A Man Takes Daily "Walks" - After Following Him, His Wife Makes a Life-Changing Decision
Moving to the Forest
Ever since Jessica started dating her now-husband, Steven, he had always told her that his dream was to move closer to the forested side of town. When their relationship became more serious, she eventually moved in with him. But while Steven wanted to relocate shortly after, Jessica had a different opinion.
She was open to the idea of moving to the edge of the forest because she envisioned having children with her partner, and raising them in nature seemed healthier compared to the crowded city. However, she knew that if they were to leave now or in the near future, they wouldn't be able to afford a larger place than their already cramped apartment.
Working and Waiting
Jessica wanted to save up and then move into a relatively large house on the outskirts of the forest. For Steven, going against his wife's wishes would only make his desires appear more suspicious than they already were. So, for three years, he patiently endured, working as many hours as possible and saving as much money as he could.
He and Jessica were happy together, but she could sense something strange about Steven's behavior. After all those years of hard work, the house they were able to buy was beautiful. Secluded, no close neighbors, and the endless forest right in their backyard. It was a dream, and Jessica could see how the move made Steven happy.
Pregnancy Comes Along
From the first day in their new home, Steven started taking long daily walks in the forest. He would do it right after work and during weekends, sometimes lasting the entire afternoon. But it didn't bother Jessica because she understood that her husband had been waiting for this moment for a very long time.
But the move also triggered something new for the young woman. After two months in their new home, the couple received their first positive pregnancy test! It truly seemed like luck was on their side.
Sick and Weak
The months went by, and Jessica's pregnancy quickly became difficult for her. She was frequently sick and weak, needing help with the small daily tasks. And while Steven tried to accommodate his wife's requests, he only did so to a certain extent. He had managed to convince his boss to let him work remotely in the near future, with the obligation of showing up at the office one day a week.
Steven had also stopped going to the gym and instead purchased workout equipment for their home. He significantly reduced the frequency of seeing his friends as well. It seemed like he was willing to make compromises in his life for his pregnant wife. Except for one thing...
He Still Takes Long Walks
Steven didn't stop the long walks. And even though the time he set aside for Jessica was more than enough, she couldn't help but find his priorities a bit peculiar in such a situation. Steven had always been a terrible liar, and she could immediately tell if he was being sincere just by looking at his face.
So, when he told her that his mental health would surely suffer if he stopped walking, Jessica knew he was making up that excuse. There was only one solution for her, and that was to go into the forest herself to see what was there.
Following the Path
On the day of the week when Steven had to go to work, Jessica felt well enough to venture into the forest alone. She had discreetly spied on her husband several times and knew that he took a small path he had carved out himself.
Jessica had been on the path for almost two hours, but she hadn't seen anything special or noteworthy yet. So when she saw the path becoming wider and sunnier, her excitement soared!
Going in Circles
Upon arriving in an open space, Jessica realized that she had exited the forest. She could even see her house nearby. Steven's path had been going in circles for about 2.5 hours! Had she doubted her husband without reason? Or was there something on this path that she had missed?
She had been so focused on reaching the end that she surely hadn't been attentive enough to grasp the truth. Jessica felt that her only option was to simply trust her husband like a normal wife. And that's exactly what she did the following week, but Steven's behavior worsened.
One last chance
Jessica couldn't understand what was going on. Maybe he knew that she had followed the path, or something along those lines, and he wasn't happy about it. But Steven was speaking less and less with his wife, and she even felt like he was avoiding her when they were alone in the house.
He always assisted her when she struggled due to her pregnancy, but some days, it was their only interaction throughout the whole day. She knew that her only chance to uncover the truth about Steven was to confront him. Thus, Jessica reached the conclusion that she had to take a risk and follow her partner into the forest.
Experiments
Jessica decided to conduct some experiments. She ordered binoculars and began to follow Steven into the forest multiple times. And from these trials, the young woman quickly drew some rather interesting conclusions... The main one being that Steven never turned around when he walked in the forest.
Through his body language, Jessica could see that her husband was completely at ease amidst all those trees. She had even heard him loudly whistling once. She didn't even know he could whistle! This convinced the expecting mother that she could easily follow Steven without being discovered.
D-Day
Jessica waited for a day when she felt energetic. And when Steven announced that he was going out for his afternoon walk, seemingly out of the blue, she quickly reacted. She only noticed it a few minutes later, but she had completely forgotten her camouflage attire!
But considering the fact that Steven never turned around, everything would go smoothly! Luckily, Jessica had grabbed her binoculars on the way. She was very nervous because she didn't know what she would find, and she didn't know what could happen to their relationship if her husband discovered that she had followed him this far.
