Billionaire’s Mother pretended to be Poor BEGGER to test fiancée’s son but this happened

Mama. Mama, what happened?  Were you hit by the car?  No, I was walking home when my leg suddenly became weak. Before I knew what was happening, I fell down. Where is your family? I have nobody with me. Please help me stand. Can you walk? I don’t know. My leg is hurting badly. Please take me to a hospital.

 You are the only person who stopped. Mama, I am actually in a hurry. I have somewhere very important to be. My daughter, please. I am not asking you for money. Just help me get to the hospital. I understand, but I really cannot stay here. You have a car. Please just put me inside and take me to the nearest hospital. I am sorry, mama.

 Someone else will come and help you. What if nobody comes? I’m sorry, my daughter. May God remember you whenever you need help. So, this is the woman my son wants to marry. Interesting. Let me see what kind of heart you truly have. Ujuna Mama. Mama, please wake up. What happened to you? My daughter, please don’t leave me here.

 Leave you? No, mama. I won’t leave you. Were you hit by a vehicle? No. I was walking when suddenly my leg became weak. I fell and I have been here for some time.  Has anybody passed this road? One woman stopped. Where is she? She left. She left you here like this. She said she was in a hurry. Never mind. Come mama.

Let me help you sit up. My daughter, I don’t want to trouble you. You are not troubling me. Anybody can find themselves in this situation. But you don’t know me. That is true. But I don’t need to know you before helping you.  What if I am a bad person? Then let God deal with that. My own duty is to help someone who is suffering.

You have a good heart, my daughter. Don’t praise me yet. Let me first get you home safely. Ah, my leg. Take it slowly. Hold my shoulder. Won’t I make you late? Late for what? Whatever I was going to do can wait. You need help now. Come, mama. Let’s go. Two women, two different hearts. Bub, who is this woman?  Papa, I found her lying beside the road.

 Beside the road?  Yes. She said she fell down and nobody was willing to help her.  Mama, can you tell me where you are feeling pain?  My leg, it hurts. My leg is hurting badly, sir. I have also been feeling pain around my waist since I fell.  Did you hit your head?  No, I don’t think so.  Good. Help her sit here. Swoon.

   Yes, Papa Chuka.  Let me examine the leg. There is no obvious wound, but it is swollen.  I can prepare something to reduce the pain. If I notice anything serious, we will take her to the hospital.  Yes, papa. I am sorry for bringing trouble into your home.  You did not bring trouble.

 You br My daughter didn’t bring you here because she knew you. She brought you because you were helpless.  Your daughter is a good girl.  She has her faults.  Papa,  what should I tell this woman that you are an angel?  You people may not have much, but there is peace in this house. Peace is more important than many things money can buy.

 Not everybody thinks that way.  That is why some people have plenty and still live like they have nothing.   You speak like a man who has seen many things.  Poverty teaches a person lessons that wealth sometimes hides.  Mama, drink some water. Thank you, my daughter. May I ask you something? Yes, mama.

 If you had seen me lying there and you were already going somewhere important, would you still have stopped? Yes. Even if stopping meant you would lose something. If I lose an opportunity because I helped someone, then maybe that opportunity was not meant for me.  That is my daughter. What is it, mama? Nothing.

I was only thinking about how different people can be.  Mama, you need to eat before you take the medicine papa prepared. Thank you, my daughter. But what about you? I will eat later. There is not much food left.  I know.  You prepared this food for yourself and your father.  Yes.  Then don’t give it to me.

 Mama, please eat.  No, I cannot take the food meant for your family.  You are injured and you have not eaten. Papa and I can manage. What will you and your father eat tonight? We will find something.  That is not an answer. The truth is this is the last food in the house. The last food? Yes.

 And you are giving it to me. You need it more than we do right now. My daughter, don’t do this because you feel sorry for me. I am not feeling sorry for you. I am simply helping someone who needs help. What if tomorrow you have nothing to eat? Then papa and I will face tomorrow when it comes.  And if nobody comes to help you, then I will still be grateful that today I was able to help someone else.

 Hol.  Yes, Papa.  Did you give her all the food?  Most of it.  You know that was our last food.  I know, Papa.  And you still gave it away.  Papa, look at her.  She has nowhere to go tonight.  You have your mother’s heart.   You are not angry with her. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried, but I am not angry.

