She claimed to be an orphan to marry into a wealthy family and hired me as a nanny for my own grandson.
Think Again! The Suitor Who Thought He Could Move Into My Flat and Live Off Me
I was incredibly lucky – always goal-oriented, I managed to save up and buy my own place by 25.
No help from mum and dad, no relatives pitching in – I did it all myself. When I met and fell for a guy, I was foolish enough to tell him I owned my flat.
Still, I warned him I wouldn’t live in his place; if we wanted to move in together, he’d have to rent us something, and I’d let out mine to save up for a car.
He agreed, saying he’d have money for rent soon and we’d live together. Six months later, he turned up at my door with a suitcase. Said he’d lost his job and was skint.
He asked if he could stay with me for a while. Good thing he’s got parents! No, I didn’t let him move in. I reckon it was just an excuse to sponge off me, nothing more. In the end, I dumped him. You wish! The cheek of himthinking he could shack up in my flat and sponge off me. I suppose I should
Ever since I was a little girl, my parents would whisper that nobody needed me, that I was useless.
Natalie, You’ve Been Gone for Five Years—You Never Cared How I Was or What Became of Me
Natalie and Ben had lived together for over five years. Ben didn’t earn much—his salary was rather modest, as he was an ordinary labourer. Natalie always dreamed of a comfortable, or even better, wealthy life, so she was thrilled whenever she met men more successful than her husband.
One day, Natalie had incredible luck—she caught the eye of a wealthy businessman who promised her a fortune. She fell for his grand promises and left her poor husband to start a new life.
Ben was devastated by his wife’s decision. He pleaded with his beloved, begging her not to leave. He promised her everything would change, that he’d work harder, switch jobs, work day and night if he had to, just to make her happy.
But Natalie was unmoved—she was already dreaming of sailing white yachts and shopping in Europe’s finest boutiques. Her poor husband could never afford such luxuries. No vow of love or promise could persuade her.
Five years later, now thirty-two, Natalie’s rich benefactor lost interest in her amidst a crowd of younger, more alluring women. He told Natalie she was too demanding and quarrelsome, and he lost all affection for her.
Having no way to support herself in London, never having had a job in her life, Natalie decided to return to her ex-husband. After all, hadn’t he sworn eternal love and said his heart belonged to her forever? Surely he would be waiting for her.
As Natalie approached the flat where she once lived, she heard footsteps and saw a woman open the door, holding a small girl.
“Darling, we’ve talked about not opening the door alone,” the woman gently chided the child. “Can I help you?” she asked. Natalie stood speechless on the doorstep.
“I’m looking for Ben. Is he home?” Natalie stammered, confused and uncertain.
“Ben, someone’s here asking for you! What’s your name?” the woman called for Natalie’s ex-husband, then glanced back at the guest.
“Natalie!” Ben said in surprise, then turned to the woman. “Love, could you go inside? I need to talk.”
“Who was that?” Natalie asked in astonishment, watching as the woman carried the little girl away.
“That’s my wife, Olivia, and in her arms is our daughter, Emily,” Ben replied.
“You’re married? You have a daughter? You swore you would never love anyone the way you loved me!”
“So many years have passed since that day! I was heartbroken at first, but then I realised life doesn’t end when someone leaves. That’s when I met Olivia, fell completely in love, and she made me happy. She gave me a daughter.”
“And me? What about me?”
“Natalie, you’ve been gone for five years and never cared how I was or what became of me. You ran after someone else’s money, and all you wanted was wealth and a lavish life. We may never have been rich, but that doesn’t excuse what you did. And now you’ve come back? Did you expect me to sit and wait for you all this time?”
“I was foolish! I still love you!”
“Natalie, enough of this act. Please go. I don’t need you, and I don’t want to see you. Your boyfriend dumped you, and that’s the only reason you’re here? It makes me sick. Please, just go.”
Natalie burst into tears, consumed by her heartbreak and the pain of not being wanted, while Ben was glad to have finally moved on and found happiness—achieving closure and a sense of vindication. Emily, you havent been around for five years nowyou dont care how Im living or whats become of me Emily
Man, please stop following me everywhere I go! I told you already, Im mourning my husband. Dont pursue
Dad, do you remember Helen Alexandra Martinson? Its already late today, but come over to mine tomorrow.
Get out! bellowed Barry. You son, what are you his mother began, hauling herself upright, clutching the
When I returned home, I found the front door ajar. My immediate thought was that someone had broken in.
Natalie, You’ve Been Gone for Five Years—You Never Cared How I Was or What Became of Me
Natalie and Ben had lived together for over five years. Ben didn’t earn much—his salary was rather modest, as he was an ordinary labourer. Natalie always dreamed of a comfortable, or even better, wealthy life, so she was thrilled whenever she met men more successful than her husband.
One day, Natalie had incredible luck—she caught the eye of a wealthy businessman who promised her a fortune. She fell for his grand promises and left her poor husband to start a new life.
Ben was devastated by his wife’s decision. He pleaded with his beloved, begging her not to leave. He promised her everything would change, that he’d work harder, switch jobs, work day and night if he had to, just to make her happy.
But Natalie was unmoved—she was already dreaming of sailing white yachts and shopping in Europe’s finest boutiques. Her poor husband could never afford such luxuries. No vow of love or promise could persuade her.
Five years later, now thirty-two, Natalie’s rich benefactor lost interest in her amidst a crowd of younger, more alluring women. He told Natalie she was too demanding and quarrelsome, and he lost all affection for her.
Having no way to support herself in London, never having had a job in her life, Natalie decided to return to her ex-husband. After all, hadn’t he sworn eternal love and said his heart belonged to her forever? Surely he would be waiting for her.
As Natalie approached the flat where she once lived, she heard footsteps and saw a woman open the door, holding a small girl.
“Darling, we’ve talked about not opening the door alone,” the woman gently chided the child. “Can I help you?” she asked. Natalie stood speechless on the doorstep.
“I’m looking for Ben. Is he home?” Natalie stammered, confused and uncertain.
“Ben, someone’s here asking for you! What’s your name?” the woman called for Natalie’s ex-husband, then glanced back at the guest.
“Natalie!” Ben said in surprise, then turned to the woman. “Love, could you go inside? I need to talk.”
“Who was that?” Natalie asked in astonishment, watching as the woman carried the little girl away.
“That’s my wife, Olivia, and in her arms is our daughter, Emily,” Ben replied.
“You’re married? You have a daughter? You swore you would never love anyone the way you loved me!”
“So many years have passed since that day! I was heartbroken at first, but then I realised life doesn’t end when someone leaves. That’s when I met Olivia, fell completely in love, and she made me happy. She gave me a daughter.”
“And me? What about me?”
“Natalie, you’ve been gone for five years and never cared how I was or what became of me. You ran after someone else’s money, and all you wanted was wealth and a lavish life. We may never have been rich, but that doesn’t excuse what you did. And now you’ve come back? Did you expect me to sit and wait for you all this time?”
“I was foolish! I still love you!”
“Natalie, enough of this act. Please go. I don’t need you, and I don’t want to see you. Your boyfriend dumped you, and that’s the only reason you’re here? It makes me sick. Please, just go.”
Natalie burst into tears, consumed by her heartbreak and the pain of not being wanted, while Ben was glad to have finally moved on and found happiness—achieving closure and a sense of vindication. Emily, you havent been around for five years nowyou dont care how Im living or whats become of me Emily
The cat unexpectedly stumbled upon a mobile phone The cat, padding through the hedge, brushed up against
