Sometimes, life doesn't go the way you envisaged. Things took a dark turn for Amanda, but there was still a light at the end of the tunnel. She had pursued her passion for fashion design in a small shop owned by Jessica Azubuike, who not only gave Amanda a space but also taught her how to sew.
During this time, Amanda met a man named Justin Anozie. They started dating and soon decided to take the next step. After completing her sewing apprenticeship, Amanda and Justin got engaged and later married. They moved to Port Harcourt, hoping to build a life together.
But the marriage quickly unraveled. A few years in, Justin began bringing other women into their matrimonial home—into their bed. Amanda was devastated. She confronted him, hoping for honesty or remorse. Instead, he stayed silent, cold, and then began physically abusing her. At the time, Amanda was pregnant. But due to the relentless beatings, she tragically lost her baby.
It was heartbreaking.
I thought he was the one for her—but she guessed wrong.
The next morning, Amanda called Scarlett. Her voice shook as she told her everything—about Justin, the abuse, and the loss of her child. She said she was done and wanted to come home. A week later, Grandma, Levi, Scarlett, and baby Amelia traveled to Port Harcourt. When they arrived at Justin's house, they confronted him face-to-face, expressing their deep disappointment.
Marriage is supposed to be a union where two people share dreams, endure storms together, and support each other. What Justin did was shameful.
Amanda and Justin signed the divorce papers. He looked remorseful and apologized, claiming he didn't know what came over him. But that's what they always say. Amanda forgave him—not for his sake, but for her own peace. She packed her suitcase and returned to Delta State.
Meanwhile, even Harper—always gentle, kind, and reserved—faced her own marital storm. Greg, her once-loving husband, started seeing another woman. He began mistreating Harper, emotionally and physically. She couldn't take it anymore. She ran to Scarlett's house and poured her heart out.
Scarlett, being the strong pillar she was, rallied the family. They called a meeting with Greg and made it clear—laying your hands on a woman is not just immoral, it's criminal. The family spoke to both Harper and Greg, encouraging them to find a way forward with unity and respect. Afterward, they were sent home together.
In the midst of these challenges, Amelia's parents bought a new house in Delta State, close to her maternal grandparents. Ethan, as a child, was stubborn and full of energy—he'd turn the whole house upside down. He even swallowed medicine without permission more than once. Scarlett constantly had to clean up after him. Eventually, she bought him toys to keep him distracted. She didn't let him do chores, which made him grow up a little sluggish and spoiled.
Scarlett was always giving—food, clothes, money—anything she had, she shared. With her long, curly hair and radiant beauty, she was a woman with a heart of gold. Amelia saw her mother as a hero.
Her father, Noah, was handsome, funny, and intelligent. Scarlett became pregnant with their second child—Amelia—who was born on the same day and month as her older brother, though not in the same year.
As a baby, Amelia cried a lot. She was deeply loved, but she had a strong, persistent voice—one the family couldn't ignore for long. Once, her father was playing loud music to celebrate her birth, not realizing she was crying in the other room. By the time Scarlett rushed in, Amelia's little face was red with frustration.
Amelia grew fast. At age two, Scarlett enrolled her in Faith Kindergarten School—the same school Ethan had attended before transferring to Andrew Catholic School. Amelia quickly became known for her bright smile and friendly nature, and she consistently earned good grades.
She was a sweet and caring girl—kind and smart like her parents. A little funny. But like everyone, she had her flaws. She tended to argue over small things, took things too personally, and sometimes disrespected her brother during childhood arguments. As she matured, she learned to let go, often telling herself, "It's not worth it." But her indecisiveness lingered.
Still, she had a good heart—and a future waiting to unfold.