Samantha, 33, thought she had a perfect life—a loving husband, two kids, and a thriving business. But everything shifted when her husband Steve, 39, pressured her into an open marriage, threatening divorce if she refused. Heartbroken but wanting to save her family, she reluctantly agreed, and Steve began dating other women.
Samantha pretended to date as well, though she stayed loyal. When she arranged for flowers and a diamond ring (actually her grandmother’s heirloom) to be delivered as if from another man, Steve exploded. He accused her of being reckless and cried, devastated that someone else might treat her better than he did.
His meltdown proved the point Samantha had been waiting for: Steve could dish out the open-marriage idea but couldn’t handle seeing her treated like a prize. Now he’s begging to return to monogamy and claims the open marriage was a mistake.
Samantha isn’t rushing to forgive. She admits she staged the gifts to teach him a lesson—that she’s not replaceable—and now enjoys watching him fight for her again. She asks: was she wrong, or was this justice for his selfishness?
