James Ukwigize

Even If I Still Love HerA True Story of Love, Loss, and Learning to Let Goby James UkwigizeSome loves don't die. They linger in the silent spaces between memories, whispering in moments that should have moved on. In the mist-covered hills of northern Rwanda, a chance encounter at a company party ignites a connection that defies every rule. James is a seasoned supervisor, carrying the weight of past wounds.
Malaïka is a radiant recent graduate, fresh from university and brimming with a hope that has yet to be bruised by the world. What begins as a workplace spark quickly blossoms into a profound, "forbidden" love story-marked by secret nights in Musanze, candlelit promises, and a soul-deep recognition that transcends age, status, and social expectations. But as their bond deepens, so do the shadows. Even If I Still Love Her is a raw, poetic journey through the highs of passion and the devastating lows of hospital vigils, the silent grief of miscarriage, and the "quiet storm" of a mental health battle that words couldn't reach.
It is a memoir of extreme vulnerability and the kind of quiet sacrifices that rarely make it into fairy tales. Painfully honest and deeply human, this is more than a romance-it is a reflection on grief, identity, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go while your heart still whispers their name. If you have ever loved deeply and lost gently, this story will stay with you long after the final page.