\nWhen my spouse arrived home accompanied by another woman and declared that he intended to take her as his additional wife, I assumed he was joking. However, once I grasped that he was completely serious, I told him I\u2019d agree\u2014but only under one condition. That condition was something he never saw coming.\n
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine myself in this predicament, yet here I am, recounting what took place just a week ago.\n
Everything began a few months back when Jack, my partner of eight years, started behaving in a way that felt… off.\n
We were far past the honeymoon phase, yet I believed our marriage was steady. At least, that\u2019s what I had convinced myself.\n
At first, Jack\u2019s changes in demeanor were subtle.\n
He had always been full of new ideas, but suddenly, he was fixated on \u201cnon-traditional lifestyles,\u201d speaking about them as if he had unearthed some groundbreaking philosophy.\n
\n
\u201cYou know,\u201d he mused one evening while aimlessly scrolling on his phone, \u201ca lot of people are embracing alternative ways of living. Makes you wonder what truly works and what doesn\u2019t.\u201d\n
\u201cLike what?\u201d I asked, curiosity piqued.\n
\u201cOh, I don\u2019t know,\u201d he responded vaguely. \u201cJust\u2026 different approaches to making life more manageable.\u201d\n
I figured he was referring to something harmless, perhaps minimalism or one of those eco-conscious movements.\n
Jack had a habit of becoming deeply invested in fleeting interests. At one point, he was obsessed with woodworking; another time, he swore he\u2019d launch a food truck.\n
His enthusiasm always fizzled out eventually. I thought this new fascination would be no exception.\n
Then came the peculiar remarks.\n
\u201cWouldn\u2019t it be great if there was some extra help around the house?\u201d he asked one evening as I folded laundry.\n
\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d I questioned, shooting him a glance.\n
\u201cOh, nothing,\u201d he replied with a casual shrug. \u201cYou\u2019re always so busy. Don\u2019t you think it\u2019d be nice to have someone to share the workload?\u201d\n
\u201cYou mean hiring a cleaning service?\u201d I teased.\n
He chuckled but didn\u2019t offer a real response. His tone was strangely serious, and for the first time, I felt a knot of unease form in my stomach.\n
Around that time, I noticed a change in his phone habits. He carried it everywhere\u2014into the kitchen, the bathroom, even to bed.\n
He spent hours staring at the screen, sometimes chuckling to himself. Whenever I asked what was so amusing, he\u2019d brush it off with, \u201cJust watching some Instagram reels.\u201d\n
At first, I dismissed it. But as time went on, his new obsession started to gnaw at me. I mean, who suddenly becomes glued to their phone overnight?\n
That\u2019s when I knew I needed to confront him.\n
One evening, as he stepped out of the bathroom with his phone in hand, I finally asked, \u201cJack, is everything alright?\u201d\n
He hesitated mid-step.\n
\u201cOf course,\u201d he replied with a smile. \u201cI\u2019m just thinking of ways to improve our lives, that\u2019s all. No need to worry.\u201d\n
His words were meant to reassure me, but they had the opposite effect. \u201cImproving our lives\u201d felt like a coded message for something I wasn\u2019t prepared to face.\n
A few days later, he hit me with a question that sent a chill down my spine.\n
\u201cDo you think I\u2019m truthful with you?\u201d he asked casually.\n
\u201cTruthful?\u201d I echoed. \u201cUmm, yeah. Why?\u201d\n
\u201cNo reason,\u201d he answered quickly. \u201cI just believe honesty is the cornerstone of a good marriage. Don\u2019t you agree?\u201d\n
\u201cObviously,\u201d I said, narrowing my eyes. \u201cBut why bring this up now? What\u2019s this really about?\u201d\n
\u201cOh, nothing,\u201d he chuckled. \u201cI just think it\u2019s time we discuss our future. You know, ways to make things better for both of us.\u201d\n
I sensed a conversation I wasn\u2019t ready for, so I tried to steer things in another direction. \u201cI need to pick up a few things from the store today. Want to come along?\u201d\n
\u201cSure,\u201d he said.\n
I hoped that would put an end to whatever odd subject he was trying to introduce. But looking back, that moment was merely the calm before the storm.\n
Fast forward to last week. Jack returned home from work looking more cheerful than usual.\n
