REUBEN

REUBEN

[Two young men, Reuben and Joseph, sat chatting. Reuben, a chronic womanizer, boasted about his conquests.]

Reuben: "I've slept with most married women in the city. Sugar mummies are sweeter than sugar, especially the ones starved of sex by their husbands."

Joseph: "That's quite a claim. What makes you think they're interested in you?"

Reuben: "They say their husbands are too weak, too busy, or too caught up in their own affairs. Some even claim their husbands are womanizers like me!"

[Just then, a woman walked by and winked at Reuben. He returned the gesture, and Joseph raised an eyebrow.]

Joseph: "Is she on your list too?"

Reuben: "Of course! She's a beauty, and I've had her three times already."

Joseph: "Reuben, you're playing with fire. Have you considered the risks?"

Reuben: "Ah, come on! They know what they're doing. And if anything happens, like pregnancy, they're prepared. Join me, and your cashless state will be over."

[Joseph looked stunned, and Reuben continued.]

Reuben: "Close your mouth, dude. There's nothing new under the sun. When you're ready, let me know. I have a long list, and I can't satisfy all of them alone."

[Joseph's expression turned serious.]

Joseph: "Reuben, that woman who just passed is a widow."

Reuben: "Even better! That makes things easier."

Joseph: "You don't understand. Her husband was a womanizer like you. He slept around, contracted HIV/AIDS, and passed it to his wife before he died."

[Reuben's smile faded, and he looked worried.]

Reuben: "What? No! That can't be!"

Joseph: "I'm telling you, Reuben. I knew her from my IT job at the hospital last year. She was diagnosed and received treatment."

[Reuben's eyes widened, and he fainted.]

The moral lesson of this story is that our actions have consequences, and reckless behaviour can lead to devastating outcomes. Reuben's chronic womanizing and disregard for the well-being of others ultimately led to his downfall

The story encourages readers to reflect on their actions, consider the potential consequences, and treat others with respect, empathy and kindness 

Inspired by The Holy Spirit 

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