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Click hereJen was crying softly and a few patrons noticed but I really didn't care. I took her hand in mine and squeezed it gently. She looked at me with tear filled eyes and whispered:
I'm so sorry Tom. There are no words to describe how sorry and ashamed I am. I love you so much and I'm so grateful that you are willing to try to forgive me. I feel so horrible - - - - I- -
At this point she had to gasp for air and shuddering, she stammered:
"I am so ashamed that I thought about jumping overboard and if it weren't for the girls, I think I would have."
The image of my wife plunging into the sea made the hair on my arms and neck stand up. I got knots in my stomach thinking that if I hadn't ended this fiasco I might be telling my daughters that there mother was gone. - - - and it would have been my fault. The thought terrified me and I took her by the arm and headed for our cabin.
EPILOGUE:
It has been almost three years since we took our one and only cruise. I don't think either of us would want to risk the memories that another sea going venture might engender. For my part I have pretty much put the incident behind me but at times when she doesn't think I notice, I see Jen go into a little funk and shake her head as if trying to clear away a bad memory.
I can't say that it was easy, at least not initially but when we left the ship's bar that afternoon and went back to our cabin I made love to my wife on that very same bed. With each passing day, every week and month that has elapsed, our lives have eventually returned to normal. When I hold her in my arms at night I still sometimes shudder at what might have happened if I had continued my foolish punishment.
Carol and Jen are still best friends. It seems that all of Carols vitriol was directed at Ted and for months she berated and belittled him over his indiscretion. When she eventually decided to use her "get out of jail free" card with a coworker Ted had had enough. I guess their love, well, her love at least, wasn't strong enough to allow for forgiveness and they eventually divorced.
- COMMENTS
skruff1017 months agoI think it’s important that a loving husband should do all in his power to encourage his wife in all the meaningful ways, like when she suggested throwing herself overboard he should have helpfully held her hand as she climbed over the railing, but no he takes the tired cliche riddled path to a loveless marriage.
Anonymous7 months agoI've read 6 stories from this author and none of them leaves you with a good feeling. 1* for all of them
goodshoes210 months agoTough one to rate. Had to give it AVERAGE. My way would be to BTB and BTB. In my world there is no room for error. Just ask my ex-wife.
