when Diana realized that it was too late to call it was already past midnight she silently prayed that it was Marty's phone annoyed she buried her face in the pillow and exhaled a grateful thank you when the call finally ended after five rings just as she started to get comfortable the bell rang once more disappointed she cried out in frustration and opened her eyes Martin pick up the phone her words were suddenly interrupted when she woke up she noticed that her husband was not in their bed glancing at the clock which showed 3:37 a.m. she
reached for the phone on the bedside table wondering at its disappearance just a few hours ago he was by her side when they went to bed confused she answered the phone muttering hello who is this the voice on the other end asked is this Diana Miller are you Martin Miller's wife yes of course who am I talking to Diana asked Mrs Miller I'm calling call in from the emergency department of the north City Medical Center your husband was in an accident and was delivered about an hour ago we have your contact information from the previous
incident can you come to the hospital right now the man on the other end of the line asked oh my God is he okay Diana exclaimed excitedly I can't tell you the details over the phone ma'am please come as soon as possible the same voice replied yes of course I will come come as soon as possible Diana replied she hurried up the stairs where her daughter Dallas was fast asleep dallis named after the city where she was conceived studied at a local University but decided to live at home to cut costs although she enjoyed living
in a dorm in her freshman year she soon realized that living closer to campus would be more beneficial for her studies Dal wake up she whispered gently shaking her daughter by the shoulder but Dallas was still fast asleep Dallas wake up Diana's voice broke through the haze of sleep Dallas sat up abruptly squinting against the harsh light in the room his mother's words slowly came back to him your father was in an accident he's in the emergency room you need to get dressed we have to go in a panic Dallas threw back the blankets and
jumped out of bed he hastily pulled his night gown over his head ignoring the fact that he was standing naked in front of his mother Diana was too busy getting out her clothes for Dallas to notice Dallas dressed quickly and anxiety for his father flashed through his mind he followed his mother out of the room his heart pounding with fear and uncertainty after getting dressed both women rushed to the hospital Dallas kept asking her mother about what happened but Diana couldn't find any answers it seemed like the journey took forever but in fact with little
traffic it only took about 10 minutes when they arrived they were directed to Martin's room in the emergency department where they were Amazed by his appearance he was heavily bandaged and did not react in any way to what was happening despite their grief they were given papers to fill out even in times of grief it is impossible to avoid bureaucratic procedures Dallas pulled her chair closer to her father seeking comfort in his presence they sat in silence for about an hour before a man and a woman dressed in police uniforms entered the room good evening
ma'am the woman introduced herself identifying herself as officer Gail Stanton with her partner Robert Hansen standing next to her we were the first to arrive at the scene is there any news about his condition Diana shook her head her voice full of concern no one has told us anything yet officer this is my daughter Dallas she added the officers exchanged glances and then turned back to the family we need to ask you a few questions officer Stanton said softly I understand that now is not the right time but it is important for the investigation can
you clarify what your husband was doing outside at that time the officer asked actually he was at home with me and we went to bed around 10 p.m. I didn't know he was gone until I got a call from a hospital officer standing asked Dallas ma'am can you confirm this yes we watched a movie on TV which ended at 10:00 and then everyone went to bed I saw Dad go into Mom's bedroom she replied do you know which moveie you watched the officer asked we watched an action movie with Kiana Reeves the daughter replied did
he have to overcome many personal problems maybe financial difficulties or marital problems the officer asked the usual problems that arise in marriage nothing unusual but I was puzzled as to why he left the house without warning me Diana asked were the passengers of the other car injured that's the point Mrs Miller he replied it was an isolated incident two witnesses claimed that your husband's car was working normally before inexplicably accelerating and crashing into a large oak tree at the intersection of Highways 121 and 288 there were no signs of attempted breaking the officer said Diana
and Dallas were shocked by the officer's assumptions are you suggesting that my husband deliberately caused this accident Diana asked we need to inspect the car for mechanical malfunctions that could have caused the accident and also talk to your husband when he regains Consciousness this is definitely a possible factor that we are considering the officer replied are you sure there weren't any problems with the car that you should have talked about the officer asked I assure you my husband and I have a strong and loving relationship I can't remember a single problem that could have caused
the accident I think it's just the result of him losing control or maybe falling asleep especially considering the late hour I'm sure there's a logical explanation for this Diana replied Diana's tears flowed uncontrollably preventing her from finishing her sentence officer Stanton put one of her cards on the table urging them to contact them if they remembered any additional information and quietly left the hospital room Dallas closed the door to Martin's room and turned to his mother with a questioning look you didn't tell them what's the matter what is it she asked no Dallas I didn't
his mother replied when her tears subsided this does not concern them and has nothing to do with the situation your father didn't mind maybe you'll bring it up when they talk to him we can only wait and see the following days dragged on for a very long time Martin was still in a coma hospitalized and under the care of Diana and Dallas they took turns keeping watch at his bedside making sure that he was never left unattended Diana contacted Martin's boss explained the situation to him and informed him about Martin's absence from work the accident
