My cheating wife rushed to kiss me, but I pushed her away with disgust and said, 'After you've used

Annie sat on the bed staring at Sam who stood in front of her with a teasing smile she unbuttoned his shirt tossing it carelessly onto the floor she kissed his stomach and chest and Sam couldn't help but close his eyes letting out a soft moan Annie leaned back in her chair with a satisfied grin Sam gripping her shoulders for support eventually collapsed onto the bed Breathless from their intimate encounter during a brief pause Annie quickly stripped off her clothes and joined him holding his hair she pulled Sam toward her and kissed him deeply enough of

all the niceties she murmured eyes closed I need you now Sam didn't hesitate in a few minutes they both lay on the bed trying to catch their breath after a while they showered in the guest bathroom dressed and prepared to leave but before they went Annie pulled Sam toward her for one last kiss it was great but we can't do this again she said Sam smirked replying you said that last week but you know you can't resist Annie looked uneasy she expressed concerns about Jason's suspicious behavior and how Sam's wife had tried to call him

the week before this made her nervous despite their perfect intimacy I don't want to ruin my marriage because of this she said Sam sighed and suggested taking a break until everything calmed down he didn't want to lose his wife either meanwhile in his office Jason slammed his laptop against the wall anger surging through him that bastard Sam is going to pay if I ever get to him he's going to suffer but before he could calm himself his assistant Sally knocked on the door and peaked inside are you all right sir she asked softly Jason took

a deep breath reassured her and said I think I'll head to the gym could you also arrange for a new laptop I've had enough of this one Sally nodded of course Mr Winters she said dutifully with that Jason grabbed his coat and left the office let me officially introduce myself I'm Jason Winters the woman in this story is my wife whom I've been married to for almost 25 years our story began back in college where we met and fell in love after 2 years of dating we married right after graduation over the years we raised

three wonderful children and I always believed we had a strong marriage but recent events have made me question everything it all started a few days ago when Katie Mason Sam's wife came to see me she had concerns about her husband's affair with my wife I was completely unaware of what was happening under my own roof 3 days earlier my secretary informed me that Mrs Mason had urgently requested to meet she mentioned her husband's affair with my wife nervous but curious I agreed to meet her despite having only met her once at a corporate event I

couldn't shake the feeling that this meeting was important when I saw her in the hall I introduced myself please come into my office so we can talk I said offering my hand thank you but please call me Katie she replied I nodded and led her into my office closing the door behind us please have a seat I gestured to the sofa and as she sat down I couldn't help but notice how beautiful Katie was her shoulder length black hair caught my eye and although some might say she was a bit overweight I found that her

curves were in all the right places as I sat across from her I saw that her hands were trembling as she tried to collect her thoughts Jason I don't know how to say this but I need to be honest I believe my husband is having an affair with your wife I was hoping you could help me gather evidence she said she wasn't just beautiful she was clearly in pain though I didn't know her husband well I trusted my wife Annie completely I never imagin she would betray me or our children but at that moment I

understood that the only way to resolve this situation was to listen to Katie and calm her fears I understand your doubts I admitted but it's hard to believe show me what you have and let's see where this leads Katie took a few deep breaths breaths to calm herself before she spoke again last Thursday I was in town on business and decided to stop by Sam's office to invite him to lunch to my surprise he wasn't there after asking around I learned that he had left for lunch at around 11:00 a.m. this confused me because I

usually pack his lunch in the morning she said her voice trembling I tried calling him to make plans but he didn't pick up by now tears welled up in her eyes and she paused struggling to continue sensing her distress I handed her a box of tissues and gently asked how did Annie get involved in all of this Katie wiped her eyes before explaining when I got home and found that Sam hadn't answered my calls I started to worry this Behavior wasn't like him I remembered the tracking app one had installed on our phone 6 months

ago after our eldest son started driving I checked the app and saw that Sam was at an unfamiliar address about 15 minutes away from his office after investigating I found out the address was connected to you this was from the Christmas party we attended I still couldn't believe it but the situation was undeniably suspicious I decided I would talk to Annie about it later I leaned forward so Katie did you ask him why he was at my house in the middle of the day Katie shook her head no but let me tell you more I

discovered that the app tracks location history for up to 90 days I checked Sam's history and saw that he had been visiting your house every Thursday for the past 3 weeks he left his office at 11:00 a.m. arrived at your house around 11:15 and stayed until about 100 p.m. then returned to his office that's when I started to suspect something wasn't right when I asked him why he hadn't answered my calls he claimed he was with a client the lies were clear to me and I could feel my anger building but I kept it together

