A husband announces to his wife after 20 years of marriage: “The children have grown up, and you have aged. I’m leaving you!” – but he didn’t expect what would happen next…
Tatiana was preparing for their wedding anniversary with care. She had bought a new dress and planned a romantic evening. Their younger daughter, Nastya, had asked for permission to spend the night at a friend’s, while their son had already been living on his own for a year. Tonight was supposed to be just for them. Tatiana wanted to please her husband, so she had cooked his favorite dishes and prepared a chocolate and orange cake for dessert.
In her elegant red dress, her chocolate-colored hair let down, Tatiana felt beautiful and ready to rekindle the flame with her husband. But André, her husband, was late. Worried, Tatiana watched the clock, wondering if he hadn’t forgotten their anniversary or if he was hiding something from her.
When the door finally opened, she ran to welcome him, but her enthusiasm met with unexpected coldness. André was not holding the bouquet of chrysanthemums he offered every year.
«Where are you going like that, all dressed up? To the theater?» he asked indifferently.
Tatiana realized then that he had forgotten. But she still hoped to save the evening. She gently reminded him of their anniversary and invited him to wash his hands before sitting down to eat.
André sighed deeply before letting out a sentence that shattered Tatiana: «Twenty years… All that for nothing. It’s time we stop lying to ourselves. I’m leaving you.»
Tatiana remained speechless as André continued: «The children have grown up, and you, you’ve gotten old. I don’t feel anything for you anymore. I’ve fallen in love with another woman. She is young, alive, different from you. With her, I feel alive again.»
Every word from André was like a blade planted in Tatiana’s heart. Despite everything, she remained dignified.
«Pack your things, André,» she said calmly. «Winter is harsh; remember to take warm clothes.»
André, surprised by her attitude, expected screams, tears, or a scene of jealousy. But Tatiana, though devastated, refused to show her pain. She helped him gather his belongings, and when he left the house, she felt a heaviness settle upon her.
A New Start
After André’s departure, Tatiana devoted herself to her children. Their daughter Nastya, indignant at her father’s behavior, declared that she no longer wanted to speak to him. Tatiana, as a loving mother, tried to calm her anger: «Don’t judge him too harshly. He remains your father. But I, I will never be able to forgive him.»
With time, Tatiana regained her taste for life. She allowed herself to do what she had always put off: visiting exhibitions, attending concerts, and investing herself in her passions. At an exhibition, she met Yuri, a passionate painter. Their bond grew, and soon, Yuri proposed that Tatiana travel with him.
Tatiana refused at first, preferring to stay close to her children. But Yuri’s benevolent persistence and his respect for her choices finally convinced her to open up to love again.
Life’s Revenge
Meanwhile, André’s new relationship with his young partner crumbled quickly. Unlike Tatiana, she didn’t take care of him and demanded a lot without offering anything in return. André realized too late that he had lost a loving wife and a united family.
A Twist of Fate
When he crossed paths with Tatiana and Yuri, radiant and happy, a wave of regret washed over him. But he knew it was over. Tatiana had turned the page.
Yuri, for his part, swore never to repeat André’s mistakes. He saw Tatiana as a gift from life, and he was ready to do anything to keep her happy.
Sometimes, life offers a second chance to those who dare to move forward, even after a deep wound. Tatiana, by choosing not to cling to the past, found not only the strength to rebuild herself but also the love she truly deserved.
