Without warning her husband, the woman unexpectedly arrived at their old summer house. As soon as she entered the house, she was horrified to think that he had set up a love nest for his mistress.
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Melanie was sitting the café at the train station, absent-mindedly stirring her coffee with a spoon. She observed the people around her, most of whom were either arriving in the city or preparing to leave.
The passengers likely assumed the same about Melanie - a young woman sitting alone at a table, waiting for her train. But things were not as they seemed.
Danny had dropped Melanie off at the station, kissed her goodbye, and offered to wait for the train with her.
"No, don't," Melanie smiled at him. "Otherwise Nicky will be late for school."
Danny nodded, gave his wife another goodbye hug, and left. He was confident that Melanie was embarking on a business trip on this sunny October morning.
Melanie worked as an elementary school teacher. It was a responsible and challenging yet enjoyable job. It was her parents who had encouraged her to pursue teaching after she finished school.
"You have a way with children," her mother assured her. "Pedagogy is your calling!"
"It's a wonderful profession," her father echoed. "Noble, necessary, and perfect for women!"
Melanie agreed with them wholeheartedly and never regretted her choice. She had spent her childhood in a small regional town, where everyone knew each other and the streets were narrow and dusty. Melanie was a quiet, obedient girl. And it was a little scary to break away from the family, to go to study in the big and noisy city. But after finishing school, there was nowhere for her to go in her hometown. The only option was a construction college, which did not interest her at all.
Melanie sighed as she reminisced about her parents. Her father had passed away a few years ago from a heart attack. At least he had the chance to meet his grandson. Melanie's mother also faced constant health issues, and Melanie was very anxious about her heart.
Suddenly, her attention was drawn to a family - a young, pretty woman and a man holding a one-year-old baby in his arms. They reminded Melanie of her, Danny, and Nicky. Not too long ago, they had been a happy, carefree family, satisfied with life. From the outside it was like that, but only Melanie knew what was going on in her soul.
Melanie loved Danny. It might not have been love at first sight, but there was certainly a strong attraction. When she first saw Danny, she felt drawn to him, despite not knowing him at all. And he didn't disappoint. After meeting him, Melanie realized that Danny was simply amazing - sensitive, caring, attentive, kind, and incredibly talented.
She always trusted him, even more than she trusted herself. And he never let her down, or so she thought, until recently. When did things change? Where did they take a wrong turn? It was hard to say now. It happened gradually, imperceptibly, amidst the whirlwind of endless responsibilities and worries. Melanie hadn't immediately noticed the change.
It all started with business trips. Or maybe even earlier. The frequency of Danny's business trips increased, and he became a bit absent-minded. Melanie sensed that something was occupying his thoughts, something intriguing and inspiring. Danny often seemed lost in his own world, with a mysterious smile playing on his lips. But who pays attention to such details after eight years of marriage? Domestic responsibilities and routines have a way of dulling one's vigilance.
Danny remained a loving and caring husband and father. He spent a lot of time with Nicky, fulfilled his household duties, and worked diligently. His salary constituted a significant portion of their family budget. He was a provider, a protector, a reliable presence in their lives. Melanie had grown accustomed to that. With him, she knew she would never be lost.
Melanie knew that Danny loved her. He still did! Sometimes, he would look at her with such affection that her heart would instantly warm. He constantly complimented her, gave her gifts for no reason, and took care of her.