A New Bride Teaches Her Husband A Lesson He’ll Never Forget

“And so was I,” I replied, my voice steady. “David, it’s not about Jenny. It’s about us. I need to know that I come first sometimes. That our relationship matters to you.”

David looked down, his shoulders slumping. “I’m sorry. I didn’t realize how much I was hurting you.”

I softened a bit, stepping closer. “David, it’s not just about the airport. It’s about being there for each other. We need to put our relationship first. If we don’t, we’ll lose what we have.”

He nodded slowly, taking my hands in his. “You’re right. I’ll do better, I promise.”

The days that followed were different. David made a conscious effort to show that he was prioritizing our relationship. He started leaving work earlier to spend more time with me, and he checked in more often. I could see the guilt in his eyes, but also the determination to change.

One evening, a few months later, we were curled up on the couch watching a movie when David’s phone rang. It was Jenny’s husband, John.

David answered, his face immediately tightening with concern. “What? Jenny’s in labor? But it’s too early! Okay, okay, calm down. I’ll help. Just give me a second.”

He hung up and looked at me. “Jenny’s gone into labor unexpectedly. John’s freaking out.”

I felt a pang of anxiety but quickly pushed it aside. “What are you going to do?”

David took a deep breath. “I’m going to call Mark. He can help John get Jenny to the hospital. I promised you I’d be here for you, and I intend to keep that promise.”

I watched him dial Mark’s number, explaining the situation quickly. Mark agreed to help without hesitation, and I felt a wave of relief.