My fiancé lied to me about his status, so I taught him the lesson he deserved. I met Jake after his tough divorce, and we worked through it together. Now, we’re engaged. Last week, he brought me to his friends’ place for dinner to meet them. I was thrilled! But during the dinner, Hannah, his friend’s wife, kept rolling her eyes and ignoring me whenever I spoke. When the guys went out to check on the barbecue, she started a conversation.

Her: “So Liz, how far do you live?”

Me: “Pretty far, but Jake and I are moving in together at his house soon. Will save on gas, haha!”
I could tell she was shocked. What she said next hit me like a ton of bricks.
Her: “Wait, so Jake didn’t tell you he has a wife?”

I felt my heart drop. “A wife? What do you mean? He said he was divorced.”

Her: “Oh, honey. He’s still married. They’ve just been separated. She lives in another state with their kids.”

I was floored. My head spun as I tried to process the bombshell. Jake had always been upfront about his divorce and his kids, but never mentioned anything about still being legally married. Rage bubbled up inside me, but I managed to keep my cool in front of Hannah. I needed to handle this delicately.

Me: “Thank you for telling me, Hannah. I appreciate it.”

She gave me a sympathetic look as I excused myself and stepped outside. I took a few deep breaths to calm myself before heading over to where Jake and his friends were chatting. I needed to confront him, but not here, not now. This needed a plan.

That night, on the drive home, I was silent. Jake noticed my mood but assumed it was just nerves from meeting his friends. Once we got to his place, I pretended to be tired and headed straight to bed. I needed time to think.

The next morning, I woke up early and went to a café to plot my next steps. If Jake thought he could keep such a huge secret from me, he had another thing coming. I decided to give him a taste of his own medicine.

First, I called my best friend, Sarah, and told her everything. We brainstormed and came up with a plan. I would host a dinner party at Jake’s house and invite all his friends, including Hannah. It would be the perfect setting to expose him.

Over the next few days, I acted as if everything was normal, playing the role of the loving fiancée. I sent out invitations for the dinner party and started preparing. Jake seemed pleased, probably thinking I was trying to bond with his friends more.

The night of the party arrived, and everyone gathered at Jake’s house. I made sure the atmosphere was perfect—candles, soft music, and delicious food. As the evening progressed, laughter and conversation flowed easily. Then, it was time for my move.

Me: “Everyone, can I have your attention for a moment? I want to thank you all for coming tonight. It means a lot to Jake and me. There’s something I want to share with you all.”

I could see Jake’s face light up with curiosity and pride.

Me: “I’ve learned a lot about honesty and trust in a relationship, especially from my dear fiancé, Jake.”

I paused, locking eyes with Hannah, who gave me an encouraging nod.

Me: “But recently, I discovered something quite shocking. Jake has been keeping a huge secret from me. One that involves his marital status.”

Gasps and murmurs spread through the room. Jake’s face turned pale as he realized where this was going.

Me: “Jake, why didn’t you tell me you’re still married?”

The room fell silent. Jake stammered, trying to come up with an explanation, but I wasn’t finished.

Me: “You let me believe you were divorced. You made me look like a fool in front of your friends and your wife. I trusted you, Jake. But now, it’s clear that you don’t deserve my trust or my love.”

I took a deep breath, steadying my voice.

Me: “I think it’s best if we end this engagement. I won’t be with someone who lies about something so important.”

With that, I took off the engagement ring and placed it on the table. Without looking back, I walked out of the house, feeling a mix of anger and relief. I heard Sarah following behind me, offering her support.

As we drove away, I knew I had done the right thing. Jake needed to face the consequences of his actions. And I deserved someone who would be honest and faithful, someone who truly valued and respected me. The lesson Jake learned that night would stay with him, and hopefully, it would prevent him from making the same mistake again.