Pregnancy struggles
But that wasn't the only reason Jessica felt nervous. Lately, she had been weak and sickly, and even though she felt better today, she knew keeping up with Steven would be challenging. After an hour of walking, Steven left the path and ventured deeper into the forest.
Jessica was amazed that he knew exactly where to go. Then, they reached a part of the forest that seemed untouched by humans. And there was no sign of a trail here. Where were they going?!
Doubts
Jessica was exhausted, and she didn't know how much longer she could keep following Steven. Why had she put herself and the baby in such a situation? But then something happened that erased her doubts. They had been walking for two hours when suddenly Steven stopped and became still. Jessica slipped behind a bush, just in case he turned around.
And indeed, he turned around, staring directly in her direction. It was only after a few seconds that she dared to sneak another look. To her great relief, her husband had moved. He was crouched down, rummaging through his bag, and Jessica assumed he was looking for something, but she couldn't see what it was. When he put his bag back on his back, she saw that he had taken out two objects: a plastic bag and a flashlight.
Destination Reached
After a few minutes since his last pause, Steven came to a stop once again. Jessica noticed that they had arrived in an open space, which seemed to be their final destination. Steven removed his backpack and hung it on a nearby tree branch. Jessica looked around, searching for a good hiding spot.
As she caught her breath, she couldn't help but be captivated by the beauty of the place. The sunlight painted the nature with a splendid glow, the trees and plants were breathtaking, and there was even a small river. Her heart almost skipped a beat as she watched Steven make his way towards something, and that's when she saw it – a cave.
A Cave in the Forest
Yes, Steven was heading towards a cave, right in the middle of the forest! Jessica held her breath as her husband disappeared into the darkness. But she reminded herself that he must have been here countless times before and knew what he was doing. She sat down and waited.
She had no idea how long he would be inside, but she hoped he would return soon. Her mind couldn't help but wander to the possibility of encountering a dangerous wild animal. Or...what if there was something dangerous lurking inside the cave?
Two Bears
After a while, she heard Steven's voice echoing from within the cave. If any of the wild animals she had feared had heard him, it might attract their attention. But to her annoyance, the noise continued.
There she sat, hiding behind a bush in the heart of the forest, trembling with fear, searching for her husband... who had just emerged from the cave followed by two bears. They weren't very big, but big enough and heavy enough to do some serious harm to someone like Steven.
Understanding Begins to Dawn
Jessica was infuriated that Steven had put her in this situation, even though it was her choice to secretly follow him. However, as she watched Steven and the bears, something strange caught her attention – the bears didn't seem angry at all. She had immediately assumed they were dangerous, but since they hadn't attacked her husband after leaving the cave, and they weren't growling either, she began to wonder.
After observing them for a while, Jessica came to a rather crazy conclusion... And as she watched them, something within her softened, and her anger and frustration towards her husband gradually disappeared.
They're Playing!
Jessica saw the smile on Steven's face and heard his laughter. It became clear to her that he was incredibly happy. She was now certain – he was playing with the bears! The trio was chasing each other and frolicking in the water, and it was simply adorable. Then, Steven took out something from the plastic bag he had left by the cave, and the two bears followed along calmly.
Jessica saw that he had brought food to feed the bears. She decided it was the perfect moment to confront him. The bears were too preoccupied with their meal, and they most likely wouldn't pay any attention to her. She took a deep breath and slowly stood up, ready to reveal her hiding spot.
The Confrontation
Jessica coughed loudly, waiting for Steven to turn around. And when he finally did, he couldn't hide his surprise. "What... How... what are you doing here?" he asked his wife.
"I could ask you the same question," she replied, arms crossed. Finally, Steven confessed the whole truth. He shared every little detail and apologized so much that Jessica lost count. But he had no intention of stopping his visits to these woods.
The Tale of Steven
It turned out that Steven had released the two bear cubs when he was younger, and he had always dreamed of reconnecting with them. He knew they would remember him, and he was excited to find them and play in the woods. That's why he had wanted to move closer to the forest. Everything was starting to make sense to Jessica, and she was glad to finally know the truth.
They spent two hours with the bears and then headed back home. On the way back, they talked about Steven's childhood and his relationship with the bears. They had found them a long time ago while hiking with his father. The two bear cubs had been abandoned, sick and alone, by their mother in the woods.
A Happy Ending
His father had passed away not too long ago, and Steven wanted to find the bears to be able to reconnect with his father. Fortunately for him, Jessica loved him and forgave his mistakes.
The couple worked on their relationship, and when their little girl came into the world, they were even more in love than before. And Steven continued to visit his furry friends. But he no longer had to keep his special relationship with his special friends a secret!
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