David wondered how his wife could have done something like that to him. He couldn't imagine what he had done to deserve it. He was torn apart by so many unanswered questions after seeing some new pictures that his wife Sara had sent him.
Sara had only hoped to show off her new dress and had no idea that sending that picture would turn out to be a huge mistake. She didn't know that David would look at the picture as keenly as he did. David observed a tiny yet crucial detail that infuriated him—one that was about to change their entire life. Here's where it all started...
A Desperate Text To Sara
David hung up the phone after finishing a call to the hotel. He found it hard to believe what they told him. Sara had clearly been lying to him for the past few months. But what exactly had she been hiding from him? He decided that there was no other choice but to message her immediately.
In order not to give himself away, he tried to be subtle in his message and asked what she was up to. She replied a few minutes later, saying that she was at work, but David already knew it was a lie. He wondered how he was going to confirm it. Perhaps with a picture…
Confirming His Worst Fears
David could not shake off his thoughts and didn't trust what she told him, so he texted her again to say he missed her and asked for a picture. For 15 minutes after he got it, he closely examined the photo, and all his fears and thoughts just got slowly confirmed.
When Sara sent the picture her husband asked for, she may have thought it was just an innocent request, but they only revealed her dishonesty. The question now is, what did David notice in these pictures that affected him so much? Let's go right from the very start of David and Sara's story for us to understand...
The Young Couple David And Sara
David and Sara are a young couple who live together in Los Angeles and have been together for almost three years. The family appears normal and happy family from the outside looking in, but they've had quite the interesting history that would make anyone raise an eyebrow.
Much of this story’s history comes from Sara's past occupation. When she was younger, she worked as a playboy bunny at the notorious L.A. Playboy Mansion. It’s likely that a lot of people will hold preconceived negative opinions about this, but Sara really enjoyed this job. When she finally quit, it was not out of an inherent desire to leave.
Not Cut Out For School
However, Sara had never seen herself as a Playboy bunny at all. As a young girl, she dreamed of academic achievements but soon discovered that it wasn't her calling because she was neither good at school nor did she enjoy it. She also didn't have many friends, however, a certain group took a great interest in her.
That was the group of boys from the school. Many of them had a hard time keeping their eyes off Sara because she is incredibly attractive. They were willing to do anything for her, and she became very adept at leveraging this to her advantage and almost became addicted to it.
Losing Her Appeal
As Sara grew older, she appeared to lose a little bit of the attention that she used to receive. Sara was left behind as many of the guys got into relationships or moved on to other interests. She now had to get control of her life but lacked the necessary skills to do so. Her best strategy was to go with what she knew.
In this case, she was trying to gain an income by using her looks. Despite her best efforts, Sara dropped out of school. She needed a source of income to prove to her parents that she would be fine, but her options were limited.
Finding A Job
She first tried to find a job as a model and applied to as many gigs as she could find, but to her surprise, she got turned down a lot. She only kept sporadically acquiring small jobs of unreasonable pay. The worst part was that these gigs were occasional photoshoots that often had a bit of a risqué edge to them.
Sara didn't really mind being photographed this way and even seemed to enjoy the experience. However, the funds were not sufficient to support her. She even contemplated the possibility of doing some video work, but then another solution came into view...
Opportunity At The Playboy mansion
Sara had been given a tip by a colleague that if she was looking for steady employment and income, the nearby Playboy mansion could be a good option. Sara was thought of as the perfect candidate for the job because they were always looking for pretty girls to add to their staff.
The idea of working at the Playboy mansion was not so appealing to Sara in the beginning. In addition to the bad reputation they had built as being unfriendly to women, she also knew that her parents would never approve of her doing something like that for a living. But she didn't have many options.
Giving The Job A Trial
After much thought, Sara decided that the least she could do was to go for an interview and gain a better understanding of what she was getting into. Despite her wild imagination as to what went on at the Playboy mansion, she had no clue what a job there was actually going to entail.
Still very hesitant, she stepped into the mansion doors and suddenly felt at ease. The conversation that she had with the manager was very pleasant. After she left the building, she knew that this was the place that she needed to be. There was, however, one big obstacle in her way.
