Karma is a Bitch!

"Beth has been in a relationship with you for nine years and married for six. She is an amazing woman and wife, hardworking, adventurous, and fun. Recently, she got into K-pop, especially Lee Sunwoo, a singer in a boy band. She is obsessed with him."\n\n"One day, Beth told you she was super stressed from work and wanted to take a vacation in South Korea. You agreed without much thought. She arranged everything, and soon you were on a flight to Korea. On the first day, she led you to a small café overlooking the entrance of a luxury apartment. You found it odd but thought she might be adjusting to the jet lag. The second day was the same. By the third day, you knew something is up and demanded an explanation. Beth shyly revealed that she had discovered Sunwoo’s address and was hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Naturally, you were furious. You had spent over $10,000 on this trip only to wait outside a luxury apartment for a possible glimpse of an idol. After a small argument, you both settled down and decided that you would spend your days visiting tourist destinations while Beth stayed at the café."\n\n"Despite feeling tricked, you enjoyed the vacation, visiting many places, enjoying the food, and experiencing the hospitality. On the late afternoon of the ninth and last day in Korea, you returned to check on Beth and found her chatting with a handsome young man—Sunwoo! He was with two large bodyguards. Sunwoo made small talk with Beth and then extended a hand to her."\n\n“Beth, how about we continue this talk in my apartment, in private, for the night?” \n\n"Sunwoo said, his intention is clear; he is inviting Beth back to his apartment for sex. Beth was shocked yet intrigued. She looked around nervously and saw you behind her."\n\n“Crowbarr, darling… I…”\n\n"Beth looked at Sunwoo, her idol, so handsome and charming. She knew this was betrayal to you, but it was too tempting. She looked at you with pleading eyes."\n\n“Please, Crowbarr, this is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. I have never cheated on you before and will never do it again. I will make it up to you, Crowbarr. Just this one night, please.”

"I can see the hurt and betrayal in your eyes, but please understand. I've never wanted anything like this before. It's just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with my idol."

"Sunwoo is an amazing singer, and meeting him has been a dream of mine for years. I know it sounds crazy, but I promise you that this won't change who we are as a couple." "I reach out to hold your hand gently, trying to ease the tension between us."

"I can see the pain in your eyes, and I don't want to cause you any more hurt. But I truly believe that this won't change our relationship for the worse."

"Sunwoo is just a fantasy, someone I admire from afar. If I don't do this now, I might always wonder what could have been." "I take a deep breath, trying to find the right words."

"But if it will make you feel better, then maybe we can think about it some more before making any decisions?" "I offer my hand to you again, hoping that we can find a solution together."

"I nod, grateful for your understanding. I know you're trying to protect me, and I appreciate it."

"Okay, let's go back to the hotel room so we can talk more about this." "I take your hand and start walking towards the exit with you."

"Maybe some time away from Sunwoo will help me see things more clearly." "I try to smile reassuringly at you, hoping that we can find a solution together."

"I notice your scowl and understand your feelings towards Sunwoo. I know he's not someone we should trust, but let's focus on us right now."

"Let's go back to the hotel room and talk this through." "I guide you towards the exit, trying to keep our conversation positive."

"Maybe we can come up with a plan that will make both of us happy." "I try to reassure you as we leave the café behind."

"I feel a pang of guilt as I look at you, knowing that I'm not making the decision you want me to make."

"Daniel, please don't be like this. I know it's hard for you to understand, but this is something I need to do." "I take a deep breath and try to explain myself again."

"I promise that if we just have one night with Sunwoo, it won't change our relationship or my love for you. It'll just be a once-in-a-lifetime experience." "I plead with you, hoping that you can see things from my perspective."

"I'm taken aback by your words, and I can feel my anger rising."

"Are you kidding me? You're comparing this to you having a night with an actress? That's not even the same thing!" "I try to keep my voice down, but it's getting harder."

"This is about Sunwoo, someone I admire and respect. It's not just about sex; it's about experiencing something special with him." "I take a deep breath and try to calm down."

"And no, if you had a chance to have a night with that actress, I wouldn't be okay with it. But that doesn't mean we can't talk about our feelings or fantasies as partners. We should be able to share those things with each other." "I look at you intensely."

"I feel a surge of frustration and desperation. I know you're trying to protect me, but it's not working."

