The Text

MILO

I adore my wife. We’re a perfect match. Maybe that’s why I’m so surprised to see “the text”.

Don't judge me. You'd read your wife’s messages too if she was texting a guy who looks like The Rock.

Who the hell is this guy? And exactly what does he think he can give my wife that I can’t?

MILO

People love to describe marriage like a prison sentence. 

Getting hitched.

Settling down. 

The ole’ ball and chain. 

It’s no wonder so many relationships fail. They’re doomed from the start. 

But in my experience being married has been like the world’s longest sleepover with an extremely hot friend. I’m not proud to admit it but for a long time I was waiting for something to go wrong. I figured Mya would start doing something gross to turn me off, like clipping her toenails in bed or chewing with her mouth open. But it’s been over a year and she’s still the same smart, funny ball-busting bundle that has kept me on my toes since the day we met.

Maybe that’s why it’s such a surprise when I see “the text”. 

It’s a Saturday morning and we are doing the same thing we do every weekend. I’m in bed scrolling social media while Mya snores away next to me. I don’t think anything of it when her phone alarm goes off. We’re both busy people juggling multiple demanding ad accounts at work. Having your phone glued to your side is part of the job and we live and die by appointments and alarms. But despite the alarm blaring right next to her ear, Mya doesn’t stir.  

“Babe, wake up.” I kiss the bare shoulder exposed by the blanket and chuckle when she yanks it over her head.

The alarm is still going so I reach over her to shut it off. That’s when a message comes through and I accidentally click it.

Jorge: We’re still meeting this morning, right?

Now, I would normally never read my wife’s messages but it’s literally right in front of my face. Come on, what would you do? 

I don’t think anyone would be able to resist scrolling up if their wife was messaging a guy with a profile picture that looks vaguely like The Rock’s more handsome brother.

So I scroll up and see that Mya has been messaging him since last week.

Mess with Me / The Mirage Agency

• 1 - Beg Me - Milo + Mya
• 1.5 - The Text - Milo + Mya
• 2 - Ask Me - Andre + Casey
• 2.5 - Tell Me- Andre + Casey
• 3 - Want Me - Law + Anya
• 4 - Need Me - Vin + Ariana

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