I sold my parents’ lake house and my car to fund Jake’s dream farm, trusting every word he whispered about “our future.” That morning, I kissed him goodbye and left for the bank with every last cent we had. But when his phone rang in my purse — we’d switched by mistake — a woman’s soft voice said, “I’ve been waiting for you all night…” My world cracked wide open.
Instead of going to the bank, I followed the trail. The texts on his phone made it clear — Jake wasn’t just chasing a farm, he was chasing her. When I confronted the woman, Alex, she was just as shocked as I was. She thought she was the one Jake planned to marry, and she’d already sold her inheritance for him. Two women, two lies — and one man playing us both.
So we set a trap. I told Jake I’d wired him the money; Alex promised she’d hand over the rest. At the restaurant, I watched from the next table as he swore his love to her while blaming me for “bleeding him dry.” That was our signal. I tore off a wig, leaned over his shoulder, and said sweetly, “Hi, honey. Looks like your big deal’s almost closed, huh?” He went pale.
Jake sputtered, insisting he’d already won, that my money was his. But I smiled. “No, Jake. You didn’t get a cent. Next time, don’t leave your phone at home when you’re playing two women.” I dropped a single dollar on the table. “Enjoy the dinner. It’s all you deserve.” Alex and I walked out laughing, two women who had given too much — and finally took something back.
