Imagine coming home after a long day, expecting peace, only to find your husband and his ex-wife in your living room. That’s exactly what happened to me. But Melissa wasn’t just there for a chat. What she was doing was beyond anything I could’ve imagined.
Do you know the feeling when you return home after a day full of meetings and deadlines? All you want is just to take a shower, change into a fresh pair of pajamas, and sink into your cozy bed. It’s just the best feeling ever.
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I felt the same when I got home from work two weeks ago. All I wanted was my bed, a cup of hot coffee, and the true-crime documentary I’d been watching. I was set to watch episode 3, but what I saw when I stepped inside made me forget everything.
I opened the door, hung the car keys, and began walking towards my room when something unexpected caught my eye. At first, I really thought I was imagining things because it seemed too odd to be true.
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I noticed the couch was gone, the rug was missing, and even the bookshelf had vanished. I checked the hallway and the kitchen, and sure enough, most of the items were missing. The coat closet? Gone. The coffee machine? Gone. The dining table? GONE!
What the heck? I thought. Where’s Roger?
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Roger, my husband, usually came home before me, but I couldn’t see him around. Then, I heard his voice, like he was yelling at someone. It was coming from the end of the hallway. From our living room.
I threw my bag on the kitchen island and followed his voice. As I got closer, another voice echoed through the hallway. It was a woman’s voice.
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Not ready for what was waiting, I pushed the door open and saw my husband with his ex-wife, Melissa. The woman Roger swore he’d never see again, the one he called “a filthy rich spoiled brat.”
I felt like my heart had jumped up to my throat. Why was Melissa in my house?
“Roger?” I said, interrupting their conversation. “What… What happened to our house?”
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“Oh, Liz, you’re here?” Roger asked as if he wasn’t expecting me.
“Yeah, I just got back,” I said. “What’s she doing here?”
“I’ll explain everything,” Roger stuttered. “I’ll fix it, I swear.”
Roger looked desperate for me to stay calm, while Melissa stood there smirking. I almost thought they were having an affair until Melissa’s words sent a wave of pure rage through me.
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“No, you won’t,” she snapped at Roger. “Didn’t you tell her that everything you owned is mine?”
“I… I…” Roger stammered, lost for words.
“Well, honey,” she said, turning to me. “All of this furniture… it belongs to me. You see, your husband and I bought it together when we were married, so I’m just taking back what’s mine.”
What the… I thought. What does she think of herself?
She was practically destroying my house and acting like it was no big deal.
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I remember staring at her for a few moments, thinking what kind of an evil person would enter their ex’s house and take away most of their furniture.
I wanted to scream, to kick her out, but I couldn’t. Not with Roger just standing there silently and watching as she humiliated me.
“And you’re letting her take everything?” I finally managed to speak, looking straight into Roger’s eyes. “You didn’t even try to stop her? And why didn’t you tell me she was coming? You knew, right?”
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“I’m sorry,” he mumbled as he lowered his gaze. He was too ashamed to even look at me.
“Seriously, Roger? That’s it?” I rolled my eyes. “I never thought you’d let your ex walk out with our whole life! This is ridiculous.”
“Ridiculous?” Melissa laughed. “I’m sorry honey, but technically everything in your house belongs to me. Even the bed that you two share. I paid for all this stuff, so I have every right to take it.”
Yeah, right, I thought to myself.
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It would be true if I said I’ve never felt this humiliated in my entire life. Can you even imagine what kind of patience it took to stop myself from humiliating Melissa?
I could’ve thrown every embarrassing secret Roger had told me about Melissa right back at her, but I wasn’t about to stoop to her level. I wasn’t going to be petty.
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At that point, I wanted to ask why she needed this old, used furniture when she could afford a brand-new bed set, and the latest model of the automatic coffee machine.
She was wealthy, owning one of the most popular businesses in town, and she could easily afford a fully furnished house.
But I knew why she was doing it. It was all about humiliating me. I could see the jealousy in her eyes.
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“Fine,” I spat. “Take it. Take everything you own. But don’t you dare contact me or my husband ever again!”
“Sure, honey,” she said, smirking as if she had won the biggest prize of her life.
I watched as she walked toward the main door and called the workers inside to pick up the remaining furniture. Then, I spotted a truck in our backyard, full of the furniture the workers had already moved.
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Meanwhile, Roger silently watched the workers tear our house apart. He was helpless, and just as heartbroken as I was.
That’s when I came up with a plan to make Melissa regret her decision.
Right when she stepped outside to look at the truck, I hurried into the kitchen and pulled out a few frozen shrimp from the freezer. Then, I quickly hid them in different places including our side table, the living room chairs, and inside our mattress.
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I even stuffed a few of them inside the decorative pillows. I only had to wait for a few days to see the shrimps do their magic.
You see, I knew she wouldn’t keep this furniture in her house. She was probably going to dump it in some storage unit, and I couldn’t wait to see how these little pieces of meat would turn that place into an unbearable stink bomb.
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As the workers loaded the last piece of furniture into the truck, Melissa gave one final self-satisfied glance around, ensuring she had destroyed our house in every possible way.
“I hope you’ve taken everything that’s YOURS,” I said, my arms crossed.
She nodded. “Yup, I’m done, honey. Sorry for the inconvenience.”
Sure, sorry, I thought.
And with that, Melissa left our house and drove away in her shiny SUV. Meanwhile, Roger sat on the ground with his hands on his head.