and didn't confront him immediately I thought for a moment before asking what did you do next Katie took a deep breath I decided to verify everything I checked my home security system to confirm what I suspected Ed sure enough I saw that Annie had deactivated the system at 11:15 a.m. and reactivated it at 1: p.m. I went back and checked the history for the last few Thursdays it all lined up except for 3 weeks ago tears were now streaming down Katie's face and I paced around the room my mind racing the pieces of the puzzle

were starting to fit but I needed more proof without hesitation I grabbed my phone and dialed a number hi Bill this is Jason I know it's last minute but could you come to my office I have an urgent matter that requires your expertise Bill assured me he'd be there in 10 minutes turning to Katie I explained bill is a trusted security contractor he's helped with all my real estate projects including the security systems in our homes I need to gather photographs evidence before I confront either of them Bill arrived promptly after I briefed him on

the situation he asked are you sure you want to proceed Jason once you see the photos you won't be able to forget them Katie nodded in agreement and I turned to Bill let's do this let's see what we find Bill informed us that our current security system wouldn't be enough the cameras inside the house only work when the system is is armed so they're not much use in this case I suggest we install small highdefinition cameras in select rooms ones that can record both video and audio clearly without hesitation I agreed to proceed do it

Bill assured us he would get everything installed the next day I'll set up three cameras in the master bedroom the guest bedroom and the living room they'll be equipped with motion sensors and automatic lighting adjustments to ensure clear footage day or night in addition Bill set up cameras in my attic that transmitted signals to a receiver this would allow me to monitor the footage through an app on my phone the footage would also be saved in the cloud for future reference the next few days were a blur as we anxiously waited for any sign of

what might unfold to distract myself I threw myself into work and spent my evenings in my home office avoiding prolonged conversations with Annie Katie seemed to handle the situation better staying busy with her teenage children and their activities my own family life in contrast was much more strained our children had all gone off to college the same place where Annie and I had met our daughter Savannah had graduated while our twin boys Mark and Jeff were sophomores it was a bit challenging having them away but seeing all of them attend our alma mater brought us

joy most Tuesday and Wednesday nights I found myself alone in my office reflecting on how to approach a delicate issue finally Thursday arrived Annie kissed me goodbye in the morning just like usual seemingly unaffected by the recent events as I reflected on our 25 years together I replayed everything in my mind trying to find any unusual behavior over the past 3 weeks but nothing stood out except for one thing her new found assertiveness in the bedroom on weekends she had usually followed my lead but lately she'd taken a more dominant role at first I welcomed

the change but now knowing the reason behind it my feelings had shifted and that brings us to today after reviewing the footage I had captured earlier I transferred it to my laptop sent a copy to Katie Mason and settled down in my office to reflect on my next steps I knew I had to avoid doing anything illegal so I decided to call my lawyer Roger on my way to the gym after explaining the situation he assured me he would prepare the divorce documents citing adultery as the reason in our state divorces typically take about a

year but cases involving adultery qualify for an expedited process that could be completed in just three 3 months determined to move things along I reached out to my longtime friend Ted Jackson a regional vice president at the bank where both Annie and Sam Mason worked Ted had been a financial backer for most of my projects and I knew he owed me a favor I asked him to look into a situation involving inappropriate relationships between two employees during working hours assuring him I would provide the evidence Ted promised to take care of every everything and that

left me feeling confident 2 hours later after a strenuous workout and a quick shower I knew I could delay no longer it was time to confront Annie as I drove home I listened to a playlist on my phone using techniques I had learned in college to prepare for important football games these methods always helped me clear my mind and stay focused on the task ahead I parked in the garage walked into the house and found Annie in the kitchen cooking dinner as usual hi honey how was your day she asked smiling over her shoulder at

me I muttered a response as I dropped my briefcase and went to the bar for a drink oh dear I'm sorry is there anything I can do to help she asked concern in her voice in general you can I replied take a break come with me to the office for a minute minute I need you to see something I gestured for her to join me on the couch when she sat beside me her hand gently rubbing my thigh she asked okay so what do you want to show me I took out my phone opened the

video app turned up the volume and pressed play then I handed her the phone a moment later she stared at the screen her face draining of color she saw herself with Sam oh no she muttered Panic flashing across her face no honey no I can explain it's not what you think she pleaded but I couldn't contain myself any longer my patience had run dry what the hell do you want to explain I exploded you don't have to explain anything the video is Crystal Clear it's painfully obvious that my wife my partner for almost three decades

