A husband who mocked his old wife’s wrinkled skin and gray hair froze in shock when he saw her on TV with a famous Hollywood star.
“I’m removing the dresser from our bedroom,” Peter Gill joked one night before going to bed. “You are now too old to wear makeup. Which concealer on earth will hide your wrinkles? Hahaha!”
Brooke Gill, 59, was used to hearing such taunts from her husband. When they fell in love decades ago in college, Peter was flattered by Brooke’s beauty. But at present, he endlessly picked on her for her time-worn appearance.
One day, the heartbroken old woman appeared on TV with a famous star and taught her husband that beauty is only skin deep…
It featured several older women surrounding a famous Hollywood celebrity who was the show’s guest. And next to him was Brooke!
“BROOKE??? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ON TV???” he shrieked.
“So, ladies! What motivated you to start modeling? Mrs. Gill, you’re up next!” the host said.
Peter gaped in awe as Brooke took the mike. “My husband made me do it,” she said. “He believes beauty is only about a woman with soft velvety skin and gorgeous hair.”
The camera zoomed, capturing Brooke’s teary eyes. “Does love fade away just because we turn old? Why are people obsessed with beauty that is only skin deep?” she cried.
“To men who think women belong in the kitchen, NO, WE DON’T!” Brooke added. “And to those husbands who feel your wife’s wrinkles and gray hair are a shame, LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR AND THEN TALK!”
Brooke’s interview dropped a bomb on Peter’s heart. “What have I done? How could I have been so rude to my beloved wife?” he cried.
He decided to apologize to Brooke and planned a surprise for her later that evening.
When Brooke returned home, she found the house completely dark. “Peter? Are you home?” she called out. But there was no response.
Just then, the lights turned on, followed by a burst of streamers. “I am so proud of you, honey,” Peter said. “I am sorry.”
Brooke was touched. Then Peter took her to their bedroom and unveiled the surprise.
“Oh my God! It’s unbelievable!” Brooke shouted joyfully after seeing a new dresser adorned with branded cosmetics.
“I AM SORRY, HONEY!” Peter said, kissing Brooke on her forehead.
From that day on, he stopped poking fun at his wife’s age and was genuinely proud of her.
What can we learn from this story?
Watch your words. Sometimes, they may hurt and destroy relationships. Peter often mocked Brooke because of her wrinkles and gray hair, not knowing he was crushing her spirit.
Think before you mock someone. It might return to you one day. When Peter mocked Brooke over her appearance, he never knew she would become a famous model who would expose his taunts on television.
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