Friday, the moment of truth
Friday arrives, charged with electric tension. Matt leaves for his supposed meeting. For my part, I’m getting ready: elegant dress, impeccable makeup. With Nicole, Tara and Lucas, I go to the restaurant where Matt has a meeting with Lola. A friend reserved a table nearby. Sit, we wait. Adrenaline is at its peak.
When Matt enters, hand in hand with Lola, our eyes meet. His face turned pale. I get up, glass in hand. “To you, Matt, my wonderful husband who thought he could cheat without consequences. » The restaurant plunges into a heavy silence.
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The Unraveling of the Truth
The revelations keep coming. I show Lola the disposable phone and its ingenious hiding place. Matt stammers an apology. But I remain firm. “Matt, it’s over. » Lucas intervenes to remind me that I know my rights. Lola, upset, storms out of the room. Matt remains frozen, unable to react.
A saving liberation
Outside, the cool night air fills me with a feeling of freedom. My friends congratulate me: “You did amazing, Jenna. » We decide to celebrate this victory in a nearby bar. The road to recovery will be long, but I have taken back the reins of my life.
Nicole raises her glass. “To a new beginning. » I smile. Yes, that’s exactly it: a new beginning.
