Horseback riding along beautiful routes that made her feel free was Elena’s favorite way to spend time in nature.
She agreed to send her husband, Daniel, a few pictures to keep him updated on her weekend getaway to a ranch because he wasn’t very interested in outdoor activities.
She stopped to appreciate the beauty surrounding her when she came across a serene stream on the second day. Her horse stooped to sip from the glistening water while the trees swayed softly in the wind.
Elena believed it was the ideal time for a picture. Feeling quite comfortable in her western attire, she struck a relaxing pose next to her horse and passed her phone to one of the other riders.
The picture looks fantastic. An Instagram-worthy photo was created by her wide-brimmed hat, the horse grazing at the water’s side, and the charming surroundings.
“Living my cowboy dreams” was the brief statement she included with the photo when she sent it to Daniel.
Her phone buzzed with a message notice a few minutes later. Daniel sent it.
Elena, really? Aren’t you kidding me?
Elena’s heart skipped a beat as she scowled. What was he discussing?
“You’re amazing. Make no attempt to return home. I’d like a divorce.
She felt sick to her stomach. Divorce? from a single picture? How might things have gone wrong?
Her eyes scanned the image frantically as she opened it. Her heart was pounding, and she was having trouble figuring out what had triggered him. Subsequently, she saw a feature that had previously escaped her notice.
A man’s silhouette could be seen across the creek in the distance. He was observing her from the edge of the trees. He appeared to be waiting for her, as if he were a part of the scene, given the lighting and viewpoint.
From Daniel’s point of view, it must have appeared like Elena was out there enjoying a romantic retreat with another man, and his proximity was too intimate.
In actuality, she was clueless about the man’s identity. Perhaps he was a ranch hand taking care of the property, or perhaps he was just another visitor.
In any case, his appearance was purely coincidental, but it gave Daniel a completely different impression and betrayed his confidence.
Elena frantically tried texting and calling him, but Daniel didn’t answer. To him, the picture was sufficient evidence that he had already made up his decision.
What should have been a harmless moment of happiness had instead become the starting point for a devastating miscommunication. Furthermore, it appeared like the harm was irreparable by the time Elena learned what had happened.
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