happened on Saturday evening and it was only on Wednesday morning that Martin began to recover by noon his eyes had opened although he still couldn't fully Focus Diana who was next to him noticed this change and went to his bed to calm him down a minute later a nurse burst into the room alerted that the monitor showed that the patient was waking up Diana moved away way to give the nurse the opportunity to take care of Martin soon his condition began to improve more doctors entered the room to assess Martin's condition seeing the free time
Diana slipped outside to call Dallas and inform her about her father's Awakening although Dallas didn't respond Diana left a voicemail with the news when they began to take away the medical equipment it turned out that Martin's left arm was broken although being right-handed it did not interfere too much in addition his throat was irritated by the tube so the medical staff provided him with a communication board the nurse read the message and asked if he was sure Martin nodded the nurse hurried out into the hallway while the tests continued Mrs Miller I regret to inform
you that your husband has asked that you and your daughter not be allowed to enter his room she said Mrs Miller was stunned and exclaimed what he's my husband I have every right to be with him I understand Mrs Miller but the patient wishes come first the nurse explained please let me talk to him we can sort this out Diana tried to squeeze past the nurse but to no avail in desperation she had to scream Martin Martin please talk to me what's going on the nurse interrupted her scolding her for interfering with other patience Mrs
Miller please stop shouting if you want you can wait outside the the ward but if you try to enter or make noise you will be asked to leave the building do you understand Diana nodded understandingly realizing that she had no choice but to comply 45 minutes later Dallas arrived at the hospital and saw her mother sitting on a chair at the entrance to the ward confused she asked Mom why are you here why did Dad forbid us to enter the ward the mother hesitated before replying well he forbade me but I don't understand why he
forbade you and why did it take you so long to get here Dallas explained I just woke up when Bradley came to check on me instead of being with your father you decided to make love to your boyfriend I understand that he was unconscious when you left but it still shows what your priorities are Diana said threateningly Dallas replied in an indifferent tone not at all remorseful for her actions she Justified her decision by saying that she needed to relax after a stressful situation and it worked she advised her mother to also find time to
relax in this way but the mother categorically refused this offer saying that it was not something she would have done she also stated that now is not the time to discuss this issue as it is disrespectful Dallas couldn't help but laugh at the irony of the situation a tall stunning brunette appeared at the knock on the door dressed professionally but not like a doctor despite this her badge identified her as Dr Lasser a mental health specialist at the hosital Hospital good morning Mr Miller she greeted him how are you feeling I think it's good as
expected it's been 9 days since the accident he finally found the ability to speak the outdated board was no longer used he asked about the date of his discharge but did not receive a clear answer despite this the hospital asked me to talk to you is this acceptable the doctor asked do I have a say in this matter he asked asked not if you want to be discharged as soon as possible in order for you to leave I have to discharge you the psychiatrist replied with a puzzled grin then letun get started Martin said Dr
Lasser pulled a chair up to the bed and sat down elegantly Crossing her long legs after a few minutes of looking through the papers the doctor spoke so it looks like you were hospitalized a little over a week ago after an accident with a large tree I also noticed that you asked your wife and daughter not to visit you and this leads me to believe that there may be some connection between these two events Martin nodded back she cheated on me he confessed the nurse sighed acknowledging that infidelity unfortunately is common but rarely leads to
such Extreme Measures is there anything else in this story what is it she asked Martin sat in silence for what seemed like an eternity the last thing he wanted to do was open up about his feelings as especially to a beautiful woman like Dr Lasser he wished he had an older male therapist he could trust but Dr Lasser remained calm and understanding giving him a chance to collect his thoughts finally after what seemed like an eternity Martin Found the courage to speak I think I was depressed he admitted quietly there was no official diagnosis but
I just felt good probably lost I haven't had the desire to engage in intimacy for over a year Martin said it all started after that incident right the doctor asked she probably knew about his medical history she probably had access to all the records she just wanted him to admit it to tell the truth it wasn't even an accident I was a passenger in the back seat when we were hit from behind my boss was in the front passenger seat and his boss was driving there were no airbags to protect us he began I didn't
expect to get such severe damage but unfortunately it happened I accidentally hit my head on the seat in front of me which I believe was the cause of the injury according to the report I received a Blow To The Head and a slight concussion despite numerous tests and medications the doctors were unable to give a clear explanation for my condition it seems that a part of my brain has been damaged as a result of which I cannot achieve arousal in general my wife became dissatisfied with our intimate life which eventually led to her having an
