unable to afford tuition, I focused on my craft, building a successful fashion brand. I worked tirelessly, and my brand became renowned. Years later, when both our mothers had passed away, Taiye came to me, humbled and seeking help. I looked at him, and despite everything, I decided to offer him a job. "You're good with operating computers" I said. "I can use someone with your skills in my fashion brand online . Let's work together and build something new." Taiye was taken aback by my offer. He had expected anger and resentment, but instead, he saw forgiveness and kindness. We began working together, and slowly, our bond grew stronger. We proved that even in the face of adversity, family can come together and build something beautiful.