I once overheard my best friend and my spouse conversing on the phone. I was stunned by what I learned.
My friend since childhood is Céline. Together, we have experienced many moments, studied side by side, and overcome numerous obstacles. As far as I was concerned, she had always been a faithful friend.
She supported me as my maid of honor when I got married. My husband, as well as my entire family, truly valued her.
I visited her residence one day. She was expecting someone, and as usual, she left the door open, so I entered. However, I could hear her on the phone at that precise moment.
She was obviously upset because she was talking loudly—almost shouting. I listened for a while, trying to figure out what was happening. Then I was taken aback.
It was unthinkable what she was saying. She was discussing me with my spouse. With a chilly haughtiness, Céline addressed him without even recognizing me in the room.
She declared: “Marry me and leave her.” She will never be able to give you what I can. You’ve always wanted a son and a daughter.
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, and I was devastated. I waited for my husband’s answer, frozen in place. After a brief period of silence, he answered. I was dumbfounded by what he said.
I listened with disbelief as I stood there.
My husband was silent for a very long time before he eventually spoke.
After a moment of hesitation, his tone hardened.
He answered, “Listen, Céline. I really value you as a friend, but what you’re suggesting is not feasible.”
I love my wife too much to betray her.
I am unable to sacrifice everything we have created together.
I experienced a sense of relief.
Despite this temptation, he had remained committed to our relationship because he loved me.
However, hearing Céline didn’t make the betrayal any less painful.
My husband forcefully added, “You’ve crossed a line I can’t ignore,” to her unhappy response.
I’m going to speak with my wife and tell her everything.
After that, you will have to respect our choice to avoid us.
When Céline finally saw me, she hung up the phone in a sad silence.
I simply walked away without saying anything.