affair this situation had been wearing me out for seven or eight months before the events of that evening happened we tried to solve our problems in other ways but in the end it wasn't enough I know that there are certain types of assistants who can help in situations like this I've already had the experience of intimacy although I admit I'm a little embarrassed to talk about it at first we hope that everything would work out and fantasized about spending the whole weekend in bed together enjoying each other's company unfortunately this never happened in the end
she began to seek satisfaction elsewhere without telling me in advance I only found out about it when I unexpectedly returned from work ahead of time it may seem like a platitude but it was a shocking Revelation she was at home not only with her lover but also with my daughter and her boyfriend there was disbelief in Dr lasser's voice when she asked did they do this together fortunately no Diana and Bill were in the bedroom and Alice and Brad were in the living room that's how I found out about my wife's infidelity and that my
daughter was aware of it and didn't seem to mind it he replied that was the reason you forbade your daughter from visiting you right she asked yes oh and if I haven't mentioned it before bill is Brad's father we met him by chance as the father of our daughter's boyfriend later it turned out that it was our daughter who recommended Bill to her mother this Revelation came as a surprise to me he he said have I discussed this situation with them not quite I was thinking of approaching Diana but I have already witnessed more of
my daughter's personal life than I would like so I decided to leave the explanation that followed was not at all what I expected he said she regretted that I was aware of the situation but stressed that if I could not meet her needs then she would have to look for a permanent partner she preferred to have someone by her side all the time rather than being in constant search of a new partner Bill who was single and had similar needs became her Chosen One what could I do in response indeed I couldn't give her what
she needed in terms of physical intimacy it wasn't her fault and she was just doing what was necessary for her own well-being if she had hypothetically asked you about it beforehand would you have answered yes the doctor asked I've been thinking about this question for a long long time torn between my love for her and my own happiness in the end I realized that I couldn't go through with it we made vows and Promises including a commitment to support each other in sickness and in health I couldn't betray her and I couldn't accept the thought
that she would do the same to me he replied despite this did she continue to date him the doctor asked now that I found out about it she turned out to be less restrained I can't say for sure if she started doing it more often because I didn't know how often it happened before but it used to happen only during the day when I was at work now that includes weekend shopping some of which she obviously spent with Bill he replied it must have been difficult the doctor asked knowingly it doesn't even come close to
describing the situation and yet I felt powerless to do anything she deserved a full-fledged intimate life but I couldn't handle it the weight of it was suffocating me let me tell you about the evening of the accident the whole family gathered to watch a movie on TV I tried to hide my Heartache by keeping her locked up it seemed to me that it was better not to burden Diana and Dallas with their worries as they exchanged kisses and hugs before going to bed I received a simple good night from Dallas at that moment I realized
that she had lost all respect for me as a father and a man it was hard to blame her for such actions considering that I didn't think too highly of myself either like Diana I went to bed as usual the monotony of what was happening was almost suffocating every evening everything happened the same way as soon as Diana fell asleep I dressed quietly took my wallet and keys and went upstairs to check on Dallas when I saw that she was sleeping peacefully I kissed her and said goodbye and then I went to the car as
I got into the driver's seat I couldn't help but notice the airbags a reminder that there is protective equipment in the car I believe that if the blow was strong enough nothing would change I didn't have a definite plan I just drove aimlessly around the neighborhood when I first came across a large oak tree I noticed the absence of obstacles in a clear path after circling around him once more I headed towards him the man finished his story they sat in silence for a few moments each replaying his story in his head finally the doctor
broke the silence Mr Miller I appreciate your openness and honesty with me this is quite unusual I'll give you time to think about what you've shared with me is it okay if I come tomorrow the doctor asked I'm not going anywhere he replied with a touch of sarcasm they shook hands and Dr Lasser left the room Martin took his phone which he had left at home earlier in the evening in which Diana had kindly brought to him despite his protests and replied to numerous messages and emails he also informed his boss about the latest developments
finally he closed his eyes and tried to rest for a while when Diana returned home she tried her best to keep her composure she couldn't shake the feeling that Marty didn't mind her meeting bill as if he allowed it as a sign of his love for her at first Diana considered what had happened to be a simple accident but as doubts crept into her soul her confidence wavered she was afraid that the authorities might question her husband fearing that he would reveal details of her relationship with Bill the police did not contact her again deciding
that extramarital contact was technically not a crime perhaps they decided it was an accident and closed the case anyway she didn't care and if there was she couldn't remember and she certainly wasn't going to refrain from physical intimacy just because someone had falsely accused her husband's boss this was not the life she had agreed to and she certainly wasn't going to agree to it right now when Martin returned home she decided that she would be more attentive to his feelings and more restrained in dealing with Bill but she wasn't going to give up the next
