A Happy Family
Caitlin and Gary Stevens had been married for ten years, and they had two beautiful children to show for it. They were a normal happy family that went out on Saturdays and ate together at the dinner table every night.
But soon, Caitlin would notice that their happy family of four would soon be one member less as time went by.
The Distant Husband
It started with subtle changes. Gary would come home later than usual, always claiming he had to work late or had important meetings to attend.
Caitlin, being understanding and supportive, tried her best to be patient and believed her husband's explanations. After all, he had always been a dedicated and hardworking man, and he provided for them.
Detached
But as the weeks turned into months, Gary's distance became more apparent. He became emotionally detached, rarely engaging in conversations with Caitlin or showing any interest in their children's activities.
Caitlin couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease and loneliness within their once-vibrant home. It seemed like all Gary was focused on was work.
The Suspicious Behavior
Then one evening, as Caitlin prepared dinner, she noticed Gary's phone lying on the kitchen counter. It buzzed with a message notification, and curiosity got the better of her.
She glanced at the screen, expecting to see a work-related message, but her heart sank when she saw a string of affectionate texts from an unknown number.
Would He Throw It All Away
Her mind raced, and a sinking feeling settled in the pit of her stomach. Could her worst fears be true? Was Gary having an affair?
The signs were all there, but would he really throw ten years of marriage and his family away for someone else? Caitlin felt like she didn’t know the man she was married to anymore.
Unveiling the Truth
Unable to contain her suspicions any longer, Caitlin confronted Gary that night. Tears welled up in her eyes as she demanded an explanation for his distant behavior and the messages she had discovered.
At first, Gary denied everything, insisting it was a misunderstanding. But Caitlin's determination forced him to confess.
Four Months
He tearfully admitted to an affair with a woman named Olivia, whom he had met through a business conference. It had been going on for four months.
He claimed it was a moment of weakness and that he still loved Caitlin and their children. The revelation shattered Caitlin's world, leaving her devastated and filled with anger and betrayal.
The Painful Decision
Caitlin found herself at a crossroads. The once-strong foundation of her marriage had crumbled beneath her feet. She loved Gary deeply, but she couldn't ignore the pain and betrayal that consumed her. How could he do this to her and their family?
After days of sleepless nights and endless tears, Caitlin made the difficult decision to ask Gary to leave the house temporarily.
Needed Time To Heal
She needed time to heal, to gather her thoughts, and to decide whether she could forgive him and try to rebuild their shattered relationship. With a heavy heart, she watched Gary pack his belongings and walk out the door, leaving her and their children behind.
Tears streamed down her face as she battled to explain to the children what was happening.
The Supportive Friend
In the midst of her heartbreak, Caitlin found solace in her best friend, Sarah. Sarah had been a constant source of support throughout their friendship, and she stood by Caitlin's side during this tumultuous time.
She offered a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a voice of reason when Caitlin needed it most.
Discovering Inner Strength
As days turned into weeks, Caitlin's pain slowly transformed into resilience. She immersed herself in activities that brought her joy and a sense of empowerment.
She began attending yoga classes, finding solace in the practice of mindfulness and self-reflection. She also started writing in a journal, pouring her thoughts and emotions onto the pages and finding catharsis in the written word. But that was also when the urge for revenge started to rise. What would she do about this?
Considering Her Options
The more time Caitlin spent on her own, the more she started reflecting on the events that unfolded. And the more she started considering the options she had.
If she left Gary, she would not only be leaving the man who cheated on her. She’d be leaving the love of her life, the father of her children, and the only breadwinner in the family. Could she do all this on her own?
To Stay Or To Leave
If she stayed, she would be in a marriage filled with conspiracy and distrust. Her children would watch as their parents slowly turned against each other and see that their relationship was deteriorating.
That was what kept her at a crossed road. But one thing was for sure. Her husband would pay the price for what he had done to her and their children.
Such Uncertainty
The only thing Caitlin couldn’t move past was the uncertainty. Greg had contacted her multiple times, begging for forgiveness. And she so desperately wanted to give it to him.
But at that point in time, she just couldn’t do it. She couldn’t even begin to get herself to think about forgiveness, not to mention taking the steps to do it.
She Loved Him Dearly
Even though she loved her husband dearly, Caitlin could barely stomach the thought of looking at him after what he had done.
She couldn’t help but wonder how much of what he said was true. And that had her doubting their entire relationship. Had he ever loved her? Or was she just seeing their relationship through rose-tinted glasses?
