For You Only by linnet freda at Inkitt

Story Notes

Dear Reader,Welcome to Danielle and Caleb’s story.This book is a journey into the heart of Uganda, a land built on intense beauty, deep traditions, and sharp contrasts. I wanted to show two very different sides of this world. On one side is the wealthy class, where strict rules dictate life. In these rich families, status is everything, and parents choose who their children marry to protect their wealth. On the other side are the poor, who cling to those same strict values just to fit in.Here is a little peek behind the scenes: I wanted the setting to feel alive. You will experience the packed, noisy taxi parks of Kampala and the peaceful, rolling green hills of Masindi. But more than the places, this book is about our beautiful traditions—the quiet art of kneeling to show respect, the power of listening, and the deep value of obedience.What makes this story truly special is what happens when these rigid social classes collide with real heartbreak. When Danielle is betrayed and banished to a traditional village, she thinks her life is over. Instead, she meets Caleb, a boy trapped in his own high-society family drama. Together, they must navigate the heavy expectations of their culture. Their love story proves that true respect and healing can break through any social divide.I hope this story makes you fall in love with the spirit of Uganda, and reminds you that hope can bloom even in the most traditional places.Happy readingLinnet]

Summary

Danielle was taught that trust is everything. When that trust is stolen by a cruel prank, she loses her family and her home. Sent away to a beautiful, traditional village, she is sure she will never love or trust again.Then she meets Caleb. He is caught up in his own dangerous drama, but he refuses to let Danielle hide in the shadows. With every breath, Caleb is willing to fight for what he wants. Can his strength help Danielle heal her broken heart, or will the drama around them tear them apart?

Genre: Romance

Author: linnet freda

Status: Ongoing

Chapters: 2

Rating: n/a

Age Rating: 16+

Chapter 1

Dear Diary: I messed up!

Dear Diary,

Title: Dear Diary: I Messed Up!

Time: 9:30 pm | Date: April 2, 2005

Dear Diary,

Daniel asked me to marry him!

I am definitely going to say yes... yes...YES!

He actually said the words out loud: “Marry me.” I was so surprised! I feel like I know him so well, yet I was still speechless.

Be happy for me!Ta, tun ta...I can’t wait to tell my family. They are going to be so shocked!

Daniel wants us to get married!!

I will say yes..yes...Yes!

Dear Diary

Time: 10:00 pm | Date: April 10, 2005

I did it! I finally said yes to the big question.I did it!

I gave him the big thing he has been begging for. Why did I wait so long?

We are getting married soon. He promised me, and he would never lie to me.

Everything feels so different now.

Danny told me to be careful today after school.

She is my best friend, but sometimes I think she just doesn’t understand how happy I am. I can’t wait for the future and all the big plans we talked about.

It feels like everything is finally falling into place.

Dear Diary,

No... no, I can’t believe it. He is supposed to be mine, not hers.

Seeing them together made my stomach turn.

It was Lisa Kutesi, wearing a short skirt and a tight blouse.

I felt completely sick to my stomach.

I screamed at him through my tears. I let out all my hurt and anger, but he just laughed in my face. They both did. Did he only use me?

Was our whole relationship just a cruel bet to him?

No, please, I don’t want to believe it. I can’t.

Time:1:00pmDate:April 23,2005

Time: 1:00 pm | Date: April 23, 2005

Dear Diary,

Help me... how do I stop this heavy feeling in my chest? When will I be able to breathe again without it hurting so badly?

He is gone. It is completely over between us.

He didn’t even have the decency to tell me in private. Instead, he announced it at lunchtime in front of the whole school.

The worst part? He was still holding my hand tightly while he said it, making it look like a joke.

I felt like I died right there on the spot. Everyone was staring and whispering. How do I face tomorrow? How do I ever show my face at school again?

I am so embarrassed. Even Danny saw it. Oh, my sweet friend, I should have listened to you. You tried to warn me, and I just pushed you away.

Daniella

The phone beside my bed rings, and I jump. The harsh sound makes my heart race. It hasn’t stopped ringing since that terrible show at school.

I know exactly who is calling. It is the popular kids, laughing at me. I grab the phone and throw it against the bedroom door with all my strength.

I watch it smash into hundreds of tiny plastic pieces on the floor. At least now it is quiet. All they do is taunt me and whisper mean words when I answer.

I know Dad will be furious. The phone cost a lot of money that we don’t really have, but I don’t care right now. I just want to be left alone in the dark.

This sinking feeling goes deeper and deeper into my stomach. I feel so empty. I need to close myself off from the world because no one can truly understand this pain.

How can this be over? When did my life suddenly change from a happy dream into such a cruel nightmare?

I touch my head, and it is throbbing with a sharp headache from all the crying. I just want to crawl under my heavy blankets and hide forever.

My head is throbbing. I just want to crawl into bed and forget everything. I feel completely broken, but I can still feel his touch on my skin.

His cruel words keep echoing in my mind.

I get into the shower to wash the feeling away.

“It’s over,” he had told me. “Did you really think I would leave her for you?”

I can still see the smug look on Lisa’s face. She knew about his plan all along. Then came the awful laughter and the cold stares.

Everyone pointed at me like I was a zoo animal on display for their entertainment.

Even my best friend has chosen to ignore me.

She completely abandoned me and sneaked away the moment they started laughing. So much for our friendship.

As the memories rush back, I sob loudly. My tears mix with the shower water and run down the drain.

I am never going back to that school. It is just too embarrassing.

I have lost everything. I lost my childhood friend, my dignity, and my safety. Most of all, I lost him.

He was my heart and soul. Now, he looks at me like I am just a big mistake.

He acts like he was forced to be with me. He does not even look at me in the hallways anymore. To him, I do not exist. Did I ever really exist to him.