I recently found out that my cousin has been in love with me since we were kids. Growing up, we were really close. He used to take me out and often told his friends that I was his favorite cousin. I had no idea about his feelings until two days ago.
My mother has three children, and as the eldest, I carry a lot of responsibilities. My cousin, on the other hand, had the opportunity to travel to the United States, where, by God’s grace, he became successful. He has always been there for me, helping with my tuition and even assisting me in setting up my business.
Recently, he sent me GH¢9,000 to get an apartment, saying that a “big girl” like me shouldn’t still be living with my mother. At the time, I thought he was just being generous because I was his favorite cousin.
However, I should have suspected something when his sister frequently complained to me that he doesn’t give her enough financial support.
He also sent me his old car from the States because he bought a new one. I rejected the car because I didn’t know how to explain to my mom and aunt that he had given it to me.
He knew I was in a relationship but never said anything about it until he came back to Ghana. When I introduced him to my boyfriend, I noticed he wasn’t really interested in getting to know him.
A few days ago, he invited me to visit him for two days, which I agreed to. That’s when things got weird. While we were talking, he sat very close to me, and before I realized it, he kissed me on the lips.
Considering how close we’ve been since childhood, I couldn’t get angry. Instead, I felt disgusted and devastated. I didn’t push him away, but I also didn’t kiss him back.
That’s when he confessed that he had been in love with me since we were kids and that I was the only woman he thought about during his time in the States. He’s a nice guy, but I’ve always loved him as a brother. Then, he started fondling my breasts, and before I knew it, I became aroused. I couldn’t help but give in. We were intimate for a while, and eventually, we had sex.
Afterward, I felt weird and scared, thinking he had only wanted to take advantage of me. But he reassured me that he genuinely loves me. Feeling guilty, I made the mistake of confessing everything to my boyfriend, which has now created a huge problem. My cousin is now asking me to break up with my boyfriend, promising to give me a better life.
Now, I’m completely confused about my feelings. I don’t know if I love him as a brother or as a romantic partner. What should I do? I need help!
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