morning Dr Lasser came as promised Martin noted the changes in the doctor's appearance but unfortunately Marty remained withdrawn how are you feeling this morning Mr Miller Dr Lasser asked nothing has changed since yesterday doctor I'm ready to go home but it looks like the decision is in your hands Martin said well at least partially unfortunately according to state law you must be detained for 72 hours the countdown started with yesterday's conversation so we have a couple more days but the food here is not too terrible they giggled together I'm glad to see that you don't
lose your sense of humor she remarked me too came the reply it has been quite a long time or rather several months since I really felt like myself I used to be quite a joker and often got on Dallas's nerves with my antic he replied have you had any disturbing thoughts lately maybe there are some hidden dark Corners in your mind that we have yet to explore the doctor asked you see doc everything has changed I've been struggling with feelings of depression for a year now but recently those feelings have changed now instead of sadness
I am filled with anger and disappointment I feel that Diana and Dallas have let me down especially Diana but first of all I am disappoint pointed in myself for not showing self-control and not letting my wife know that her behavior is unacceptable will I take a position now definitely although the idea of divorce is very tempting I am aware of my role in making it happen if she agrees to end a relationship with Bill I am ready to go to a psychologist and work on restoring our marriage he said I have to pay tribute to
your tenacity Mr Miller it is not often that I witness such an amazing transformation in such a short period period of time the doctor noted during the time that I spent here lying down before a meeting I had enough opportunities to reflect on my thoughts I am grateful for the chance you gave me to share them with someone which allowed me to clarify and organize my thoughts he replied your behavior in this situation was truly outstanding Mr Miller that's why I decided to end our conversation for today I'll drop by tomorrow for a final conversation
but I don't see any reason why you can't leave as planned she concluded Ed I can't wait for this doc he replied Marty knew that if he wanted change he had to start by acting like change was inevitable the airbags proved to be extremely effective and exceeded Marty's expectations the most difficult aspect of the accident was the concussion he received which required a long rest in a dark quiet room turning off the TV and turning on Comm music Marty's wife and daughter surrounded him with care and attention everything went smoothly for a little over a
week until Diana suddenly announced that she needed to go shopping no Martin he replied calmly what do you mean no Diana asked in disbelief there are basic necessities including your healing creams make a list for Dallas to go in your place Marty ordered why are you dragging me into this Dad I already have plans for a meeting with Bradley Diana protested well then you have extra motivation to make purchase is faster don't you Marty replied when Diana reluctantly started making a list this is hilarious Martin you can't just barge in here and disrupt everything Dallas
and I have our own rules and only I go to the store period Diana replied do you really think I'm naive Diana he asked naive no Marty that's not what I meant why are you suddenly doubting me she asked indignantly do you really think I don't understand that these grocery shopping trips are just an excuse to see Bill he sarcastically remarked I've never come home without groceries yet Martin Diana replied angrily of course it's a great Alibi but you've been away too long and I see right through you Marty summed up when you avoid looking
me in the eye when your outfits don't seem right to you when your makeup looks a little wrong it means that something has changed he said the time spent with Bill was a thing of the past and Diana's shocked expression only emphasized this fact Marty continued at that moment Dallas couldn't help but feel a newfound respect for her father Marty please we've already talked about this she pleaded I will try to be more careful in the future I think I was being too casual but I'm not going to let that stop me I have every
right to a full-fledged intimate life and I intend delete it Diana exclaimed don't our marriage vows mean anything to you each other and sickness and in health leaving others is not an option when faced with difficulties Diana said Marty and yet you're here preferring to date someone else it's time to make a choice either we end our relationship with Bill and work on our marriage with a psychologist or on Monday I turned to a divorce lawyer he said threateningly you have no right to suggest such a thing Mart Miller don't even think about threatening me
if only I could have intimacy with you and no one else else Diana screamed it's unfair to accuse me of something I have nothing to do with just because you had an accident doesn't mean that my love life should be ruined I refuse to accept it instead I'm going to go shopping meet Bill and attend to my own needs if you want to discuss it tonight we can but don't try to control or limit my actions she said saying this to her husband Diana ran out of the house slamming the door with such force that
the windows shook the silence that followed was disturbing father and daughter exchanged worried glances after which Martin retired to his room Dallas Miller was worried about the future of her family in particular about her parents marriage her father had never come into conflict with her mother and although disagreements between them were not uncommon nothing seemed so serious deciding to leave this matter between her parents Dallas felt a sense of anxiety creep into her soul for the first time in her life unable to do anything she gathered her thoughts and headed for Bradley Park part of
Diana secretly wished that Marty would never fully recover because she wasn't sure she could let bill go Bill had domineering and dominating qualities that didn't quite suit her he acted without hesitation unlike Marty who was always a gentle and caring person at dusk Dallas returned home and found her father resting in his room a dim light coming through the slightly ajar bathroom door caught her attention it dawned on her that her father must have turned on the light because none of the lamps in the room were so dim Dad she whispered he had his back
