I saw a portrait of my husband kissing another woman at a photo exhibition.
At first, I thought he was cheating on me, but when I took a closer look at the picture, I realized that the truth was much worse than I could have imagined.
My husband Edward and I have been married for two years. We met at a work conference in Amsterdam and after going on a few dates, we knew we were head over heels in love. Soon Edward proposed to me and we got married.
Because Edward wanted it to be a quiet, intimate family affair, our wedding ceremony wasn’t as grand as I wanted it to be.
Most of the guests were members of my immediate family and a select group of some of our friends.
Sadly, Edward’s mother abandoned him when he was a child, and his father died of illness a few years later. He spent his entire life in boarding schools and was raised by his grandparents until they left for their heavenly abode. However, he once showed me a photo of his cousin Kelly who lived in Amsterdam.
After we got married, Edward and I moved to New York. My parents helped us buy our new home and helped Edward find a better job.
I got pregnant a year after our wedding. I was over the moon when I saw two commas on the test set. I always dreamed of having a family and it finally happened. But after I told Edward about the pregnancy, he started acting weird.
He would come home late from work, and spend almost no time with me, and if I asked what was taking him so long, he would simply say he was exhausted and go to bed. I asked him several times if anything was bothering him, but he just said he was busy with work and would talk about it later.
Honestly, Edward’s behavior really pissed me off and I needed to talk to someone about it. So one day I called my best friend Anna and told her everything. I could have told my parents, but I didn’t want to bother them.
“Well, he must be afraid, because you know it’s not easy to become a parent,” Anna told me.
“That could be the reason, Anna, but he’s acting too weird right now. I mean, he won’t even talk to me. If the kid doesn’t want it, he can tell me. I won’t force him.” I said.
“See honey, you can’t say anything until Edward tells you clearly what’s going on with him. And for that, you need to talk.”
But I don’t think Edward will, so it’s best to avoid the subject for now,” Anna explained.
“I don’t want it to be too late though, Anna. I want to have this baby and I want Edward to love our baby,” I said quietly.
“Listen to me, Stephanie. There’s no point in thinking about it over and over again. You’ll just stress yourself out and it’ll take a toll on your body. Think about your little one too,” Anna suggested.
“Well, yeah, but…” I started to speak, but Anna cut me off. “How about we go somewhere? You’ll feel better.”
“Sorry, Anna, but I’m not in the mood.
“You’ll never be in the mood, Steph.
Staying at home all day will only make things worse and you will soon start thinking.
Do one thing. I am sending the details, we will meet tomorrow at the photo exhibition
11:00 a.m. And then we’ll go to your favorite restaurant. Good?”
I didn’t want to go, but Anna insisted, so I finally gave up. “Yeah, well… I’ll see you there,” I said reluctantly and hung up.
The next day I met Anna at the exhibition. The entire exhibit was quite beautiful, with amazing and adorable candid photos of couples from all over the city dressed in different styles of clothing and clearly in love.
We also saw couples striking a couple of poses and some trying to strike a better posture while clicking.
We burst out laughing when we saw some of them debating how to strike the right pose. Then we stood there looking at the pictures for a while, when suddenly a portrait at the other end of the exhibit caught my eye.
When I looked closely at the portrait, I was amazed. It was a picture of Edward kissing a woman. What’s more, the woman in the picture was none other than Edward’s cousin Kelly.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. I immediately called Edward and told him to come to the exhibition. “I am sending you the address, Edward. You must come here now!”
“But what’s going on? You know I’m working. I can’t come now,” Edward said.
“Either come here Edward or I’ll go to the cops and tell them how you cheated on me with Kelly!” I screamed into the phone.
“What are you talking about Stephanie?” Edward said after a pause.
“Kelly is my cousin.
“I don’t think anyone kisses their cousin the way I see it in this picture, Edward!
Check your phone!”
Edward was silent for a moment. “Okay Stephanie, I’ll come to the show. But don’t make a fuss and call the cops. I’m leaving right now,” he said as he hung up.
After about 20 minutes, Edward arrived.
Caught in his own lie with a photo to prove it, he finally admitted he was cheating on me.
He said that Kelly was not his cousin but rather his girlfriend. They dated for a long time before he met me. They loved each other, but Kelly didn’t want to get married so soon, so they broke up. But she had recently returned to New York, which was why Edward was late from work. They spent a lot of time together.
he just lost it when Edward said it all. I took the phone from him and called Kelly. But guess what, I found out later that Edward hadn’t told me the whole truth.
Kelly had no idea Edward was married.
He informed Kelly that he had moved to New York for a new job opportunity.
Kelly was as shocked as I was when she heard everything. She told me that Edward planned to relocate to Amsterdam at the end of the year. He told Kelly that he would marry her and then help her in her father’s overseas business.
After that call with Kelly, I met with her and we decided to teach Edward a hard lesson.
Since our house was in my name, I kicked him out and decided to divorce him as well.
Not only did Kelly fire him, she filed criminal charges against him. Edward kept crying and begging me not to kick him, but I didn’t succumb to his crocodile tears.
Men like him deserve such treatment.
What can we learn from this story?
Be careful before choosing a partner. Kelly had no idea Edward was cheating on her until Stephanie called her and told her everything.
You can’t avoid karma. Edward tried to trick Stephanie into running away, but karma hit him hard in the face.
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A shocking discovery at a photo exhibition finally unraveled the web of deception that had been carefully hidden behind the facade of normality. Stephanie’s initial suspicions and subsequent investigation revealed a betrayal deeper than she had anticipated. Her decision to confront both Edward and Kelly and take decisive action ultimately ensured that justice was served and the truth was revealed.
Edward’s attempts to maintain his deception are met with the harsh reality of the consequences of his actions. His lies not only led to the end of his marriage but also exposed him to legal consequences and the loss of a relationship he once cherished. Stephanie’s determination to take control of her life despite the emotional turmoil demonstrated her strength and courage.
This experience served as a stark reminder of the importance of honesty and trust in relationships. He also emphasized how the truth, no matter how painful, will eventually surface. For Stephanie, this decision brought not only a sense of closure but also an opportunity to start over, without the betrayal that clouded her life.
As Stephanie moves forward, she does so knowing that integrity and authenticity are essential in any relationship. Her story is a testament to the idea that facing the truth, no matter how difficult, is essential to personal growth and happiness. It also serves as a powerful lesson about the inevitable return of karma and the importance of choosing partners who value honesty and respect.