Still in her honeymoon glow, Jane is eager to start her new life as a wife. However, when she eavesdrops on the chat between him and his friends, she discovers that her husband is as shallow as they come. Will Jane stay or will she change to become the perfect lady that Wayne desires?
It was one thing to date, Wayne. Marrying him was a different matter altogether. A year ago I believed I had married the love of my life. Wayne and I got together right after he left a very bad relationship. “Are you sure you’re ready for me?” I asked.
He said, “Yes, Jane, of course.” “Nicole’s gone into the past now. You know I’m ready to move on and settle down and just be happy?” At first, I was worried that I would end up with a rebound because it seemed to happen a lot. However, I figured I had nothing to lose. Wayne proposed to me after we had been dating for over two years. He said, “Let’s do this forever, Jane,” he spoke.
Naturally, I answered “Yes.” Wayne showed me during our time together that I was more than just a rebound. We have just returned from a wonderful honeymoon full of love, laughter, and promises of a future together. Life seemed perfect until one typical day when the facade broke. Just as I was about to walk our dog Bolt, I noticed Wayne interacting with some of his friends.
“Hello, Jan!” My husband contacted me from the living room. “Come and say ‘hello’ to the boys.” I poked my head into the picture briefly before leaving. Bolt kissed my cheek looking at the leash and harness, eager to get out of our garden. However, the sky looked ominous and hinted at rain.
I rushed back inside to get my raincoat. Laughter from Wayne’s video call echoed throughout the house. I crept upstairs to grab my raincoat, not wanting to draw attention to myself knowing Wayne would call me to continue the conversation.
I had no idea how our relationship would be destroyed by an innocent bystander on the chat. “Dude, you’re still hung up on what Jane looks like?” His friend laughed. My heart skipped a beat. As? I thought. Maybe it was a prank and Wayne would save my bacon.
“Well, at least she cooks better than Nicole,” Wayne replied. “I’m not really worried either. I believe she also went for a walk with Bolt recently, which Nicole would no doubt force me to do. But compared to Nicole, it feels a little inferior to me.”
Another voice said, “What are you going to do about it?”
“Look, I think I’d change my mind if Jane lost some weight.
The sound of their laughter echoed through the house.
I was stunned and motionless.
Wayne has never shown me such petty concern. Rather, he would assure me of his unwavering devotion, especially after his breakup with Nicole. And yet here he was, making fun of me while he had a drink in the living room. I turned and left the residence. I needed to get away from Wayne and Bolt needed a walk. An internal conflict ensued. I was at a loss as to what to do. I realized that marriage would be challenging, especially since I had such strong opinions about everything in my life. However, I didn’t think it would get so bad so quickly.
After only three weeks of marriage, Wayne was already comparing me and his ex-girlfriend who ended their relationship via text.
Wayne and I could have divorced immediately. But that was too simple. I needed more.
Jane, discovering Wayne’s superficial behavior, leaves her reeling, questioning the foundation of their relationship and her own worth. The honeymoon quickly faded as she faced the harsh reality of her husband’s true character. Despite the initial excitement of starting a new life together, Jane finds herself faced with a dilemma: stay and conform to Wayne’s superficial expectations, or leave and prioritize her own happiness and self-respect.
The incident with Wayne’s friends revealed a side of him that Jane hadn’t seen before, shaking her confidence in their marriage and leaving her feeling betrayed and hurt. She realized that Wayne’s superficial remarks were not only hurtful but also hinted at deeper problems in their relationship.
When Jane walked away from the situation, she took the time to think about her options and consider the way forward. She realized that marriage required compromise and understanding, but she refused to compromise her values and self-respect to satisfy Wayne’s shallow desires.
Eventually, Jane decided to confront Wayne about his hurtful remarks and express her disappointment and disillusionment. She made it clear that she refused to be compared to his ex-girlfriend or conform to his superficial standards.
In the end, Jane decided to prioritize her own happiness and self-respect, even if it meant walking away from her marriage. She knew she deserved someone who valued her for who she was, not how she compared to others. And while the decision was difficult, it ultimately led Jane to a place of empowerment and self-discovery where she could build a life that aligned with her true desires and values.