has been lying and betraying me you've chosen some insignificant person Over The Man Who Loved You Who Loved our children is there anything else you want to add when I regained control of myself I saw that Annie was crying her face buried in her hands please Jason she begged I know I made a terrible mistake but please don't insult me like that I am so sorry is there any way I can make make it up to you I took a deep breath trying to stay composed let's stick to the facts I'm not name calling I'm

just stating the truth you've been lying since you started your Affair you've been unfaithful and the evidence is right here so why shouldn't I call you names I paused my heart racing as for regret it seems like the only thing you regret is getting caught you certainly didn't look remorseful when you were with someone else Annie curled into a fetal position crying uncontrollably I forced myself to stay calm before I leave I need you to understand your options Roger is preparing the divorce papers you'll receive them next week and I want you to take them

to a lawyer for review I think my offer is fair half of the house half of the retirement accounts and $5,000 a month for a year you have two weeks to sign before I go to court and show the video to the public your children and parents included the decision is yours I'm leaving now so please don't contact me no texts no emails if you see me in the city go the other way I don't even want to see you is that clear with that I stood up gathered my clothes and headed to my car

I'll have someone come pick up the rest of my things you can stay here until the divorce is finalized I can't stand being in this house after what you did I paused looking back at the place I had called home for 20 years then I slammed the door behind me leaving her in tears on the couch I immediately drove to the apartment that my secretary Sally had prepared for me in recent years I had started including four or five furnish departments in each of my company's new projects intended for short-term rentals by managers many foreign

companies had operations in the area and their managers often needed a place to stay for extended periods these luxury apartments were highly sought after and rented for four times the amount of regular units I never imagined I'd be living in one of them after entering the apartment I dropped my bags in the hallway and collapsed into a chair in the living room feeling empty my phone buzzed and I checked it annoyed to see 12 missed calls eight from Annie two from Savannah and one from each of my sons what part of don't call me did

Annie not understand I muttered to myself ignoring all of Annie's calls before finally answering Savannah's Daddy are you okay Savannah asked her concern evident hey baby I'm fine what's going on I replied mom called about an hour ago looking for you she was really upset when I asked her what was wrong she said you two had a fight and that you left she couldn't get a hold of you this isn't like you Savannah said still worried after thinking for a moment I realized that the boys had probably called for the same reason I can't guarantee

nothing happened I admitted the truth is your mom and I didn't have fight she decided I wasn't meeting her standards and started seeing another man sneaking him into the house for secret lunches it's not really a fight but rather a decision to divorce her and never see her again she thinks she can justify everything if I just listen to her but I refuse to listen to her Lies when I heard Savannah's tears on the other end of the line I paused taking a deep breath to regain control of my emotions this situation is between your

mom and me I don't want it to affect your relationship with her I said after talking to Savannah I informed Mark and Jeff about what was going on like me they were angry with their mother but I believed they would reconcile with her in time though it would take a while and she would have to endure their anger in the meantime in the weeks that followed things remained relatively calm I focused on my work spent time at the gym and kept busy so I didn't dwell on the chaos in my personal life outside of work

I only spoke with the kids and Katie Mason I regularly checked in with the boys about school and sports and Savannah updated me on her life my daughter mentioned that Annie wasn't doing well so Katie and I decided to discuss her situation during our weekly Monday lunch meetings despite the risky nature of our conversations we both needed someone we could trust to understand our situations while I was determined to proceed with the divorce Katie hesitated as it could complicate her relationship with her children and her husband Sam Katie often leaned on me for advice in

making decisions and I had become her sounding Bor on the last day before the deadline Roger informed me that Annie had signed the divorce papers and sent them back to his office all that remained was to wait 3 months for the court to finalize the agreement Annie asked if I would meet with her before going to court though I resisted Roger insisted it would make things easier in court if I agreed to meet with her he mentioned that most judges would expect a spouse to at least try to have an honest conversation before ending a

