Martha’s world has been turned upside down since she discovered her husband’s affair. The betrayal cut deep, leaving her with a mixture of rage, hurt, and confusion. Determined to confront him and put an end to the deception, Martha finds herself standing at the door of the shed, ready to face the truth.
When Kate, the wealthy and famous owner of the penthouse, introduced herself, Martha tried to concentrate on her job as a cleaning lady. However, the weight of her personal turmoil lingered in the back of her mind, distracting her from the tasks at hand.
When Martha discovers her husband is having an affair, she tries to confront him in front of their co-workers, but he manipulates the situation, calling her insane and threatening to take their son away. No one believes her, especially since the other woman is a famous and rich woman.
Martha knocked on the shed door and waited anxiously for it to open.
Hello Miss Kate. I’m Martha.
She said, “I’m from a cleaning company,” and briefly introduced herself.
Do you realize how long I’ve been waiting? Hurry up. You’re pressed for time.” She frowned deeply and said to Marta.
“Everything in here needs cleaning. Be careful with the carpets and furniture. “They’re expensive,” she told Marta, pointing to the house.
Wealthy homeowner Kate, a well-known influencer, continued to speak, but Martha seemed a little off.
“Hey! Remember that!” Kate snapped at her angrily.
Martha said, “I’m sorry,” very quickly.
“The kitchen is to the left. I need you to clean the stove, the dishwater, and all the dishes.”
Kate ordered her, “I need you to scrub every inch,” as they went around the corners of the house.
“You will scrub all the toilets and bathrooms and be careful not to touch any of my statues because they are expensive,” Kate warned sternly.
A moment later Martha arrived in the bedroom watching Kate.
Kate began giving new instructions, pointing again, “Clean and wash the sheets, and don’t forget to water my flowers.”
Martha listened intently to everything Kate said at first but froze when she noticed the pictures on the bedside table.
I am sorry. “Who is it?” Marta held up the picture and asked.
“What are you trying to say? What does that picture have to do with you?” Kate asked, wishing she could just yell at her to stop using her dirty fingers to make it dirty.
“I mean, who is the man in this picture?” Martha asked once more, clutching the photo with shaky hands.
“He’s my friend, but what about you?” Kate gave Martha a condescending look and barked at her.
“Did you come to snoop around my house or clean it?” Kate glared at Martha who gently put down the photo she was holding and her voice grew louder.
She forced back tears, causing her eyes to water.
“You’re right. I’m sorry.” Martha bowed her head in apology for what she’d done. “I was just wondering.”
As Martha continued her cleaning duties throughout Kate’s apartment, her mind was occupied with the discovery of the picture on the bedside table. The realization that Kate’s boyfriend was actually her own husband hit her like a wave of shock and disbelief.
With each task she completed, Martha struggled with conflicting emotions—anger, betrayal, and a deep sense of hurt. She couldn’t shake the idea of her husband’s infidelity, right in the house of a rich and influential woman like Kate.
When Martha finished cleaning, she couldn’t handle her mess any longer. She approached Kate cautiously, her voice shaking as she spoke. “I’m sorry to intrude on your personal affairs, Miss Kate, but the man in the photo…he’s my husband,” Martha admitted, tears welling up in her eyes.
Kate’s initial skepticism turned into a moment of realization. She looked at Martha with a mixture of surprise and pity. “I had no idea,” Kate muttered as she suddenly understood Martha’s distracted behavior earlier.
Feeling a sense of kinship in the unexpected circumstances, Kate offered Martha a seat and a soothing cup of tea. “I’m so sorry for what you’re going through,” Kate said quietly, her demeanor changing from exasperation to sympathy.
At that moment, Martha found an unexpected ally in Kate, someone who listened without judgment and offered a sympathetic ear. It was a small but significant moment of connection amidst the chaos of emotions.
When Martha left Kate’s apartment, she carried with her not only the memories of her husband’s betrayal but also a newfound sense of strength and support from an unexpected source. She knew that confronting her husband would be difficult, but she also felt a glimmer of hope knowing that she was not alone in her struggle.