Lying To Her Parents
If her parents knew that she was working at the Playboy mansion, they would be extremely upset. Sara couldn't begin to imagine what would happen if they found out. She decided to tell them that she was employed at a local hotel in order to explain her odd working hours.
Sara's parents believed this lie she told them without doubting their daughter at all. Her parents were overjoyed and relieved when she finally found a good job for herself and began to feel optimistic about her future. However, a friend of Sara's father would soon expose the secret of their daughter.
Her Real Job Exposed
This friend was a local reporter who had recently been assigned to conduct interviews with the girls at the Playboy mansion. Despite not having worked there for long enough yet, Sara was spotted at the house by the journalist who recognized her immediately.
Immediately after leaving the mansion, he reached out to Sara's parents. They were prepared to receive her when she got home that night. Her parents were so furious about what their friend had revealed to them about Sara's job. Following a heated argument between Sara and her parents, Sara packed her bags and went back to the Playboy mansion.
Living Fulltime At The Mansion
As long as she continued this horrendous job, her parents said she was not welcome at their home. Sara was deeply hurt and felt disrespected by her parents' decision. It broke her heart to live in a home that made her feel this way, so she moved permanently to the Playboy mansion.
For a couple of years, Sara really loved living at the Playboy mansion, but eventually felt more and more constrained by the place. While she still very much enjoyed what she was doing, she felt as though she needed to live outside the mansion in order to continue to enjoy it. Unfortunately, however, she had a problem.
Constraints In Moving Out
It's not always the first thing considered by the Playboy bunnies, but one of the downsides of living in the Playboy mansion is that your salary gets lowered due to the high cost of living. In other words, even if they don't have any basic expenses, they often find it hard to save up much and almost become reliant on the house to survive.
The solution to Sara's problem came from an outside source, which fortunately presented itself to her. The playboy mansion was relatively private, but they allowed a few outsiders to occasionally come through their doors for various reasons.
A Savior For Sara Arrives
Usually, these people were guests or business partners who needed to be impressed, so they received the special Playboy mansion treatment. Also, from time to time, workers came to do home repairs or special photoshoots with the girls. One of these workers actually turned out to be Sara's savior.
Sara was instantly drawn to this man when he walked into the building. His name was David. A carpenter by profession, David was only a couple of years older than Sara. He came with some other guys to build a patio in the mansion garden. It was a week-long job and Sara was determined to use every second to her advantage.
Finding Love
Sarah was very attracted to David, and David soon developed similar feelings toward her. During the week, they became good friends and exchanged numbers when David's job was done. In the months that followed, they communicated almost every day and met up almost every week. A special connection formed between them.
It was clear they were meant to be together after falling head over heels for each other. Sara wanted nothing more than to move in with David, and likewise for David. However, Sara would soon discover that he had a condition she would need to follow before they could continue on their journey together.
At Crossroads: David Or Her Job
The world Sara lived in did not appeal to David at all. For him to open up his home and heart fully to her, Sara had to leave her job as a Playboy bunny. Her parading around in skimpy outfits in front of other men just wasn't comfortable for David. Sara was a bit surprised when David made that demand.
Since he had worked at the Playboy mansion himself, she expected David to be very accommodating to her profession. In fact, he was apparently not accommodating at all. In an instant, Sara was overcome with doubt as she remembered her parents' situation. Sara pondered this choice for a long time.
Making A Difficult Decision
Sara loved David but did not want to give up a job she was exceptionally good at and enjoyed. Could she really risk everything for someone she only met a few months ago? As Sara thought more about it, she leaned more toward a particular direction and soon made her decision.
She gave up her job and moved in with David because the love she felt for him was too strong to ignore. Her belief at the time was that he was the love of her life and she was confident in her ability to quickly find another job. However, this was not the case.
Getting Married
In the first year of Sara and David's relationship, they seemed to be living in a fairy tale. After spending time together, they became more convinced that they were meant for one another. While still in the early euphoria of their relationship, they took a very serious decision.
They decided to get married! They even wanted it as soon as possible. The two of them managed to put together a nice wedding with a sizeable number of guests. The day was filled with pure joy and happiness and it was what Sara had dreamed about since she was little. Unfortunately, her dream would have to cost her quite a lot.
