Viola’s world shattered when she overheard her husband Ross’s cruel words about her body while he flirted with another woman. Determined to reclaim her dignity, she publicly confronted him at their 15th anniversary party, revealing his betrayal and announcing their divorce, leaving everyone stunned.
Ross and I seemed to have a perfect marriage, or at least that’s what our friends thought. We had been through so much together. I believed it would always be that way. However…
“Ross, let’s throw a big party for our 15th wedding anniversary!” I said excitedly.
“Sounds great, honey. Let’s do it,” Ross agreed with a warm smile.
We had just welcomed our third child, and life seemed busy but wonderful. I wanted everything to be perfect for the party. I decided to go shopping for a new dress.
“Mommy needs a pretty dress for the party,” I told my kids as I kissed their cheeks.
I went to my favorite boutique, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. This party meant a lot to me. I picked out four or five outfits and headed to the dressing rooms.
As I tried on a dress, my heart stopped. I heard Ross’s voice in a nearby dressing room. Without any doubt, it was him.
“My wife is…a shrinking violet, you know. She’d never wear a dress like this! Plus, she’d need two or three times a bigger size because of her fat belly, but you…you look perfect in it, baby!”
I froze, afraid to even breathe. My stomach sank. Never had I ever thought he would talk about me in such a way. And what, now he’s cheating on me?
I peeped at the dress and got a plan in my mind.
I quietly put my clothes back on and left the boutique. My mind was racing. I needed to know more. I couldn’t confront him without proof.
Back home, Ross was playing with the kids, acting like nothing had happened.
“Hey, how was shopping?” he asked with a smile.
“It was fine,” I replied, forcing a smile. “Didn’t find anything I liked, though.”