25-year marriage eventually I agreed to meet with Annie but only when I felt ready over the next month I returned to my my usual routine the one I had before meeting Annie I worked hard played Sports and socialized frequently due to business commitments I traveled out of town for a few nights each week often spending evenings having dinner drinks and chatting with clients though there was the occasional harmless flirting with female regulars it never went beyond that I have to admit after Annie's infidelity shattered our marriage I started drinking more than usual what began as

innocent flirting during my trips quickly escalated into something more serious and regrettable I found myself in relationships with several women regardless of their circumstances I was angry at Annie for what she'd done and resentful of Sam for interfering in my life yet I found myself doing the same thing to others trying desperately to numb the pain but no matter what I tried nothing helped during this Chao time I found solace in weekly lunches with Katie Mason we even went on a few spontaneous outings together while we didn't label our time as dates it was a

welcome change from The Emptiness of one night stands Although our relationship wasn't physical I found myself lingering too long after our good night kisses one Monday evening Katie and I went out to dinner she seemed unusually quiet pushing her food around on her plate it was clear something was bothering her after a long pause she finally looked at me Jason she began we've been spending time together lately although we haven't called it anything it feels like dating I sense some tension between us especially when we say goodbye it's like we both want something more than

just a kiss but neither of us is taking the next step she hesitated Gathering her thoughts then spoke about her uncertainty over rekindling things with Sam her high school sweetheart some days she wanted to try again While others she was ready to move on despite her indecision she admitted she still had needs as a woman and suggested that I likely had similar ones I nodded in understanding she then asked would you be willing to help me meet those needs she explained that while this might seem unconventional she could never imagine picking up a stranger for

something like this since you're my friend and I trust you I'm open to considering it please don't worry about offending me if you decline I'll understand but I think this could be good for both of us her question caught me off guard I took a moment to think it over before responding I'm flattered that you trust me enough to ask I said my hesitation doesn't mean I'm not interested you've always been beautiful to me from the moment you walked into my office my initial instinct is to say yes but I need some time to consider

the implications can I call you tomorrow with my decision she appreciated my honesty of course she replied I understand it's a big request and I'll respect whatever you decide I just didn't know who else to turn to after our meal we chatted a little longer before it was time to leave I assured her I'd give her an answer first thing in the morning deep down I knew I wanted to say yes I had been fantasizing about being with her for weeks but I needed to convince myself I could handle the consequences I also realized that

if she chose to stay with Sam I wouldn't be able to see her anymore not even for lunch that night I decided I would call her in the morning when I did I introduced myself as Jason and told her that I had agreed to her request but with one condition there was a brief pause before she asked what's the condition I explained if we meet to be intimate I want it to be more than just a one night stand I need a deeper connection with you to feel comfortable so here's my idea let's take a

weekend trip together if at some point during the trip we feel like it we can be intimate we could leave on Friday and come back on Monday she responded wow I thought you'd refuse I'll tell Sam I need some time to clear my head and ask him to look after the boys for a few days what time should we leave let's meet at noon on Friday I replied I'll text you the details tomorrow the next day at work I arranged everything by Friday I was standing in front of the terminal scanning the crowd when I

saw Katie approaching she looked stunning in a stylish outfit skinny jeans boots and a tight sweater that highlighted her curves you look incredible I said grinning I'll be the Envy of all the men at this airport as soon as we boarded I complimented her again she hugged me tightly and whispered in my ear you're going to miss the plane Mister where are we going she asked teasing I just smiled and handed her the ticket to her surprise it was for New York I've always wanted to go there she exclaimed well Mrs Mason now you will

I said I'm pleased to let you know that we have reservations at some amazing restaurants for the next three nights along with tickets to the Broadway play Hamilton tomorrow night I informed her with her bag in hand we checked into the hotel both excited for the Adventure ahead after a smooth flight we arrived at LaGuardia Airport and took a taxi to our favorite hotel located right across from Central Park our go to Choice after checking in around 5:00 p.m. we settled into a room with a beautiful view of the park once we unpacked and got

ready for dinner we headed out to the restaurant where we had a 700 p.m. reservation luckily the restaurant was just a 10-minute walk from the hotel giving us plenty of time to enjoy the stroll as I was tying my tie and admiring the City View she suddenly approached turned me around and wrapped me in a warm hug well Mr nurse she said with a smile I asked you for a small favor but you've exceeded All my expectations this is unbelievable I smiled pulling her closer maybe I'm wrong but it seems to me you've just earned

your the girlfriend experience for the weekend that's exactly what I was hoping for Mrs Mason I replied softly bending down to kiss her gently after a moment I pulled away maybe we should head to dinner before we get too carried away I joked otherwise I'll have to throw you on the bed and eat you for dinner hand in hand we walked to the restaurant enjoying the sights and sounds of the city the food was just as amazing as I remembered after dessert and more wine than we probably should have had we made our way back

