Birthday Party
This story is about how a single moment can alter one’s life permanently. Amber was casually scrolling through Instagram when she came across proof that would shatter an essential aspect of her existence.
Amber and John first met at a mutual friend’s birthday celebration. They exchanged phone numbers and hit it off. As time passed, they went on extravagant dates, making Amber believe that John was the perfect man for her.
They had deep affection for each other, which led them to get married.
Wedding
They quickly started planning for their wedding. Amber came from a family with a good reputation and plenty of money. Her family was willing to spend more money than usual to make sure their daughter had a memorable wedding day.
Everything went as planned and everyone was happy for the newlyweds. However, no one knew that this happiness would not last for long.
Happily Married Ever
John and Amber were the talk of the town. Everyone admired their lavish wedding and expensive gifts for guests. They lived happily together and had a deep understanding of each other.
They earned the respect of the neighborhood, and dreamed of having loving children and a peaceful home. However, Amber was unaware that this dream was only hers, and not shared by John.
Family
On occasions, their families held gatherings where they would socialize, enjoy the company of relatives, and strengthen their bond.
During one of these gatherings, a stunning female relative unexpectedly arrived, causing heads to turn. The party paused as everyone admired her beauty, and even John became entranced, losing focus on the event.
Peeping
John excused himself from the group he was conversing with and approached the stunning woman.
They conversed, shared their contact information, and had some drinks. Amber, who had been observing from a distance, was surprised by their interaction.
Angry
Upon leaving the party, John and Amber sat in silence during the car ride home. John noticed Amber’s behavior and thought she was being overly jealous.
Once they arrived home, Amber accused John of trying to exploit her. John didn’t respond but simply chuckled at her expression.
Taking it Personal
Upon seeing Amber’s intense anger, John eventually responded, advising her to relax and stop overreacting. He insisted that he was just being friendly and there was nothing more to his interaction with the female relative.
Although Amber eventually calmed down after hearing his explanation, she still remained somewhat suspicious. However, she soon forgot about the incident. Fast forward four years later, their marriage began to experience unforeseen changes.
Feeling Heartbroken
No one wanted it, but some things were out of their hands. The time when their marriage started to fall apart was unclear. It might have been during a family outing, or perhaps it was always present but Amber didn’t realize it.
Regardless, a crack formed and grew wider while Amber remained unaware. Meanwhile, Amber had a private pleasure she kept hidden. John, on the other hand, had a more serious secret. Unfortunately, these two secrets were about to collide in a strange way.
Daily Rituals
During most afternoons, she followed her regular routine, with one exception: Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, she would slip out of the office to grab some coffee and surf the web.
It was a good way to take a break from her work. Her secret wasn’t the fact that she snuck out of the office, but rather what she did while browsing the internet.
Surfing The Internet
Amber enjoyed browsing her social media profiles, particularly Instagram, where she was drawn to eye-catching posts.
She followed popular social media personalities who kept her informed about the latest global trends. Little did she know, she was about to become incredibly knowledgeable about the latest trends around the world.
Getting Attracted
While browsing Instagram, she stumbled upon a few profiles she followed openly, and a few others she preferred to keep to herself. One of those individuals was Simeon Anderson, a popular influencer from New Zealand with over 315,000 followers.
She was a devoted fan and couldn’t imagine not following her. Keeping up with Simeon Anderson was her own personal delight.
Her Emotions
Amber appreciated the helpful cleaning advice shared by Simeon Anderson, and found her videos to be a source of positivity.
She felt that Simeon’s life was vastly different from hers, which made for a great escape. In a sense, Amber felt as if she was living vicariously through Simeon and experiencing a dreamlike existence.
Someone Familiar
On this particular Tuesday, as she waited in line for her coffee and scrolled through Instagram, she found herself on Simeon Anderson’s page once more.
As she continued browsing through recent posts, she noticed a couple in the background of one photo that seemed strangely familiar. The photo was taken in a park she knew very well.
Walking Up To The Coffee Counter
As her name was called out for her coffee, she approached the counter while still examining the image on her phone screen. She was trying to determine why the people in the park seemed so familiar to her.
Additionally, she noticed the woman in the photo wearing a distinctive dress. It was the same dress that her husband’s colleague, Lisa, frequently wore.
Amber had previously complimented Lisa on the dress, and Lisa had informed her that she had purchased it from a small shop in Venice. Amber was certain she had never seen the pattern anywhere else before.
Caught In The Act
Amber began to speculate if the person in the background was Lisa. Out of curiosity, she decided to take a second look. To her amazement, she discovered that it was indeed Lisa, but the most shocking part was the person she was with.
Amber couldn’t believe what she was seeing. In the video, she watched as her husband walked alongside Lisa, with Lisa’s hand resting under his armpit and his arm wrapped around her waist.
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