Alex, the master of all things shady, was not only stealthily siphoning money from his supposed sweetheart, Doris, but he was also juggling a romantic escapade with none other than Doris' brother's girlfriend. Yep, you read that right – talk about a master of deception!

Meet Alex

Elo discovers the truth
Guess what though? Karma had its own plans for our Shady Alex, and they were about to unfold in the most dramatic way possible. Elo, Doris' brother, stumbled upon the truth, discovering that Alex had been robbing Doris blind while cozying up to his girlfriend. It was a bombshell revelation that would set off a series of unbelievable events.

Alex's murderous scheme
In a desperate attempt to cover his tracks, Alex took a dark turn. He decided to take things to the extreme by attempting to murder Elo. Thankfully, Elo survived but not without serious head injuries. Alex believed he had silenced Elo for good, not realizing that Elo was quietly recovering in a hospital, plotting his own comeback.

A surprise return
The plot thickened when Elo made his triumphant return home, just as Alex was down on one knee, proposing to the unsuspecting Doris. The shock on Alex's face was something to behold, like he'd seen a ghost! Elo, playing his cards right, claimed memory loss from his head injury, temporarily letting Alex off the hook. But you know what they say about the truth – it has a sneaky way of making its way to the surface.

Elo's memory returns
Fast forward to a pivotal moment: Doris' grand party to celebrate regaining her company. Guess who decided it was the perfect time to regain his memory? You got it – Elo! He spilled the beans, outing Alex's devious schemes and his affair with his girlfriend.

Watch Alex get exposed

Alex's escape and capture
With his secrets laid bare, Alex knew he had to make a run for it. Little did he know that he was trading one perilous situation for another. Alex found himself in the clutches of a dangerous gang he owed money to, who were less than thrilled about his recent antics. In their own chilling words, "Alex would've been better off facing the police."

And there you have it, folks – the wild and winding tale of Shady Alex, a master of deceit who thought he could outsmart karma. Want to know what happens next in this gripping drama? Reconnect now using the #MyDStv or #MyGOtv apps and tune in to Ripples on Africa Magic Showcase every Wednesday at 21:00 WAT. Trust us; you won't want to miss it!