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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by vineyardfarms: 9:59am On Oct 30, 2019
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS, YOU MADE MY DAY. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. HUMILITY AND HUMBLNESS PAYS.

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Nobody: 10:00am On Oct 30, 2019
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Read and learn from this True Life Story.
All derailers will be dealt with 'lovingly'!
Why won't u show off? When u have used all d money to eat suya...
Glutton grin
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by LadyGCrueDKilaB(f): 10:01am On Oct 30, 2019
ADD COPIED SIR, PASSING SOMEONE ELSE'S WORK AS YOURS IS NOT COOL
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Funkyswagzz(m): 10:01am On Oct 30, 2019
That is the way it shud be to avoid any unnecessary attention or disturbance. Ppl who show off alot don't have value and u often see them spending alot.. good write up at least to educate ppl who want to learn

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by CirocBoi(m): 10:01am On Oct 30, 2019
EkperemoEgbabi:
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You are not only a human meat seller, U r also a copyright thief

Looooolz

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by blackboy(m): 10:01am On Oct 30, 2019
Story!! Who will own a big estate and a major share in a big company and still be riding a 2001 car? Just dont add up. Very wrong. Even if one cant buy the latest car but something 2010 upward for safety n comfort. Its not luxury but the right thing to do.

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Daviestunech(m): 10:04am On Oct 30, 2019
[center]nice write up.. just like my supervisor in school, how can u b using Samsung Galaxy s10+ and be using 2003 Acura...[/center]

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by DPO2030: 10:06am On Oct 30, 2019
This is indeed a lesson to learn in life. Don,t just judge people by their look.
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Coldie(m): 10:07am On Oct 30, 2019
The part where the wife was calm almost made me burst into laughter
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Onlydaughter(f): 10:08am On Oct 30, 2019
The last sentence got me....

"Indeed deeper rivers flow in majestic silence"

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by grandstar(m): 10:08am On Oct 30, 2019
blackboy:
Story!! Who will own a big estate and a major share in a big company and still be riding a 2001 car? Just dont add up. Very wrong. Even if one cant buy the latest car but something 2010 upward for safety n comfort. Its not luxury but the right thing to do.

Sam Walton, the largest retail chain in the world with over a million employees and a multi billionaire used to drive a pickup. Many rich people are very simple despite their stupendous wealth

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by COZA(m): 10:08am On Oct 30, 2019
Copied story by an APC Clown..

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by LyfeJennings(m): 10:08am On Oct 30, 2019
I remember meeting a man in my former place of work.
That man. Tribal mark be like say na cutlass dem take write am. So I was opportune to go to this man's house. Very old house but this man sits on Billions as investment in a single account. Talking of 20 to 30 billion naira. Iooks are truly deceptive.

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by gotnel: 10:11am On Oct 30, 2019
Money doesn't make noise only when a noise makers are holding it.
It is those that are not really in money that makes themselves feel like they are on top .
New kids just making money also makes a lot of noise.
But original business tycoons allows his/her achievements to talk. Sometimes, when you don't get closer to them, you undersized them.

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Yaba4sure: 10:11am On Oct 30, 2019
Never judge a book by mere look of the book cover

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Advancedman(m): 10:12am On Oct 30, 2019
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!

Live or fiction?
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Cyoung4real(m): 10:12am On Oct 30, 2019
As I was reading, I think say this one don get sense but boom! He was bursted. Chai! Zoneb na zoneb,ooo no matter how you package yourself. grin grin grin. Common to add reference dey hard you. Thief, ole, parawo, onye oshi grin grin

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Daviddson(m): 10:12am On Oct 30, 2019
modelmike7:
..and your own dead wailing brain has not told you to make a thread out of this good story since you know the source.
Ass lickers of thieves attacking the messenger and ignoring the beautiful message by .
Una go just dey carry una body odour everywhere!
She is definitely all of you nightmare in life. losers in pains. keep doing your thing. I am with you.
LOL. You had to spring up your alternate moniker to come defend yourself. So low of you. You're even saying "she" to yourself grin. You want me to show you your photo? cool

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Jeezuzpick(m): 10:13am On Oct 30, 2019
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!

Where you keep ya eye since more than one year wey dis fable don dey circulate?

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by saraki2019(m): 10:18am On Oct 30, 2019
Not impressed with this story, why not enjoy the wealth God bless him.
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Sirmuel1(m): 10:20am On Oct 30, 2019
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!