Being Broke
The couple spent almost all of their savings on the extravagant ceremony they had. Not to mention that in the past year, cutting into David's savings account had become a common trend. Sara was still looking for work, and David's income as a carpenter was insufficient to support the two of them.
Sara realized she needed to find a job again. As soon as possible! The couple needed to pay their rent because they had barely enough funds for their basic needs; otherwise, they would be kicked out of their house and end up on the streets and possibly lose everything they owned...
Becoming Independent Again
Sara was initially quite excited about getting a job again. The Playboy mansion gave her a sense of purpose and productivity. For a long time, she had relied on David, and she never quite liked how this made her feel. Having her independence back was something she needed.
Sara was confident that she would have found her dream job in no time after applying for several jobs that interested her. Sara, however, began to realize that she was overconfident about her chances as time passed, and had to face a grim reality that her dream job wasn’t coming anytime soon.
Unable To Find Work
In almost every job opening that Sara applied for, she was rejected. She grew less interested in these positions as she applied for more jobs. Among the jobs she tried for were positions as an office manager and supermarket employee. However, Sara's CV was always met with the same response from potential employers: rejection.
Her previous work as a Playboy bunny often did more harm than good to her chances with employers, and she lacked the experience or education level employers were looking for. She had no idea where to go, where to apply for jobs even more, all because she had no real hard skills fit for normal office work.
Accepting Reality
It was becoming increasingly difficult for Sara to deal with shame and frustration. She was ashamed that she was unable to find a suitable job and therefore couldn't add to David's income to sustain their needs. She knew he worked hard to bring finances into the household and felt guilty for not doing the same thing.
For at least two months, she continued to apply for any job she could find, but she was always turned down. Because the couple only had pennies left, Sara was left with no choice but to accept her reality. She was only good at one thing, and she needed to make money right now!
Bringing An Old Lie To David
She explained to David that she had found a job as an evening/night employee for a local hotel. Sara didn't want to lie to David, but she knew if he knew what her new job was, he wouldn't accept it. With their financial situation, they could not afford to wait any longer to earn more money.
The fake job that Sara convinced David she had didn't satisfy David, even though he didn't know what Sara was really doing to earn their money. As a result of Sara's evening and night shifts, they would spend less time together. However, Sara insisted that she had no choice.
Hoping For A Change
The financial situation was becoming increasingly dire as David could not physically work any more than he already did. His only hope was that the irregular hours Sara had to work would only be a temporary fix. Although Sara also hoped so, she had a feeling that this would not be the case.
Sara succeeded in keeping her true occupation from David for the next few months that followed. As Sara became more confident that she could get away with it, she wasn't aware that David was picking up on many things and was starting to have questions about what was happening...
Making Expensive Purchases
First, Sara seemed to be earning quite a lot. They had a shared account that her income was being deposited directly into, but what came in didn't seem odd to David. Sara told David that she also made an extra income from tips, and he told her she could keep that. He was unaware of just how much she earned...
While David never explicitly asked Sara how much she made from tips, he began to wonder as time passed. Especially because Sara was constantly bringing home some very expensive items that David could not imagine anyone would be able to pay for just with hotel tips...
David’s Suspicions
He had seen new bags, coats, makeup, sunglasses, and other items being brought into the house. Was he to assume they were all purchased with Sara's tips? Despite David's lack of knowledge about these items and their exact prices, he recognized the brand and knew that if someone like him could do that, they must be expensive...
However, David didn't want to confront Sara with his doubts and worries even though he had questions. For now, at least. It really helped them out financially that she started working again, and he had no evidence that his worries were founded. It wasn't long before David found the evidence...
An Appealing Outfit Gone Missing
In light of his suspicions, David became more interested in what Sara was doing when she wasn't with him. The more he paid attention, the more worried he became. One time, Sara brought home a very cute and racy outfit that reminded him of when they met in the playboy mansion. David absolutely loved it but never saw her wearing it again.
As David had expressed his love for it multiple times, he wondered why. But one night when Sara was working, he started doing laundry and noticed that the outfit was nowhere to be found. Could it have been thrown away? Would she have kept it somewhere else?
