\u201cHe doesn\u2019t hit you\u2026 so what\u2019s the problem?\u201d<\/p>\n
I heard it so often, it echoed in my sleep. Tony didn\u2019t hit, cheat, or drink. So why was I so unhappy?<\/p>\n
With the kids gone, I could no longer ignore the truth. I worked full-time\u2014earned more, even\u2014yet still came home to clean, cook, and do laundry while Tony lounged, remote in hand.<\/p>\n
One night, he yelled, \u201cCarmen! There\u2019s dust on the TV!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThen clean it yourself,\u201d I snapped.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat am I, the woman of the house?\u201d he scoffed.<\/p>\n
That was it. I packed a bag and left. I didn\u2019t know where\u2014just away.<\/p>\n
At a gas station, I ran into David\u2014my first love. We chatted, then parted. But when my car broke down, David returned and offered help. I stayed at his place while the car was repaired.<\/p>\n
Days passed\u2014coffee, dinners, memories. Old feelings resurfaced. Then he kissed me.<\/p>\n
But Tony\u2019s message pulled me back. I left\u2014until, on the bus, I changed my mind.<\/p>\n
Rushing back, I overheard David.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was quite the plan,\u201d said the mechanic.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had to make sure she didn\u2019t leave,\u201d David replied.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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