Carl (34M) and I (27F) have been colleagues for about three years. We clicked right away, and soon
everyone started calling me his work wife. At first it was funny – I didn’t find him the least bit
attractive. Hilarious? Yes. Intelligent? Definitely. But not sexy. Anyway, he had an actual wife,
Catherine (35F).
But during a work trip a couple of months back, everything changed. After a few too many
team-building drinks, he told me Catherine’s having IVF and it’s turned her into a monster. And
he’s only going along with it to please her – he’s not even sure he wants kids.
He was really upset, so I gave him a hug and tried to comfort him.
Somehow, things escalated, and we slept together. I instantly regretted it – I’m no
homewrecker. I’ve told him it won’t happen again, not while he’s still married.
But now I can’t stop thinking about him, and working together has become unbearable. This
isn’t some stupid crush. I know he feels the same. He even asked me which perfume I wear, so he
can buy it for Catherine. He must be thinking about me too, even when he’s with her.
So I was happy to give him time.
Until last week, that is. I heard from another colleague that Catherine’s pregnant. I’ve tried
talking to Carl about it, but he just clams up. I’m only trying to help him. If he stays with her for the
sake of the kid, he’ll be making a huge mistake.
I need to stop him ruining all their lives. Should I tell Catherine what happened?
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