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My mom never liked my husband and always did everything to break us up. She introduced me to other men, trying to ruin our marriage. Constant schemes, cunning plans, and attempts to interfere in my life became part of our daily routine. But one evening, I finally understood why she was doing this.<\/p>\n
I was heading to meet my mom for the third time this month, hoping she wouldn\u2019t pull the same stunt as before. The thing is, my mom doesn\u2019t like John, my husband. Despite us being married, she still tries to set me up with other men.<\/p>\n
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This happened twice already this month. Mom introduced me to a financier and an architect because she thought John\u2019s job as a foreman wasn\u2019t prestigious enough.<\/p>\n
As I approached the restaurant where I was supposed to meet her, I felt a mix of hope and dread. When I stepped inside and saw she was alone at the table, I sighed with relief. Maybe this time would be different, I thought.<\/p>\n
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But my relief was short-lived. Seconds later, a man around my age sat down next to her. My heart sank, and I was about to turn and leave before they saw me, but then my mom shouted, \u201cKate, darling! We\u2019re here!\u201d and waved at me.<\/p>\n
I plastered a smile on my face and walked over to them, my stomach twisting with frustration. Mom stood up and hugged me tightly. I leaned in and whispered in her ear, \u201cMom, you\u2019re at it again.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cI don\u2019t know what you\u2019re talking about,\u201d she said, feigning innocence. \u201cMeet Michael,\u201d she pointed to the man sitting next to her.<\/p>\n
Michael stood up and reached out to shake my hand. \u201cNice to meet you. I\u2019ve heard a lot of good things about you, Kate,\u201d he said with a friendly smile.<\/p>\n
\u201cLikewise. Except, I\u2019ve heard nothing about you,\u201d I replied, trying to keep my voice calm. \u201cExcuse me, I need to talk to my mom.\u201d<\/p>\n
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I pulled my mom aside, making sure we were out of Michael\u2019s earshot. \u201cAre you out of your mind?\u201d I asked her, my frustration bubbling over. \u201cThis is the third guy this month!\u201d<\/p>\n
She looked at me, not understanding my anger. \u201cI don\u2019t understand why you\u2019re reacting this way. Michael is very nice and works as a pediatrician, which means he loves kids,\u201d she said as if this explained everything.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy am I reacting this way?! Because I\u2019m married!\u201d I exclaimed, feeling my patience slipping away.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOh, stop it. John doesn\u2019t deserve you. You can do much better,\u201d she insisted, her tone dismissive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the last straw. I\u2019m not going to tolerate this anymore. I have a husband, and I love him. Don\u2019t call me anymore,\u201d I said, my voice shaking with anger.<\/p>\n
Without waiting for a response, I turned and stormed out of the restaurant, my heart pounding. I got into my car and rested my head on the steering wheel, feeling tired and frustrated.<\/p>\n
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After a few minutes, I heard a knock on the window. When I looked up, I saw Michael standing there. I rolled down the window to hear him.<\/p>\n
\u201cRough day?\u201d he asked, his voice gentle.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my mom. Sorry for leaving so rudely, but I\u2019m married,\u201d I said, showing him my wedding ring.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know. I noticed it in the restaurant. Seems like your mom doesn\u2019t like your husband much,\u201d Michael said, looking concerned.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s right,\u201d I agreed, feeling a bit embarrassed.<\/p>\n
\u201cListen, I know this might sound strange, but your mom has told me a lot about you, and I\u2019d love to have a friend like you,\u201d Michael said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is strange,\u201d I said, raising an eyebrow.<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing weird, I promise. But if you ever want to talk, here\u2019s my card,\u201d Michael handed me his business card, and I took it. \u201cDrive safely,\u201d he said with a small smile before walking back to the restaurant.<\/p>\n
I started the car and took a deep breath. As I drove home, my mind raced with thoughts. My mom\u2019s behavior was getting out of hand, and now a stranger knew more about me than I knew about him. The evening had been exhausting, and all I wanted was to get home and forget about it.<\/p>\n
When I got home, I saw that John was not there again. Lately, he had been working late a lot, saying they had an important project. The house felt emptier each time I walked in alone. I missed the way he used to greet me with a smile and a hug.<\/p>\n
Not wanting to wait for him and listen to more excuses, I went to the bedroom and fell asleep immediately. The silence of the house was heavy, but I was too tired to dwell on it.<\/p>\n
The next day, John texted again that he would be late for work. I felt a pang of disappointment but decided to do something nice for him.<\/p>\n
I made his favorite dinner\u2014spaghetti and meatballs\u2014and thought he might appreciate the surprise. Maybe this would bring a smile to his face, and we could talk about what was going on.<\/p>\n
When I arrived at his workplace, I couldn\u2019t find him. The site was bustling with activity, but John was nowhere in sight. I approached one of the workers, a man in a hard hat who was mixing cement.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you know where John is?\u201d I asked him.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, he went to that restaurant you were at a month ago,\u201d the worker replied while mixing cement. \u201cBut I thought you\u2019d be with him. He said he was going on a date.\u201d<\/p>\n
I felt a lump in my throat. \u201cThis is the first I\u2019ve heard of it. He told me he\u2019d be working late,\u201d I said, trying to keep my voice steady.<\/p>\n
