What goes around comes around: my husband filed for divorce and went back to his ex-wife
I always considered myself a skilled player in the game of love. But life taught me a harsh lesson: every action has its price, and fate inevitably circles back.
At twenty-five, I got married not so much for love but to remain in the big city, away from my small hometown where everyone knew each other and personal lives quickly became public gossip. In this bustling city, I felt liberated from the scrutiny of neighbors and family members.
An affair with a friend’s boyfriend
It all started when my school friend introduced me to her boyfriend, Alex. Tall, with brown eyes and an enchanting smile, he immediately caught my attention. Perhaps it was the allure of something forbidden, but I set out to win his heart. Alex couldn’t resist my charm, and soon we were secretly seeing each other behind his girlfriend’s back.
Our meetings were filled with passion and excitement. I didn’t limit myself to just Alex and continued to flirt with other men, relishing the attention and the sense of power. Alex was aware of my escapades but, being in a relationship himself, he couldn’t make any demands.
One day, he saw me getting out of another man’s car. This was a turning point: Alex declared he could no longer share me and offered to break up with his girlfriend to be with me. Flattered by his determination and the prospect of living together without having to pay rent, I agreed.
Boredom and old habits return
Our cohabitation quickly turned into a routine. I began to miss the emotions and freedom I once had. When I bumped into a former flame, David, I couldn’t resist the temptation to dive back into past attractions. Our meetings became regular, and I felt alive again.
Gradually, I returned to my old lifestyle filled with flirting and fleeting connections. One day, without giving Alex any notice, I packed my things and left, leaving only a note saying it was over.
An unexpected twist of fate
A month later, I discovered I was pregnant. Realizing I wasn’t ready for single motherhood, I went back to Alex. Upon learning about the baby, he proposed to me. I agreed, hoping our life together for the child’s sake would bring happiness.
A year after our son, Liam, was born, I found out I was expecting again. Now, with two children, my life became a never-ending cycle of chores and responsibilities. Alex spent more time at work, while I felt trapped, deprived of my former freedom and joys.
Family collapse
One day, I returned home to find a note from Alex: “I’ve filed for divorce. It’s over between us.” He left, leaving me with two small children. Later, I discovered he had gone back to his ex-girlfriend, the very friend from whom I had once taken him.
Now I am alone with the children, without support or a safety net. Fate has shown me that everything comes full circle, and you have to pay dearly for the mistakes of youth.