Lesser Intimacy
Another strange thing David noticed was that Sara seemed to be less interested in having romantic affairs or even being intimate with him. Prior to Sara's job and even when they were so stressed out financially that they were unable to do anything else but worry, this had never been the case.
Although Sara tried to blame the change on being tired from her work, David didn't buy it. In his eyes, it was an easy and convenient explanation, and his paranoia had already made him incapable of accepting such an explanation. Could she have been getting it from someone else? Was Sara actually cheating on him?
David Is Getting Increasingly Worried
The more his worries grew, the more he seemed to lose control. In his mind, he did not let go of the thought that Sara had cheated on him with another man. After contemplating it for a while, it began to make sense, and it fit everything else that he noticed.
Is it possible that she is dating someone who is a sugar daddy rather than a boyfriend? Somebody who could pay both for Sara's expensive items and her salary so she appeared to be working while she was actually hanging out with him! Plus, it would explain where that racy outfit disappeared to.
A Big Shock
In reality, David knew that all he had were hypotheticals and that he had no evidence to prove that Sara had cheated on him with a sugar daddy or anyone else. However, he lost control of his patience one night during Sara's shift at work.
The only way David could fix his problems was for him to open up about all his worries, suspicions, and feelings to Sara. At first, he tried her cellphone, which she almost always answered, but she didn't answer. Instead of trying her home number, he calls the hotel Sara works at. However, he had no idea he was about to experience a big shock.
Confirming His Speculations
As soon as David rings a few times, he is connected to the hotel's front desk. After greeting them politely, he asks them to put Sara on the phone. On the other side, a confused voice asks him to pause for a moment so she can check something.
After being placed on hold for about 5 minutes, David has a chance to think. He wonders what he was doing. His paranoia had completely taken over his mind. He felt it was impossible for her to do something like this. And then the voice on the other line said something devastating.
No Employee Called Sara
Upon checking their company records, the front desk employee discovered that Sara was not employed at that company that evening. Even after calling all the supervisors present, she was unable to find Sara on their roster. The hotel had no record of anyone by that name working there.
It is at this moment, as the words left the lips of the woman on the other end of the telephone line, that David felt his whole world collapse in on itself, and suddenly all the worst-case scenarios that he had been pushing to the back of his mind started to flash back into his consciousness.
Trying To Stay Calm
Without saying another word, David hung up the phone with the hotel. Standing there with the horn in his hand, he contemplated what should be done for 15 minutes. It was vital to come up with a plan that wasn't solely influenced by his current emotions, so he tried to calm down.
David knew Sara had misled him because he had the evidence showing she had lied about her job. Could she have lied about anything else? He was still not sure what was going on with her. How did she spend her time when she wasn't at the hotel? All he had in his head was his speculations...
Getting Sara’s Text
While still in deep thought, David felt his phone vibrate briefly in his hand and glanced at the lit-up screen. A text had come in from Sara. She apologized for missing his calls and asked him what was up. Despite his desire to confront Sara over the phone about what he discovered, David couldn't let his emotions take over. Not yet...
As a result of Sara's hiding, David fears that if he confronted her about it all, she might not be honest with him and make up another excuse that would be impossible to disprove. He must figure it out himself before he can rest his mind.
A Clever Plan
Texting Sara back, he told her he just called because he missed her and was feeling lonely. Since he had done that before that month, he knew that it would not raise any suspicion. Sarah responds compassionately and asks if there is anything she can do. David was exactly hoping for this response.
Then David asks Sara if maybe she could send him a photo of her so he can look at it until she gets home. The photos he had of her had already been viewed a million times. Sara responds to the text almost 20 minutes after seeing it this time. But at the same time, pictures appear.
Finding Evidence
Sara sent him three pictures in which she appeared to be wearing clothing that would not look out of place on a hotel staff member, and even the room in which Sara stayed resembled a hotel room. Sara had no idea that her cover of the hotel had been blown.
David already had his suspicions, but didn’t know exactly what was going on. He however knew she had lied about the hotel, so he scrutinized the photos carefully for any evidence that would support his suspicions. He really hoped that he would be wrong, but then he finally saw something...
