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[Stories] Beneath the Mango Tree (Teaser of a New Romance Story)

Posted by Gistsnaija. on 15 July, 2025 | under Talk Zone
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[Stories] Beneath the Mango Tree (Teaser)

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📖 STORY SUMMARY:

In the quiet town of Nsukka, Amaka, a brilliant final-year university student, finds herself trapped between duty and desire. Her heart belongs to Jide, a young struggling mechanic with dreams bigger than his wallet, but her family’s plan to marry her off to a wealthy politician’s son sets off a chain of secrets, betrayal, and heartbreak.

As hidden letters, past lies, and unexpected revelations come to light, Amaka must choose between a life built on family expectation or one forged through love, sacrifice, and survival.

But danger lurks close — and someone is watching.

🎬 STORY HOOK (Intro Scene Snippet):

The mango tree behind Amaka’s father’s house had always been a place of quiet comfort. But tonight, as wind whispered through the branches and lightning cracked in the distance, it stood as a witness to betrayal — and a promise that could change everything.

🔥 THEMES:

• Forbidden love
• Parental pressure
• Hidden identity
• Redemption
• Emotional healing
• Hope after heartbreak

📍 SETTING:

• Nsukka, Enugu State (village + campus life)
• Flashbacks to Lagos
• Church scenes, family compound, mechanic workshop, bus park, & a hidden garden

👥 MAIN CHARACTERS:

• Amaka Obiakor – 23, final-year sociology student, torn between love and family obligation. Strong-willed but secretly fragile.
• Jide Okonkwo – 26, mechanic & orphan with a mysterious past, poetic heart, and fierce loyalty.
• Chief Benson Ezenwa – 56, influential politician with secrets, arranged to marry Amaka.
• Mama Obiakor – Amaka’s mother. Silent but strategic, knows more than she admits.
• Uchechi – Amaka’s best friend and comic relief; secretly in love with someone close to her.

🧩 ENDING PROMISE (No Spoilers):

This story ends on a powerful, heartwarming note — justice will be served, love will win, and Amaka’s final decision will inspire your readers to believe in second chances and real love.