 A person can replace food tomorrow. A good opportunity to show kindness may not come again. I have met many people in my life, but I have rarely met someone willing to give away her last meal to a stranger. Mama, please don’t make it sound like something extraordinary. You were hungry. That is exactly what makes it extraordinary.    Please eat before the food gets cold.

 Thank you, Olu Bub. I will never forget this night.  Ou, come and sit with me for a moment.   Yes, mama. Is your leg still hurting?  A little, but the food has given me strength. Thank you. Tell me, what do you think about marriage?  I think it  is about partnership and respect.

 Mama,  are you married?  No. Mama, have you ever been in love? Maybe. Maybe. There was someone I cared about, but nothing serious happened. What kind of man would you want to marry?  A man who respects me. Someone who doesn’t look down on my family because we are poor. Someone who can stand with me when life becomes difficult.

  What if the man is very rich? Being rich is not a bad thing.  So you would prefer a rich man?  Not necessarily.  Why?  Because money can disappear. Character is harder to replace. What if the rich man loses everything after you marry him? Then we start again. You say that easily because marriage should not be a business arrangement.

 My daughter has always spoken like that.  But life is not always as simple as words.  I know mama. I have seen my father struggle.  I have seen days when there was nothing in this house. But he never stopped caring for us. That taught me something. A person’s value should not be measured by the size of their bank account.

 Suppose the man you marry becomes poor and his family blames you for staying with him. What would you do? If I truly love him, I will stay. Even if your friends laugh at you, let them laugh. Even if you have to eat the kind of food you ate tonight every day, if that is what life gives us, we will eat it together.

 You really believe what you are saying? Yes, mama. Then you are different from many young women I have met. Maybe you have just met the wrong people. Maybe your daughter is a rare one.  I know.  You must be proud of her.  Every day.  Thank you for allowing an old stranger into your home. You are no longer a stranger, ma’am.

 Anyone who eats from our pot and sleeps under our roof becomes family for as long as they need us. Then perhaps God brought me here for a reason.  God remember you needed help.  Olo, can I ask you something?  Of course, mama.  Why did you help me today?  I already told you you needed help.  But you didn’t know me.

 You didn’t know whether I was telling the truth or pretending. That is true. [music and bell]  What if I had been pretending?  Then I would rather be deceived while doing good than refuse someone who genuinely needed help.  Earlier today, another woman saw me lying on the road.  The woman you told me about?  Yes.  What did she do?  She asked me what happened.

 I told her I needed to go to the hospital  and she helped you.  She said she was in a hurry and drove away.  Maybe she really had somewhere important to go.  You are defending her.  I don’t know her situation, mama. Maybe she was afraid. Maybe she didn’t know what to do. Even after seeing an old woman lying helplessly on the road.

 I’m only saying we should not judge people without knowing everything. What if you knew she had enough money to help me but simply didn’t want to?  Then that would be sad.  Would you be angry with her?  Maybe, but anger would not solve anything.  You really don’t like judging people.  That is why I  always tell her not to let another person’s bad behavior change her own character.

 Your father has taught you well. I only remind her of what she already knows.  Suppose that woman comes here tomorrow and asks you for food. I will give her what I can even after what she did to you. She didn’t do anything to me.  But she refused to help someone.  Then I will not become like her just because she behaved badly.

 That is a powerful answer.  Mama, why are you asking me all these questions?  An old woman is simply curious.  You should rest. Your leg needs attention.  I will.  Ujuna, my son believes you have a heart like this. But this girl doesn’t even know me yet. She gave me her last meal.  Mama, did you say something?  I was only praying.

 Then continue praying.  I certainly will.   Madam, where are you? I have been trying to reach you since afternoon.  I am safe.  Are you still with the girl? Yes.  And you are certain nobody knows who you are?  Yes, I’m sure. Nobody. They believe I am exactly what I appear to be, a poor old woman who needs help.

 Good. What have you discovered?  Her name is O Bub. She lives with her father, Papa Chuka. They have very little, but I have never seen such peace in a poor home.  And the girl herself?  That is what surprised me.  Why?  She gave me the last food in their house.  The last food?  Yes.

