Am I a Fool? - Marriage Edition

Reasons abound why people get in, stay in or get out of marriage. Reasons which they may or may not regret.

This edition of the AM I A FOOL? series talks about marriage. It comprises of seven short stories.
First we meet Kazima who is in an arranged marriage. To her, marriage is like an optical illusion.
Next is the story of Samuel, a private investigator whose in-laws are the bane of his existence.
The third story is that of Adanma, a child whose parents are divorced. She stumbles upon a secret of which if revealed would further tear apart her already broken family.
In the fourth story we meet Fidel, who would do and be anything for Rae, the love of his life.
The next is about Diego, an egotistic playboy whose priorities may or may not have been set right.
In the penultimate story we meet George, a radio presenter who discusses gender inequality in the society and in marriage.
The last story is that of Travis, who watches as the love of his life marries another man.
We meet them at various stages of love and marriage and find out why they ask themselves, AM I A FOOL?


Martin Eloke Chukwumah is a writer of fiction and poetry, but if you ask him, he will say he is a soul writer. He draws you into the world of his characters until you begin to breathe in the same air as they do. They become part of you and live forever as souls and words do.
He enjoys music, movies and long walks in serene environments.
He has a bachelor's degree in political science, and a master's in peace studies and conflict resolution. But if you ask him, he will say he is a student of life.