“I CAN HIDE IT NO LONGER” 💔😢

A close friend of Anaseini Waqavuki has finally spoken out in heartbreak, shattering the “love triangle” narrative that exploded after the horrific double sta-bbing in Sydney’s Quakers Hill.

What the world called a jealous ex killing his former partner and her new boyfriend? Not even close, she says.

Anaseini (known as ‘Nada’) ended her six-year toxic relationship with Anare Vunitabua just two months ago after endless promises of change that never came. The man found dead beside her—Epi Naitini—wasn’t her lover… he was a happily married friend from Fiji, nothing more.

This wasn’t romance gone wrong. It was…

Full details:

A close friend of Anaseini Waqavuki has publicly challenged the initial “love triangle” framing of the December 28, 2025, double stabbing that left Waqavuki, 38, and Epi Naitini, 30, dead in a Quakers Hill home, alleging the tragedy stemmed from prolonged domestic violence and stalking rather than romantic rivalry.

Alisi Tuilevu, described as Waqavuki’s best friend, told the Daily Mail Australia that police and early media reports incorrectly portrayed Naitini as Waqavuki’s new boyfriend. “Epi was only a friend to her and myself,” Tuilevu said. “He was happily married with a wife back in Fiji—there was no romantic relationship.” She emphasized that Waqavuki had ended her six-year relationship with suspect Anare Vunitabua, 47, two months prior, after multiple failed attempts to leave due to promises of change that never materialized.

The incident unfolded just before 5 a.m. on Illabo Street in Sydney’s northwest. Neighbors reported hearing screams and commotion around 4:30 a.m., followed by silence. Police found Waqavuki dead in the kitchen from multiple stab wounds. Naitini was discovered on the footpath outside with stab injuries to his stomach and hands; he was rushed to Liverpool Hospital but died hours later. A knife believed to be the murder weapon was recovered at a nearby service station.

Vunitabua, Waqavuki’s former partner, presented himself at Blacktown Police Station around 5:30 a.m. and was arrested. He was charged with two counts of murder and remains in custody, with the matter before the courts. NSW Police classified the incident as domestic violence-related, noting Waqavuki’s prior relationship with the accused.

Tuilevu’s statements align with comments from Bex Patterson, director of Lewa Strong, a Pasifika violence prevention movement representing the Bulatoko community. Patterson stressed the case involved “domestic violence and stalking behaviour by the accused,” not a love triangle. She clarified Naitini was an acquaintance of Waqavuki, not her partner, and highlighted Waqavuki’s lively personality: “She could light up a room when she entered, and we miss her so much.”

Photos shared online show Waqavuki and Vunitabua together over five years, attending weddings, dining out, and traveling. In 2022, Waqavuki posted a video baking a chocolate cake for Vunitabua’s birthday, captioned with lighthearted notes about practicing her baking skills. Tuilevu said Waqavuki loved him deeply but endured repeated cycles of hope and disappointment.

Waqavuki, originally from Fiji, moved to Australia in 2018 seeking better opportunities as a care nurse. She supported her three children (aged 17, 14, and 12) financially from afar. Tributes flooded social media from the Fijian community, mourning her as a dedicated mother and vibrant person. Funds were raised for her children’s needs in Fiji and her funeral, planned in Perth or Australia depending on arrangements.

Naitini, also Fijian, will be repatriated for burial in Fiji. Waqavuki’s family, including her mother Saini Waqavuki, anticipates traveling to Australia for proceedings, though visa approvals remain pending. No official funeral date has been set, with grief spanning borders.

The case underscores domestic and relationship-related violence in migrant communities. Authorities and advocates have called it a reminder to seek help early. NSW Police established a strike force, with no forced entry reported at the scene.

Early media described a possible love triangle, with police initially believing the victims were in a relationship and the suspect a jealous ex. Tuilevu’s disclosure reframes the narrative: Waqavuki sought escape from control, not entanglement in new romance. Patterson’s group pushes to correct misconceptions, emphasizing stalking and abuse over sensational headlines.

Vunitabua’s charges carry life imprisonment potential under NSW law. No plea has been entered publicly, and the case awaits further court proceedings.

Community response includes vigils and support drives. Waqavuki’s neighbors described her as happy and kind. The tragedy has prompted discussions on Pasifika family support, mental health, and violence prevention.

For Waqavuki’s loved ones, the focus is justice and remembrance. Tuilevu’s words highlight the pain of misunderstood stories: a woman trying to rebuild, a friend offering support, and an ex unable to let go—culminating in irreversible loss.

As investigations continue, the emphasis remains on facts over speculation, with domestic violence resources promoted nationwide.