to her but answered without turning around Dad I'm really sorry her words seemed to pierce his thoughts as he slowly sat up in bed and finally met the Gaze of his daughter who was crying quietly in the doorway what do you want to say what is it he asked confused he stopped using the affectionate nicknames he usually called her after he found out that she had helped her mother find a new partner even if she was crying he didn't dare to do it now feeling like it was all a trap Dallas came over and stood
at the foot of the bed apologizing for her actions she explained that she was just trying to help her mother who was upset about his situation their gazes locked for a moment confirming each other's unspoken understanding Bradley's father was grieving the loss of Mrs Koy Bradley confessed to them that he constantly thinks about her and Longs for her presence it was natural to assume that they would find solace in each other's company but at that moment it dawned on them they had never thought about how their actions would affect another person wasn't that the reason
for their actions that night Marty was stunned by his daughter's unexpected reaction he couldn't help but wonder if this was all just a ruse but decided to take her word for it if he is eventually caught off guard again insulted or betrayed he will have to put up with it but deep down he he felt relieved he struggled with his own emotions unable to do what he desperately wanted to do when their eyes met and they exchanged fleeting Smiles Marty assured his daughter that the past was behind them he swore that he would never allow
himself to be plunged into this Darkness again I really hope so I'm relying on you she said are you thinking about leaving mom Dallas asked I haven't made a final decision yet dear but it seems inevitable if she doesn't break up with Bill let's keep this between us she has to change on her own not because she is forced to Martin said okay bad I'm going upstairs oh I broke off my relationship with Bradley today Marty tried as best to hide a smile he had never approved of this guy and it was amazing to hear
that she had fallen in love with him why Marty asked intrigued by the sudden confession Dallas started to explain but hesitated searching for the right words because my dad once told me that Bradley wasn't good enough for me and now I see that he was right I realized that my father was right in many ways a grin spread across Marty's face when he saw his daughter growing up in front of his eyes Dallas walked up to her father and hugged him tightly in a moment of awareness and gratitude it dawned on them that these hugs
were the first in a long time eventually they let go of each other exchanging smiles and Marty watched as Dallas quietly left the room and headed upstairs as soon as Marty heard the click with which the car closed from the outside the warm feelings that had gripped him disappeared he lay down again closing his eyes soon Diana came into the bedroom having taken a shower at bills Mari advised her to come back after the shower so she wouldn't smell like another man can you help with the groceries he asked what is it she asked Marty
jokingly replied are there any products there at all yes Marty I told you I was going grocery shopping and I went she replied Marty took the bags out of the car and put them on the table noticing that there were no chilled or Frozen Foods in them he found a receipt with a Tim stamp indicating that she had left the store almost 2 hours ago Marty realized that she had been shopping before meeting Bill despite the fact that he had expected this the evidence he saw still amazed him he silently put away his things and
retired to the bedroom wondering if it was worth investigating the situation Diana had made her plans clear and now he had to decide what to do something had to be changed do you want to discuss this further his wife asked it was obvious from her tone that she did not believe that this would change anything no Diana you've made your position clear he replied Diana gave up she treasured her husband and did not want to lose him he was not only her spouse but also the closest person she loved to spend time with the most
given the circumstances she did not think that seeking her own intimate satisfaction was the right decision Diana knew there was going to be a problem and she wanted Marty to come to his senses and see it too she nodded in satisfaction and went to the closet to choose an outfit she was thinking about resuming intimacy with the husband she missed so much but today was not the right time when she was getting ready for said Marty was already asleep or at least that's what she thought Diana was Furious when the divorce papers were filed Marty
being prudent sent them home and stayed with Dallas staying in the guest room upstairs next to Dallas's room despite the fact that Diana was against the divorce Marty hired a fierce lawyer who put a lot of effort into defending his interests anticipating Diana's next move Marty took precautions and decided to be prepared for any further attempts on her part the C consultations began the same week the paperwork was filed and Marty turned to a reputable psychologist the psychologist confirmed that Marty was no longer at risk and the judge agreed with him the quarrel could have
continued but Dallas intervened just in time to prevent Diana from causing even more harm Dallas reminded her mother that Diana's needs should not be above the vows and promises she made life is not always fair but sometimes the right things went out she had to support her husband and endure his suffering by his side Dallas stressed that any further resistance would permanently destroy their potential motherdaughter relationship Diana faced with the prospect of losing both her husband and daughter was forced to abandon her objections to the divorce their house was sold and Marty agreed to pay
child support for several years hoping that the court would appoint them regardless Diana found a two-bedroom apartment near her work and moved into it after the divorce was finalized 8 months later Martin was able to work full-time but the bitterness of the divorce remained bill made it clear that his relationship with Diana was over it turned out that he had several other women which made Diana lose her attractiveness now that she was no longer married Dallas continued to split time between both parents while attending college over time Diana began to pose as a victim and
