Still, I never imagined he’d use my birthday to humiliate me.
***
The evening started wonderfully.
My sister Lauren brought flowers.
My best friend Rachel hugged me and told me I looked beautiful.
The evening started wonderfully.
***
Everyone was chatting, and things were going great when the restaurant staff brought out my cake.
Then, Tyler stood up.
“Everybody! I’ve got something to say!”
My stomach tightened.
He raised his glass.
“Look at my wife! She keeps saying she wants to get back in shape, but apparently the cake has other plans for her!”
My stomach tightened.
A few people laughed awkwardly.
I tried to smile.
But Tyler wasn’t finished.
“Seriously, sometimes I look at our wedding pictures and wonder where that woman went. If any of you find her, tell her I miss her!”
My face burned.
But Tyler wasn’t finished.
“Tyler, please stop. You’re embarrassing me,” I whispered.
He knew how insecure I’d been feeling, yet he was humiliating me in front of everyone.