to the hotel when we entered the room I could feel the nervous energy between us taking her hands in mine I looked into her eyes and reassured her I'll never force you into anything you don't want whether you want to explore the city as tourists or fulfill your original request I just want you to relax and enjoy the weekend no pressure just pure pleasure I led her to the window and wrapped my arm around her waist as we took in the stunning cityscape this weekend is all about you I want you to experience New Sensations

and simply relax while I take care of everything let's enjoy the food sights entertainment and art of this city together and if you're interested in having a casual relationship with a friend I'd be happy to make that happen tears welled up in her eyes as she expressed her desire to go through with it admitting she needed it more than I could understand she confided that she was nervous as she had only been with one man before and felt inadequate after her relationship ended I reassured her gently we all feel insecure in different ways but our

past actions don't Define our worth they should have communicated better with us instead of seeking Solutions outside the relationship if anyone is inadequate it's them enough about them let's focus on enjoying the present I kissed her Softly on the neck right behind her ear she closed her eyes leaning into me and tilted her head inviting me to continue now let's see the story from Katie's point of view it was an amazing feeling I thought closing my eyes and leaning back into his arms with his left hand he gently brushed my hair aside causing Goosebumps to

run down my spine he continued to shower soft kisses across my neck and the top of my dress his hands slid down my sides lightly grazing my chest before resting on my hips I pulled him closer pressing my lips to his exploring his mouth gently with my tongue pulling him toward me with all my strength then I pulled away teasing take off those annoying clothes while I freshen up I closed the door behind me and stared at my reflection in the mirror wondering if I should follow through with my plan after thinking it through I

confirmed my decision I had no idea what kind of surprise awaited me when I left the bathroom as I stepped out Jason was standing in front of the Wardrobe but when he heard the door open he quickly turned toward me I gasped in surprise there in front of me stood an incredibly handsome man radiating confidence he approached pulling me toward him and kissing me passionately when he finally pulled away he looked into my eyes and said I think someone is overdressed let's change that without thinking I turned around and he quickly unzipped my dress letting

it fall to the floor Jason sat back back on the bed his eyes full of Desire I stood in front of him wearing only my bra and panties feeling a little self-conscious about my weight but Jason didn't seem to mind he looked at me with admiration you're so beautiful Katie he said pulling me closer to the bed once we were seated he wrapped his arms around me I buried my face in his neck kissing and caressing his skin then kneeling down I moved to his chest showering him with soft kisses teasing him as I moved

down his body the tension was almost unbearable but fortunately he was gentle when we were done we both rolled onto our backs trying to catch our breath exhausted I turned onto my side and the last thing I felt before drifting off to sleep was Jason's arm wrapped around me his hand resting against me it was a soothing comforting feeling I must have slept soundly because when I woke up Jason was kissing my neck his hand caressing my leg I got up to take a shower leaving him in bed as I finished Jason surprised me by

joining me in the shower from the smile on his face I could tell he hadn't come just to wash up don't you ever get tired I asked not when there's a beautiful woman like you around he replied soon he had me leaning over the shower bench making love to me it didn't take long to reach the peak afterward we washed each other thoroughly and got dressed for breakfast the rest of the day was spent exploring the city enjoying a delicious dinner and watching the incredible Hamilton show when we finally returned to the room after midnight

we were still buzzing from the evening's experiences slowly we undressed each other and collapsed into bed making love three more times before falling asleep completely satisfied and utterly exhausted the next morning I woke up to the sound of the shower running realizing Jason had just entered the room the phone rang and I hesitated before answering curious about who it could be hello I froze unsure whether to answer but then decided to proceed a voice on the other end asked for Jason Nur Jason is in the shower right now I said trying to sound composed but

I can take a message actually could you call him is his daughter calling about an emergency I need to speak with him immediately sure let me get him I replied feeling a surge of anxiety about the situation I headed to the bathroom Jason your daughter's calling she says there's an emergency in your family she needs to talk to you right away his face darkened when he learned that his daughter had discovered us together it seems she didn't know we were here I reassured him promising to support him through whatever came next now let's look at

things from Jason's point of view I quickly wrapped a towel around my waist feeling awkward about being naked in a hotel room with someone else I sat on the bed grabbed the phone and looked over at Katie taking a deep breath I answered hello Savannah hi daddy came the response it's Mark he had an accident oh no how is he I asked my heart sinking he's going to be fine but he's in serious condition he has a concussion broken ribs and a leg that will need surgery tomorrow I reassured her promising to arrange a flight

