My younger brother is 18 and he has a habit of stealing from me and our mom. Anytime I complain to my mom, she scolds him and then brushes it off by saying, “You know him, he is just spoiled.” It got so bad that I had to move out and live away from him.

FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP CHANNEL TO RECEIVE ALL STORIES IN YOUR INBOX

He started by stealing small things. He would steal cream and little items, and tell me about it casually. Now he has graduated to taking important things.

 

After secondary school, my brother refused to further his education. He kept saying institutions are not easy and too difficult.

He also refused to learn any trade. I took it upon myself to get him a job at the company I work for so he would not be idle at home and would be able to earn and save. Because of this, we see each other often at work, and sometimes I send him to my place to get things for me.

A few days ago, he asked me to contribute money to help him buy an iPhone XR worth 250k. I tried to discourage him because I feel the phone is too expensive for him.

Yesterday, I sent him to my place as usual to get something for me. When I later got home, I realized my brother had opened my savings box and taken money from it.

 

Is There A Man Out There Who Doesn’t Cheat?

I noticed because the box was not how I left it in my wardrobe, and the key I had hidden was exposed. I was saving that money for something very important, but he took almost half of it.

I feel very bitter towards him, and I feel like doing something to hurt him so he can feel the pain I feel. For example his salary is paid into my account so….

 

 

—Ella

This story you just read was sent to us by someone just like you. We know you have a story too. Email it to us at [email protected]. You can also drop your number and we will call you so you tell us your story.

#SB<>