Devil Doesn't Bargain

avatar
(Edited)

Sis why don't you pick up your calls, this is the third time I heard it ring. I had observed her for close to ten minutes and all she did was hiss on the incoming calls.

"hmmm don't mind him I do not want to talk to him ever again"

And who is he? The assistant devil himself? I cut in before she could say any more words. Because judging from her facial expressions I could tell who that was.

"Yes, it is Lee, so just go ahead and say it"

Go ahead and say what?

"Just say it, say that I told you many times that Lee is not worth your time but you were blinded by love, say it"

It is of no use for me to repeat that, but I have someone else who can tell you something better in such a way you will get his message and do the right thing.

"Is the person a wizard who can force me to listen by using his burning flames to threaten my skin?"

Lol, not at all but someone that is even nicer.

But before that, what has Lee done this time, cheat, lie, or manipulate you?

"I'm simply sick and tired of his lies, and pure manipulation. And this time I'm done for good."

Hmmmm, I hope you are done for real this time.

I brought forward my phone and scanned through my playlist, and there it was, a perfect song I had in mind for her. She needed to hear some bitter truth but this time not from me, I had tried in the past and failed, so this time from someone on neutral ground. Someone who can pass the message in a very subtle way.

I sat down beside her, put the song on play, and plugged in my earpiece, gave her one side of the earpiece to put it in her ear while I plugged the other one on mine.

I told her to listen to the song, enjoy the beat and suck in the lyrics. If she feels like crying, she shouldn't hold it back, she should just let it all out.

I played The Devil doesn'tBargainn a song I found sometime earlier, I appreciate the song though the message wasn't for me that moment but I knew it could help my cousin sister who has been in a toxic relationship to see the light and take the right decision.

We just sat there silently, while we listened.

Before the last part of the song was played, tears started rolling down her cheeks, as she said thank you! I got the message very loud and clear and I'm promising you now with everything dear to my heart that I will do the needful.

I will no longer be with a partner who does nothing but lie to my bare face at every given opportunity. I'm letting go of him, for all he did in the last six months was hurt me and pretend to be the victim. I'm letting him go not because I no longer love him but because I'm choosing my mental health, and because I deserve better, I'm moving on. Because now it is very clear that trying to change him is simply a waste of my time.

I just let her lean on my shoulder without altering a word, but just listened and gave her a tight hug afterward.

After that day she broke up with Lee, and this time it was final.

She began to heal, and a year later, she found love again and until today, they are still growing stronger in love.

photo-1494774157365-9e04c6720e47.jpegImage source

There could be a time when some of us find out that certain things or people are not right for us, but instead of choosing to let go, and move on, we find ourselves clinching on and trying to change such people. Forgetting that the only people who can change are those who are willing to change.

Sometimes we get hurt in the process. A while back, one of my closest cousins was in such a situation and it took me a lot of effort to see to it that she did what was best for her in the end.

This will be all from me today, thank you so much for your time and attention I wish you a great time at your end
@funshee

q-inspired music life writting proofofbrain vyb waiv hive-engine neoxian hive-192806
0
0
0.000
21 comments
avatar

It's the title of the song for me.
A very raw truth. That man doesn't bargain anything.😅
So sweet that the lyrics was able to arrest her.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

That man doesn't bargain anything.😅

Hahaha, his own is to take and continue to take !lol

my sister does not have a choice but to surrender and do the right thing.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Lol🤣
Seems your sister had a lot of breakfast...and maybe still chopping. Lol

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

hahaha, she did chop some breakfast but she is all good now !lol

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Wow!
The God that did it for her should come and do mine too cos I'm still feasting on it🤣

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Chai, you are so hilarious, don't worry God that is cooking hasn't left the kitchen yet.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

That was a good song choice, Alec Benjamin was the perfect artist for her. His lyrics must have deeply sunk into her mind, no doubt.

Glad she moved on with her life. Mental health isn't something you would want to mess with.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Thank you @chuksmeezy I'm glad that the song speaks to her heart and influences her to take the right step.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

You see this thing called love? IT IS NEVER ENOUGH. I am glad she summoned the courage to let go despite still being in love with him and I am also more excited that she found love. My friend will always say if you do not let go, you will never get anything different but still stuck in the same loop of pain.

Great thing you did there for your cousin.

#dreemerforlife

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Thank @bipolar95 very much for your kind words. !LUV

Yes, when we should let go, holding on can be very destructive. I'm just glad I was there for her when she needed it the most.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

I need to listen to that song to listen to that powerful message that made her cry and break up for good with someone who doesn't deserve her good personality. Yes, you are right, we cannot change someone who hasn't made up his or her mind to change because the process comes from the heart and will of such an individual. We deserve better and should immediately be out of whatever toxic relationship we are in.

I popped in here through #dreemport

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

When you have a less busy period, try and enjoy the music, I think you will love it.

There are times when trying to change someone could be detrimental to our well-being, and letting such people go will be the best decision to make.
!LUV

Lee wanted to finish my cousin, I just got to step up for her !lol

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Could you believe it is the song I set on repeat this morning till I got to my workplace? I enjoyed the lyrics and kept listening all over again. This is just a right music for someone in same experience with your cousin. Hahaha 😆

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed it, I just love everything about the song. And I hope that it will bring happiness to your heart.❤🥰

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Wow, while reading I played the song and truthfully I might be reading the post but it felt like it made think about the betrayals I have experienced and past disappointments I have witnessed as result of feigning ignorance to people's dubious nature.

The message embedded in the lyrics of the song is quite powerful enough to make any one in her situation cry.

Thanks for sharing.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

I think we are fell to betrayals in the past with the people we thought has our best interest at heart, but we learn from the lessons and be wiser next time.

I'm glad you enjoy the song, thank you very much for your comment. !LUV

0
0
0.000
Reply