Could They Move Past This?
Yet, deep within her heart Caitlin still had hope. She thought of every single path they could take to move past the situation they were in. And prayed that they would be able to work through it.
Sadly, the more time passed, the more hope she lost. And the love she once felt got replaced by something far worse. This became evident one night when she saw something she shouldn’t have seen.
Mementos
Months passed, and Caitlin's healing journey continued. One day, as she sorted through a box of mementos from her marriage, she stumbled upon a collection of letters she and Gary had written to each other during their early years together.
Overwhelmed by nostalgia, she couldn't help but read through them, reliving the love and passion they had once shared. And that was when she finally snapped.
Were They Just Words?
With how she was feeling at the time, Caitlin saw those letters as nothing more than sweet words that were used to get into her heart.
They were just more lies. A means to an end, and ultimately, he got what he wanted. But that had more thoughts rising in her head. And they weren’t good thoughts at all.
Did He Say The Same To Her?
Caitlin couldn’t help but wonder if Greg had used the same trick on his mistress. Did he also say those sweet things to her so he could get what he wanted?
That thought alone was enough to destroy everything Caitlin had built with the man during the ten years they were together. And it was also enough to drive her need for revenge.
Losing Value
The letters had lost all value in that instant. The words that were scribbled across the pages meant absolutely nothing. All they did was destroy what she once thought.
Caitlin was filled with blood-curdling rage that wanted to be let out. And she ultimately ended up burning them all with the hope that it would make her feel better.
Such Rage
But sadly, that didn’t do the trick. Caitlin was still fuming, and she wanted both her husband and his mistress to pay the ultimate price.
She wanted them to suffer as she had been suffering. She wanted them to feel the pain she had been feeling for the past few months. She wanted the thoughts that haunted her to haunt them.
Needed An Outlet
Caitlin was so angry that it felt like she was burning from the inside out. She needed an outlet, a way to let out the steam before it managed to consume her.
And that was when she came up with the ultimate idea. She would let her husband know exactly what he had done to her, and she would do it in the most epic way possible.
The Letter
Inspired by the letters she had burned, Caitlin decided to write a letter of her own. She would express what she had felt and the trauma this had caused.
But she wouldn’t do it in the way everyone else would. She wasn’t going to cry her heart out to her husband and beg him to come back. No, her plan was much more sinister.
Before She Began
Caitlin sat down at her desk and started plotting all the points she wanted to mention in her letter. Hours flew by as she angrily scribbled everything down.
But this was just the beginning. Before she said what she wanted to say, she needed to calm herself because her words needed to be laid out correctly.
Calming Down
So Caitlin put her yoga lessons to good use. She took a few deep breaths and did a few poses before sitting down once more.
Now that she was cool, calm, and collected, she could finally do what she felt needed to be done. She could rid herself of the negativity and move on with her life.
Thinking It Through
But there was something Caitlin needed to do before she could jump into action. She had to ensure that she was doing the right thing. And that nothing she said could be used against her.
So she started eliminating the anger that was on her list. This letter needed to be as calm as possible because she couldn’t afford to have more drama in her life.
Reassuring Herself
Once that was done, Caitlin gave herself a little pep talk. She reassured herself that there was nothing wrong with her plan and that no one would get hurt in the process.
This was exactly what she needed to do, and if anyone thought she was wrong for it, then it was their problem. She had every right to say what she wanted to say.
Her Mind Was Made Up
Caitlin’s mind was finally made up, and that was when she put pen to paper. But she wasn’t writing to her husband. She was writing to his mistress.
Caitlin felt that the woman had the right to know how much trouble she had caused. And she needed to find out what the consequences of her actions would be.
Thank You
Caitlin began writing, and before long, she was looking at the letter she was going to send to her husband’s mistress. To introduce her letter to Olivia, she wrote: “No, really, Thank You! You have no idea what a nightmare you have just saved my kids and me from.
To reward you for your services, I am offering you my husband for keeps. Should you accept your prize, please note the following rules.”
The Rules
The scorned wife wrote, “You are going to have to support him financially. I say this because we have two children… which means that he will have to give up a sizable chunk of his pay to support them.”
According to the mom-of-two, she would also receive such a large sum. “Please keep in mind that, since he has kept me a stay-at-home mom for the better part of the last ten years, he will also be paying me alimony,” she wrote.