I couldn’t stop thinking about how Damien went from being a loving partner to a distant stranger. Something awful seemed to be going on that I couldn’t shake. Many ideas were going through my head, and I was desperate to find answers.
I chose to do something about it myself one night. In order to find out the truth, I put a nanny camera in our living room.
The video showed a heartbreaking scene: Damien reading a letter while he was alone and in the dark, crying uncontrollably. When I learnt that his tears weren’t for another woman, but for a deeper pain, my interest turned to worry.
When I talked to Damien about it, he finally told me that he has terminal cancer. His secret crushed me, and I felt bad that I had doubts about him.
We cried together as we hugged, and I promised to be by his side through the hardest time of our lives.
To help us get through the tough parts, Damien started to tell me about his worries and fears. We loved every second, making memories and crossing things off our list. I realised that the truth, even though it hurt, had brought us closer together as our love grew.
In the end, I learnt that the things we fear the most can sometimes help us understand and value love and life more. Damien’s secret wasn’t a lie; it was a plea for help. I was thankful to be his rock, his partner, and his all-time love.
