What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into heartbreak after an unexpected twist exposed deep trust issues during an engagement party.
The man, who had been dating his fiancée for eight months, had carefully planned a grand surprise proposal. Friends and family gathered at a beautifully decorated venue, eagerly anticipating the special moment. The bride-to-be looked radiant, smiling brightly as she enjoyed the attention and excitement surrounding the occasion.
However, just before the proposal could proceed, events took a dramatic turn.
According to an eyewitness and close friend of the groom, he made an unusual request. He asked his fiancée to grant him access to her phone for just five minutes. To lighten the mood—or perhaps to prove a point—the friend even offered a reward of one million naira if she agreed.
The request was firmly declined.
Moments later, the celebration came to an abrupt halt. The engagement was called off on the spot, leaving guests stunned and the groom reportedly devastated. After investing eight months into the relationship, he allegedly felt the refusal signaled a lack of transparency.
“If this were about buying a house, it would have been done by now,” the friend remarked, expressing disappointment and implying that openness should not have been negotiable in a committed relationship.
The incident has since sparked heated debate on social media. Many users sympathized with the groom, arguing that trust requires openness, especially when marriage is on the table. Others, however, criticized the move, saying trust cannot be forced through public tests or ultimatums.
Some of the lady’s friends reportedly described the groom’s friend as an “enemy of progress,” accusing him of sabotaging the relationship. Meanwhile, supporters defended the action as a necessary test of honesty before making a lifelong commitment.
What began as a joyful celebration ultimately became a sobering lesson on trust, loyalty, and the complicated role friends sometimes play in romantic relationships.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
