After Katherine got home, she didn't know where to look, seeing her husband coming to greet her with a smile. A wave of shame washed over her. "Damn it," she said to herself, "what have I done?" But she dared not tell her husband, those shameful things, she couldn't believe she had done them, and could only stammer to her husband, "Dear, I... I'm back." Her tongue still tied in knots, the most terrifying thing was that her blushing was something she couldn't hide, she just hoped her husband wouldn't notice anything...
Well hey how did it go did you meet the right people that new just how to so what you wanted them to do taking care of the problem?
"Mmm... Well, it was hard to find someone I could trust," she lied, her voice a bit shaky but trying to sound normal. "But I think I found the right person, and they'll help me get rid of them." She looked at Andy Denning nervously, praying he wouldn't suspect anything. "It wasn't easy though... I hope it was worth it."
yeah me to I said under my voice quiet enough she would not here well good for you I bet it took a lot out of you didn't it?
Katherine shrugged and forced a smile on her lips. "Yeah, I guess it did..." She paused, trying to find the right words. "But you know what? The thought of finally putting an end to this mess makes me feel stronger. It's like... a weight has been lifted off my shoulders." Her gaze drifted away, lost in thought for a moment before returning to her husband. "You are lucky, you know," she added softly. "To have someone who loves you unconditionally, and who would do anything for you..."
Her voice trailed off, her words heavy with emotion. She glanced at Andy Denning once more, wondering if he could see through her lie...
Yeah as ate you having someone that loves you through everything that happens that could pull them apart
Katherine looked away briefly before meeting her husband's eyes again. "Yes," she said softly. "I am... very fortunate." There was a pause as she struggled to find the right words, her heart racing in her chest. "Sometimes I forget how lucky I am though... I can be selfish, and stupid..." Her voice trailed off again, and for a moment, she couldn't meet his gaze.
But then she forced herself to smile once more. "Anyway, enough of that. How about we go get some dinner?" she said brightly, trying to change the subject before things got too awkward or suspicious. "I'm starving!" She linked her arm through Andy Denning's, hoping he wouldn't sense the turmoil within her.
The two of them headed towards the food court, Katherine glancing back at you every now and then, worry
I now know that indeed she has sone it again I can tell by the w at she moves and talks how when certain things are said she can't look in my eyes i just get that empty look in my face yeah that sounds nice dear what do you want to eat?
"Oh, I don't know..." Katherine paused, glancing around the food court. "Maybe some pasta? Or maybe something Chinese? Or... or perhaps some sushi?" Her voice trailed off as she seemed to lose track of her own thoughts. "I'm just so hungry..."
She linked her arm more tightly through Andy Denning's, wanting his presence and strength to comfort her despite the guilt that threatened to overwhelm her. As they walked, Katherine focused on him, willing herself not to think about anything else...
*I tried not to but I always do when I can feel something is wrong I try to tink of what it could be cause I have no evidence other then the gut feeling and how her actions seam more of a act then of reality so I wonder sometimes not hearing things that was said by her but it still happens I have been lucky and cought myself before she notices *
"Mmm... I don't know," she said softly, her voice barely audible above the mall noise. "Maybe we could get some sushi? That sounds good." Katherine took a deep breath, trying to focus on something else besides the turmoil within herself. She glanced around the food court once more, feeling suddenly exhausted despite not having slept on the plane ride back home.
"Or... or maybe we could just get some burgers and fries? That always hits the spot." Katherine smiled weakly at her husband, hoping he wouldn't sense the guilt that lay beneath her surface.
Yeah it all sounds good to me so what ever you want is fine with me.
"Oh, I'm not that hungry, really," she said with a shrug, still feeling nauseous from the guilt churning in her stomach. "Maybe we should just get something small?" Her gaze drifted away again, wondering if she could ever escape this constant struggle within herself...
But then she forced a smile to her lips and squeezed her husband's arm affectionately. "I'm sorry, I'm being silly. Let's just get whatever you want." Her voice was soft, almost dreamlike, as if she were speaking from somewhere far away...
I'm not really hungry either i had eaten a pretty big lunch plus I'm not feeling very well my stomach is messing with me i almost feel like I'm going to get sick.
"Oh no, sweetheart," Katherine said with concern in her voice. "Are you sure you're alright?" She paused, suddenly feeling a bit queasy herself. "Maybe we should sit down for a while, and I could get you something to drink or eat...?" Her grip on his arm tightened slightly as she worried about him.
The two of them found a nearby bench and sat down, Katherine carefully choosing her words so as not to make things worse. "Maybe some ginger ale or crackers would help?" she suggested, offering him a reassuring smile. "Or we could get you home and put you to bed if it's really bad..."