as soon as possible send me the hospital and room number and I'll let you know the details of my flight okay Dad thanks Daddy and how's Mom doing we're doing fine but we miss you we really need you here I'll be there soon please take care and let me know about the flight details by the way Dad who is the woman answering the phone my stomach dropped it's it's a long story Savannah I think it's better we talk in person I'll explain everything when I see you just take care okay I quickly brought Katie up

to speed explaining that I needed to find a flight to get back home despite my offer to stay and enjoy the city for one more day she insisted on flying back with me fortunately I managed to secure two seats on on a direct flight that would get us home by 300 p.m. we hurriedly finished packing and headed to the airport on the plane Katie placed her hand on my knee and rested her head on my shoulder I feel so sorry for Mark she said he'll be fine I reassured her HEK a tough guy I'm sorry

about our weekend she continued I had a great time though I hope you got what you needed from it Katie insisted that I shouldn't worry about her joking I just asked you to scratch my itch and you certainly did looking back I realized maybe I should have warned Katie that my doctor friend had given me a sample of Calis before our trip but I assured her that I didn't need it to do the job I was determined to make a positive impression and it worked however on Friday evening I had a bit of an issue

when my arousal didn't subside which made me worry about the warnings IID heard about seeking medical help for prolonged arousal fortunately the issue resolved itself when we boarded the flight home we slept most of the way and I woke up just as the wheels touched the ground Katie and I quickly packed up our things and said our goodbyes I promised to keep her updated on Mark's situation and we agreed to talk later the week after we returned both Katie and I needed time to reflect on everything that had happened happed in New York and decide

on what to do next after retrieving my car I went straight to the hospital to check on Mark I knew it wouldn't be easy I was nervous about seeing Annie for the first time in 2 months I didn't know what to say or how to act I also realized that I needed to face Savannah and explain why her father was in a New York hotel room with a woman she didn't know anything about but then an epiphany struck me I had to put all the drama aside for now and focus on my son who needed

me after that I would have to face Annie and deal with the unresolved issues and emotions that had built up between us when I first caught Annie with Sam I vented my anger by shouting at her I decided to cut off all communication with her seeking to rebuild my self-esteem by indulging in one night stands while traveling despite trying to move on and start something with Katie I still couldn't peace it was Savannah who finally forced me to confront everything putting an end to my relationship with Annie and allowing me to truly move forward I

summoned every bit of Courage I had before opening Mark's hospital room door as I approached I felt a wave of unease how could I feel nervous about seeing my own family come on Jason just relax and be yourself I thought with one final deep breath I opened the door Savannah I exclaimed as she rushed to me wrapping me in a tight hug I'm so glad you're here I returned the hug feeling grateful for her warmth as I looked around the room I noticed my son Jeff sitting in one of the chairs I smiled at him

well don't you want to hug the old man I teased hi Dad he replied when I approached he stood up and hugged me too it looks like Mark will be out of action for a while guess now you can invite your old man to a golf game huh he joked I grinned yeah I won't have to take Mark with me he might get jealous I glanced at Mark's bed where he seemed to be sleeping Annie was sitting next to him just as I expected she looked nervous avoiding eye contact with me if we were going

to get through the next few days I knew I had to ease the tension I walked over to the bed sitting beside her well Annie how's our boy it's not too bad right now she replied but he really scared us yesterday we sat together reminiscing about how the kids had grown up and recalling the wild Antics from their younger years the tension slowly dissipated and soon everyone was more at ease by 700 p.m. I suggested everyone head home I told Savannah and Jeff to go back to school promising to keep them updated on Mark surgery

I also sent Annie home noticing her fatigue I didn't feel ready to be alone with her yet the next day Mark's surgery was a success a few days later he was discharged and allowed to return home Annie and I helped him settle into his room though being back in the house brought back painful memories I promised myself I wouldn't give up at least not for Mark's sake after making sure Mark was comfortable I said my goodbyes and promised to visit again the next day as I was leaving Annie stopped me you remember our agreement to

discuss the past before the divorce is finalized right she reminded me with the court date fast approaching I reluctantly admitted she was right okay I guess I've put it off long enough I sighed I'll come by Saturday morning and listen to everything you need to say how about 8:00 a.m. sounds good Annie replied see you then the next few days were spent working and preparing for our conversation on Friday night Katie and I met for dinner we talked about the past weekend and made sure we were both okay with everything that had happened thankfully we