The worker glanced at me, then quickly looked away. \u201cMaybe I said too much,\u201d he muttered, staring at the ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou did the right thing, thank you,\u201d I said, forcing a smile. I turned and walked back to my car, my mind racing.<\/p>\n
As I got into the car, my hands were shaking. I gripped the steering wheel, trying to calm myself down.<\/p>\n
I drove to the restaurant where John was supposed to be. My heart was racing like never before. Could he be cheating on me? The thought made me feel sick. I parked near the restaurant and went inside, scanning for John.<\/p>\n
The place was crowded, making it hard to see clearly. Finally, I spotted him with a woman, but I couldn\u2019t see her face as she had her back to me. My mind was spinning.<\/p>\n
Who was she? I approached the table, preparing for a confrontation, my heart pounding in my chest.<\/p>\n
When I saw who was with John, I was shocked. It was MY MOM! How could she do this to me?! My world felt like it was collapsing.<\/p>\n
My own mother, the person I trusted the most, was sitting with my husband. I couldn\u2019t believe my eyes. I felt a mix of anger and betrayal. Tears welled up, but I blinked them away, determined to get answers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is going on here?!\u201d I shouted so loudly that the entire restaurant heard me. Heads turned, and the place fell silent.<\/p>\n
\u201cKate, I can explain,\u201d John said, looking panicked.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, this is where you\u2019ve been spending your evenings? With my mom?!\u201d I couldn\u2019t believe what I was seeing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt all happened so unexpectedly,\u201d John started to explain, his voice trembling. Mom sat there silently, looking down, as if she couldn\u2019t face me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to hear any explanations! It\u2019s over!\u201d I screamed, my voice breaking with emotion. I turned and ran out of the restaurant, tears blurring my vision.<\/p>\n
Mom followed me almost immediately. \u201cKate, listen to me,\u201d she said, trying to catch up.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll these years, I heard from you how horrible John is, only to find you together on a date?!\u201d I shouted, my anger boiling over.<\/p>\n
\u201cI lured him on a date to prove how deceitful he is. And he agreed right away, Kate!\u201d Mom said, desperation in her voice. \u201cBut with each date, I realized I was falling for him. I didn\u2019t expect this from myself. I was trying to find someone for you to make it easier for you to handle.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo this has been going on for over a month?!\u201d I screamed, my voice echoing in the parking lot.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t want this, really. But love is cruel, and you never know who your heart will choose,\u201d Mom justified herself, looking at me with pleading eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cLove?! You\u2019re talking about your daughter\u2019s husband!\u201d I could hardly breathe, my chest tight with betrayal.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know, but I love him, and he loves me. We didn\u2019t know how to tell you,\u201d she said, her voice barely above a whisper.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo to hell! Both of you!\u201d I shouted, feeling a surge of anger and pain. I got into my car, slammed the door, and drove away, my heart shattered into a million pieces.<\/p>\n
When I got home, I was filled with rage. I gathered all of John\u2019s things\u2014his clothes, shoes, and personal items\u2014and threw them outside.<\/p>\n
This scoundrel would never set foot in my house again! Each item I tossed felt like a small victory. I cried in bed all night, my pillow soaked with tears. The betrayal cut deep, and I felt lost and alone.<\/p>\n
In the morning, I pulled myself together. I had to be strong. I went to see a lawyer. The only thing that comforted me was our prenuptial agreement.<\/p>\n
John had always been very jealous, so he insisted on creating it, stating that in the event of infidelity, everything would go to the cheated partner. And now, he had fallen into his own trap.<\/p>\n
After speaking with the lawyer, we went to John\u2019s place together. I knew where to find him\u2014he was at my mom\u2019s. I felt a mix of anger and determination as we drove there. I arrived at her house, and the lawyer followed me.<\/p>\n
We walked up to the door, and I knocked. My heart pounded in my chest. Mom opened it, looking surprised to see me.<\/p>\n
\u201cKate! Have you come to talk?\u201d Mom asked, looking nervous.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019ve come to get a divorce,\u201d I said, stepping into the house with the lawyer behind me. \u201cWhere\u2019s John?\u201d I asked, my voice steady.<\/p>\n
Mom hesitated but then led me to the kitchen, her face pale and anxious.<\/p>\n
John pleaded with me not to go through with it. He begged, saying he would lose everything. His eyes were desperate, but I stood my ground. I felt nothing but a cold resolve.<\/p>\n
He had made his choices, and now he had to face the consequences. Mom stood there, silent and looking guilty. Her betrayal hurt just as much as his.<\/p>\n
An hour later, I had signed divorce papers in my hand. The sense of finality was overwhelming but also a relief. John and my mom were left with nothing.<\/p>\n
\u201cHave a happy life together, lovebirds!\u201d I shouted as I walked out of their house, my voice echoing with anger and pain. I knew it was the last time I would see either of them.<\/p>\n
As I got into my car, I felt a mix of sadness and determination. I took Michael\u2019s business card out of my bag and entered his number into my phone. After a few seconds of hesitation, I texted him, \u201cHi \ud83d\ude42 Want to meet up sometime?\u201d and hit send.<\/p>\n
I decided that I wouldn\u2019t suffer over people who treated me this way. I deserved better. Instead of dwelling on the betrayal, I would find people who appreciated me for who I was. This was the start of a new chapter in my life, and I was ready to embrace it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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