Dear GhanaWeb,

I’m a 21-year-old woman, living with my aunt and her son, who I’ve always called my "brother" because he’s the only family I have known closely since my parents passed away. They died in a car accident, and my aunt took me in and raised me as her own.

My aunt owns a supermarket, which keeps her busy from early in the morning, leaving me and her 27-year-old son home together. Over time, I started managing the household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and taking care of my cousin, whom I regard as my brother.

Four years ago, when I was just 17, he confessed his feelings for me, and I felt the same way. It felt natural; he was handsome, supportive, and we’d grown so close. That confession led us down a path that turned romantic, and he became my first love. Since then, we’ve been together almost every day, and he often assured me I was the one he wanted to marry. I believed him, and it only made me feel more secure in our relationship.

My aunt has no idea about our relationship, but I always hoped she’d eventually understand. My "brother" and I have always been very close, and she trusted us. He never showed interest in anyone else, and I had faith that what we had was real.

But things took a painful turn recently. About a month ago, a friend of mine came to visit and saw him. Later, she told me she found him attractive and asked me to introduce them. Feeling uncomfortable, I shared this with him, and he suggested I not reveal our relationship to her. I agreed, hoping he’d be honest with her in his own way.

Two weeks later, my friend came over again, and to my surprise, she announced that she was dating him. I felt a wave of shock and betrayal. I confronted him, and he admitted he’d been seeing her. It shattered me, leaving me feeling foolish and heartbroken, especially since he’d always promised that I was the only one for him.

We haven’t spoken in over a week now, and my aunt has noticed the tension, questioning why we’re no longer as close. I feel lost, heartbroken, and don’t know what to do. I thought he was my future, but now I’m unsure of everything.

What should I do?

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