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“I’m so sorry,” he said as tears trickled down his cheeks. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t know how to tell you. She called me a few days ago and told me she’d come over, but I had no idea she was serious. I never thought she’d do this to us.”
I sighed and sat down next to him.
“It’s alright, babe,” I said, caressing his arms. “I wouldn’t want to live in a house furnished by your ex-wife anyway.”
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At that point, I could’ve yelled at Roger, blamed him, and made him feel terrible about the situation, but I knew things weren’t in his control. Besides, that’s exactly what Melissa wanted.
She wanted to see us fight and break apart, and I wasn’t going to give her that satisfaction.
“Instead of apologizing, I want you to buy me new furniture, okay?” I chuckled. “Anything I pick. I want to make this place feel like home again.”
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“I’ll do that,” he looked up at me with a smile. “I’ll buy every piece of furniture that you want. I promise.”
I held his hand and squeezed it hard.
“I love you, Roger, and I’ll always be there for you,” I said. “We’ll get through this together.”
As we lay on the bedroom floor that night, I realized that I didn’t need Melissa’s furniture to make my house feel like home. I had Roger, and that was all I needed.
But the story doesn’t end here.
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A few days later, while scrolling through Facebook, I stumbled upon a post in one of the local groups. It was from Melissa, and it was clear she was desperate.
HELP NEEDED URGENTLY! Does anyone know how to get rid of a horrible, rotting meat smell in furniture? I recently moved some old furniture into a storage unit, and within days, it started smelling like something died inside.
I’ve tried airing it out, deep cleaning, and even using baking soda, but nothing works! The smell is unbearable, and I can’t even walk into the storage room without gagging. Please, if anyone has tips, I’m losing my mind here!
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I couldn’t help but chuckle while reading her frantic post. All her wealth, all her pride, and she was brought down by a few pieces of hidden shrimp.
It was the sweetest revenge. Served cold.
What would you have done if you were in my place?
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It’s on her hands!
When you’re on a record-breaking world tour, you have to keep performing even if you feel like you could get a cold. Taylor Swift showed her professionalism over the weekend as she handled a runny nose during her performance in Edinburgh.
Taylor Swift’s Unstoppable Performance in the Cold
The Pennsylvania-born pop singer was seen blowing into her fingers several times during the Scottish event before smearing it over her sparkling frock. This occurred on the first leg of her UK tour. The 34-year-old Taylor Swift’s three performances at Murrayfield Stadium last weekend drew almost 219,000 spectators.
The frigid air in the stadium did not help the singer’s plight, even though summer is just a few days away. Particularly when the pop star was seen wiping her nose while playing the smash song “Don’t Blame Me,” some have blamed the incident on the cold. The temperature fell below 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit on the night of the show. In the video, the singer can be seen pumping snot into her palms, letting it drip, and then wiping it on her skirt.
Different Reactions from the Viewers
Some fans have even accused the musical sensation of flicking mucus in their way while she braved the conditions that turned her nose red. Many on social media expressed their disgust, despite the fact that several people offered their sympathies. Someone said, “Taylor Swift blew her nose and snot on her skirt on stage.” Additionally, fans have seen Taylor licking the snot out of her nose.
Another person looked horrified and yelled, “Someone please give Taylor Swift some tissues.” I’ve observed her clean her nose with her hands so many times in the previous few days that it’s absurd. I get that she’s performing, but there has to be a method to make sure she always has Kleenex.
Help from a Select Group of Fans
However, other people backed Taylor Swift with the remark, “I’m not even a Swiftie, but I seriously don’t get why anyone would be mad or disgusted by someone wiping their nose.” Really, people? What was she supposed to do? Even if it’s unlikely that she had a tissue close by, at least she wasn’t wanting snot all over her face.
The UK Tour Continues
Taylor Swift gave three performances in Edinburgh to kick off the British singer’s tour. Eight nights at Wembley and evenings in Cardiff and Liverpool will follow. where 720,000 fans will be present alone in London. Following the European tour, Taylor will make nine more stops in the United States, including Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis. 53 US dates have already been completed by her. She has committed to performing in fifty cities across Europe.
Fan Loyalty and Its Impact on the Economy
Several ardent Taylor Swift admirers began to create lines 48 hours before the celebrity even made it to the city for her tour. A whopping 220,000 individuals are waiting impatiently to see and buy things. However, a lot of individuals in Edinburgh had trouble getting housing due to the quick reservations made for hotels. Despite charging three times as much for the superstar’s three-night stay from June 7 to June 9.
Her Eras tour is predicted to boost the British economy by about £1 billion. Apart from the ticket price, supporters are required to cover the expenses for accommodation, travel, a pre-concert meal, and official merchandise. Many will also buy new clothes specifically for this historic occasion. According to research, each Swiftie who sees their idol perform live in the UK will pay, on average, £848.
Ticket Controversy: Excessive Demand Worldwide
Since her Scottish premiere this past weekend, UK fans have been grumbling about how tough it is to get tickets. This is a result of Americans buying UK television series. Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with some of the guests’ flights on social media after the performance, given that the artist hasn’t performed in Scotland in eight years.
Americans countered that they couldn’t get tickets in their state and remarked that dates in Europe are far less expensive because of the strong currency. 4.35 million tickets have been sold to Swiftie fans worldwide, but due to the extremely high demand, fans have had difficulty obtaining tickets to shows.
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