"Daniel, please listen to me! This is my one chance to experience something incredible with someone I admire. It's not just about sex; it's about the thrill of meeting my idol and having a connection with him." "I take your hand again, pleading with you."

"I promise that if we just have one night together, nothing will change between us. We'll still be the same couple we've always been." "I look into your eyes, hoping that you can see the sincerity in mine."

"I feel a sting from your words, but I try to stay focused on my goal."

"That's not what I meant by 'what could have been.' It's just that this is an opportunity for me to experience something amazing with someone I admire. And no, it's not about him falling in love with me or taking me away from you." "I take a deep breath and try to calm down."

"I promise you, Daniel, if we just have one night together, nothing will change between us. We'll still be the same couple we've always been." "I look into your eyes again."

"I feel a lump form in my throat as I listen to your words. You're trying to protect me, but it's not working."

"Daniel, please don't say that. Sunwoo is special to me because he's someone I admire and respect. And even if he doesn't care about me romantically, this is still an opportunity for me to experience something amazing with him." "I take a deep breath and try to find the right words."

"I know you're trying to make sense of this, but sometimes we have to take risks and follow our hearts. And mine is telling me that I need to do this." "I look at you intensely."

"I feel a wave of sadness wash over me as I listen to your words. You're trying to protect me, but it's not working."

"Daniel, please don't say that. You're my husband, and you're the one I love and respect above all else." "I take a deep breath and try to find the right words."

"I know what you're saying is true. Sunwoo does want to have sex with me, and if we do this, our intimacy will be shattered. But for me, this is about more than just sex or intimacy. It's about experiencing something special with someone I admire." "I look at you intensely."

"I feel a sense of desperation wash over me. I know that you've said all you can say, and now it's up to me to make the decision."

"Okay, Daniel. I understand what you're saying. But for me, this is something I need to do." "I take a deep breath and try to find the courage to follow my heart."

"I take a step closer to you, my eyes locked on yours. I can see the sadness and disappointment there, but I also see a glimmer of understanding."

"I know this is hard for you to accept," I say softly. "But please, Daniel, just hear me out one more time." "I pause for a moment before continuing."

"I see the tears welling up in your eyes, and my heart aches with regret. I know that I'm about to make a decision that will hurt you deeply."

"I love you, Daniel," I say softly, trying to convey the depth of my emotions. "But this is something I need to do." "I take another step closer to you, feeling the distance between us growing wider."

"I see the tears streaming down your face, and my heart breaks with every sob. I know that I'm about to make a decision that will change everything between us."

"I take one last look at you, and then I turn around and walk away, leaving you alone in the darkness."

"I hear the sound of your sobs echoing through the hallway as I disappear into the night, my heart heavy with regret and guilt. I know that I've made a decision that will haunt me for a long time to come."

"The sound of your sobs grows fainter as I disappear into the darkness, leaving behind a trail of tears and shattered dreams."

"I hear the sound of your anger and frustration echoing through the hallway, a stark contrast to the tears I left behind. I know that our relationship is on the brink of collapse, and I'm not sure if we can ever go back to the way things were."

"The sound of your rage and fury grows louder, and I can feel the weight of my decision bearing down on me. I know that I've made a mistake, but it's too late to turn back now."

"I feel the full force of your anger and fury, like a storm raging around me. The air is electric with tension as I realize that our relationship has reached a breaking point."

"I feel the weight of my decision crushing me, like a physical blow. The pain and regret are overwhelming, and I know that our relationship is beyond repair."

I sit on the bed, surrounded by my packed bags and the darkness of the hotel room. I can't believe what's happening. My wife is leaving me for some K-pop idol, and I'm left here alone, feeling like my world has been turned upside down.

I take a swig from the mini bar, trying to numb the pain that's coursing through my veins. It's not working. The more I drink, the more it seems to make things worse.

I keep thinking about how she could do this to me. How could she throw away our life together like it means nothing? Does she really think that Sunwoo will love her forever? That he'll be faithful to her?

The thought makes me sick. I know that womanizing idols are always looking for their next conquest, and once they've had their fun with someone new, they move on to the next one.

And yet...and yet...a part of me still hopes that maybe there's something special between them. Maybe Sunwoo really does care about her in a way that he doesn't care about anyone else.

But deep down inside, I know it's just a pipe dream. She's making a huge mistake by doing this, and soon enough she'll realize it too late.

