I wanted to surprise my mom on her birthday, but the real surprise was on me. When I opened the bedroom door, I found my ex-husband asleep in her bed! Could they be… together?
I decided to surprise my mom for her birthday. It’s the little things, right?
She loves daisies, so I picked up a fresh bouquet from the flower shop where I work.
And with the sweet scent of flowers filling the car, I drove over to her house. I knew Mom would still be at work, but I had my own key, so I let myself in.
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But when I swung open the door, flowers in hand, I was immediately confused.
Why were there men’s shoes by the door?
Mom’s been a widow for years, and a sudden dread settled in my stomach. Did I catch her dating a new man? That would be so awkward!
I slowly walked further into the house, and then I heard it: a deep, rhythmic snoring coming from my mom’s bedroom.
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Who could be in there?
I never imagined that she would ever move on. Her love with Dad was simply too powerful, but perhaps, it was time.
Stop. Did that mean she didn’t go to work? Did she spend the day with her new man?
What a luxury!
With a sneaky smile, I cautiously crept towards the bedroom door and gently pushed it open. I didn’t want to see her new man. Not really.
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I only wanted to see if she was also sleeping in the late afternoon. But unfortunately, I did see this man, and my blood ran cold.
There, sprawled out on my mom’s bed, was my ex-husband. MY EX-HUSBAND!
I couldn’t believe my eyes. It felt like a twisted, sick joke. My mom’s secret late afternoon rendezvous was my own ex!!
Had she been seeing him behind my back? Was this the reason she was so against me getting back together with him?