"We met on University, I was on the student council and he was the type of guy who was everywhere, all volunteer works, all university events, all sport competitions, he was there. So, I decided to befriend him, to get information on how the student body was doing"
"You networked your way into romance?"
"Don't say it like that"
"We made a great team, He was amazing at managing time and ideas, while i'm great at people managing and overall organizing. We admired that about eachother. That admiration turned into love, I think"
"He told me of his big project, his dream company. We were young, we were extremely competent, and most importantly, he was rich. So, clearly, it was a success."
"After that we had it all, a nice house, money, time. So we decided to take the next step: kids"
"From the moment I saw my little Nadia's tiny hand, I knew this was happiness. I knew that this was all that i've worked for, that it was finally time to rest."
"Eugene wanted a boy too, so we had another. Two silly little things waddling around the house."
"But after a while, he was restless again, He wanted more projects, more travels, more deals. But I couldn't join him, our kids needed us!, I tried to make him understand that, but he took it as an invitation to just do it alone"
"He appeared once every month or so, bringing gifts to the kids, claiming he loved them. I hope he did"
"Honestly, If it wasn't for Nina I wouldn't be standing right now."
"Excuse me, who?"
"Eugene's sister, She's always been there for me. She's wonderful with kids, and with me. I would do anything for her"
"We raised the kids together, they still call her "Mama Nina" sometimes. it was difficult, but she made it all better"
"Until one day. when suddenly Eugene came back carrying divorce papers"
"I asked why, and he just said he was over with family, that he tried it but didn't want it anymore, so he was going to leave"
"He decided to take the house, and our shared bank account"
"At first I thought he was cheating on me, but then I realized it was way worse"
"He never loved, he wanted the concept of a wife, of kids and family. But he didn't care, he just wanted to check that mark and continue with the next life event. I was just another dumb girl being used by a selfish rich guy"
"I don't really remember what I did, maybe I cried, maybe I screamed. But knowing myself, I probably just stood in silence and accepted it."
"Nina didn't accept it at all"
"I've heard siblings fight but never like this. Whatever she said must have really moved him, because next thing I know, he's running away from authorities"
"The thought of all my youth, my potential, my life prospects being squashed by one man- I... I wasn't coping well.
I screamed and cried and said horrible things to the people I love. My kids went to live with their friend. I drove Nina away. And when i tried being better, doing something for the community, this happens. He haunts me. We are still perceived as husband as wife because we didn't tell anyone!"
"I don't know why this is happening, but I know one thing: Just like his name, that man is a bacteria. He will infect you and slowly rot your insides, and you will never realize it until he has killed you already."
"Tell me, detective. Now that you've listened to all that."
