Get Back At Him
For months, Lily had been absolutely furious about what her ex-husband had done. Again and again, Jason showed that he never truly cared about the woman he stayed with for 25 years.
But that day, karma finally had its way with Jason when he finally met his baby daughter. Lily watched as he stared at the baby’s face, his eyes welling up with tears. For years, she wished she could get back at him, and now, she finally had.
Surrogate
The day Jason asked Lily to be a surrogate for him and his young girlfriend, her heart broke into millions of pieces. In recent years, she started seeing his true colors, but now, she knew just how terrible he truly was.
She cried about it for hours, and all she wanted was to hurt him back. Of course, she said no. Soon, his new girlfriend fell pregnant, but just months later, he finally learned his lesson.
Unexpected
That evening, when she received the call from Jason, she didn’t know what to expect. She answered the phone, her heart in her throat. “Hello?” she said, uncertainty obvious in her voice.
“Lily, Victoria’s water just broke. Could you come to the hospital? I need you right now,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. Lily had always had a soft spot for the man she loved for so many years. How could she have said no?
The Maternity Ward
As soon as she arrived at the hospital, she rushed to the maternity ward. Over the last few years, Jason had broken her heart and wrecked her confidence, yet she was still there, supporting him.
She still remembered how nervous he was the day she gave birth to their son, Justin. She spoke to the first nurse she could find. “I’m here to see Jason and Victoria Riley,” she said.
The Room
She was led to their room. Victoria sat in a hospital bed, tears streaming down her face. “They said she only has three centimeters left, then they’ll wheel her off to the delivery room,” Jason said.
His forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat. Lily placed a supportive hand on his shoulder to soothe him. She hated that she was there, helping him after everything he did.
Contractions
Victoria was a screaming, sobbing mess as her contractions worsened. Lily felt for her. She remembered how painful it was when she welcomed her son into the world.
Just then, the door swung open, and a doctor walked in. “Okay, let’s see how far you are, alright,” he said, pulling gloves over his hands. Lily turned away, wanting to give the young woman some privacy. But that’s when she noticed something.
Looking At Her
Jason had a worried yet loving look on his face as he looked at his girlfriend. Lily’s heart sank. He never looked at her like that. For years, she wondered if he even ever cared about her.
It was at that moment that she realized how unfair it truly was. She was becoming furious. “Okay, it’s time to go,” the doctor said in a cheery tone. Luckily for Lily, Jason’s entire life was about to be turned upside down.
Happily Ever After
Lily Riley always thought that she would live happily ever after with her first husband, Jason. Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she and Jason met just out of college, and they fell in love right away.
They got married just months later, and their wedding was nothing short of perfection. Lily thought they would be together forever.
Their Son
In their thirties, they had one child together, a son named Justin, and he was Lily’s pride and joy. She had a wonderful relationship with her son, but Jason was a lot more distant with their son.
She never thought much of it. She knew Jason was a lot less emotional than she was. But as their son grew older, she noticed a change in her husband. One that would tear their family apart.
Distant And Quiet
As the years passed, Jason grew distant and quiet. Lily never really understood why her husband wasn’t around anymore. When she would try to talk to him about it, he would shrug and walk off.
This broke Lily’s heart, but she was so busy with motherhood that she ignored it until the day he left. “I’ve found someone new. She makes me happy,” he said.
The Worst Day
The day Jason walked out on his family was one of the worst days of Lily’s life. She couldn’t believe that her husband of twenty-five years was gone. But she knew she’d have to stay strong for her son.
It took a few months, but eventually, she learned how to deal with the pain. But one day, when she ran into her husband and his new girlfriend, her entire world came crashing down around her.
Half His Age
When she saw the woman he had left her for, her stomach dropped. She never knew that her husband liked women half his age.
Victoria was gorgeous with her long brown hair and freckled skin. She was tall and athletic, and Lily knew she would never be able to compare with a girl like Victoria. That day, she went home and cried for hours. But the worst was yet to come.
His Name
It was five years after their divorce that she received a call from 51-year-old Jason that she would never forget. That day, Lily had just gotten off the phone with her son, who was enjoying his first day at college.
