She Wanted the Latest iPhone 17 at All Cost — What He Did Will Shock You
The Cost of an iPhone 17
This is the chilling story of Jeday, whose desperation to escape poverty, fueled by his mother’s harsh words and the toxic advice of his friends, led him to attempt a heinous act against his girlfriend, Simei, whose own obsession with a new iPhone became her greatest vulnerability. It is a cautionary tale about the destructive power of societal pressure, greed, and misplaced trust.
The Burden of Expectation: Jeday’s Descent
Jeday grew up poor, scarred by the constant disappointment of his mother, who frequently berated him for his lack of success: “You’re a man now, Jeday… Look at your mates buying houses… What use are you as a son?” These words became a suffocating curse.
Frustrated by failed attempts to find decent work, Jeday’s mindset was poisoned by his roommates, Tega and Sly, who lived a life of easy luxury. They introduced him to their dark philosophy: “Find a beautiful girl who truly loves you. Use her. Cash out. Level up.”
The breaking point came when his mother messaged him, asking for money for food, demanding, “Can’t you do what your mates are doing to make money? You’re making me ashamed.” The pressure, combined with the shame of seeing his friend Tega effortlessly driving a black Benz, pushed the quiet, humble Jeday to embrace a new, desperate, and restless persona.
The Sparkle and the Trap: Simei’s Desire
Simei was everything “soft life” influencers represented: bright, confident, and obsessed with the latest trend. Her singular focus was the new iPhone 17, which she saw as proof that her life was “leveling up.” She wanted it “no matter the cost.”
Jeday, fully committed to his plan, played the perfect romantic boyfriend. He listened, was gentle, and showered her with attention. The moment of no return came when he made the ultimate promise: “I’ll get you the latest iPhone you’ve been dreaming of” for her birthday. Simei was ecstatic, boasting to her friends that her “guy is rich” and had “sense and money.” Her trust was complete.
A week before the birthday, Jeday met with Tega and Sly, confirming he was “finally ready.” He borrowed a car and money, all while battling a stabbing guilt that was swiftly crushed by the voice telling him this was his “only chance to stop being the son who could not provide.”
The Hotel Room Horror
On the day of her birthday, Jeday took Simei to a hotel lodge. The room was decorated with balloons, fairy lights, and a small cake—the image of a perfect surprise. Simei, sparkling with excitement, eagerly asked about her iPhone 17 gift.
After a dance and sharing a drink, Jeday led her to the bed. He pulled out a small rope and, claiming he wanted to “make it fun,” began tying her wrists. Though Simei giggled nervously, Jeday’s face was stiff, his eyes “dark, and distant.” His hands shook violently.
Then, he reached under the bed and pulled out a cutlass.
Simei froze. Her initial playful smile vanished, replaced by terror as she saw the “madness in his eyes.” When she screamed, Jeday shoved a cloth into her mouth. He raised the cutlass, his body trembling, torn between the act and the horror of it.
Escape and Aftermath
In a surge of pure survival instinct, Simei ignored the pain in her wrists and twisted hard against the rope, freeing one hand. She grabbed her small pink pepper spray from her purse and, as Jeday stepped closer, she blinded him with the spray.
Jeday screamed, dropping the cutlass. Simei scrambled off the bed, shouting, “Help! Somebody help me!” Her screams alerted hotel staff, who forced the jammed door open to find Jeday clutching his face and the cutlass lying on the floor. The police were immediately called.
Jeday, slumped on the floor in handcuffs, could only muttter, “Please, I didn’t mean to.” He was dragged out past a crowd of curious onlookers who immediately assumed he was attempting a ritual.
The story went viral: “Young man caught trying to use girlfriend for ritual in hotel room.” The world that once mocked Jeday’s poverty now mocked his greed. His mother, seeing her son in handcuffs on a neighbor’s phone, was devastated, crying, “If only I didn’t push him… I just wanted him to do well.”
Simei was lucky; she survived with bruises and deep trauma. She realized that the phone she wanted “at all cost almost cost her her life.”
Lessons Learned
Both Jeday and Simei were victims of immense pressure. Jeday, pushed by family and the desire for quick wealth, destroyed his life for respect he never gained. Simei, driven by the desire for a shiny gadget to impress people who didn’t care, walked into a trap that nearly killed her.
The chilling conclusion is a warning to all:
Not every promise is love.
Not every gift is worth the risk.
Not every surprise is meant to make you smile.