I was in the kitchen preparing dinner when the front door swung open.\n
Glancing up, I expected his usual half-hearted, \u201cHey, babe.\u201d Instead, he strode in with a younger woman following closely behind.\n
\u201cAmelia,\u201d he announced brightly, \u201cmeet Claire.\u201d\n
I set the knife down, puzzled.\n
Who was she? A colleague? A friend? I had never heard her name before.\n
\u201cHi, Claire,\u201d I greeted her. \u201cCan I help you with something?\u201d\n
She remained silent, instead looking to Jack as if waiting for him to explain.\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on, Jack?\u201d I pressed.\n
That\u2019s when he dropped the bombshell.\n
\u201cAmelia\u2026 Claire is going to be my second wife.\u201d\n
Second wife? He had to be joking.\n
\u201cGood one, Jack,\u201d I laughed. \u201cYou got me. Where\u2019s the hidden camera?\u201d\n
But his expression remained serious. Dead serious.\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t be serious,\u201d I said, my stomach churning. \u201cThis is some kind of prank, right?\u201d\n
My gaze flicked to Claire, who looked at me like I was the irrational one.\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Jack confirmed. \u201cListen, Amelia, I know this may seem unconventional, but it\u2019s actually quite practical. Claire is hardworking\u2014she can assist with cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks. Everything will run more smoothly. And hey, at least I\u2019m being honest. It\u2019s better than sneaking around and having a mistress, right?\u201d\n
I stared at him in disbelief.\n
He was talking about integrating another woman into our marriage like it was as simple as rearranging furniture. And I was supposed to commend him for his honesty?\n
Meanwhile, Claire looked increasingly uncomfortable. She avoided my gaze, clearly realizing she was in the middle of something she hadn\u2019t fully anticipated.\n
As Jack continued justifying his absurd plan, an idea sparked in my mind\u2014one that made me smile.\n
I waited until he finished speaking, then folded my arms and sweetly said, \u201cAlright. You can have a second wife. But I have one condition.\u201d\n
His face lit up. \u201cOf course! Anything! What is it?\u201d\n
\u201cShe mustn\u2019t interfere with my second husband,\u201d I replied smoothly. \u201cDeal?\u201d\n
Jack looked as if I had spoken in an alien language.\n
\u201cS-second husband?\u201d he stammered. \u201cW-what do you mean?\u201d\n
\u201cWell,\u201d I said, shrugging, \u201cif you\u2019re entitled to another spouse, why shouldn\u2019t I? Think about it, Jack. Double the income. A man who takes me out when you\u2019re busy. Someone who actually buys me flowers. Sounds fair, doesn\u2019t it?\u201d\n
\u201cThat\u2019s\u2026 that\u2019s not how it works!\u201d he spluttered. \u201cYou\u2019re being absurd, Amelia!\u201d\n
\u201cOh, I\u2019m the irrational one?\u201d I scoffed. \u201cYou waltz in here with a stranger, expecting me to welcome her, but the thought of me doing the same is outrageous? Interesting logic, Jack.\u201d\n
Claire looked between us, wide-eyed, like she had stepped into the wrong conversation. If she was nervous before, now she seemed ready to bolt.\n
Jack\u2019s face turned red as he attempted to argue his case.\n
\u201cThis is different,\u201d he insisted. \u201cMen having multiple wives\u2014it\u2019s accepted in some cultures. But women having multiple husbands? That\u2019s unheard of.\u201d\n
I laughed. \u201cOh, so now you\u2019re an expert on culture? Funny, I don\u2019t recall you embracing any other traditions. Why just this one?\u201d\n
\u201cAmelia, be reasonable,\u201d he pleaded. \u201cYou can\u2019t have a second husband. That\u2019s not how things work!\u201d\n
\u201cWell, Jack, if you want to embrace tradition, then I suppose I will too,\u201d I said, shrugging. \u201cBut let\u2019s be clear. If you want a second wife, I get a second husband. Take it or leave it.\u201d\n
Jack\u2019s face drained of color.\n
Then, turning to Claire, he muttered, \u201cGo home. We\u2019ll discuss this later.\u201d\n
Claire didn\u2019t argue. She grabbed her purse and practically sprinted out the door.\n
The next morning, I packed my bags and left.\n
A week later, I filed for divorce.\n
And from what I\u2019ve heard, even Claire stopped answering Jack\u2019s calls.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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