If Only She Knew D Carpenter She Fell Madly In Love With IS a Billionaire Guy IN Diguise CHACHA EKE

The story begins with a man, Ike, expressing his extreme anger and heartbreak over his wife, Keri, bringing another man, Peter, into their matrimonial home. He recounts finding them together and declares the marriage over, demanding his full bride price back. His friend, Mayo, tries to calm him, while another friend, Zara, supports his anger, condemning Keri's actions. Keri's sister, Amaka, also arrives, expressing her disappointment in Keri. The situation escalates into a heated argument between Keri and Amaka. Amaka scolds Keri for her shamelessness and for disrespecting her husband by bringing another man into the house. Keri, defiant, retorts that the house belongs to her and insults Amaka, calling her names and accusing her of being poor and having no brother. Amaka threatens to beat Keri, but their elder intervenes. Later, Mayo and Ike discuss the situation. Mayo believes women are inherently deceitful and that Ike's wife never truly loved him. Ike, however, defends his girlfriend, Ijeoma, claiming she is exceptional and would never cheat on him. He describes her constant communication, proving her loyalty. Mayo challenges him to secure Ijeoma's bride price if he is so sure, but Ike dismisses him, attributing Mayo's cynicism to his own failed marriage. Amaka and Zara then discuss the incident. Amaka believes Keri's actions are inexcusable, even if her husband was treating her poorly. Zara questions whether there might be more to the story, suggesting Keri might have had her reasons, perhaps catching her husband with another woman. Amaka dismisses this, stating no reason justifies Keri's actions. The conversation shifts to Amaka's own relationship with Paul, with Zara teasing her about marriage. Zara believes Amaka's refusal to be intimate with Paul before marriage is why he hasn't proposed, arguing that a man needs to "taste" what he's buying. Amaka firmly rejects this, stating she will not sleep with any man before marriage. An elder, Mazi Azubike, arrives to mediate with Ike. Ike reiterates his decision to end the marriage, explaining the immense shame Keri brought upon him. He questions Mazi Azubike what he would do in his shoes, and Mazi Azubike reluctantly admits he would do worse. Ike emphasizes that he overlooked Keri's past with Peter, only for her to bring that shame back. Mazi Azubike agrees the marriage is over. Amaka confronts Keri again, who is still defiant and insulting. Keri continues to belittle Amaka, calling her a "fool" and "poverty-stricken bastard." The argument further degenerates, with Keri boasting about being done with her brother. Amaka warns Keri not to insult her brother or herself, threatening violence. Meanwhile, Paul tries to convince Amaka to be intimate with him, arguing that it's unfair to expect him to marry her without physical intimacy. Amaka remains steadfast in her refusal, emphasizing self-discipline and stating she will not compromise her principles. Peter, Keri's ex-boyfriend, reappears, attempting to win Keri back. He claims he was kidnapped by Boko Haram and lost everything, which is why he disappeared for five years. Keri, however, rejects him, stating she is married and loves her husband. She accuses him of being a liar and tells him to leave her alone. Peter persists, asking for her number, but Keri refuses. Amaka and Zara discuss Peter's return. Zara believes Keri should take Peter back, given their five-year history. Amaka, however, argues that Keri would be a fool to do so. They then discuss Amaka's strict rule about premarital sex, with Zara suggesting it might be hindering her chances of marriage. Keri receives a call at 2 AM, which her husband, Ike, overhears. He confronts her, accusing her of having an affair. Keri denies it, but Ike finds love messages from Peter on her phone. Enraged, he slaps Keri, demanding an explanation. Keri, in turn, slaps him back. Peter, still trying to win Keri back, approaches Mazi Azubike, offering to refund Ike's bride price if he can have Keri. Mazi Azubike rejects Peter's offer, calling him mad and warning him to leave. Keri, upset after the confrontation with Ike, seeks solace. Amaka finds her crying and advises her to go back to her husband, telling her she has no respect for him. Keri blames Peter for destroying her home. Peter then arrives, reiterating his love for Keri and begging her to return to him, offering her money. Keri rejects him again, affirming her love for Ike. Ike continues to be distant from Keri, refusing to eat her food or talk to her. He demands to know who Peter is and why he's sending love messages. Keri insists there's nothing between them and that Peter is nobody. Ike remains unconvinced, accusing her of disrespecting him for a man who