Was Sara Cheating?
Upon closely inspecting the photographs, David noticed that Sara was not wearing her wedding ring in any of the photographs. Sara had clearly tried her best to make it look as inconspicuous as possible! Despite his disbelief, Davids knows there is only one possible explanation...
Sarah must be cheating on him. Her taking off her wedding ring has no other explanation. After sending Sara a thank you, David puts his phone away as his hands shake from rage. This is something he will not discuss over the phone, so he will wait until he can confront her face to face.
A Looming Divorce
David is going through a very difficult time right now. Why would she do this to him? Was it really worth it after all he had done for her and all they had experienced together? Despite his love for Sara, David can't forgive cheating. Realizing this, he makes up his mind. In the morning, he'll file for divorce.
David knows that Sara won't be home until late that night, but he couldn’t sleep, so he decides to stay up until she is home. He needed to at least tell her why he decided to leave her. Having waited for hours, he finally hears the front door open.
Staying Up Late At Night
Sara finally returns home around 3am. Exhausted after the night she had, she wonders how long she can keep up with this schedule. However, she knows that she must do it since they are still not back on their feet. It would be nice if she could spend all the money she was earning without David noticing.
Sara is surprised to find that the light in the living room is still on when she opens the front door and even more surprised to see David still sitting there instead of sleeping. At this time, he would usually be in bed as he had to get up early the next morning.
Sara Gets The Heat
Based on the texts he sent to her the night before, Sara's first thought is that he probably missed her so much he stayed up for her. Sara smiles at this thought. However, when Sara looks into David's bloodshot eyes, she realizes that those are not the eyes of someone who missed her. She knows something is very wrong.
David starts screaming at her. His emotions have been accumulating for so long that he cannot stop them. He wishes to tell her everything that has happened. Sara finally gets the chance to explain herself after he calms down a bit.
Finally, Honesty From Sara
Sara tells him with tears in her eyes that she has not cheated on him with anyone. The truth is that she lied to him about her job at the hotel, but it was only because she was ashamed to reveal what she was really doing. However, she was left with no choice now and was forced to tell David.
Sara was employed as a waitress at a local club for the rich to entertain them with eye candy while their drinks were being served. She received a job offer from the club because it was the only place that accepted her experience as a Playboy bunny.
She Didn’t Like The Job
There were a lot of dirty men there, making googly eyes at her and yelling obscenities. Sara detested working there. But she knew they needed more financial support, so she bought herself nice things so that it was easier to go into work every night with the large tips she got from these rich guys.
When Sara worked at the gentlemen's club for a couple nights, she realized how much more tips she could get if she didn't wear her wedding ring. This was most likely because the men would feel like they might have a chance if they impressed her. So she stopped wearing it at work.
Understanding Her Explanation
David was still angry at Sara for lying to him and taking up the job he didn't want her to do despite hearing the explanation she provided. Nonetheless, he realized that the situation was much better than he had imagined, and he was relieved that she was not actually cheating on him.
He tried to talk everything out with her all night. The conversation was tough and emotional, but in the morning, David became mostly at peace with the whole situation. Sara was so dear to him that he made every effort to forgive her and put this all behind them.
Quitting Her Job
Sara eventually quit her job at the gentlemen's club. It was partly because David asked her to, of course, but mostly because she also no longer enjoyed working there. The old Sara would have enjoyed the men's attention she got at the club, but she realized that she had changed quite a lot since her marriage, and this simply wasn't for her anymore.
At the time, she felt the need to take that kind of job because of their dire financial situation, but she realized that it wasn't worth making both her and her husband unhappy. She was now determined to get a more decent job.
Taking Things Slow And Doing Better
Sara returned to the job search immediately, but this time, she had a lot less pressure on her. Good thing that they had been able to save a good chunk of her earnings from her employment at the gentlemen's club. Plus, David's carpentry job was still going well, so their financial situation was still in a much better status.
Sara eventually found employment as a waitress again. But unlike the last time, she didn't have to rely on her looks to make this gig work. David and Sara reconnected slowly but surely the right way, and Sara promised never to take off her wedding ring ever again.