His Only Wife

Afi tells Richard about her plans to attend fashion school when he visits her at King’s Court. Richard thinks it is a great idea and encourages her to tell Eli about it when he returns to Accra on Tuesday. Afi is so excited about seeing her husband that she temporarily forgets her plans and starts preparing for Eli’s arrival. She cleans the whole house and cooks Eli’s favorite foods, feeling accomplished by the end of the day. However, she is still nervous about spending time with Eli in person. She goes to the salon to get her hair done the day before his arrival, afraid that he will not like her appearance.

Afi remembers the first time she heard her family gossiping about the Liberian woman. The Ganyos were especially displeased with the woman due to her behavior toward Eli’s parents. Because Eli has refused to leave her, Aunty has taken the issue into her own hands, and Olivia has assured Aunty that Afi would make a good wife. Afi now realizes that she has to prove herself.

Eli seems glad to see Afi when he arrives at the house on Tuesday afternoon. Afi serves him soup and watches him eat.