 Not food from a full kitchen, not leftovers from a large meal. the very last portion she and her father were supposed to eat.  Are you sure she wasn’t pretending to impress you?  That is what I’m trying to discover.  What else?   I asked her what she would do if she married a rich man who suddenly became poor.  And what did she say?  She said she would stay with him and start again.

 That sounds like the answer you were hoping for.  Words are easy.  Exactly.  That is why I’m not finished.  What about Ujuna?  That is where my concern remains.  Did she fail your first test? She saw me helpless on the roadside and drove away.  Perhaps she didn’t recognize you.  She didn’t need to recognize me.

 She only needed to see an old woman asking for help.  What will you do now?  Nothing yet.  Nothing.  I want to observe both women without allowing either of them to know what I am doing.  He has always been stubborn when it comes to her.  My son still believes Urely Obina will defend her.  Then what is your plan?  Let the truth reveal itself.

  And if Olo Bubet is truly the woman you think she is,  then I will make sure my son sees what I have seen  without forcing him.  Exactly.  Madam, I have known you for many years. Whenever you become this quiet, it means you are planning something complicated.   This time I am not planning anything complicated.

 Then what are you planning?  I am simply waiting for people’s true character to speak  for them.  I understand.  And chief?  Yes, madam.  Not one word to Oena. He will hear nothing from me.  Good.  Mama, who are you talking to? Nobody important.  You were speaking very quietly.

 Old people sometimes speak quietly because we don’t want the whole world hearing our business. You are becoming mysterious. Mama,  maybe I have a few secrets left. As long as they are not dangerous ones. Don’t worry, my daughter. You are safe for now. Let us see where this road leads. My daughter, please. Mama, you again? Yes, my daughter.

 I am sorry to disturb you. I am actually busy. I only want to ask for a little help. I don’t have cash. Even something small to eat will help me. I really don’t have anything for you.  You have just come from the market. That doesn’t mean I bought food for beggars. I didn’t say you should buy food for me. I am only asking if you can spare  something. Mama, please.

 I have somewhere to be. You said the same thing the last time I met you, and I already told you I was busy. I understand. May I ask you one question before you go? What if you saw an old woman who had not eaten all day? Would you help her if you had enough food? Mama, everybody has problems.

 I cannot solve everybody’s problems. That is true.  You should find someone else to help you. I have found someone else before. She was very kind. Good for you. She gave me food even though she didn’t have much herself. Then you were lucky. Yes, I was. My daughter, one day  you may find yourself needing the same kindness you refuse to give today.

Are you cursing me? No, I am only reminding you that life can change very quickly. Please don’t give me lectures. I have my own problems. Then I pray your problems never become so heavy that you need the kindness of a stranger. Still  the same. But my son believes her heart is different. I must be very sure before I speak.

  Mother, where have you been all day?  Outside.  Outside where?  I went somewhere I needed to go.  You are still wearing this disguise.   And  mother, why? I am worried about you. People will think something is wrong with you. You are a billionaire woman walking around dressed like a roadside beggar.

   Let them think whatever they want.  Mother, I am serious.  So am I.  Is this about Ujunwa again?  Why do you think everything I do is about Ujuna?  Because you have never accepted her.  Maybe I have reasons.  You barely know her.  And you know her completely.  I know the woman I love.  Love can make a person see only what they want to see.

 Ojuna loves me, mother,  because she has shown me.  She has stood by me. She  listens to me when I have problems. She encourages me.  She has never made me feel that I am only valuable because of my money. And you ignore those things because you love her.  I don’t think she is perfect.  Then what do you think she truly loves about you?  Me?  Not your company?  No.

 Not your mansion?  No.  Not the lifestyle you provide.  Mother Ujuna is not that kind of woman.  You sound very certain.  Because I am.  Then answer me one question. If everything you have disappeared tomorrow, would Ujunwa remain beside you?  Yes.  Without hesitation?  Without hesitation.  You are willing to stake your happiness on that?   Yes.

 Then I hope you are right.  You should trust me.  I trust you, my son. What I don’t trust is that you have seen every side of the person you love.  And what do you want me to do?  Nothing.  Nothing.  Continue loving her. I will.   Then one day you will know whether your confidence was wisdom or simply love speaking.

