Tomiwa (26) and Mary (24)
On today’s episode of “Why Did The Ship Sink?”, we interviewed Tomiwa and Mary, who had just ended a potential romantic relationship because of politics. Was it worth it? Let’s find out!
Q: How did you two meet?
Tomiwa: We actually met at a friend’s party, and she was one of the hosts. I liked how eloquent she was. It was giving “beauty with brains”. I just knew I couldn’t miss the chance to speak to her when I could.
Mary: He approached me that night, and honestly at the time he came, I just wanted to wind off. The normal me would have been dismissive because I was tired, but I guess his charm worked.
Q: What happened thereafter?
Tomiwa: Well, we exchanged contacts after a chitchat because I needed to leave the party to go prepare for a work presentation, but I promised to make it up to her.
Mary: I was excited and at the same time curious for how things would pan out between us…because tell me why I just had this sudden interest in him?? I failed the girlies o!
Tomiwa: Two weeks after chatting consistently, I decided it was time we went on our first date. I honestly didn’t want to rush things; just wanted it to flow naturally, even though I was starting to really, really like her.
Mary: We vibed so well, goshhhh! He matched my energy. He was just too sweet abeggg. We went on our first date to the Dark Room. We had good food together, conversed alot, and honestly, I had a really good time that evening; even my cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing so hard.
Q: So how did your relationship end, if you bonded this well?
Tomiwa: Well, it was ridiculous and unbelievable. Even when I told my guys, they didn’t read much meaning to the reason, but it was deep for me.
So we were on a weekend getaway at La Campagne Tropica that night. Before then, we had a little misunderstanding which I intended to settle over dinner on Friday and actually ask her out properly. I couldn’t wait for her to be my woman officially. It had been 2 months since we got talking.
She arrived at the venue. Drop-dead gorgeous woman, I couldn’t get my eyes off her.
So while we had conversations about our week, we settled our differences and also proceeded to have dinner. All this time, I was also thinking of how to pop the question.
Whilst we ate, I subtly asked if she missed me during our fight, or if she had a rebound that got her attention more. Then she said, “I am not a chameleon like Peter Obi”.
I was stumped and asked her to explain.
Mary: I didn’t even know him to be this petty. I simply said, “It’s not even 2027 yet, and Peter Obi has changed parties three times within 3 years. That’s a weakling, if you ask me”.
He responded with: “You that had 5 exes and 2 failed talking stages in the space of 6 months should not be insulting Peter Obi”.
I was pained sha, I won’t lie. But I just shut it and proceeded to eat.
Tomiwa: As a die-hard fan of Peter Obi, I do not tolerate PO slanders because I automatically believe that you do not mean well for this country if you are against PO. So I told her I doubted things would work between us.
Mary: He asked who I was in support of and didn’t even wait for me to respond before concluding it was APC. Actually, I am apolitical. I just want to make wealth and fly in and out of the country. Nothing concerns me with politics.
Tomiwa: I was already irritated at this point and couldn’t even eat anymore. While I walked out, she said, “So we’re done for good, yeah?” I said “yes”…and that was it.
I actually left the place that night. I don’t know if she even eventually stayed the whole weekend because I booked till Sunday night.
That was the last time we spoke. I am petty, yeah…so I blocked her, but later unblocked though, so I really can’t say if she actually texted me while she was blocked.
Q: Hmm…do you wish things were different between you two?
Mary: Hmm, well, I wish…but good riddance to bad rubbish. A man that can break up because of politics is just as weak as the candidate he’s in support of.
Tomiwa: I mean I did, but I’m glad it happened either way. Nobody with a good heart will slander PO, so I’m glad to know I didn’t end up dating sha. It was a sign.
Q: Would You Reconsider Making Things Up If Fate Ever Brings You To Meet Each Other Again?
Tomiwa: Walai, the spark don off. We could still be friends, sure. She’s damn intelligent even though it baffles me that someone with mad brains is against Peter Obi… it is what it is, but a relationship with her? Nahhhh!
Mary: I am not one to make the first move to talk to someone…to even start with, let alone asking him out. We never dated, yeah but we were close to. I could sense it. I know Tomiwa can never ask me out shaa, because he’s very proud and petty. So no, we can’t make things up.
