I Begged My Husband 99 Times to See Stardust’s Concert novel Chapter 1

I begged my husband 99 times to go with me to Stardust's concert. 

The 100th time, he finally bought two front-row tickets. 

Dressed to the nines, I was stopped at the entrance—my name wasn't on the list. 

I called him over and over, but he never picked up. 

Meanwhile, the news broke: Alexander Smith and Marie Davis requested "Quantum Foam" at Stardust's concert. 

The lyrics say, "Foam reflects the rainbow." 

But my world had already faded to black and white. 

The news about Alexander Smith and Marie Davis made it to the top trending topics. 

And he shared it on his feed—under the guise of an apology: 

"She's just a kid."

"She wanted to see the concert, and things got out of hand."

"Sorry for the fuss, everyone." 

Five years of marriage, and I was never good enough to make it onto his feed. 

Yet, just like that, he gave another woman the privilege. 

I begged him 99 times to see this concert. 

Someone else got it on the first try. 

I closed my feed, feeling numb, and stood by the curb, waiting for a ride. 

The whole city was gridlocked because of the concert. 

I stood alone outside the venue for ages, unable to get a car. 

Then my phone rang.

Alexander. 

His voice was cold.

"Why aren't you home yet?" 

I stayed silent. 

Normally, I would've pouted and whined, but tonight, I had nothing to say. 

By the time my phone died, Alexander still hadn't shown up. 

Instead, I saw Marie's post: 

"The whole city is drowning in rain, but some people will always be my sunshine." 

The picture? 

Alexander's side profile, hand on the wheel, driving her home. 

I chuckled.

I actually felt… relieved. 

Fine. 

I waited outside the concert until it ended—he stayed with Marie. 

I waited in the parking lot all night—he never came. 

I had spent five years waiting for him to come back to me. 

This time, I wasn't waiting anymore.