I received a lot of advice when I shared my story, and nearly everyone urged me not to disclose the woman’s infidelity to her husband. The consensus was that I should mind my own business and let the couple handle their issues. This had always been my intention, but I felt the need to seek other perspectives, which is why I shared my story. Rather than being cast as the villain, I decided to be the person who brought some clarity to the situation. One evening, the woman came knocking on my door because she noticed my lights were still…
Author: town gist
I met him two years ago. From the moment we met, he expressed his affection for me, and I reciprocated those feelings. However, one crucial concern weighed on my mind – was he married? So, I asked him, “Are you married?” He responded, “No, I’m not married, but I do have two children who live with their mother in one of my houses.” I was fine with him being a father as long as he wasn’t someone’s husband. With that question answered, I accepted his proposal. I genuinely liked him and was ready to commit. He didn’t hide anything about…
The house was warm and cozy. The wood was quietly crackling in the stove. A favorite TV show was on, and a snowstorm was howling outside the window. Mrs. Davis, an elderly woman who was a local nurse in the past, was comfortably sitting in an old worn-out chair, watching a movie and stroking her cat on her lap. Suddenly, there was a loud banging on the window. “Who’s out there in such weather?” the woman wondered and reluctantly went to look. She opened the door and froze in disbelief. A young pregnant girl was standing on her feet in…
The mother-to-be excitedly called her husband, Doug, to feel their baby kick but he didn’t feel anything at first. She reassured him that the baby was probably just hiding and would soon start moving again. Joan and Doug had been married for a year already, and the little one who decided to greet his parents that day was welcome and already deeply loved. Not long ago, the baby stopped tormenting his mum with manifestations of toxemia, and Joan finally began to enjoy her pregnancy. Doug secretly dreamed that the baby would be a boy. From the moment they met at…
The house was warm and cozy. The wood was quietly crackling in the stove. A favorite TV show was on, and a snowstorm was howling outside the window. Mrs. Davis, an elderly woman who was a local nurse in the past, was comfortably sitting in an old worn-out chair, watching a movie and stroking her cat on her lap. Suddenly, there was a loud banging on the window. “Who’s out there in such weather?” the woman wondered and reluctantly went to look. She opened the door and froze in disbelief. A young pregnant girl was standing on her feet in…
Mrs. Jackson woke up at dawn and could no longer sleep. Today was the anniversary of her son Caleb’s death. Three years had passed, but the woman could not come to terms with his loss. Heavily sighing and wiping her tears with the handkerchief, Mrs. Jackson began to get ready for a meeting with Caleb’s wife and daughter. Together, they were going to the cemetery. Mrs. Jackson was worried she wouldn’t make it in time for the cemetery visit with her granddaughter Molly due to her long bus ride. Upon arriving, she found her daughter-in-law in the apartment with a…
Andee and Grace’s struggles with intimacy after marriage are disheartening. I too chose to wait until marriage, not just for a future partner, but because of my faith in God. I promised to respect Him with my body, and despite temptations, I remained focused on pleasing Him. While on this journey, I worried that I might not find a partner who was also honoring God with their body. I was afraid that I would end up marrying someone who had experience and might be unhappy with my lack of it, especially if they compared me to their past partners. But…
I visited my parents on Christmas Day. The plan was to stay for a day or two and then return to the city for more Christmas celebrations. This was in the early 90s, and even adults like me looked forward to Christmas. I came home and saw Adelaide. The first time I saw her, something inside me stirred. It felt like my ribs were saying, “This is what was missing. Take action.” I stayed up all night thinking about Adelaide and how to win her over. My ribs had spoken, and I believed in their message. The next day, I…
In a quiet village, there was a sad event. The villagers were burying two twins, Gabriella and Isabella. It was a gloomy day. But then, something strange happened. An old man nobody recognized came up to the twins’ graves. He had a strange liquid with him. He carefully gave it to the twins, and something incredible happened. A long time ago, on a chilly winter’s night, Gabriella and Isabella were born to their mother, Martha. She loved them deeply and promised to protect them. She knew people would judge her choices, but she didn’t care. She wanted to raise her…
A small group of people gathered around the open coffin. Only a few individuals attended the funeral. The number of attendees could easily be counted using just two hands. Nearby in a parking area, two guys sat in a car, eagerly anticipating their chance to bid farewell to the deceased. As the last person left the cemetery, they emerged from the car. The deceased’s sister hurriedly announced that everything was prepared for the commemorative gathering at the house. She extended an invitation to everyone for a funeral meal. Some women insisted on waiting until the coffin was lowered into the…