Happy last Thursday of the year.

Susan was still speaking with her husband on the phone when the line went dead. She couldn't believe that John, her husband would hang up while she was still speaking. So he no longer respect her. She was no longer important. Her face turned red with anger. It was 3pm already. John went out at 8am for an emergency meeting at his work place. He couldn't wait for breakfast. He promised Susan he would return before 12pm.

John ended the meeting by 11:30am. Felix gave him a lift because John didn't come with his own car. They entered a traffic jam on the way where they spent more than two hours. John called Susan to explain why he would be late but Susan would not listen. She called her husband by his name and John sensed that something was wrong. He wondered why his wife would not call him his pet name or 'sweetheart'. He tried explaining to Susan that he was in a traffic jam with John. The moment she heard John's name, she flared up. She thought her husband intentionally left her at home to be with his friend. John's battery became flat. He wanted to use John's phone but he forgot to take it along while rushing out in the morning. He resigned to fate.

Susan stormed into their bedroom and threw herself on the big bed. She even covered her head with a pillow. The road became clear around 3:30pm. But as they were going, a vehicle that was carrying a container was trying to avoid some potholes when the container fell. The container landed on the car behind it. The driver died instantly. The owner was badly injured. A private hospital close by was alerted and the occupants of the car were taken to the hospital. It was a sorry sight to behold. John could no longer wait because of his wife. He encouraged his friend and walked beyond the accident scene to get a cab.

When he got home, there was no sign of anyone. He checked the kitchen but didn't see his wife. He entered the bedroom and found her on the bed. Susan was asleep. She didn't respond to his greetings. John begged her and narrated everything that happened. He hadn't eaten anything since morning. Susan was ashamed of herself. She didn't even prepare anything for her husband because she thought he intentionally delayed his coming home. She begged her husband to forgive her.

Presumptuous attitudes are not good in every area of human life. You got to your office in the morning and your junior colleague did not pay attention to you. You presume that he is arrogant. Whereas this person is suffering emotionally. You got to school and greeted your lecturer but he didn't respond. You begin to presume so many things. Whereas this man's car broke down while coming to school. You ask your wife to prepare breakfast very early this morning. But when she woke up, she felt weak and had to sleep a little more. You got dressed and asked for your food. She tried explaining but you picked your briefcase and stormed out of the house in anger. WHY.

Don't always assume things. Check it up. Ask questions. You never can tell what is going on with the other person. Don't think he/she is lazy. Don't think he/she does not respect you. Be positive towards everyone. Remember, do unto others as you want them to do to you. Happy New year in advance.

You've made my end of the year very beautiful. I can't imagine my growth here. I really appreciate @Jehoshaphat @scottcbusiness for your kind gestures. May the Lord cause His countenance to shine upon you. God bless you. Thank you all for the support.

Thanks for reading 💖.

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