 Mother would prove you wrong.  I sincerely hope she does. I don’t feel very strong this morning.  What is wrong? Is your leg hurting again? The leg is better, but I have been feeling dizzy since I woke up. Oh, mama, let me help you. Thank you, my child. You should have told me earlier. I didn’t want to disturb you.

 You are not disturbing me. Let me call papa. Wait, what? There is a medicine I normally take whenever I feel like this. Do you know the name, but I don’t have money to buy it. How much is it? I don’t know the exact price. Maybe 1,000 naira. Let me check what I have. I have 700 naira. Keep it. Why? You need it for what? Food, transportation, anything.

 Mama, medicine is more important right now.  Olub, what is happening?   Mama says she needs some medicine, but she doesn’t have money.  How much do you have?  700.   Keep it. I may have something here that can help with the dizziness.  You don’t want her to spend her money. My daughter has already given too much.

 Too much?  She gave you our last food yesterday.  I didn’t ask her to.   I know.  Papa, please don’t make mama feel guilty.  I am not blaming anybody. I am only saying that kindness  should also come with wisdom.  Your father is right. Maybe, but I still don’t want you suffering when I can do something.

  What if you become hungry? Hunger will pass. And what if the medicine is more important? Then I  will find another way. You really don’t think about yourself first. That is true. And there are people who give because they want to be praised. Also true. Which one are you? Neither. Then why do you give? Because I know what it feels like to need something and have nobody willing to help.

 You have suffered before many times. And it didn’t make you bitter. It made me understand other people’s pain. I pray life rewards you. Amen.  Mama, drink this slowly.  Thank you. You people may be poor, but you have something many wealthy families don’t have.  What is that?  A home. [snorts]  Good morning, Papa Chuka.

 Good morning, Amecha. What brought you here this early? Papa, please, I need your help. My wife has been very sick since last night. What happened to her?  She started complaining of severe stomach pain yesterday evening. During the night, she became weak and started vomiting. This morning, she could barely stand.  Is she still vomiting?  Yes.

 I became frightened because she has never been this weak before.  Has she been taken to a hospital? I wanted to, Papa, but I don’t have enough money for the treatment they may ask for. EA, listen to me.  If her condition is serious, you must take her to a hospital. Help should not stop anyone from seeking proper medical care. I understand, Papa.

 I only came because I know you may have something that can help her while I look for money. That is  different. Tell me exactly when the pain started. Around 7:00 yesterday evening. And when did the vomiting begin? Around midnight. Has she been able to drink water? Only a little. I will prepare something for you.

 But you must promise me something. Anything, papa. If she becomes weaker, develops severe symptoms, or does not improve, take her to a hospital immediately. I promise.  How far is your house from here?  About 20 minutes by foot. Then you should hurry back after papa gives you the medicine.  Thank you, my daughter.

 Does your wife have anybody else with her?  No, mama. It is only the two of us. Our children are staying with my sister until she gets better.  You must be very worried.  I am, mama. She’s the only person I have.  Mama, don’t worry. Papa will help him.  Olub, bring me the small brown container on the shelf.

 This one?   Yes. And bring some clean water.  Your daughter helps everyone who comes here. That is how she was raised.  Even when the family itself has little,  especially  then, papa, I have only a little money with me. Please take it for the herbs. Keep your money. But papa, your wife is sick.

 Use the money for whatever else she may need. May God bless you.   Here, papa. Olub. Yes, mama. Why are you helping this man when you don’t even know him? because his wife is sick. And what if he never thanks you? That is okay. What if he cannot pay you? He doesn’t have to pay me. You really believe kindness should not always have a price.

 Give her this exactly as I have explained. And don’t delay taking her to the hospital if her condition becomes worse. I will do exactly that. Papa, I don’t know how to thank you. Thank you.  Please go quickly. I pray she gets better. Amen.  You didn’t even ask what you would gain from helping him.

 Mama, somebody’s suffering is not an opportunity to make a profit.  That is why I trust her heart.  Now I understand.   Understand what? Nothing, my daughter. Absolutely nothing.   There is something I want to talk to you about. You look serious. What happened?  My mother  again.  She still doesn’t believe that you genuinely love me.

 Obina, I don’t understand why she keeps doubting me. Have I done anything to make her believe that?  She thinks maybe you love the life I can provide rather than the person I am.  And what did you tell her?  I told her she was wrong.  Good. At least you defended me.  Of course I did. I know your heart.