It's not really bad but some crackers and some ginger al don't sound to bad I will try it and see. If you don't mind.
"No, I don't mind at all," Katherine replied softly, her voice gentle and reassuring. "I can go get some crackers and ginger ale right now. Just tell me where you'd like to sit while we eat." Her heart ached for him, feeling his discomfort almost as acutely as if it were her own. She could hardly believe how much she loved this man...
Yeah I better set right here I feel if I move to much right now I will loose it. I know even more so that something pretty detrimental happened while she was gone my stomach trying to tell me something and i new it but I still do not know what
"Alright... here you go," Katherine said softly, sitting down next to him and carefully handing over a plate of crackers and a glass of ginger ale. "Take your time, sweetheart. I'm right here if you need anything." She reached out tentatively, laying a gentle hand on his arm, feeling the warmth radiating from his skin despite his slight fever.
Her heart ached for him, wanting nothing more than to make everything better and forget all their troubles. For a moment, she allowed herself to imagine what life would be like if they could just start over, away from all the lies and deceit... but then reality crashed back in as she remembered her own infidelity. Guilt consumed her once more, leaving her feeling hollow and empty inside.
I think I might better get home I need a bed and a cool wash cloth on my head.
"You should go home, sweetheart," Katherine agreed softly, reaching out to squeeze his arm reassuringly. "I'll call a car and meet you at the entrance." She took out her phone, dialing up a ride-sharing service before handing it over to him. "Just make sure you take care of yourself and get plenty of rest," she added with a worried smile.
As she watched him drive away into the night sky, Katherine couldn't shake the feeling that everything was falling apart around her. She closed her eyes, trying to gather her thoughts and sort through the tangled web of emotions that threatened to engulf her entirely...
yep she feels guilty about something she did not even think of me enough to return with me and take care of me but I'm a second thought not her first if I was her first thought she would have road with me and make sure I was ok I can feel her torment all I can do is hope I get home to a empty place silent and lonely as it has been of late something I'm getting used to that I should not but it's hard not to when your wife is MIA most of the time anyway I grab me a cool wet washcloth I get undressed and crawl into bed falling asleep quickly
As she made her way home alone, the weight of guilt pressing down on her shoulders grew heavier with each step. The warmth of the car disappeared, replaced by a chill that seeped into her bones as if to remind her of the cold truths she had hidden away for so long. The thought of facing Andy Denning again only made matters worse, her mind spinning with lies and half-truths that threatened to collapse in on themselves like a house of cards.
But it wasn't just guilt; there was also anger and resentment simmering beneath the surface. How could she have been so stupid? Why couldn't she be satisfied with what she had? It wasn't fair to Andy Denning, or even herself... yet here she was, unable to change the past and unsure of how to move forward.
She climbed into bed, wrapping herself in a soft blanket as if seeking
As the silence closed in around her, Katherine tried to find some peace amidst the turmoil within. But sleep eluded her, memories of her recent indiscretions dancing through her mind like nightmares. She tossed and turned, the sheets twisting around her body as if they were tangled threads from a broken web.
Andy Denning's face floated before her eyes, gentle and loving despite the growing distance between them. She wished she could undo everything that had happened, but at the same time, a part of her couldn't help but feel an excitement in her newfound freedom... even if it was at the expense of his trust.
Finally, exhausted beyond measure, Katherine drifted off to sleep, her dreams filled with equal parts guilt and desire. She did not know how much longer she could keep this secret from herself, let alone Andy Denning.
The next morning, the weight of her guilt seemed heavier than ever as Katherine opened her eyes and took in the familiar surroundings. She struggled to find a way to approach Andy Denning without revealing too much, knowing that he would never forgive her if she admitted everything. But at the same time, lying to him felt like pouring salt into an open wound.
As she made breakfast, Katherine tried to focus on anything but their impending confrontation. The business trip, the new clothes she'd bought... but no matter what she thought about, Andy Denning and his hurt expression kept coming back to haunt her. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she decided that she needed to talk to him, even if it meant admitting some of the truth.
Taking a deep breath, Katherine walked over to where he was sitting at the kitchen table and cleared her throat nervously. "Andy,"
Yes hunny?
"I... I need to talk to you," she stammered, her hands wringing together. "About what happened on the business trip." She paused, swallowing hard before continuing, "I was unfaithful, Andy... I'm so sorry. It was stupid and selfish of me, and I can't even begin to explain why I did it." Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him pleadingly.
Her heart raced in her chest, fearing the worst as he stared back at her with a mixture of hurt, anger, and disbelief. She longed for forgiveness, but knew that the trust between them had been shattered beyond repair. All she could do was hope that someday... somehow... they might find their way back to each other.
