Gina Heslop
Helena, the protagonist, had built a simple but happy life with her husband, Michael. They had been together for five years, sharing small joys like movie nights, Sunday coffee runs, and private jokes.
Her best friend, Anna, was like a sister to her and had been part of every significant moment, including Helena’s wedding day, where Anna stood by her as maid of honor.
When Helena became pregnant, she thought it was a new, joyful chapter in their lives. However, Michael began to change. His behavior grew distant, and he became emotionally unavailable.
Conversations dwindled to one-word responses, and he seemed like a stranger. Feeling lost and scared, Helena reached out to Anna for support. Anna reassured her that it was just stress, but deep down, Helena felt something was wrong.
The situation worsened when Helena suffered a miscarriage. The loss was devastating. While Helena’s grief felt like an avalanche, Michael remained cold and detached, offering no comfort.
A month later, he told her he was not happy anymore and left without showing any emotion. Anna also disappeared from Helena’s life, blocking her on all platforms. Confused and heartbroken, Helena didn’t understand why until her mother showed her Anna’s Instagram.
There, she saw pictures of Michael and Anna together, looking happy and in love. The betrayal cut deep, but Helena refused to be defeated.
Instead of crumbling, Helena gathered evidence of Michael’s affair, which helped her in the divorce. She emerged with the house, half of his money, and the satisfaction of knowing he had to start from scratch.
Though rebuilding her life was difficult, Helena found new happiness with Daniel, a kind and supportive man. They built a genuine life together, welcomed a baby girl, and Helena finally felt whole again.
Three years later, fate brought an unexpected moment of closure. At a gas station, Helena saw Michael and Anna again. They were struggling—driving a rundown car, arguing over a declined card, and clearly facing financial difficulties.
Their relationship had soured, and they were no longer the picture of happiness they had once portrayed. Helena watched as their bitterness spilled out, with Anna even saying, “I think Helena got the better end of the deal.”
With a quiet grin, Helena drove away, back to her real happiness. She had turned her pain into strength, and karma had played its role.
