HE SAID I WASN'T HIS CLASS BUT!

HE SAID I WASN'T HIS CLASS BUT!

Few years ago, I've fallen in love with this cute guy when I was a sales girl in a fashion outlet. He usually comes around to pick his clothes or that of his parents or siblings. As a young lady who worked in such a place, I was opened to different kinds of people and events. Some would tease you, some would insult you, while some will encourage you.

This cute guy belonged to the teasing category but I wasn't bothered because not only was he my customer, his also my crush! I didn't know how to express myself to him. My happiness always switches to the highest gear anytime he calls or comes around and it made me have the impression that he feels the same way for me but I was wrong.

On his birthday, he came to pick up his clothes. I had bought a little gift for him out of my meager salary as a birthday present and joyfully I presented it to him and also told him my feelings for him. He took the gift from me and handed it back to me and said;

" Cynthia,you're beautiful,smart and intelligent and disciplined . Any man wouldn't leave a goddess like you but I'm sorry dear,YOU'RE NOT MY CLASS! What do you have to offer me? I mingle with the high class girls not a sales girl receiving peanut as a salary. I like you but I can't roll with you. It would be an insult to my personality. Go and do something about your life,maybe by then,I may decide to look your way that's if you meet up with me."

I didn't know what to do. I was sad. I was hurt. I couldn't stop crying. I know I've received insults but this one got me real hard. But at that moment,I knew this was a challenge. A challenge for me to work hard,for me to really do something about my life. A challenge for me to be a voice and impact lives In any way I can.

So what did I do? I started asking questions about myself. My purpose,my gift,my talent,my ability,my strength etc and during that process,I found out my hands and mouth are my greatest strength and I started looking for a way to harness it and surely I did.
Two days ago,I received a messenger alert that someone wants to connect with me and I was surprised to see that the cute guy was the one. I went through his timeline and it wasn't so encouraging. I accepted him anyway and we started talkng and I found out he needed my help to get something done. He was very sorry about what he had said to me.

He said," Cynthia I'm very sorry. I don't know how else to apologize to you. I wouldn't have said those words. Please find a place in your heart and forgive me. I know I've hurt you but please do let go. Do you mind if we can still be friends please? I really liked you then but I was just childish and ignorant of the future."

Yesterday,he said I wasn't his class but today,his asking for my help and to be my friend. You see this life guys,never you look down on anyone no matter who you think they are. Today may not be better but tomorrow may be the best because there is always a light at the end of a tunnel. Treat people fairly. Things change likewise people.

That begger you meet today may be your boss tomorrow. Appreciate people and treat them with respect no matter who they are because what goes around, comes around.

Finally; don't ever let people define you. You alone has the ability to change your life and write your own history. Every embarrassment or insult should be an opportunity for you to work hard and make progress and not for you to stay down. It's good to cry and feel sad but after all that, clean your tears, wash your face and continue pushing. Just know that In all things, you're more than a conqueror!!!

Photo credit: Kwame Nkrumah Museum Accra Ghana.

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