John had a straightforward request when he began a serious relationship with Chloe: “I would like you to stop doing nude photography.” Chloe, smiling, expected this condition. Although she had transitioned to regular modeling jobs, she still took on occasional nude shoots. Now that they were moving in together, she had already decided to stop. Relieved and excited, John quickly started house hunting with Chloe. They eventually found a beautiful spot in San Francisco and enjoyed exploring their new city. During one visit to the Golden Gate Bridge, Chloe was caught off guard by John’s next move.
Chloe was taking a picture of the iconic bridge when she suddenly noticed John kneeling beside her, holding a ring. In shock and delight, she exclaimed, “Of course I want to marry you!” The months leading up to their spring wedding flew by, filled with excitement and planning. The ceremony was extravagant, with friends and family celebrating their love. John spared no expense on Chloe’s ring, ordering a custom piece with diamonds from a French jeweler. Chloe wore it proudly, frequently sharing photos with friends who couldn’t attend the wedding. However, as the years passed, the couple’s life started to shift in unexpected ways.
John’s career took off as he accepted a high-level sales role that required frequent travel. Meanwhile, Chloe’s modeling opportunities began to dwindle, leaving her to spend more time at home. To fill the void, Chloe engaged in charity work and became a regular at fundraisers, but the excitement she once felt as a model was missing. Chloe struggled to adjust to life as a housewife, longing for the thrill and attention she once had. Despite loving each other, cracks began to form in their relationship.
John, too, felt the impact of their changing lives. He earned a good income and held a prestigious position, but he missed spending time with Chloe. Weeks would pass before he saw her, and Chloe’s reluctance to engage in video calls or send pictures only deepened his loneliness. Determined to feel closer, John made a bold request on one business trip: “Can you please send me a photo? I miss you terribly.” Despite her hesitance, Chloe agreed to take a selfie.
Chloe, alone at home, read John’s message and initially frowned. As a model, she was used to seeing herself in photos and wanted to keep her work life separate from her personal life. However, thinking about John’s loneliness, she decided to take a few selfies. After choosing the best one, she sent it with a heart emoji. Just after sending it, she noticed a glaring error—her wedding ring was missing from the picture.
Meanwhile, John’s plane landed, and he eagerly turned off airplane mode to find Chloe’s message. Smiling at the photo of his beautiful wife, John’s joy quickly turned to shock when he noticed the missing ring. Convinced of betrayal, he tried calling Chloe repeatedly but received no answer since her phone had died. Frustrated, John called his lawyer and requested divorce papers, assuming the worst.
When Chloe’s phone finally recharged, she saw John’s missed calls and called back. John, furious, demanded to know why she wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. Chloe decided to be honest, admitting that she had gone to a nude photoshoot that day. She explained that it wasn’t sexual but purely artistic and that she simply forgot to put her ring back on afterward.
Surprisingly, John felt relieved that Chloe hadn’t been unfaithful. He understood her desire to feel attractive again, acknowledging that life as a housewife could be boring. The couple had an open discussion about their dissatisfaction with the marriage and agreed that things needed to change. John then made a drastic decision.
John contacted his boss and requested a permanent position in San Francisco to be home more often. To his surprise, a management role had recently become available, and his boss readily offered it to him. John accepted, excited about the possibility of spending more time with Chloe.
With John’s return to San Francisco, Chloe’s confidence surged. She started receiving more modeling offers and agreed to take fewer jobs abroad to focus on their relationship. The couple’s love was reignited, as they found happiness once more by being close to each other.
