When Claire and Aaron went out to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, Claire couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Aaron, her husband of nearly three decades, seemed distracted, his attention pulled towards a young, beautiful waitress. Claire tried to ignore it, but when she saw the waitress handing Aaron a note, her heart sank. What was going on?
After 28 years together, with 25 spent married, you’d think your partner would still be fully present, right? That they’d still cherish you, pay attention, and never take you for granted. But on our special night, Aaron seemed to have other plans.
We were celebrating our silver anniversary at a restaurant that held sentimental value, the same one we had visited on our first date. The aroma of sizzling steaks and garlic butter brought back fond memories. I had envisioned a night filled with romance and nostalgia, but instead, something was off.
“Happy anniversary, sweetheart,” Aaron said with a smile. But his eyes kept wandering, glancing at the waitress who seemed to have captured his attention. She was stunning—tall, with long, dark hair, and probably in her early thirties. Each time she walked by, I noticed his gaze follow her.
Trying to dismiss the growing discomfort in my chest, I attempted to pull him back into the moment. “Doesn’t this place look just like it did back then? Even the paint hasn’t changed!” I said, hoping to rekindle some connection.
But Aaron barely noticed. Instead, he eagerly waved the waitress over. “I’ll have the steak and roasted potatoes,” he told her, then ordered for me without asking. I felt invisible, like my presence no longer mattered.
As the night went on, Aaron’s fascination with the waitress grew more obvious. I could barely finish my meal, and eventually, I excused myself to the restroom, overwhelmed with emotion. When I returned, I saw something that made my heart sink—Kelsey, the waitress, handing Aaron a small note. His face flushed as he quickly pocketed it.
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