 Then don’t allow anybody to make you question what we have. Obina, I love you. I didn’t start loving you because of your company or because of the house you live in. I fell in love with you because of the way you treated me.  What if all of this disappeared?  What do you mean?  The money, the company, the cars, the mansion, everything.

 Why are you asking me that?  Just answer  me.  If you lost everything, you would still have me.  That is exactly what I told my mother.   Then believe me,  I do.  I don’t want you to think I am with you because of money. I have people who are richer than you, Aena. But I chose you  and you will remain with me.

 No matter what.   Yes. As long as you remain the man I fell in love with, I will remain your woman.  You have no idea how much I needed to hear that.  Why?  Because sometimes I feel like everyone  is waiting for me to hear their  Why?  Because sometimes I feel like everyone is  waiting for me to discover that the people around me don’t really love me.

 Don’t think like that.  My mother is only trying to protect me.  Then let her. But don’t let her suspicion destroy what we have.   I won’t. Promise me. Promise me.  I promise  to us.  To us.  Words are easy, my son.   You are back. Yes, my daughter. Did you miss me?  Of course.

 I was even wondering where you went.  I see you’re preparing herbs. Let me help. Thank you, mama.  Tell me, what are your dreams for the future?  Just a simple, peaceful life.  I had somewhere to go.  You should have told me. I was worried. You were worried about a woman you met only a few days ago. You have been staying in our house.

 You are no longer a stranger.   You really have a way of making people feel welcome.  That is how it should be.  What are you  doing?  Arranging the herbs. Papa asked me to separate these leaves before he prepares them. You help your father with everything.  Whenever I can.  Doesn’t it bother you that you live this kind of life?  What kind of life?  A simple life. No luxury car.

 Sometimes I wish we had more money. Mom, I won’t lie to you.  So, you want to be rich?  I want my father to stop worrying about money. I want to help people without wondering whether we have enough for ourselves.  That is different from wanting wealth for yourself.  Maybe.

 Suppose one day you became extremely wealthy. What would you do?  You ask strange questions. Answer me. I would first take care of my father. Then I would help people who genuinely need help and yourself.  I would also take care of myself.  At least you remembered yourself.  Mama, helping people doesn’t mean I don’t want to enjoy my own life.

 Good answer. Ole, my daughter.  Yes, mama.  Is this the food you prepared?  Yes. I hope you enjoy it.  It doesn’t look like what I am used to eating.  Are you tired of caring for an old stranger?  What is the problem here? I’m sorry, mama. We don’t have many options today.  I know this is a poor house, but can’t you prepare something better?  If I had more ingredients, I would.

 So, because I am a beggar, you think I should eat anything?  No, mama. That is not what I meant.  Then what did you mean?  I only meant that we have limited food. I am giving you the best we have. If you don’t like it, I can try to prepare something else.  With what?  With what we have.  You don’t get angry easily, do you? Sometimes I do,  but not with me.

 You are an old woman who needs help. Getting angry with you will not make anything better.  That is what I have been teaching her.  What if someone keeps taking advantage of her kindness?  Then she must learn wisdom without losing her kindness.   Obina, I have been thinking about what you told me yesterday.

 About my mother?  Yes. I don’t want her doubts to create problems between us.  They won’t. You sound very sure.  I am. She will accept you.  I want the future we planned  and we will have it because I know my mother. She may be difficult sometimes, but eventually she will accept the woman I choose.

 I hope so.  Why are you worried?  Because I don’t want to enter a marriage where your mother secretly dislikes me.  She doesn’t dislike you.  Then why does she always question me?  She is protective.   Maybe. You know, sometimes I imagine what our home will look like after we marry.  This house isn’t big enough for you.

 I am serious.  So am I beautiful.  A home where we can entertain our friends, travel whenever we want, and give our children the best life possible.  You have already planned everything.  Why not? We have the opportunity.  And if you couldn’t have all those things.  What do you mean?  Nothing. I am just asking.

 Oba, I don’t want us to live in fear of losing what we have.   I’m not afraid.  Good. I want a husband who will always provide for his family.    I will.  And I want to know that I can depend on you.  You can.  Then I will depend on you.  I promise I won’t disappoint you.  I  know.

