Kenya, Aug. 27 -- My family almost fell apart because of one guy, a guy who intentionally charmed my single mom, my little sister, and me, fully aware we were family. He played us all, sneaking around and keeping his twisted game a secret.It began with Mom. After years of raising us solo, she finally opened her heart to dating again. She met this slick-talking businessman who treated her like royalty.

Meanwhile, I was caught up in my own hidden romance with someone who showered me with cash, sweet words, and stolen nights. My sister, too, was all smiles, hinting at a new crush but keeping it hush-hush.Turns out, we were all tangled up with the same guy.

The truth crashed down in the worst way possible. Mom wanted us to meet her "serious boyfriend," so we spent all Saturday sprucing up the house and cooking a big meal. When he walked through the door, my stomach dropped, it was my secret fling. My sister's phone slipped from her hand, her face pale. In that awful moment, we realized he'd been deceiving all three of us. To read more click here.

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