Akua's mind raced as she tried to process Kwame's words. Secrets? What secrets could be so bad that Kwame was willing to hide them from her? She thought back to their conversation, trying to remember any clues he might have given her.
"Kwame, tell me the truth," Akua demanded, her voice firm. "What secrets are you hiding?"
Kwame sighed, rubbing his temples. "Akua, please understand. I was trying to protect you."
"Protect me from what?" Akua asked, her eyes narrowing.
Kwame took a deep breath before answering. "Our family's business dealings, Akua. We've been involved in some shady things."
Akua felt a chill run down her spine. "What kind of shady things?"
Kwame hesitated before answering. "We've been embezzling money from our clients, Akua. And that's not all. We've also been involved in some illegal activities."
Akua's eyes widened in shock. "Illegal activities? Kwame, what have you gotten us into?"
Kwame's eyes pleaded for understanding. "Akua, please. I know it's bad, but I was trying to protect our family's reputation."
Akua shook her head, disbelief etched on her face. "You call this protecting our family's reputation? Kwame, you've ruined us."
Kwame's face fell, and he knew he had lost Akua's trust. "Akua, I'm sorry. I know I've made mistakes, but I'll do anything to make it right."
Akua's eyes flashed with anger. "You'll do anything? Kwame, you've done enough. I need time to think."
And with that, Akua turned and walked away, leaving Kwame alone with his secrets.
As Akua walked away, she couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Kwame was hiding. She felt betrayed and hurt, and she didn't know if she could ever trust him again.