I Mistook My Boyfriend’s Mom for the Maid... 😭

Oya sope otilo!

I’ve always said that my bad character would get me into trouble, but I never imagined I’d have to sacrifice love because of it.

I’d been dating this guy for about six months, and things were getting serious. 

So, when he invited me to meet his parents, I was sure he was “The One.” 

Meeting the parents was a big deal—you don’t just wing it. 

You try your best to leave a solid first impression. Even if you’ve got some “questionable” character, you try to put that away and show your best self… well, that’s how it should go.

But on that day, my village people had other plans. They sat down and said, “we can't let this girl get married early,  let’s do something to stop it.”

I must have checked my outfit a hundred times, practiced my Yoruba greetings with all the knee-bending finesse, and prepped my “wife material” persona. 

I was READY. 

So, I arrive at his house, all nervous but excited. I walk into their grand living room, and the first person I saw was a middle-aged woman doing some cleaning and dusting the tables—She was giving house made vibes.

My brain just automatically assumed she was the “help” and before I knew it;

 I switched to madam mode, smiled sweetly, and said, “Excuse me, please stop what you're doing and get me some water.”

She just stares at me, confused. I shrug it off, thinking, “She must be shy.” 

A few minutes pass, and there’s still no water, so I raise my voice a bit, “Please Ma, can you bring the water fast? I’m really thirsty o!” 😩😂

At that moment, the God of thunder should have just struck me down.

Just then, my boyfriend walks in. He goes straight to the woman, pulls her into a hug, and says, “Babe, meet my mom.”

HIS MOTHER. MY BOYFRIEND’S MOTHER!!! 😭😭

I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me whole, but it just left me there hanging. 

I was frozen, knees wobbling, while she gave me that classic Yoruba mom smile—you know the one, soft yet deadly. 

She chuckles lightly and says, “Oh, I didn’t know my son’s guest was so thirsty! Let me get your water myself.”

Ehn?! Mo daran! (I’m in trouble!) Right then, I knew my love story was over before it even began.

She goes off to the kitchen, leaving me there to drown in shame. When she returns, it’s not just with water. 

She brings a FULL Yoruba oro ati iba session just for me. 

She looked me square in the eyes and said, “Ehn ehn, so you’re the one my son wants to marry? You can’t greet elders, you can’t say ‘e ku ise,’ and instead you’re here ordering me around like I’m your housemaid?”

At this point, everyone in the family has gathered to witness my humiliation. (Picture the zeeworld moment where all the family members miraculously appear when there's drama in the house)

His father walks in, his sisters magically appear from nowhere, and they’re all just standing there, watching. 

I’m sweating buckets, whispering, “I’m so sorry, ma, please forgive me! It’s the devil, it was a mistake!”

Then she drops the final bombshell, “Actually, we’ve met before. You remember that day at the supermarket?”

This was where I nearly passed out. I knew she looked familiar but I couldn't place where I met her.

Just a week ago, I cut in line at a supermarket and gave some attitude to a woman waiting behind me. 

Guess who that woman was? Yep—her. 

My head was already ringing “what is it, haven't you done enough”😭😭

After a few shaky apologies, I dashed out of the house. We can say Usain Bolt would be proud because the speed I used to run out of that house…. record breaking!

I don't think I need to tell you that the relationship ended that day. I couldn't bring myself to talk to him, not like he even called me.

If I were in his shoes, I wouldn't call me too.

I still have nightmares of that day and every time I see her in my nightmares, I’m always shouting, “I’m so sorry, ma!” 😩😂

Moral of the story? Respect elders, especially if you’re dating a Yoruba guy. Or better yet, just stay home! 😭

Sneak peek of the next confession 

You know that moment when your mom is ready to unleash premium gbas gbos on you, and the only thing on your mind is to run for your life? Well, that was me. I ran out of the house to save myself with my mom right behind me, but instead of saving myself, I landed into more trouble.

As I stepped into the classroom, ready to forget the morning’s incident, my teacher called me out. He had seen me running earlier! And instead of keeping it low-key, he announced it to the entire class.

My steeze? Gone. My dignity? Left behind at home with my slippers. The embarrassment was unreal.

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