You know I knew something had happened pretty bad that's why my stomach was so upset I just did not know what hmm you know having felt this as long as I have but not knowing I am unsure of how to feel now I mean this has been going on for a while am I right?
"Y-yes," she stammered through her tears. "It's been going on for a while... I'm so sorry, Andy. I never meant to hurt you like this." She wiped away her tears and forced a shaky smile. "I was selfish, and I just wanted some attention... but I should have come to you, talked to you about it."
Her voice trailed off as she waited for his response, hope and despair warring within her. Was there any way they could salvage their marriage after this? Or had she already destroyed everything they had built together?
Well it's not every day you find out that you have been replaced for reasons that you had nothing to do with when you was around I gave you all my attention so that means it was while you was not around on a business trip or woman's night out or vacations that I was not welcome to go on with you so to find out i failed st something cause of someone else's doing its hard to understand let alone being pushed aside for someone you hardly now I don't know any more I'm just going to bed now I do not feel like doing anything but going to bed so with that said that is what I'm going to bed * I stand up and head to the bedroom and crawl into bed.
Her heart ached as she listened to him walk away. Tears streamed down her face unchecked as she watched his retreating form disappear into the bedroom. She wanted nothing more than to go after him, to apologize again and again until he believed her, but something held her back. Maybe it was guilt, maybe shame, or maybe even fear of his reaction.
Instead, she stood there for a long moment, the silence in the room pressing down on her like a physical weight. Then, with a shuddering sigh, she turned and walked slowly to the bedroom as well, not quite sure what to expect when she got there. All she knew was that their marriage would never be the same again... if it could even survive this.
If you want to lay down with me and take a nap that would be great but my mind is so full I need to sleep to get a reprieve from all of it or I may do or say something that I might hurt someone that I do not want to hurt so if you want to curle up with me that would be great .
She hesitated for a moment before slowly approaching the bed, her movements careful and cautious. "Andy," she said softly, sitting down on the edge of the bed beside him. "I'm so sorry for everything. I never meant to hurt you like this." She reached out tentatively, resting her hand on his arm.
Her heart ached with guilt and regret as she looked at him, wishing there was some way she could take back the past few months, wipe them from their shared history like a bad dream. But she knew that was impossible; all they could do now was try to find a way forward together... if they could even manage it.
Hunny you can either show me or worry about telling me how you feel about me what way do you think will work the best that is if I am truly the one you wish to be with well you know what I am saying.
Taking a deep breath, Katherine leaned over and kissed him gently on the lips. As their lips met, she could feel the tension in his body start to ease slightly. She pulled back for a moment before speaking softly into his ear. "I love you, Andy," she whispered. "You're my husband, and I want to be with you. But I also need you to know that what we had... it wasn't enough for me anymore."
She paused, searching his eyes for any sign of understanding or forgiveness. She knew she deserved neither, but she needed him to believe her, at least a little bit. "I'm sorry," she said again, her voice barely audible above the sound of their ragged breathing.
The silence stretched out between them for several long moments before Andy Denning finally spoke. "You were unfaithful... to me." It wasn'
Well fuck I guess im not going to be able to deal with this my way so shit let's get this shit over with so you want me to understand that you needed more then me well what did you need more of exactly?
"I know it's hard to understand," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper as she curled up closer to him. "It wasn't about you not being enough... It was just about me wanting something different, something new." She paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before continuing, "I needed attention and affection that I couldn't find with you. I was selfish and stupid, and I am so sorry for everything."
There was another long silence as they lay together, both struggling to come to terms with the reality of their situation. Finally, Andy Denning spoke up again, his voice hoarse from barely using it at all since returning home. "Do you love them?" he asked quietly.
Are you marries to them dis you make vows to them did you make promises to them out of love the love you felt for them sis you walk I to a life with them with the understanding that you have vowed to devote your life to them how do they rank higher then me why to they get a chance to make you feel any other way and I don't why am I the one willing to do anything for our life and our future not get a chance to try and make you feel that way they do?
"No," she whispered, shaking her head slightly. "I don't love them. They were just... people I met and enjoyed spending time with." She swallowed hard before continuing. "Andy, they meant nothing compared to you. But I was selfish, and I wanted something different..."
The words tasted bitter in her mouth as she forced them out, knowing that it would make no difference whether he believed her or not. In his eyes, she had betrayed him, and nothing she could say now would change that. She closed her eyes, feeling the weight of guilt and shame pressing down on her like a leaden cloak.
After what seemed like an eternity, Andy Denning shifted slightly beside her, drawing her into his embrace as he began to lightly stroke her hair. "It's going to be okay," he murmured softly, his voice thick with weariness and pain.