continued to blame Marty for the divorce once again Dallas heard from her mother that if only Marty had been more understanding she raised her voice at her mother doubting that she was thinking about their father's feelings Marty entered the dimly lit Club around 10:00 on Friday evening seeking to escape from the confined space of his house he was just looking for a brief moment of pleasure after ordering a rum and coke at the bar he looked around the room and noticed a woman at the opposite end who seemed familiar to him but he could not
remember where he had seen her before she was sitting with an almost empty glass of wine in front of her her dark brown hair cascading down her back her dress barely covering her breasts Marty studied her carefully and memories came flooding back a smile played on his lips as he raised his glass and walked towards her as he approached her she raised her head and met his gaze Dr Lasser he asked uncertainly she looked into his eyes and studied his face for a while before showing signs of recognition Mari began to doubt himself wondering if
he had mistaken her for someone else I'm leaving Dr Lasser in the hospital in the real world my name is Vicki she replied it's been a long time and I'm sure you communicate with more patience than I do with experienced psychologists she joked I remember names better than faces she replied well my name is Martin Miller he said Vicki thought about that name for a moment while Marty waited for her to admit defeat he was watching her closely he could have sworn he saw a spark light up in her mind ah Mr Miller an Unfaithful
wife in a sudden encounter with a tree if I remember correctly she said you remember correctly and I'm surprised we only talked a couple of times almost two years ago what a coincidence would you like to join me Marty motioned for the bartender to pour them another glass thank you I'm glad you're here what brings you here tonight are you dating someone she asked are you still married I'm trying to get married Vicki replied with a twinkle in her eyes hinting at her true intentions Mar raised an eyebrow but I could swear that not so
long ago I saw an amazing ring on your finger Vicki sighed maybe it was there once my divorce has recently been finalized I wore rings in a vain attempt to save my marriage but it was clear that my ex-husband had other interests for example a young cashier and her friends and how are things in your marriage Vicki asked I'm sorry to say that I failed Marty replied God are they still a couple she asked this may shock you but I haven't followed my wife's relationship since the divorce I have no idea he replied and please
call me Marty anything but Mr Miller he begged laughing what did your wife call you Vicki asked Marty or Martin he replied would you like to dance Martin asked motioning to the bartender to keep an eye on their drinks taking Vicki by the hand he led her to the dance floor where they quickly found their Rhythm to the cheerful music when one fast song was replaced by a slower Melody they continued to dance clinging to each other Vicki put her arms around Martin's neck and he held her tightly swaying to the Beat of the Music
as a man Martin couldn't help but noticed the lack of a bra as soon as he saw Vicki their eyes met for a moment before she rested her head on his shoulder they remained in each other's arms when the second song began Martin was fascinated by the feeling of intimacy with this stunning fragrant woman when the song ended Vicki took advantage of the LOL to express her feelings Martin I'm tired of dancing but I also feel incredibly lonely she whispered softly in his ear why don't you take me home and do something about it Martin
gently took her hand and let her back to the bar paid the bill and informed the bartender that the drinks were over the bartender not at all embarrassed nodded understandingly since she arrived at the club in an Uber they got to Martin's car and he drove them back to his apartment when they were seated Martin asked Vicki I know it's a little late to ask but how much have you had to drink she replied just one glass of wine at the bar before you arrived what's undermined don't worry Martin he drove into the underground garage
and took the elevator to his floor Vicki snuggled up to him all the time and they shared a few passionate kisses as soon as the door closed Vicki quickly took off her dress exposing herself oh my god Vicki you look amazing Martin exclaimed Thanks Martin but are you going to just stand there and watch Vicky asked no way I'm not here just to watch he told Vicki with a mischievous smile but first show me your bedroom she asked Martin took her hand and let her down the hall grateful that Dallas had gone to her mothers
for the weekend do you have any contraceptives Vicki asked when they entered his room Martin nodded took out a small Supply from the bedside drawer and put them on the bedside table after more than an hour of intense and passionate love making they finally returned to reality Martin was lying on his back and Vicki was curled up next to him feeling full and satisfied they did not fall asleep completely but were in a state of relaxation suspended between sleep and wakefulness Martin she whispered yes he muttered as soon as he woke up I just remember
that this story mentioned a problem with making love do you remember that Martin laughed softly oh yeah now it's not a problem Vicki's brows furrowed what happened Martin explained a few months after the tree incident I started to feel well different the tingling sensation is the best I can describe I think the these are the feelings that arise when a paralyzed limb begins to come to its senses this feeling lasted for several weeks despite the fact that we were still technically married my wife and I had been living separately for some time I did not
consider it necessary to explain the situation to her since it did not concern her over time I began to experience morning Cravings more often sometimes even during the day he said after 8 to 9 months everything returned to normal the doctor did not have a clear answer on how to explain the sudden Improvement despite numerous tests and scans they were unable to identify the specific cause of the changes in the end they decided it was a mysterious brain Quirk maybe hitting a tree somehow fixed the situation the truth remains unclear it could have been a