 Sometimes I think we were meant to meet.  I think so, too.  No matter what happens.  No matter what happens. Mother will eventually understand.  I hope she does.  She will.  Then I will wait.  Olu Bub, can I ask you something personal?  You can ask, mama. What kind of home do you dream of having one day? A peaceful one.  That’s all.

 Peace is not small. Explain. I want a home where husband and wife can talk without being afraid of each other. A home where children don’t grow up watching their parents insult one another because of money. Marriage itself may not be simple, but knowing what you want should be simple. She has been giving me lectures since she was a child.

 Papa, you know I am right   sometimes. Suppose your husband is a rich man and his family doesn’t respect you because you come from a poor home. Then my husband should decide where he stands. What if he doesn’t defend you? Then the problem is not his family. The problem is my husband.

 Why? Because a husband should not watch his wife being humiliated and pretend it doesn’t concern him. You expect a lot from marriage. I expect  respect. Nothing more than that. And what will you give your husband?  Respect too, loyalty, honesty, support.  And if he falls, I will help him stand.  Even if he falls very far.

 As long as he hasn’t lost his character.   What if he loses his money?  Money can be made again. My daughter, please help me with something to eat.  Mama, you again?  Yes, my daughter. I am sorry to disturb you. You seem to be everywhere I go. I am only looking for help. Oh, mama. Oja, maybe we should give her something.

I don’t have food with me.  We just finished eating. We can buy something for her. You can if you want. Mama, let me get you something. God bless you, my daughter. How a person can spend so much money on herself and still become uncomfortable when asked to spare a little food. You don’t know me.

 That is true. Then don’t judge me. I am not judging you. I am only watching. Watch somebody else. I will. Mama, I am sorry about her behavior. Don’t apologize for another person’s actions.  Please take this. Thank you. You can fool my son with beautiful words, but you cannot fool a mother who is watching carefully.

Ujuna, wait. Why were you so angry with that old woman? Amaka, please don’t start. I’m not trying to start anything. I am only asking. She has approached me several times. Every time I see her, she wants something. But she was asking for food and and she looked hungry. There are thousands of hungry people in Lagos.

 Am I supposed to stop for every one of them? No. But you could have given her something. You gave her money, didn’t you? Yes. Then the problem is solved. It is not about the money. What more do you want? Then what is it about? Your attitude. My attitude. Yes. You spoke to her as if she had offended you simply by asking for help.

 Because sometimes people take advantage of kindness. That may be true. But how do you know she was trying to take advantage of you? I don’t know exactly. Amaka, I don’t have time for this conversation. Mother, you wanted to see me?  Yes. Sit down.  You look worried.  Love should be tested through difficult moments, not only comfortable ones.

  Wuna truly loves me.  You may not know someone as well as you think.   What have I done?  Nothing. That is the problem.  What does that mean?  You have everything a man could want. And you believe that means you know who truly loves you. I don’t understand.  You have money, a company, a beautiful house, and a woman you love.

 But have you ever asked yourself what would happen if all those things disappeared? Mother, why do you keep asking me that?  Because life can change without warning.  And if it does,  who would still be standing beside you? You are certain?   Yes.  You don’t even need to think about it?  No. That kind of confidence can be dangerous.

 You think I don’t know the woman I love?   I think love can make even intelligent people overlook things.   What exactly are you trying to tell me?  I am telling you to open your eyes.  My eyes are open.  Then keep them open.  Mother, you have never given a fair chance.

 Maybe because she has not given me a reason to trust her. And what has she done?  Nothing that you would believe if I told you. Then tell me  no.  Why?  Because if I tell you everything, you will defend her before you even think about what I said. I want you to discover the truth yourself.  And if the truth proves that you were wrong,  then I will apologize to  you and to her.

 You mean that?  Yes.  Then I have nothing to worry about.  Every  man thinks he has nothing to worry about until life gives him a reason to worry.  I still believe in UNA.  Then believe in her. But remember this, true love is easiest to claim when everything is comfortable. The real question is what remains when comfort disappears.

   I understand.  Do you?  Yes.   Obina, whatever happens, don’t allow pride to stop you from seeing the truth.  I won’t.  Soon, my son, very soon you will understand why I have been asking these questions.