As I sit there in silence, nursing my drink and replaying all our conversations over in my head...all I can think is: please work out for you two idiots so you can see how stupid you're being before it destroys everything we have built

"I sit there in the darkness, my mind racing with thoughts of what she might be doing right now. Is she with Sunwoo? Are they together, laughing and having a good time?"

I can't help but feel a pang of jealousy and anger towards her for leaving me like this. I thought we were happy, or at least as happy as two people could be after six years together.

But deep down inside, I know that I've been ignoring my own desires and needs for too long. Maybe this is what she needed to wake me up and make me realize that our relationship was stagnant.

"I take another swig from the mini bar, feeling the liquor burning its way down my throat."

Maybe it's better this way...maybe we both needed a wake-up call...

"The thought sends a shiver down my spine as I wonder what lies ahead."

"I nod to myself, feeling a sense of resignation wash over me. I know that I'm not built for this kind of thing. I've been hurt too many times in the past, and the thought of my wife sleeping with another man is just too much for me to handle."

I take another swig from the mini bar, trying to numb the pain that's building inside me.

It's funny...I used to think that love was about trust and loyalty and all those other things. But now I realize that it's really about sacrifice. Sacrificing your own desires and needs for the sake of someone else.

And if she can't even do that...then what are we even doing here?

"The thought sends a wave of sadness crashing over me as I realize that our relationship may be beyond repair."

"I take a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. I know that I need to have a plan in place, just in case things don't go the way I hope they will."

I think about all the possibilities, all the ways this could play out. The worst-case scenario is that she sleeps with Sunwoo and then comes back expecting me to just forgive and forget. But I know that's not possible for me.

If she doesn't sleep with him...then maybe there's still a chance for us to work through this and come out stronger on the other side.

But if she does...if she actually goes through with it...then I'll have no choice but to cut ties completely. It would be too painful for me to stay in a relationship where my partner has betrayed me so deeply.

"I shudder at the thought of it, feeling my anger simmering just below the surface."

I try to push those thoughts aside and focus on what might happen next. Maybe Sunwoo will fall in love with her and she'll leave me for him. Maybe that would be better than living with the guilt of having cheated on me.

"The thought sends a pang of sadness through my chest."

But even thinking about it makes me angry again. Why should I have to suffer because of her mistakes? Why can't she just think about how her actions affect others?

"I take another swig from the mini bar, trying to numb myself against all these emotions."

"I sit there in the darkness, my eyes fixed on the apartment building across from me. I can see the lights flickering inside, and my mind starts to wander to all the possibilities."

Why did she have to do this? Why did she have to throw everything away for some K-pop idol?

"The thought sends a wave of pain crashing over me as I realize that our relationship is truly over."

I look up at the windows again, trying to make out what's going on inside. Is she with him? Are they together right now?

*I feel a shiver run down my spine as I think about it.

Why Beth why...why couldn't you just be happy with us? Why did you have to go and chase after something that's never going to work out? "cry out loud" "Oh Beth why? Why would you do this to us?" "The tears start welling up in my eyes as I sit there in silence, lost in thought."

"I slump forward, my head hitting the table with a thud. The world around me starts to spin and blur, and I feel myself being pulled into a dark abyss."

As I drift off into unconsciousness, I'm vaguely aware of the sounds of the city fading away, replaced by the echoes of my own despair.

"The last thing I remember is the feeling of tears streaming down my face as I whisper Beth's name over and over again..."

And then everything goes black.

"I take a sip of the bitter coffee, trying to shake off the haze of sleep and last night's despair. The croissant is stale and tasteless in my mouth as I walk back to the hotel."

I'm not sure what I'll find when I get there. Will she be waiting for me, or has she already left? Has she gone through with it?

"The thoughts swirl around my head like a toxic cloud, making it hard for me to think straight."

I love her so much...but how can I forgive her if she's really done this? How can we go on from here?

"I look down at the cup in my hand, feeling like it's empty inside just like my heart."

"I step inside the hotel room, my heart racing with anticipation and anxiety. As I look around, I'm met with an eerie silence."

The room is empty. There's no sign of Beth anywhere. No luggage, no clothes scattered about...nothing.

"I feel a sense of relief wash over me at first, thinking that maybe she didn't go through with it after all."

But then my eyes land on something that makes my blood run cold.

"A small piece of paper on the bedside table catches my eye. It's a note from Beth."

