The Talking Diary

Sike: mehn,it was definitely the best relationship of my life,it starred happily enough,we went on dates,shopping sprees,vacations etc. I mean in less than 6 months,i has been to over 10 countries,before that I hadn't even as much as left Yaba in Lagos.
   I can hear your judging tone already,no I am not being materialistic because Ify definitely showed me a loot of care and love too,he wanted me at my best all the time whether it had to do with school or not. Being a graduate of economics himself,he helped me a Lott in ma pursuit of a degree in economics. It seemed the perfect life until he became the devil's worker.
      It was the day after our first dating anniversary,and I was busy making breakfast when I heard a loud scream,of course I ran in to check on him but was met with a deafening slap. I was shocked but before ii could speak again,another slap landed. By this time I was already crying,just for him to ask why there was no champagne in the jacuzzi. I was speechless for two reasons: one,i never knew he was violent prone,and two,he was the one who usually asked before I brought in any champagne.
    I turned and left in anger and tears streaming down my swollen face,but before I got to the door he stopped me and begged for forgiveness,he said he didn't mean to hit me but he woke up in a wrong mood. Even though I wondered why,after all we had a pleasurable night,i didn't ask. Well to cut the story short,i forgave him and he dropped me off at home where I hid in my room so no one would notice my face.
     I thought it was a one time thing but alas!how wrong i was. This two months since the first slap have been hell,its the same routine as usual,the hitting and then the pleas. I kept it to myself finding excuses all the time for him but there's so much a person can take. I love him but I can't be treated like this. He seems to have issues but each time I tell him to talk to someone about it,he makes sure I can't use my mouth for days.
    I don't want it to be like I abandoned him,especially since I still love him but I don't want to die too and have my grave sign read : ""died of blows and punches and slaps"

Diary: yes this is what am saying,speak up and be free. Domestic violence is totally wrong and shouldn't be condoned else someone could turn up dead. It's becoming a frequent occurrence nowadays and there should be sanctions against it,and I believe we all should speak out and stop this great evil. SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR VIOLENCE OF ANY KIND!!!