When she saw Jason’s name flash across her screen, she already knew that something was up. She answered reluctantly, but she had no idea what was coming.
To The Point
“Hey, Lily, how’s it going?” he asked casually. Lily frowned to herself. She knew something was up. “I’m fine. What’s going on?” she asked, desperate to get straight to it.
Jason made some small talk for a while while Lily only grew more anxious. “Look, is there a reason why you called me?” she asked, her stomach twisting into a tight knot. That was when he asked a question she would never forget.
A Question
“I just wanted to ask you something,” Jason said casually. His casual tone calmed her nerves a little, but that’s when he asked something she never expected.
“Victoria and I want to have a child, but she’s recently had some work done, and she’s in really good shape. We don’t want to ruin that. You always said you wanted to become a surrogate. We were wondering if you would carry the child for us.”
Earth Shattering
The second those words left Jason’s mouth, Lily’s world came crashing down around her. How on earth could he ask her something like that? She stood speechless for a while. “Lily?” She heard Jason’s voice.
She snapped out of her haze, and that was when the anger began bubbling within her. “What did you just ask me?” she said through gritted teeth.
Unbelievable
Lily was in a state of shock. Jason never cared about the stress that childbirth had on her body, but there he was, asking her to preserve his 24-year-old girlfriend’s perfect body.
She tried to bite her tongue, but she couldn’t help but yell into the phone about how selfish his request was. “No! I will not be a surrogate for you and that woman!” she yelled and hung up the phone. She was livid, but little did she know that soon, karma would have its way with Jason.
Furious
For days, Lily sat around, furious that he could even ask something like that. Who did he think he was? He broke her heart five years ago, and now, he was asking her to do something so physically exhausting for the woman he left her for.
She hadn’t heard from him for a few weeks, but her son delivered some interesting news one day. Victoria was pregnant with their first child.
Single
Lily couldn’t help the tears that burned behind her eyes. It was hard to accept that her husband had moved on so quickly. After the divorce, she remained single and focused on herself and her son.
For those nine months, she barely spoke to Jason. She felt like he had betrayed her in the worst way possible. But one night, she received a call.
The Call
That evening, when she received the call from Jason, she didn’t know what to expect. She answered the phone, her heart in her throat. “Hello?” she said, uncertainty obvious in her voice.
“Lily, Victoria’s water just broke. Could you come to the hospital? I need you right now,” He said, his voice thick with emotion. Lily had always had a soft spot for the man she loved for so many years. How could she have said no?
Joining Them
As soon as she stepped into their hospital room, she spotted Jason. Victoria sat in a hospital bed, tears streaming down her face. “They said she only has three centimeters left, then they’ll wheel her off to the delivery room,” Jason said.
His forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat. Lily placed a supportive hand on his shoulder to soothe him. She hated that she was there, helping him after everything he did. Little did they know things were about to take a very strange turn.
Mixed Emotions
Minutes felt like hours as they waited anxiously for the birth of the child. Lily couldn’t shake off the feeling of bitterness mixed with concern. She couldn’t fathom why she was here amidst the chaos of her ex-husband’s new life.
Sometimes, she wondered what life would have been like if James hadn’t left the family at all.
Missing Him
At times, she missed him, and she wished that things could have turned out differently. When they got married all those years ago, he was great and she never imagined that they would end up getting a divorce.
James didn’t show any signs that he was unhappy until, one day, it was too late for them.
Couldn’t Let Go
She still had some feelings for him even though he treated her like a doormat. Lily couldn’t understand why she felt this way.
Whenever he called, she picked up. If he needed help, she was there to help him. Sure, he was the father of her son. But why couldn’t she just let go of him?
Conflicting Feelings
As Lily stood by Jason’s side in the hospital room, her mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. She despised him for what he had done to her, yet there was still a part of her that couldn’t let go of the memories they had shared together.
She glanced at Victoria, whose pain-filled cries filled the room as she endured the throes of childbirth.
Regrets
Regrets washed over Lily like a tidal wave. Regrets for not standing up for herself sooner, for allowing Jason to walk all over her for so long. She wished she could turn back time and make different choices, but she knew that wasn’t possible.