abandoned her for five years. Amaka and Paul discuss their relationship again. Paul insists on test-running their relationship before marriage. Amaka firmly states she has self-discipline and will not compromise. Paul accuses her of waiting for "city boys" to marry her. Ike's friend, Mayo, advises him to forgive Keri, warning that starving her will open the door for the devil. Ike, however, remains resolute, calling Keri the "devil" and a "wayward woman" who only loves money. Mayo's sister, Funke, approaches Ike, expressing her long-standing love for him. She reveals that she loved him even before he started dating Keri and has always checked up on him. Mayo confirms this, adding that Funke only shows interest now because her "chinko boyfriend" is in prison. Funke denies this, stating Ike never asked her out. Keri, frustrated with Ike's continued coldness, expresses her intention to leave him for Peter, whom she now claims she was "managing." Her brother, Obinna, tries to dissuade her, calling her mad and reminding her of Peter's poverty. Keri, however, is determined, stating the house now belongs to her and insulting Obinna. Meanwhile, a family elder, Igenu, visits Ijeoma's mother, insisting that Ijeoma must serve the family deity, threatening madness if she refuses. Ijeoma's mother vehemently rejects this, defending her daughter's education and calling Igenu and his deity "filthy." Ijeoma's brother, Obinna, also intervenes, pushing the elder out. Ijeoma returns home, surprising her mother and brother. She is greeted with joy and gifts. She expresses her eagerness to see Mayo, her boyfriend, and plans to surprise him. Her family urges her to rest and eat first, but she is too excited to wait. Ijeoma surprises Mayo at his workshop. He is overjoyed to see her and they share a loving reunion. Ijeoma reveals she saved money from her NYSC allowance to buy him a gift. Mayo is surprised to learn that "coppers" are paid. Ike's friends discuss his marital problems. They acknowledge Keri's stupidity but question Ike's aggressive response. They reiterate that Ike married Keri quickly to avoid complications, but she still brought shame. Paul continues to pursue Amaka, offering her money and promising to shock the village with their love. Amaka remains wary but accepts the money. Paul expresses his desire to open another shop or move to the city for better opportunities. Mayo is hesitant, citing the high cost of living in the city. Paul accuses him of lacking faith. Ike is visited by another woman, who brings him food and flirts with him. He enjoys her company, contrasting her kindness with Keri's perceived wickedness. He expresses his gratitude to her. Mayo proposes to Ijeoma, asking her to marry him next Saturday. Ijeoma, however, reveals her plan to move to Lagos with her friend Linda to secure a good-paying job as a graduate. Mayo is upset, feeling that she made plans without his consent and is abandoning their dreams. He accuses her of pursuing "Yahoo Yahoo boys" in Lagos. Ijeoma defends her decision, explaining she wants to alleviate poverty and be a valuable asset to their family. She assures Mayo of her fidelity and promises to return after securing a job. Her mother and brother support her decision, though her mother expresses concern for Mayo. Ijeoma leaves for Lagos, with her mother giving her money for upkeep and hostel. Mayo, still heartbroken, watches her leave. He later expresses his anger to his mother, who tells him Ijeoma is not for him because she is a "city girl" and he is a "carpenter." Funke, Mayo's sister, again approaches him, offering herself as an alternative. Mayo rejects her, calling her a "stream that everybody goes to fetch water." Keri is confronted by Peter, who reveals she is pregnant for him. Keri is shocked, realizing Peter deceived her and destroyed her marriage. She tries to deny it, but Peter insists she left her husband for money. Keri then attacks another woman who is also pregnant for Peter, accidentally killing her. Keri's sister, Amaka, refuses to protect her, condemning her actions. Keri insists the woman faked fainting. Ijeoma arrives in Lagos and is warmly welcomed by Linda to a lavish house, indicative of Linda's success. Linda introduces Ijeoma to Chief, a wealthy man. Chief is impressed with Ijeoma's cooking and offers her a substantial amount of money for her "stress," implicitly suggesting a more intimate arrangement. Linda encourages Ijeoma to accept, stating, "Ije here, she's all yours." Ijeoma is overwhelmed by the money. The narrative ends with Ijeoma's ambition to secure a good job in Lagos, contrasting with Mayo's desire for her to stay in the village. The various relationships are fraught with betrayal, manipulation, and conflicting desires, highlighting themes of love, money, loyalty, and societal expectations.