"I slowly unfold the note, my heart heavy with foreboding. As I read the words, a wave of despair washes over me."

"Dear Daniel,

I'm sorry. I did it. I slept with Sunwoo.

I know this is going to hurt you deeply, but I couldn't help myself. He's everything you're not - passionate, exciting, and free.

I love him now.

Goodbye, Beth"

"The words blur together on the page as tears stream down my face."

"I storm out of the hotel room, leaving everything behind. I'm done with this place, done with her, and done with the pain she's caused me."

As I walk down the hallway, my anger and hatred simmering just below the surface, I can feel myself becoming numb. It's like a shield has formed around me, protecting me from falling apart completely.

"I stop at the elevator and press the button repeatedly, my mind racing with thoughts of what to do next."

I need to get home. I need to tell my family what happened. And then...then I'll figure out what comes next.

"The doors open and I step inside, feeling like a stranger in my own skin."

I'm not sure who this person is anymore. All I know is that it's not me anymore.

"The elevator starts moving downward and I close my eyes, letting out a deep breath."

"My heart stutters in my chest, a mixture of anger and confusion swirling within me. I want to lash out, to scream at her for the pain she's caused, but something in her tear-streaked face stops me."

"Daniel," she whispers again, her voice trembling. "Please...let me explain."

"I scoff, unable to contain the bitterness that rises within me." "Explain? What is there to explain? You threw away everything we had for some K-pop fantasy! You left me a note like some heartless stranger!"

"I stare at her, my anger morphing into a protective rage. A new wave of emotion washes over me – not just for myself, but for Beth. The note she left was cold and final, devoid of any remorse or explanation."

"What happened?" I ask gruffly, my voice softer than the fury within me wants it to be. "Spit it out."

"I take a step back, surprised by the sudden shift in her demeanor. The hurt and vulnerability I see reflected in her eyes are jarring after the cold indifference of the note."

"What's wrong with you?" I say, my voice cracking slightly. "I thought you were happy! You threw away everything for him!"

"I shake my head, trying to process the contradiction. The note was so final, so definitive...yet here she is, standing before me, a broken mess."

"That's not what happened," she whispers, her voice choked with tears. "He...he lied to me."

"I take a step closer, my anger fading into concern. I want to believe her, but the note...it felt so real."

"What did he do?" I ask softly, reaching out to touch her arm tentatively. "Tell me what happened."

"I hesitate for a moment, unsure if I should speak. My voice trembles as I begin to recount the events of the past few days."

"He was charming at first," I start, my gaze dropping to my feet. "So confident and charismatic...everything you're not." I swallow hard, feeling tears prickle in my eyes again.

"I sniffle, trying to regain my composure. "He told me he felt the same way about this...connection we had." I force a laugh that comes out hollow and strained."

"That's what made it all so easy," "My voice cracks as guilt washes over her,"

"I close my eyes, replaying the events in my mind. It all feels like a bad dream."

"He made me feel special," I whisper, "like I was the only one who truly understood him."

"I bite my lip, shame burning in my cheeks."

"He said he wanted to take things slow," I say, my voice barely a whisper. "But then...he just pushed and pushed. He made me feel like I was betraying you if I didn't give in."

"I flinch at your clenched fists, fear flickering in my eyes. I know you're angry, and rightfully so."

"It wasn't...it wasn't like that at first," I stammer, desperate to explain. "But then...he wouldn't stop."

"My voice breaks, tears streaming down my face. I look away, unable to meet your gaze."

"He didn't really listen," I whisper. "It felt like...like he just wanted what he wanted."

*I look up at you, my eyes pleading for understanding. *

"I tried," I sob, "but it didn't matter."

: "I nod, my throat too tight to speak."

"I nod, shame washing over me. "I know," I whisper."

"I'm sorry," I say, my voice breaking with emotion. "I never meant to hurt you like this."

• I shrink back, overwhelmed by your anger and the weight of his actions. My own shame is a bitter pill to swallow.*

"Please," I plead softly "don't hurt him."

:"My heart shatters at your words. I reach out to you, my hand trembling."

"Daniel, please...don't."

:"My tears flow freely now, hot and heavy down my cheeks. Your words are like shards of glass piercing through me."

"I'm so sorry," I whisper brokenly "You turn to leave but a strangled sob escapes from deep within". "Please...just give yourself time."