The only thing she could do now was to be there for Jason and Victoria, even if every fiber of her being screamed at her to walk away.
He Was In Love
Lily’s heart was pounding in her chest. She felt strange being around the man who had hurt her so much recently. She saw the way he looked at Victoria. He had love in his eyes, something she never saw when he looked at her.
This was one of the happiest days of his life, but it was one of the worst days of her life. But soon, the day would take a devastating turn.
She Wondered
For years, a part of her wondered if he even ever cared about her. But deep down, she knew he never did. He’d made it seem like she’d a mistake fate saddled him with.
The moment he saw a way out, he took it without hesitation. Yet, despite all Lily’s heart still harbored feelings for him. She should have known how all this would end.
Her Everything
For Lily, Jason had been everything. Even now, she could still remember the first date he’d taken her on. She could smell his perfume and taste the food he’d ordered her.
She could feel the soothing evening sun on her back. She’d worn an open-back dress that fateful day–a favorite of Jason’s. Everything considered, she should have been the one inside that delivery room giving birth to more of their children. Not Jason’s girlfriend.
Switching Places
She watched as nurses rushed in and out of the delivery room. Time was slowing down as the chaos continued to build. Victoria continued to cry out, and Jason mirrored her anguish with his constant back-and-forth pacing. And then all of a sudden, things switched.
Lily found herself lying on the bed, no longer an observer on the door. Her belly was swollen, and her body was covered in sweat and pain. “It’s almost time,” a nurse by her side took her hand and said soothingly. “It’s almost time.”
How Did She Get There?
Lily looked around. How did she get on the bed? Wasn’t Victoria supposed to be there about to welcome her child into the world?
Was this another of Jason’s tricks? “How,” Lily stammered, dressed in the hospital’s gown. “How did I get here?” The nurse looked at her incredulously before asking her to focus. Now wasn’t the time for such questions.
Jason And Justin
“Your husband and son brought you,” she said when Lily asked again. And just then, Jason and Justin appeared. They looked happy and equally worried.
“You’ll be fine, honey,” Jason said, taking Lily’s free hand. “I can’t wait to meet our little angel. She’ll be a daddy’s girl!” Lily stared around with wide eyes. None of this made sense.
What About Victoria
“And Victoria?” she asked. “Who?” Jason’s brows furrowed. “Victoria. Your girlfriend. Is she delivering her baby in another room?”
“Is this some kind of sick joke?” Jason asked, his face seemingly heating up. When he realized Lily was serious, he turned to the nurse. Like an encroaching flame, dangerous anger danced and lapped in his darkened irises.
A Different Jason
Lily couldn’t remember the last time she saw Jason this emotional. In the years they’d spent together, he’d seemingly withdrawn from their relationship.
He’d moved into a tightly wound cocoon without warning, barely letting her know what thoughts crossed his mind or what problems kept him up at night.
He rarely smiled, let alone laugh, and wouldn’t let anything make him angry. As far as Lily knew, she’d married a log of wood disguised as a man. But that was until today.
Today Is A Good Day
The moment Jason stepped into the delivery room, his eyes blazed with love, hope, and pride. There was also worry inside there, a look that Lily had missed.
He stopped right by her side and took her hand as their son took her other hand. His grip was tight yet gentle and his fingers were soft and warm.
“Today is a good day,” he said, and Lily’s breath caught in her throat. She couldn’t remember the last time her husband had been this affectionate toward her.
Bewildered
But his entire demeanor shifted the moment Lily brought up his ‘girlfriend.’ He looked bewildered at first, hurt even. Then, when he realized Lily wasn’t joking, he turned stoic.
With anger burning in his eyes, he turned to the nurse who had been in the room with Lily. Lily could tell his fury was steadily simmering, waiting to be unleashed at any moment.
“Why is she saying these things?” Jason asked. A muscle ticked in his jaw, and Lily had to cut in before he did something rash.
Fine
“It’s fine, Jason,” she said quickly. But that had him turning to her with furrows cutting across his forehead. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Lily asked, and Jason told her that in the many years they had been together, this was the first time she’d used his actual name.
