This couple’s seemingly normal night out took a horrible turn when an unexpected guest showed up…
A Welcome House Guest
Luke’s and Emma’s best friend had been crashing on their couch for the last couple of weeks. He was a touring musician with a steady string of shows in Philadelphia, so he was couch surfing with his friends instead of trekking back and forth to New Jersey.
An Unwelcome Visitor
When his residency at various bar venues was coming to an end, Luke threw a party to celebrate his friends’ success. The catch: Luke’s serious high school girlfriend Samantha had heard about the party and showed up…
Tensions Were High
Emma knew her, but Sam had never exactly been friendly to her. Of course, Sam showed up at the party to see old friends and hang out with Luke again…
Upsetting Insecurities
The party was seemingly normal. The gang started downstairs at the bar for dinner and drinks, and Emma had a great time catching up with all of Luke’s friends until suddenly things spiraled…
Like No Time Had Passed
When Sam had shown up, things got weird. She forced herself between Luke and Emma all night, making Emma feel like a complete third wheel…
He Swore Nothing Was Happening
Luke and Sam were on okay terms, and they were just catching up after years of not seeing each other. But Emma knew Sam had a motive. She was openly flirting and making Emma feel like she was imposing…
Crossing A Line
At one point, Sam shut out Emma from the conversation and started treating Luke like no time had passed and they were still dating and he wasn’t married…
Not Worth The Fight
Emma decided she was going to go back upstairs and let them have their night. She told Luke she was leaving, and he didn’t even seem to care. Emma went over to the bar to close her tab, heated, and when she turned around again, she couldn’t believe her eyes…
A Shocking Betrayal
Sam was kissing Luke right in front of her and all of their friends. And nobody seemed to think it was wrong! What was going on? Was he trying to spite her for confronting him?
Upset and Embarrassed
Emma was beyond hurt. Was she really seeing this? She ran over to Luke and pulled him aside, on the verge of tears…
Choosing The Wrong Side
To Emma’s shock, Luke took Sam’s side. He accused her of acting insecure and childish and claimed she was reading into the situation too much, but she’d just seen them kiss! What was he talking about?
She Couldn’t Believe What She’d Seen
Emma’s mind was racing. She ran upstairs instead of listening to anything else he had to say. Had she really just seen that? What was going on? How could he do that to her?
Sick To Her Stomach
Emma tossed and turned in bed that night. She felt anxious and sick and her mind swirled from the drinks she’d had earlier and the anger she felt at Luke and Sam. She was in complete disbelief that he would do something so terrible to her…
A Long Night Alone
It was nearly 2 am and he still hadn’t come home. She was about to get up and call him when she heard the front door open quietly. She only heard one set of footsteps, so that meant Luke was alone. She quickly turned her back to the door and pretended to sleep…
Ignoring The Problem
“Emma?†Luke whispered. “Are you alright? Are you feeling better?†At this, she turned. She was furious…
A Heated Argument
“Feeling better? How should I feel when I saw you with Sam?” Emma was on the verge of tears, and Luke just stood there, confused. “What are you talking about?” he asked. “Sam wasn’t even there tonight…”Â
She Knew What She Saw
“What do you mean? She was at the bar with us all night. She was flirting with you and pushing me away and you were angry with me for getting upset. She was there.†Emma stood up now and paced, unsteady on her feet from moving too quickly.
She’d Never Been There
Luke reached out and caught her. “Em, it was only a couple of us out tonight, and Sam wasn’t there. I haven’t talked to her in a few years. Why would I invite her? Do you not remember what happened tonight…?”
How Was That Possible?
Emma was afraid now…what was he talking about? Did she not remember? Or did she misremember something? Her head pounded and her stomach was in knots. Something was very wrong…
The Side Effects Of Her Actions
Luke walked into the bathroom and returned with a small bottle in his hands. “You’re not supposed to drink after you’ve taken Benadryl. You took some for a headache earlier, but then said you felt sick downstairs so I walked you back up here. I think you’re imagining things, Em…”Â
She Knew She Could Believe Him
Emma couldn’t believe she’d been so careless. Of course Luke would never hurt her like that. Of course, she could believe what he said. “I’m so sorry,” she said quietly. She felt guilty for the whole night, and she started to remember a few things…
Everything Was Coming Back To Her
As the day went on, the events of last night started to resurface. She remembered having a couple of friends over and going out for drinks. And Luke was right, she didn’t remember Sam showing up at all…
She Suffered From Migraines
She also remembered taking Benadryl earlier in the day for a migraine that had been bothering her for hours. She felt well enough to go out that night, so she thought nothing of the potential side effects…
She’ll Never Do That Again
Emma learned from that horrible experience and will never take Benadryl before a night on the town ever again. What happened to Emma isn’t uncommon, though…
The Wonders of Sleep Aids
If you aren’t used to taking a sleep aid like Ambien, the side effects can be a little jarring… One person shared that they hadn’t slept for four days and took the drug to help them settle down. They went outside to chat with a neighbor, only to be disappointed to see that they were gone when he got there. In reality, he’d been having a conversation with some Christmas lights.
Keeping a Dream Journal Might Help
Another Ambien story, possibly stranger than the last: This person keeps a journal anytime Ambien gives them crazy side-effects. One particular entry says, “Diced a potato on my laptop and popped it in my mouth. Starch woke me up.” Strange for sure!
Impulse Buys
“I almost bought a functioning laser. Fortunately, the video that demonstrated the laser was enough to keep me mesmerized until I fell asleep at my computer.”
Real-Life Cheaters
“My partner cheated on me fifteen years ago and recently reached out for what I thought would be an apology after all this time. But he actually was trying to sell me on a pyramid scheme…”
A Double Life
This marine was surprising his family by coming home early with full news coverage of the event at his kid’s middle school. Turns out, his other family was watching the broadcast happen live. He’d been cheating with two women who each had kids with him, and neither knew about the other…
Boyfriend Swap
“My girlfriend and I were long distance for a while, and she’d made excuses to stop visiting me after a couple of months. I went to a party one night and my friend introduced me to his new girlfriend, her! She hadn’t bothered to dump me and had started dating my friend.”