Love could conquer everything, I thought. It seemed like the world disappeared when two individuals loved each other. Was wrong. Daniel proposed after nearly two years of dating. In our favorite restaurant, he kneeled and asked, “Will you marry me?” The diamond sparkled like my tears in the candlelight. Yes!” I whispered, then shouted. Daniel placed the ring on my finger, and I felt light. I believed my life was finally coming together. While Daniel slept beside me, I glanced at the ceiling and dreamed of our future. Lily would have a good family, and I’d have a reliable partner.…
Author: World Wide
When Mom told me not to wear my dream dress at MY WEDDING because it could “outshine my sister,” I realized her love for me. Always second. I married my soulmate, Richard, last month. Starting this new chapter together, living in our lovely downtown apartment, and finding out who does the dishes has been great. Our closest friends and family supported us during our wonderful event. But the days before my wedding? They were nothing like my wonderful, heavenly expectations. I dreamed of my wedding since childhood. Close my eyes and imagine walking down the aisle in a stunning…
Jonathan here, and I thought I had everything figured out until a few weeks ago. Just an average person with a basic existence. I’ve been married to Mary for six years and have a beautiful daughter, Jazmin. This lively five-year-old with her mother’s dark eyes and my stubbornness is my sunshine. Jazmin can make you grin just by entering the room. Mary has always been my rock. This confident, natural, and comfortable woman doesn’t need to put on airs. I was drawn to her because of that. Mary never wore cosmetics or flamboyant clothes. In our years together, she’s worn…
Smart family counterplot after retired FIL’s cruise invitation turned $6000 bombshell. A cheap cruise, a fake breakdown, and a humorous postcard teach financial savvy and family respect, resolving high seas tension. George, my father-in-law, retired and celebrated big. He invited my wife, Sarah, our kids, and me on a cruise. The youngsters packed their suitcases a week in advance, excited. aLet me describe our lovely, middle-class family. Working hard, saving for rainy days, and occasionally taking family holidays. So, this cruise invitation sounded like a lucky break to celebrate George’s retirement. Our great vacation was about to begin tomorrow,…
Alice’s son had always been happy, but now he shrank as her new husband, Sam, entered. At first, she dismissed it as fussiness. However, her son told her something about Sam that made her tremble. Never intended to be a single mother. I wanted to start a family with Daniel, my first husband, and raise our child in love. Fate had other plans. I found Daniel gone one morning when Jeremy was just weeks old. I thought he went for a walk or coffee. I then realized his suitcase and closet were empty. The toothbrush was gone too. I…
I cared for a wealthy, elderly woman for years till she died. Her family suddenly appeared after her death, seeking her wealth. She left us a surprise that changed everything. Mrs. Patterson was in my care for seven great years. The old woman was weak and lonely. Her family abandoned her, but she had enough money to pay me to care for her. I never imagined complications from this profession. Mrs. Patterson had a large hilltop residence with gardens. Though she had staff, she was no longer able to do much. Once vibrant, her eyes have dimmed with age.…
After his pay doubled, James stunned me by demanding we split all expenses 50/50. He insisted I work part-time, but I only consented if we wrote it down. He didn’t realize my consent was stage one of a strategy, not surrender. I never imagined myself sacrificing my career for a man. I sat across from James at our kitchen table as he outlined why I should cut my work hours. He painted such a compelling image of our future together when Emily was three months old. “Think about it, Sarah,” he murmured, squeezing my hand. “Now that we’re parents, I…
Kristi looked after a wealthy, affectionate business couple. The next day, she was shocked to see the same man engaged to her mother. Kristi felt she had to act but didn’t know what she would unleash. Kristi, dressed in her flight attendant costume, gracefully strolled the aisle in business class. She stopped at a couple enjoying their privacy by the window. The woman’s eyes lit up like the 4th of July when the man in a sharply tailored suit delivered a little velvet box. A delicate necklace caught his eye, its stones throwing prismatic colors across their chairs. Kristi paused…
Kristi looked after a wealthy, affectionate business couple. The next day, she was shocked to see the same man engaged to her mother. Kristi felt she had to act but didn’t know what she would unleash. Kristi, dressed in her flight attendant costume, gracefully strolled the aisle in business class. She stopped at a couple enjoying their privacy by the window. The woman’s eyes lit up like the 4th of July when the man in a sharply tailored suit delivered a little velvet box. A delicate necklace caught his eye, its stones throwing prismatic colors across their chairs. Kristi paused…