“How many years have we been together?” Lily asked, and the same puzzled look flashed down Jason’s face. What was happening here?
The Unfamiliar Familiarity
Lily found herself in the strange position of comforting Jason, a man she thought she knew inside and out, yet at this moment, he felt like a stranger to her.
The delivery room, with its beeping machines and sterile smell, seemed to amplify her sense of dislocation. Jason’s presence, supposed to be her anchor, only added to her confusion.
She noticed the minute changes in him—the way his hair fell slightly differently, the unfamiliar crease of worry between his brows. It was Jason but not her Jason. This realization made her heart race. Was she losing her mind?
The Shifting Reality
As the conversation veered into surreal territory, Lily’s surroundings seemed to blur and warp, echoing her internal turmoil. She caught snippets of conversation between the medical staff, their words muddling together into an incomprehensible cacophony.
It dawned on her then that her perception of reality was fragmenting, leaving her to question everything she thought she knew about her life, her marriage, and now, her impending motherhood.
The fear of losing her grasp on reality was more petrifying than the physical pain she was supposed to be feeling.
The Heart Of Confusion
Lily’s heart pounded as she tried to make sense of the situation. Jason’s sudden affection contrasted sharply with years of emotional distance.
It left her to wonder if she’d somehow crossed into an alternate reality where their love story had a different ending–a world without the pain an agony she’d grown accustomed to.
Her mind raced through their shared history, seeking anchors in memories that now felt as though they belonged to someone else. Each attempt to grasp the familiar only led her deeper into the maze of her own fears.
The Breaking Point
The tension in the room reached a crescendo when the nurse, with a furrowed brow, approached Lily, whispering something that sounded like a question.
Lily tried her best to grasp the words coming from the woman’s mouth, but none of it registered in her mind. It was in this moment that she felt the bed beneath her begin to shift.
The edges of her vision darkening as if the very fabric of her reality was tearing apart. Jason’s face, once a source of comfort, now seemed to morph into a symbol of her deepest anxieties.
The Slip Between Worlds
Suddenly, the delivery room dissolved around her, and Lily found herself standing in a completely different place—a place that was both familiar and unsettlingly foreign.
She was in her own bedroom, but it was not quite her bedroom. The walls were adorned with pictures of a little girl she did not recognize, and the air was filled with a scent she could not place.
The sound of her own heartbeat echoed loudly in her ears as she tried to piece together the fragments of her rapidly unraveling world.
The Harsh Truth
It was then that Lily heard a voice, gentle yet firm, calling her name. She turned to see a figure emerging from the shadows, a figure that bore a striking resemblance to herself.
“You need to wake up, Lily,” the figure said, and the room seemed to pulse with the weight of those words. Lily felt a jolt, as if an electric current had passed through her.
The realization hit her like a tidal wave. This was all a dream—a vivid, intricate tapestry woven from the threads of her deepest desires and fears.
The Unwelcome Awakening
Lily’s eyes fluttered open, and she was greeted by the sterile white ceiling of her of a different hospital room. The dream, with its vivid emotions and surreal twists, clung to her.
It was a haunting echo of a life she had once hoped for. She lay there, trying to catch her breath, as the reality of her situation slowly sank in.
Jason was no longer her partner, and the child she thought she was about to bring into the world belonged to another woman—Victoria.
The Painful Clarity
As the remnants of the dream faded, Lily was left to confront the painful truth of her current reality. The emotional distance that had grown between her and Jason, culminating in their separation, was not a mere bump in the road but a chasm too wide to bridge.
The realization that he had moved on, that he was about to welcome a child with Victoria, was a bitter pill to swallow. Lily knew she couldn’t allow herself to be consumed by what could have been.
The dream, as heartbreakingly vivid as it had been, offered her a glimpse into the desires she’d buried deep within her heart—the desire for love, for family, for connection. It was now up to her to seek out those things in her reality, to rebuild her life piece by piece.
Full Of Life
When Lily passed out in that dream earlier, her belly had been so full of life. But now, it was flat. She wasn’t in the hospital gown she’d been wearing earlier but clothes she could vaguely recall as hers.
