Alaran
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Titled: The Man Who Had Everything Except Love. Sit back and enjoy.
The world called him Chief Oladimeji Alaran, the man who could turn dust into gold. He owned companies across Africa, appeared on magazine covers, and dined with presidents. To the world, he was greatness defined. But behind the wealth and bright lights, he was just a lonely man staring at the city every night, wondering why success felt so empty.
It was a rainy night in Lagos. Chief Alaran sat by his window, sipping coffee as thunder rolled. His mind drifted back to when he was Dimeji, a broke student with dreams too big for his pockets. Back then, there was Teni — the girl with soft eyes and fierce laughter who sold books near campus. She had nothing fancy, only sincerity. She believed in him when no one else did.
He still remembered her words: “One day, you’ll build something great. But promise me, you’ll never forget how it feels to be human.” He promised. But promises fade when fame arrives.
Years later, fate intervened. His company sponsored a rural school project in Ogun State. At the event, a woman spoke passionately about hope and education. He looked up — it was Teni. Older, graceful, still shining.
They reconnected, and he later visited her poor school. Watching her teach changed him. That night, he decided to rebuild it — quietly, from his heart.
When he returned, children danced, Teni cried, and for the first time, he cried too.
Months later, the news spread: “Billionaire Chief Alaran Marries His University Love.” The wedding was simple, under a mango tree beside the new school.
He said, “I built towers to touch the sky… but you taught me how to touch a soul.”
Years later, he smiled and said, “My greatest success was finding the woman who reminded me what it means to love.”
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