combination of a blow and a natural healing process of the brain the exact reason may never be fully understood he concluded then I consider myself he said I think it's okay if I stay the night Vicki asked so we're planning to get intimate again in the morning and then have breakfast together Martin asked when they were ready to rest Martin asked one last question Vicki do you think you're ready for a serious relationship there was silence and Martin worried that he might have made a mistake and scared her he half expected her to get out
of bed and asked for a ride home but there was no doubt about her attraction to him it wasn't just her looks that attracted him she had a sharp mind and he found her company Pleasant it wasn't love yet but after the divorce she became the first woman he truly considered can we discuss this in the morning she asked of course good night Vicki he said good night Martin Vicki replied Vicki woke up before Martin and saw that he was sleeping peacefully deciding to let him sleep she took a shower and then went to the
kitchen to cook breakfast Martin's question caught her off guard as she was getting ready for bed although she was definitely attracted to him the main thing for her was just to have fun for several months now she had been telling herself that she was quite happy with the absence of a romantic partner and in many ways it was true with a steady job and friends she didn't necessarily need a man but deep down she couldn't deny that she really wanted companionship but what would a decent man say when she told him the truth Martin woke
up to the smell of something delicious he went into the kitchen and saw Vicki in the shirt he had worn the day before and an apron I was going to make you breakfast she said it's too late Martin replied with a smile well you can invite me to lunch instead Vicki suggested she told him to take a quick shower and breakfast would be ready when he returned 10 minutes later Martin joined her in the kitchen while she was arranging the plates on the table an omelette several sausages and a slice of butter toast appeared I
didn't know there were sausages in the freezer Marty replied laughing I was hoping they could still be eaten Vicki jokingly said Martin tasted a piece and said it was very tasty breakfast was relatively quiet Martin tidied up the kitchen while Vicki kindly cooked they made small talk until they finished eating and loaded everything into the dishwasher he looked at Vicki and asked are you ready to talk she hesitated for moment before answering mostly listen Vicki he began I don't want to complicate the situation or invade your privacy if you only want a physical relationship I'll
understand you don't owe me anything she nodded in agreement I just need to talk to you about something can we do this in the bedroom I feel calmer there they entered twined their fingers and went into the bedroom where they sat opposite each other on the bed Vicki squeezed Martin's hands tightly Martin despite the fact that we met in person only last night I already consider you a wonderful person and I really like you but I have to tell you something important she began I told you that my husband left me for a younger woman
and it's true but the real reason he left is that I can't have children he wanted to have his own family and didn't want to consider adoption that's why he left in search of someone who can give him the desired children he considered the absence of his own children to be a manifestation of inadequacy and me to be its cause as for his feelings after the divorce I can't say for sure Vicki finished sadly I'm already over 40 I have an adult daughter so having children is not a hindrance for me Martin replied it's nice
to hear that I also want to be honest about what I'm not proud of after the divorce I was overcome by a feeling of self-doubt I was getting old and my husband had just left me for a woman almost half my age Vicki began to explain I'm 37 years old if you're interested she said cheerfully the thought crossed his mind but he never brought it up they both laughed a little I also felt a sense of incompleteness if that makes sense to be honest I didn't feel like a real woman how could I be considered
a woman if I couldn't bear children Vicki continued I understand the skepticism but that's how I really felt at that moment and then I decided to prove my femininity Vicki continued if I couldn't satisfy my desire to have children I decided to satisfy my desire to please men often strangers I adopted the image of a fatal and never refused an invitation to go home with someone who interested me this went on for several months until I realized that it was harmful and sought help from a psychotherapist despite this I continued to behave in this way
although not so often until I reached a Tipping Point when I was able to free myself from it have you been doing something like this she asked he tried not to make any judgments and didn't want her to feel judged too but last night she was undoubtedly as alert as a cougar it was a fact as a woman I have needs and sometimes I go outside to satisfy them but now I have become pickier in my choices she explained there were many times when I returned home alone and took the situation into my own hands
she said I suppose I should be grateful that I meet your standards Martin said Martin I really appreciate the time we spent together and I appreciate your honesty I would like to continue our relationship but I want to be honest about my past experiences I have recently been tested and fortunately all the results were negative currently I do not use contraceptives but if necessary I can provide a certificate from my doctor I think it would be nice for both of us to get tested and commit to being the only one for each other Vicki said
and the words flew out of her mouth in a hurry Martin sat in thoughtful silence for a few moments making Vicki feel anxious and at the same time hopeful for his answer we are becoming more and more familiar and it can be difficult to open up to someone new but I decided to take a chance and open myself up I am grateful that I did this because now I have found a person who truly understands me and makes me happy thank you for sharing your story with me Vicki he replied many women experien the decrease
