My husband surprised me by scheduling an appointment with my favorite manicurist, but during my visit, I stumbled upon a shocking revelation:
she was having an affair with him! Fueled by anger, I plotted my revenge, but when the truth came to light, I ended up with a lot of embarrassment.
When I walked into my manicurist appointment that day, I had no idea I was about to face a discovery that would ignite my fury towards my loving husband.
Before I get to that, let’s rewind to the previous day…
It had been a tiring day spent tutoring a lively group of six-year-olds learning their ABCs and a bright eight-year-old struggling with fractions.
By the time I returned home, I was exhausted. My husband Adam, with his charming boyish grin, greeted me with a kiss on the forehead.
“How’s my favorite teacher doing?” he asked, handing me a warm cup of herbal tea.
“Tired,” I chuckled as I sank onto the couch. “But your tea makes it all better.”
Adam always had a knack for making me feel cherished. We were that couple that friends often envied, with a strong bond woven with love and shared aspirations.
We had just started discussing starting a family, and I had been secretly collecting nursery ideas on Pinterest.
“I might have to work late tonight, and I’ll be staying overnight at the office tomorrow,” he mentioned, running his fingers through his dark hair. “There’s a big project underway.”
I nodded, not overly concerned. His role as a successful manager at a mid-sized marketing firm often required unusual hours.
“Just don’t overwork yourself, okay?”
“I won’t,” he replied, giving me another kiss. “To make it up to you, I’ve booked you an appointment for tomorrow afternoon at Lily’s Luxe Nails.”
I got up to thank him with a kiss, and he returned one on my cheek before heading to his home office.
The next day, I decided to indulge in some pampering at Lily’s Luxe Nails. Lily, the owner, is one of my favorite people, bursting with personality and always ready with the latest gossip.
As I settled into the chair, Lily approached with her usual enthusiastic grin.
“Darling, you’re glowing! Your husband must be treating you well?”
“As always,” I replied, extending my hands for her to inspect.
She chuckled as she prepared her tools. “Well, at least he’s worth it. Not everyone has that luck.”
Her remark piqued my interest. Lily rarely complained about her love life; she often boasted about her romantic escapades.
“Oh? Is someone giving you a headache?” I inquired.
With a cheeky grin, she leaned in to confide, “No, I’ve been seeing a new guy, a total dreamboat! He’s smart, funny, successful, and boy, does he know how to treat a lady!”
“Good for you! What’s it like?”
Lily’s eyes sparkled. “Our relationship is unreal! I’ve never felt this way before! Not even James can compare!”
James is Lily’s husband; I had met him during one of my visits to her salon.
“I suppose I’m a bit traditional, as I could never imagine cheating on Adam, and I’m pretty sure he feels the same way,” I said.
“Oh girl, that’s your loss! You won’t believe how romantic he is! Just last week, he surprised me with flowers for no reason! You haven’t seen this guy; don’t get me started on his dimples!”
“Uh huh…” I said, still skeptical about the idea of cheating on Adam.
“He’s also a manager at some company. Always so busy, but he carves out time for me. Actually, we’re meeting tonight at that adorable boutique hotel nearby, while he tells his wife he’s working late. I can hardly wait!”
A cold shiver ran down my spine.
“That’s sweet,” I managed to say, my voice faltering.
Lily was blissfully unaware…
Dimples? My heart raced. Adam has dimples. Adam is a manager. Adam was supposed to be working late tonight. I tried to dismiss the unsettling thoughts gnawing at me. Surely, it was just a coincidence…
“So, do you have a photo of this ‘dream guy’? I’m curious,” I asked, hoping to silence my paranoia.
Lily beamed and pulled out her phone. “Of course! Look at this hunk!” she exclaimed.
My stomach dropped.
There he was—MY Adam—grinning in a photo with his arm casually draped around Lily. I stared, willing the image to be a mirage. Perhaps it was a lookalike? But deep down, the truth was crystal clear.
“Wow,” I said, my voice shaky while I feigned composure. “He’s definitely a catch.”
“Right?” Lily squealed, completely oblivious to my inner turmoil as she set her unlocked phone down on the table.
I forced a laugh but my mind was racing.
“Excuse me,” I said abruptly, standing up. Snatching her phone when she wasn’t looking, I added, “I need to use the restroom.”
Once inside, I splashed my face with cold water, trying to collect myself. Adam, my Adam, cheating with Lily? It felt like the ground had been removed from beneath me. But as the shock subsided, another emotion surfaced: rage.
I wouldn’t let this go unpunished. I plotted my own retaliation, and cold revenge was on the menu tonight at the hotel just across the street.
I quickly saved Lily’s husband’s number in my phone, figuring he would play a role in my revenge.
After finishing my appointment with Lily, I called her husband and shared what I knew about her affair with Adam. He was equally stunned and quickly onboard with the plan for revenge that same night!
Before heading to the hotel that night, I insisted we stop at a hardware store. James trailed behind me as I loaded a cart with cans of non-washable paint.
“What’s this for?” he asked, trying to make sense of my erratic behavior.
“I thought we could mark the cheaters with it. You’ll see,” I replied curtly.
When we reached the hotel, we stood outside, paint cans in hand, ready to make the “couple’s” romantic rendezvous unforgettable.
“Are we actually doing this?” James questioned.
“Just watch,” I said determinedly, marching inside with paint cans in tow!
As I flung open the hotel doors, I anticipated catching Adam and Lily in the act. Instead, I was greeted by a room adorned with balloons, streamers, and a massive banner that read: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY LOVE!”
My jaw dropped. In the center of the room stood Lily and Adam, beaming like two mischievous children. Behind them were my parents, my sister, and a close circle of friends!
“Surprise!” they all shouted.
I stood frozen, the paint cans slipping from my fingers. “What… is this?” I managed to stammer.
Adam stepped forward, his dimples shining brightly.
“It’s your birthday party, sweetheart! We wanted to do something special since you always forget your birthday!”
“Wait,” I blurted, trying to process it all. “So… you’re not cheating?”
Adam laughed and pulled me into a warm embrace. “Of course not! Lily, James, and I have been planning this for weeks!”
James smiled, and that’s when it hit me—he was with Lily, and they were in on this together! Lily chimed in, “You should’ve seen your face! Just priceless!”
My eyes welled up with tears, a mix of relief and embarrassment flooding me. “I thought…”
Adam lovingly cupped my face, wiping away my tears. “I know, and I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gone to such lengths. I thought you’d catch on when I scheduled your manicure, but you have to admit, this was a good surprise.”
And it truly was…
The celebration turned out to be a fantastic success, filled with laughter, cake, and heartfelt toasts! When we finally left the hotel the next morning, I felt fortunate, albeit a little ridiculous for my earlier concerns.
As we reached Adam’s car in the parking lot, we noticed “CHEATER!!!!” scrawled across the windshield in bright red lipstick.
I groaned, hiding my face in embarrassment. “I’m so, so sorry.”
Adam just chuckled. “It’s washable, right? Plus, it’ll make a great story to share with our kids one day!”
As we cleaned off the car together, laughter bubbled up inside me too. If nothing else, this had certainly turned into a birthday to remember!