“What happened?” she asked, and the nurse was the one to answer. “You passed out in Victoria’s delivery room. Tensions are running quite high.” She came to check her vitals and said, “But you’re fine. You can go back if you want or lay down for a bit.”
It All Comes Back To Her
Everything came rushing back. Lily had been standing at the door, watching Victoria prepare for childbirth. But the air had suddenly thinned out as the world started spinning.
In the darkness, her mind must have dug out what her subconscious wanted to experience, a reality where she, Jason, and their son, Justin, were still a family. But it was more than that.
Her Perfect Little World
In this reality, Lily had been ready to welcome a little girl, a daughter Jason had claimed would be a daddy’s girl. Lily’s eyes grew wet as she sat up.
‘It was just a dream,’ her mind whispered, and she nodded in acceptance. So why did it hurt so bad? Well, because she hated being the one on the losing team. Why couldn’t she have her happy ever, which she’d fought tooth and nail to have?
Has Victoria Given Birth Yet?
Wiping her eyes, Lily helped herself off the hospital bed and struggled to a table by her side, where her effects lay. “Has Victoria given birth yet?” she asked in a groggy voice, and the nurse whispered a soft no.
Pocketing her phone and taking her purse, Lily hurried back to the delivery room. She still wasn’t herself, but that didn’t matter. She needed to be there when that baby drew their first breath.
Going Back To Them
Lily wended between nurses and sick locals needing medical attention. But she wasn’t even close to the delivery wing before she heard Victoria’s scream.
Knowing it was time, she hastened her steps. Her tears were forming again. She started to realize just how much feelings she still had for Jason and everything that could have been. She needed to sort those feelings out before it was too late.
Accept It, Lily
She had to accept that the life she’d always wanted would never be. Perhaps in fully accepting this reality, she could find something better out there. Someone better.
Maybe fate had this person waiting for her. She needed to go out there, to forget what was, and fully give in to what could be. Slowly, the hate and love she had for Jason started ebbing. Jason’s entire life was about to be turned upside down.
Giving Birth
The doctor allowed both Jason and Lily to go into the delivery room with Victoria. Lily had realized that while she was out, not much time had passed.
But more than that, Jason hadn’t even come to check on her. But she was okay with having already convinced herself that she needed to let go of the pain and hatred. She should have known that fate wasn’t as forgiving as she was.
An Ordeal
Lily felt for the young woman as she fought for her life to give birth to their first child. Bringing Justin into the world had been an ordeal in itself.
Lily had spent a good sixteen hours in labor, screaming and pushing, but the worst part was that she’d done it alone, without Jason by her side. He wasn’t even in the hospital that night.
He’s Here Today
And today, here he was, next to Victoria as she got ready to give birth. Yet again, it didn’t hurt as much as it should have. Jason stood before her, a proud smile on his face.
Lily walked in and took Victoria’s hand. The room was filled with the sound of the younger woman’s groaning and asking for help. But suddenly, they could hear a baby crying. But when Lily looked at Jason, she noticed the look on his face.
Horror
Jason’s face was twisted in horror as he looked down at his newborn child. Lily was confused. She quickly walked toward him and glanced down at the newborn. But at first, she couldn’t tell what was wrong.
Jason glanced at Victoria and then back at the baby. “Honey,” he started, but that night was about to take a chaotic turn.
Unexpected Twist
Just as Lily was lost in her thoughts, a sudden commotion erupted in the room. Nurses rushed in and out, and Jason’s face contorted in panic. Lily’s heart pounded in her chest as she tried to make sense of what was happening.
Then, the doctor’s voice cut through the chaos like a knife. “We need to perform an emergency C-section now!”
Panic
Panic surged through Lily as she watched Victoria being wheeled out of the room in a blur of white. Jason’s hand clenched hers tightly, his eyes filled with fear. At that moment, all animosity between them melted away, replaced by a shared sense of dread.
Lily followed the medical team, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios. She couldn’t bear the thought of anything happening to Victoria or the baby.
Waiting
Hours passed like an eternity as Lily and Jason waited anxiously in the hospital corridor. Every passing minute felt like a lifetime and Lily’s nerves were stretched to their breaking point.