in interest in sexual intercourse and prefer asexual forms of attachment I thought that I would have to look for a woman much older than myself or wait a few years to find someone who would share my desires when my libido recovered and everything seemed to be back to normal I still didn't feel the best I felt pressure to prove my masculinity by pursuing women for physical intimacy I candidly Shar that I used to have a pretty high opinion of myself and considered myself quite a ladies man I was no more selective than anyone else I've
had a lot of women I've had casual relationships without much thought but in the end my luck ran out when I caught an unpleasant illness and I had to admit to the doctor that I didn't even know the names of my intimate Partners while undergoing therapy I began to think about my actions and behavior I haven't had an intimate relationship with a woman without protection for a long time but I'm ready to take the test and commit to being the only one well shall we try Vicki asked asked blinking her eyes as she already knew
the answer I'm sure we'll try Martin replied to a rhetorical question by lunchtime Martin had run out of protective equipment the expected meeting with Diana occurred after Martin and Vicki had been dating for about three months Vicky and Dallas had a strong relationship and they got along great although Marty and Vicky had their own house they practically lived together and it was clear to everyone that marriage was not far off they decided to go to a club designed for a more adult audience where a DJ played tunes and the atmosphere was conducive to intimate conversations
at tables Martin and Vicki chatted animatedly while sipping drinks and enjoying each other's company the evening started off just fine Vicki was surprised when Martin's smile disappeared and his gaze shifted to her curiously she followed his gaze and saw Diana approaching their table Martin's expression turned neutral as Diana's face lit up with a grin despite the passage of time Diana still retained the bitterness of their divorce and was sure that she had done nothing wrong satisfying her intimate needs with another man when her husband couldn't satisfy them didn't make her feel guilty therefore when she
approached the table her intentions were far from friendly Marty I'm so glad to see you Diana said sarcasm in her tone Diana this is Vicki Vicky Diana is my ex-wife Martin reluctantly introduced them wishing he didn't have to do this nice to meet you Diana Vicki said I must admit I haven't heard anything about you Vicki replied politely Diana's response was full of bitterness as she reminded him of their previous divorce yes we got divorced it's been over a year my life is no longer your concern Martin stated firmly hinting that she should leave them
alone Diana quickly apologized admitting that she didn't want to interrupt their date but then she added Vicki I have to tell you something what Vicki asked looking at Martin and then returning her attention to Diana I would not recommend that you continue to communicate with him we broke up because he couldn't satisfy me in pastels anymore Martin stared at Vicki waiting for her answer Vicki stifled a laugh and raised her eyebrows at Martin in disbelief is it true you've never talked about it she asked Martin just Shrugged letting Vicki take the lead in their conversation
Diana believed that she had managed to destroy Marty's relationship as he had destroyed it with Bill she was sure she had the upper hand but her Joy was fleeting remembering a recent meeting she realized that what she had mistaken for a wish was actually something completely different her smile faded quickly when she saw Vicki and Martin exchange knowing glances Diana was left perplexed by this turn of events wait what are you saying Marty are you saying this damn thing really works Diana exclaimed it turned out that Dallas kept Martin's personal life a secret from her
mother during their chance meetings Diana as always took the news like a champion but how is this even possible have the doctors finally found a cure she asked in disbelief Martin and Vicki were silent watching Diana's growing agitation come on Marty this question caused the collapse of of my marriage Diana could not calm down I think I deserve an explanation of what went wrong Diana demanded Martin smile faded Diana it was your actions that led to the breakdown of our marriage not my condition you made a decision that eventually led to the breakup of our
relationship and as for what I do now that we're divorced that's my business you have no right to judge or demand answers from me yes you can point your finger and say that my choice played a role in our breakup but I wouldn't behave like this if things were different Martin explained Diana something unexpected has happened the doctors believe that all the problems that I had after the first accident just need time to heal if you had been patient and supported me during my illness as our vows promised we would still be together Marty said
Diana was speechless stunned by such a revelation I can't believe it maybe it's a gift from God she whispered Martin shook his head he just wants us to keep our vows he said quietly Diana's eyes sparkled as she asked do you think so now Martin hesitated before replying no way I absolutely don't think so Diana's expression softened and Marty asked could you leave us alone for the rest of the evening after a moment's thought Diana met Martin's gaze and confessed you were right Marty I made a mistake I was selfish and I didn't have the
foresight I should have been more persistent I ruined a happy marriage I deeply regret my actions Diana hurried away leaving the table behind Martin and Vicki watched her disappear from sight and a feeling of pity filled their hearts Martin then turned his attention to Vicki shall we dance my love they also watched as Diana spent the whole evening looking for a companion for the night and at the end of the evening she left with a gray-haired man who was clearly 15 years older than Diana it was clear that Diana was having a promiscuous sex life
6 months later Martin and Vicki exchanged vows and tied the knot Dallas had to deal with Diana's paternal problems as it turned out Diana was diagnosed with breast cancer which greatly worried Dallas of course Marty comforted his daughter hoping that everything would be fine with Diana but deep down he realized that this was Karma that befell a lying and Evil woman