were both on the same page neither of us was looking for a serious relationship at the moment but we recognized that casual dating and intimate encounters were still possible we returned to my apartment afterward and the night ended with us making passionate love for hours like a couple of college students before Katie had to leave to tend to the kids on Saturday I arrived at my former home at 8:00 a.m. Annie greeted me at the door with a big breakfast already prepared after Mark and I finished eating he went to his room to finish his

lesson lessons and Annie and I headed to the patio for some privacy she seemed nervous taking a few moments to gather her thoughts before speaking first of all I want to apologize she began I'm sorry about what happened with Sam I'm sorry for hurting you I'm sorry for all the lies I've come to realize that I'm to blame for everything that happened on the other hand you didn't deserve any of this I feel the need to EXP explain my actions Annie began her voice trembling although I want to make it clear that I'm not trying

to justify what I did she paused watching my reaction I stayed silent giving her space to speak it was her moment to voice her feelings but I wasn't ready to forgive her easily despite this her apology held some weight I was hesitant to fully accept it a few weeks ago I had already forgiven her her but that forgiveness was more for my own well-being than anything else anger had consumed me to such an extent that I often felt physically sick it wasn't until Katie convinced me to truly consider forgiving Annie that I began to reflect

on it Katie helped me understand that forgiveness wasn't about excusing her actions but rather about freeing myself from the burden of resentment when Katie saw I was still hesitating she urged me to keep an open mind Annie continued over the past few months I've been seeing a psychologist to help me understand why I acted the way I did much of what I'm sharing with you now comes from our conversations as expected the conversation turned to a signing blame whether it was mine my parents or the kids despite my doubts I listened patiently for an hour

as she explained her thoughts though I felt her perspective was flawed I let her speak as it seemed to offer her some clarity at least in her own mind The Story begins when the boys left for college she said their absence left me feeling isolated and depressed for two decades I devoted myself to raising them but now that they've grown up and become independent I was left with feelings of loneliness I've always struggled with depression to some extent but this felt different meanwhile you were so absorbed in your career I didn't know how to cope

the therapist had advised her that when children leave the nest parents should focus on other aspects of self-realization to regain a sense of purpose while I found satisfaction in my work she felt that work was just a way to pass time leaving her feeling bored and alone that's when Sam suggested they meet for lunch dates she admitted it was inappropriate but his attentiveness filled the void she was feeling over time their conversations turned personal complaints about me and about Katie one Wednesday after a client event Sam walked her to her car and after a few

drinks he unexpectedly kissed her she kissed him back but stopped when guilt overwhelmed her from then on their communication followed the same pattern meeting for lunch exchanging kisses and eventually having passionate moments in Sam's car despite her claims that their relationship was purely physical with no emotional attachment it was clear to me that she was seeking validation something she wasn't getting at home the physical aspect wasn't as important to her as the thrill of breaking the rules yet despite her feelings for me and desire to restore our marriage she had let herself slip into an

affair when she finished I paused to gather my thoughts before asking two questions did you cheat on me for the first time and did you continue seeing Sam after I left I didn't need to hear her response I already knew the answers I just wanted to test her honesty Jason please believe me it was a one-time thing she begged surprisingly I decided to believe her in fact I hired a private investigator to look into her and and Sam story Katie and I provided access to our phones and bank accounts and I even allowed the investigator

to inspect Annie's laptop a few weeks before Annie and Sam visited our house for the first time the investigator found nothing suspicious on any of Annie's devices or in our accounts with no solid evidence he concluded that Annie had no reason to lie and I chose to trust her but then things took a turn I knew the truth truth here's the thing Annie I said my voice steady I know this is a complete lie Sam was at our house twice on consecutive Friday evenings after I left he spent the whole night here both times a

look of panic flashed across her face do you remember how Bill Stevenson came to remove the cameras after I talked to you I asked she nodded did it ever occur to you that I might have sent him back to fix them while you were at work did you really think I was naive enough to believe that after everything you and Sam wouldn't turn to each other for Comfort tears streamed down her face as she spoke her voice breaking I'm really sorry please let me explain I was scared and lonely you and Katie left us and

we just needed someone to talk to cameras don't lie I said firmly I'm like you I can listen to the truth but I will not tolerate lies two mistakes might not seem like a big deal but dishonesty for me is unforgivable even at work I can forgive mistakes but lying is where I draw the line I had heard everything I needed to hear I had kept my promise to give her the opportunity to speak but it was clear she wasn't ready for full honesty therefore I recommend that we finalize our divorce in the nearest court

