However, when the children got older, Elizabeth grew tired of being at home and decided to get back into real estate. Simon was happy to see Elizabeth back doing what she loved, but he worried about who would keep the house in order.\n
They decided to hire a maid, Rose, who lived in their house. Simon was fond of Rose, and they got along pretty well. They would often have long talks once Elizabeth returned from work, and she considered Rose to be a friend.\n
One day, Elizabeth noticed that her husband was wearing a new ring on his finger. Besides his wedding ring and a simple watch collection, Simon wasn\u2019t really into accessories, so this struck Elizabeth as odd.\n
He had also lost his wedding ring a while back and expressed no desire to restore it. He constantly complained about it annoying him and would often take it off from time to time; that\u2019s essentially what led to him losing it.\n
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\u201cLove, is that a new ring on your finger?\u201d Elizabeth asked.\n \u201cOh, yeah, this little old thing,\u201d Simon said nonchalantly.\n \u201cIt\u2019s nice. You\u2019ve never been one for jewelry, though. When did you get it?\u201d Elizabeth inquired.\n \u201cAbout a week ago. I saw it at the jewelry store in town and thought I\u2019d treat myself,\u201d Simon responded, slightly nervous this time.\n While Elizabeth found the whole situation peculiar, she figured this was just one of the many facets of marriage.\n People\u2019s tastes and habits change, especially if they\u2019ve been together as long as we have, Elizabeth thought.\n So, she quickly forgot about it.\n A year later, Simon passed away suddenly from a heart attack. Elizabeth\u2019s world came crumbling down, and she tried her hardest to be strong for her children, but the pain was unbearable.\n Rose was also surprisingly torn by Simon\u2019s death. Elizabeth figured it must\u2019ve been because she had basically become part of their family over the years.\n Days later, at Simon\u2019s funeral, Elizabeth was an inconsolable wreck. She tried her best to put on a poker face, but she\u2019d barely slept all week and simply didn\u2019t have the strength.\n As Elizabeth was crying at Simon\u2019s coffin, Rose joined her, holding her in an attempt to console her. As they embraced in an emotional hug, Elizabeth noticed that Rose was wearing the same ring Simon had been wearing back then.\n \u201cWhere did you get that ring? Huh?\u201d Elizabeth yelled, pulling away from Rose.\n \u201cPlease, calm down, Elizabeth,\u201d said Rose softly, trying to avoid causing a scene.\n \u201cDon\u2019t you dare tell me to calm down! Now, I said, where did you get that ring?\u201d Elizabeth barked, violently grabbing her hand. The mourners murmured amongst themselves as they watched the spectacle unfolding before their eyes.\n \u201cListen, I promise I\u2019ll explain everything to you. This is not the time or place. Please, Elizabeth,\u201d Rose said.\n \u201cDon\u2019t tell me about a time or place. Where did you get that ring, Rose? That was my husband\u2019s ring! Did you steal it?\u201d Elizabeth continued.\n \u201cSteal it? No, Elizabeth, I\u2019m not a thief. I promise I\u2019ll explain everything to you. Just not now. Please calm down,\u201d Rose pleaded. But Elizabeth was having none of it; she instantly attacked Rose, grabbing her hair.\n \u201cI said where did you get that ring?\u201d Elizabeth snapped.\n \u201cFrom Simon! We were lovers!\u201d Rose yelled, pulling away from Elizabeth\u2019s grip. The whole chapel fell silent.\n \u201cWhat did you say?\u201d an awestruck Elizabeth asked.\n \u201cWe were having an affair, Elizabeth. Simon was planning on leaving you. We were going to get married,\u201d Rose explained.\n \u201cBut\u2026 I\u2014I\u2014I thought we were friends, Rose,\u201d Elizabeth said dejectedly, in complete disbelief.\n \u201cI\u2019m sorry, Elizabeth. My intention was never to hurt you. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, we were in love. I\u2019m sorry,\u201d Rose said before exiting the chapel and leaving a weeping, brokenhearted Elizabeth by the coffin.\n A few weeks passed, and it was finally time to read Simon\u2019s will. Elizabeth was utterly shocked to see Rose pitch at Simon\u2019s lawyer, Brad\u2019s, office that day. The last time she saw her was at the funeral, and she was the last person she wanted to see.\n \u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d Elizabeth barked.\n \u201cI called her Elizabeth. This was Simone\u2019s wish,\u201d Simon\u2019s lawyer explained.\n \u201cPlease, Elizabeth. Let\u2019s be civil about this,\u201d Rose added.\n \u201cYou don\u2019t get to speak to me. Brad, let\u2019s get this over and done with. I have places to be,\u201d Elizabeth snapped.\n Elizabeth was heartbroken to learn that Simon had bequeathed most of his assets to Rose, leaving only their house to their children. Elizabeth got a little money, but nothing compared to what Simon left Rose.\n She thought she was right when she decided to take the job, even though it almost ruined her marriage. While it pained her dearly that he didn\u2019t think to leave her anything after all those years, she was at least content that she could provide for herself and the kids and didn\u2019t need his money.\n Always retain a sense of independance. If Elizabeth had not retained a sense of independence and gotten her own job, she may have been left stranded after Simon\u2019s death. Elizabeth and her husband, Simon, were happily married for many years. After his sudden death, Elizabeth learned at the funeral that perhaps they weren\u2019t as happy as she thought. Elizabeth and Simon were married for several years and raised two beautiful children together. 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We were lovers!\u201d\n
\nWhat can we learn from this story?\n
\nBe honest. If Simon had been honest with Elizabeth about how he was feeling, they may have been able to salvage their marriage.
\nShare this story with your friends. It might brighten their day and inspire them.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"