I love this!!!

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Nobody: 10:22am On Oct 30, 2019
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!
This is a wonderful story with a lot of lessons. Thanks for sharing

But please next time, give credit to whom it is due. This is NOT your story.

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by hikiki(m): 10:23am On Oct 30, 2019
your torey touch me bru! modesty na the way.

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by OlawaleBammie: 10:26am On Oct 30, 2019
Abeg Wich kain interface b Dis na, e just dey scatter for my face.
Abi na my eye dey do revival ni
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by DennisEche(m): 10:26am On Oct 30, 2019
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!
COPY COPY, GIVE CREDIT TO THE REAL OWNER, LIKE GOVT LIKE SUPPORTER

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by DennisEche(m): 10:27am On Oct 30, 2019
Daviddson:
LOL. You had to spring up your alternate moniker to come defend yourself. So low of you. You're even saying "she" to yourself grin. You want me to show you your photo? cool
DONT MIND THE ZOMBIE, HE CREATED ANOTHER ACCOUNT TO DEFEND HIMSELF

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Nobody: 10:35am On Oct 30, 2019
Unfortunately, in the end it is just another story thrown around on the internet. I once read a story where bill gates was telling someone his father was a wood cutter.
Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Unghost: 10:40am On Oct 30, 2019
who this story epp?? angry
the price of rice is still 20k

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Re: Appearances Are Deceptive: Meeting Old Classmate By Ademola Henry Adigun by Rubyventures: 10:41am On Oct 30, 2019
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We had not seen each other for about 30 years. The Lord has been kind to me. When I saw him again - this time at a hotel lobby - he was looking simple. He wore simple Ankara attire. I felt touched. He walked up to me and was glad to see me again. But deep within me I was not impressed with his status compared to mine and poor me, I couldn't hide it. We exchanged contact details and I could see the joy in him as he collected mine.

I told him I will drop him home in my brand new Range Rover and I pointed it to him. He declined and said he had already called for his car. It looked old, a 2001 Honda Accord.

I invited him the next day for lunch at my house. A part of me wanted to impress him - To show off my success and affluence to him, while another was to discuss opportunities and possibly help him.

He drove to Parkview where I lived. He looked impressed with my home. I had taken a heavy mortgage. In fact I was heavily in debt. We had lunch. He told me he was into small business and particularly real estate. I brought up more business discussions, but he didn't sound too interested. I asked him how I could help him. He said he was fine. I even told him if he was interested, I could help him secure some loans... He looked at me and smiled.

He told me he would invite me over soon to his place. His old car came for him. I was grateful to God for what I had. “Fingers are not all equal”, I thought to myself...I was lucky. I worked in a good place.

Two weeks later, we went to see him in Ikeja. My wife and I. She was reluctant to go because she was not impressed with the man's status as to warrant our visiting him in his house. I was able to convince her that we were close friends in college. We saw the Estate. *Wuraola Estate.* We asked for directions to his home. Those leading us spoke his name with deference.

It was a simple but lovely home. A 4 bedroom bungalow. I saw 4 cars parked in front. We entered his home. It was simply elegant with a touch of class inside. He welcomed us warmly.

Lunch was well served. His wife called him Baba Wuraola

During lunch, he asked about my MD. He said they were friends. I saw a company gift on one of his tables nearby. That company owned about 38% shares where I worked. I enquired from him about it. He smiled. He told me he owned the company. He also owned the estate.

I did not know when I called him sir... I was in awe of him too.

I had learnt a lesson in humility - A big one. Appearances are deceptive. He noticed my discomfort.

Driving back home, I was very quiet. My wife was humbled and extremely calm. I could perceive the thoughts in her mind. I looked at myself. Living on loans, heavy loans and showing off while someone who pays my salary is quite modest and living a simple life!
Indeed Deeper Rivers Flow In Majestic Silence!

Very good write up, OP well done.
This story is very typical of the average Nigerian, the need to show off, if they could wear and eat their money they would. The same reason the girls go into prostitution and the guys go into all kinds of fraud . just to belong or be accepted and treated like a human being. You judge people based on their personality, not if they are wearing Gucci head to toes. This same mentality is carried abroad and they make an idiot of themselves without even knowing it. CEO's of large companies are riding bikes even PMs, but to the average Nigerian it means suffer head. Thank God the new generation think differently.

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