and move on I continued my voice steady I've gathered enough evidence to create an adult website so I suggest you don't delay this process goodbye Annie following my advice Annie agreed to proceed with the divorce in two weeks the following week we both focused on Savannah's college graduation we were both thrilled for her and as a gift we arranged a two-e cruise around Europe our plan was for her to join my team full-time afterward but things took an unexpected turn when a private investigator uncovered more unsettling information about Sam despite Annie's belief that she was

unique she turned out to be Sam's fourth lover in as many years the investigator also uncovered two other women Sam had been involved with this Revelation was the Tipping Point for Katie and she decided to finally divorce him I couldn't resist sending Annie a copy of the investigator's report along with a handwritten note I advise you to read this report I wrote turns out you may not be as unique as you thought also you should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases his connections with three other women suggest that he's not too picky despite this Revelation

Katie and I maintained our relationship over the following months I had genuine feelings for her and I believed they were mutual after the divorce we decided not to rush into anything giving ourselves time to heal from the past she had many qualities I admired and I treasured our time together Not only was she Pleasant company but she was also a delight in the bedroom it was the perfect combination of companionship and intimacy but thinking about everything she brought into my life I realized I had one un finished business getting back at Sam without Landing behind

bars I came up with a brilliant plan and decided to share it with Katie I was hesitant to involve her in something that might hurt Sam but she grinned when I explained the idea my only regret she said is that I won't be able to see his face when it happens a private detective had been investigating Sam's activities and discovered that every Friday night he visited a particular bar and then returned to his apartment about 2 weeks after Sam and Katie's divorce was finalized I took one of my project managers Bob with me to the

bar Bob was about the same height as me but weighed considerably more when we entered the bar we spotted Sam exactly where the detective had described sitting alone in a booth by the window I approached him from behind and Bob made his way to the other side when we reached his Booth we both squeezed in me on one side of Sam and Bob on the other well well old friend I greeted him I felt a surge of satisfaction as his expression shifted from confusion to panic his eyes widened and his face paled when he realized

who I was I don't want any problems he stammered I apologize for what happened in the past I called the waitress over and said my friend would like to buy us a drink could you bring us two of your best bourbons and make them doubles because when you're sleeping with a man's wife it's only fair to offer him a strong drink the least you can do is buy him a drink Sam sat down looking uneasy you see Sam I began my voice steady you can't betray a person like that and not face the consequences you

should consider yourself lucky that I didn't run into you sooner when I first saw this video my initial impulse was to rip that pathetic face of yours off and shove it down your throat until you choked but lucky for you I don't want to go to jail I leaned in closer my eyes locking onto his so let me tell you how things are going to go from now on you will never have any contact with Annie again no relationships no communication nothing do you understand me yes sir he replied looking down defeated don't worry about

me I'll go the opposite direction if I see her walking down the street good now that we've established that there's one more thing I said the tone of my voice sharpening you will never under any circumstances be late or fail to pay Katie her alimony and child support is that clear yes sir quite clearly he muttered his voice trembling I raised my glass and took a long sip savoring the burn of the alcohol then I rummaged through the bag I had placed next to me as I pulled out a small box wrapped in black paper

I handed it to Sam come on open it I said with a hint of hesitation Sam unwrapped the package revealing a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label his confusion was evident as he asked I'm not sure I understand what is this for I reminded him of my earlier comment about buying booze for a man who had slept with his wife Sam nodded slowly finally understanding after spending some time with your ex-wife in the last few months I continued I felt it was only fair to make amends to you here's a full bottle enjoy it Katie

and I had been making sure our ex-spouse's betrayals didn't go unnoticed we posted videos and photos on various websites where they were shown together it was our way of turning the tables on them as a result Annie and Sam both lost their jobs when their Affair was discovered they were fired for having it during work hours these videos would only make it harder for them to find employment their careers were effectively over a year later Katie and I exchanged vows and became husband and wife I was happier than I had ever been Sam on the

other hand disappeared into an unknown Direction Annie ended up in a social shelter mopping floors at one of the local restaurants I hope she finally found some sort of Happiness after all she claimed to be lonely after the children left for college but now Annie has a very busy life cleaning floors in a shelter thank you for your viewing see you next time do if you enjoy enjoyed this subscribe to JK tells a story for more Tales