Finally, a weary-looking doctor emerged from the operating room, his expression unreadable. Lily held her breath, her heart pounding in her ears as he approached them.
Was Everything Okay?
“The baby is fine, and so is the mother. The father of the baby can come in to see his child now,” the doctor said, looking at James.
Both Lily and James breathed a sigh of relief. The baby was healthy, and Victoria had made it through childbirth. Everything was going to be okay. Or so they thought.
Something Not Right
Lily was able to peek through the window of the ward where Lily and James were. James was holding his new baby. However, he had a very strange look on his face.
Lily couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was, but something wasn’t right. James was just staring at the baby in confusion. Was the baby alright?
She Couldn’t Believe It
Victoria, out of breath and covered in sweat, stared at the shocked expression on Jason’s face. That was when he said the words Lily least expected.
“Why does the baby look just like your ex-boyfriend?” he asked, a chill running down Lily’s spine. When she saw the regretful expression on Victoria’s face, she knew she had to get out of there.
An Argument
Lily left the delivery room and made her way back to the waiting room. As she walked down the hall, she could hear Jason’s booming voice. He and Victoria were arguing, and she was certain she knew why.
She couldn’t believe what had just happened. It appeared that the baby did not belong to Jason. She could only imagine how terrible he felt.
Waiting Room
She sat in that waiting room for what felt like hours. Eventually, she watched as a man showed up and walked toward the nurses beside her. “Hi, I’m here to meet my child. The mother is Victoria Jones,” he said.
Lily couldn’t believe her ears. At that moment, she noticed Jason walking down the hall, his face red and puffy.
The Truth
The other man walked past Jason, barely acknowledging him as he headed for Victoria’s room. Jason walked toward Lily and sat beside her. “I am so sorry, Jason,” Lily said. Victoria had been cheating on him for years.
“It’s okay. It’s for the best, you know, I’ve been thinking,” Jason paused and wiped the tears from his cheeks. “I’ve been thinking that it’s time for me to come home,” he said. Lily waited for him to burst out laughing, but he didn’t. He was being serious.
Karma
She stared at Jason with wide eyes. “Come on, baby. Let’s go home,” he said and tossed an arm over her shoulders. She quickly shook it off her body, her face twisted in disbelief.
She couldn’t help but laugh in his face. “You must be mad. I’d never crawl back to you. You got what you deserved,” She said and got up from her seat. He called after her as she walked down the hall, and she couldn’t help but laugh as she walked away. Finally, she won.
Remorse
Lily couldn’t believe what she was hearing. After all the pain and heartache Jason had caused her, here he was, talking about coming back home as if nothing had happened. She searched his eyes for any sign of insincerity, but all she saw was genuine remorse.
For a moment, she was tempted to shut him down, to remind him of all the hurt he had inflicted upon her. But then she remembered the look of devastation on his face when he realized the truth about the baby. Maybe, just maybe, this was his wake-up call.
A Weight Lifted
As Lily walked away from Jason, a weight lifted off her shoulders. She realized that she didn’t need him anymore. She had spent years holding onto anger and resentment, but now she felt free.
Walking out of the hospital, Lily felt a sense of liberation she hadn’t felt in years. She was ready to embrace her newfound independence and start fresh. She had spent too long dwelling on the past and it was time to focus on her own happiness.
A New Chapter
With a renewed sense of purpose, Lily headed home to begin the next chapter of her life. She knew it wouldn’t be easy, but she was determined to make the most of it.
As she drove away from the hospital, Lily couldn’t help but feel grateful for the unexpected turn of events. Sometimes, karma has a way of working things out in the end.
Moving Forward
In the days that followed, Lily focused on herself and her son. She threw herself into her work, finding solace in her career and the supportive community around her.
With each passing day, the pain of her past with Jason began to fade, replaced by a newfound sense of resilience and determination. She refused to let his betrayal define her any longer.
Finding Happiness
Slowly but surely, Lily began to rebuild her life on her own terms. She surrounded herself with friends who uplifted her and pursued hobbies that brought her joy.
As time went on, she realized that true happiness didn’t depend on anyone else but herself. She was the master of her own destiny, and she was determined to make the most of it.