There was a family of six, consisting of a father, mother, and their four children - two boys and two girls. The father, a civic servant, was an educated, calm, and civilized man known for his maturity and jovial nature. In contrast, his wife, a fashion designer, was quite the opposite.
His wife was quite troublesome, often seeking attention by insulting her husband and those close to him, which led people to ignore and neglect her.
However, three out of the four children were amazing, except for the second-born, who was a male and very trouble some
The woman's behavior was volatile, often leading to intense fights, and the family frequently relocated, about every 1-2 years. When they moved into our neighborhood, the dynamics changed, as almost all the neighbors began to maintain a distance, unlike their usual warm and familial demeanor.
One day, around 4 pm, the man's wife returned home earlier than expected (she usually closed around 9 pm) and found her husband in the first neighbor's house, eating a meal she had prepared. This sparked a confrontation, and given her notorious temper, the situation escalated quickly. Until then, the neighbors hadn't fully grasped the extent of her volatile behavior.
The second neighbor, my dad, and the others would offer advice on how to handle the situation. The first neighbor suggested that the man should pack the woman's bags and send her away. However, the man explained that his children begged him to stay for their sake. He also mentioned that he had tried to address the issue before, but the woman had shown up at his workplace and caused a scene, which was exactly the kind of embarrassment he was trying to avoid.
The third neighbor suggested that the man should move out and get a new apartment without his wife's knowledge, allowing him to maintain some distance while still providing for the children. However, my dad disagreed with this approach.
My dad argued that leaving the children with such a volatile woman would be dangerous. He even jokingly suggested that if the man had a female friend, he should consider remarrying, implying that a second wife might help calm the situation or put things into perspective for the man's wife.
The man agreed with my dad's advice, but one suggestion got stuck in the middle - the new couple was caught in the middle of it all. Then, one day, the man brought home another woman, who had a son with sickle cell, and it sparked a new drama in the compound. It turned out that this woman was one of the people the man had helped in the past, and ironically, she was also someone his wife had clashed with before. From then on, the compound was filled with daily shouting matches, but strangely, it seemed to be working for the man - his wife was gradually calming down. However, the new woman's presence brought its own set of problems, and it seemed she might be more trouble than the man's wife!
One day, the man's wife started spending more time away from home, leaving the children and only meeting them at her shop. The compound suddenly became peaceful, and everyone expected her to leave for good. However, there was no sign of her departure. Another gathering was called, and the neighbors asked the man to have the second woman move out, given the circumstances. The man assured them he was working on it. But before anyone could anticipate what would happen next, we saw the second woman packing her bags and leaving the compound with the man and his family.
Later, we heard that the man had married the second woman and they had a child together. Two years passed, and one of the children from the first marriage came to my dad, asking for his help in talking to their father about the situation at home. However, my dad expressed his disappointment in the man's actions and refused to interfere again, regretting the advice he had given earlier.
Three months later, we received the shocking news that the man had passed away. And in a stunning turn of events, the second wife packed up all of his belongings and disappeared without a trace. Nobody has heard from her since.
The children are back with their mom, now fatherless the woman now widowand now there's speculation that the man was poisoned by the second woman. Woman let give our husband peace of mind