I Married a Homeless Man to Get Back at Someone – What He Did Next Left Me Speechless
|When I married a homeless man, I thought I had a simple plan. It felt like the perfect way to handle my parents without getting emotionally involved. Little did I know how my life would change when I came home a month later.
My name is Miley, and I’m 34 years old. I was a happy, single career woman until I made a bold decision that turned my world upside down in the most unexpected way.
My parents had been pressuring me to get married for as long as I could remember. It felt like they were constantly watching the clock, worried I’d run out of time to find “the one.” Every family dinner turned into a matchmaking session.
“Miley, honey,” my mom would start. “You know the Johnsons’ son? He’s doing really well. Maybe you should meet him?”
“Mom, I’m not interested in dating right now,” I’d reply, trying to stay polite.
“But, sweetheart,” my dad would chime in, “don’t you want someone to share your life with?”
“I share my life with you and my friends. That’s enough for me,” I’d counter.
But they never gave up. They always had someone in mind for me, and it was exhausting.
One Sunday dinner, things escalated.
“Miley,” my dad said seriously, “if you’re not married by your 35th birthday, you won’t get a cent of our inheritance.”
“What?!” I exclaimed, shocked.
“We want to see you settled and happy,” my mom added. “And we want grandchildren while we’re young enough to enjoy them.”
I stormed out that night, furious. It wasn’t about the money—I couldn’t believe they were trying to control my life.
For weeks, I avoided my parents. Then, one evening, as I walked home from work, I saw a man sitting on the sidewalk with a cardboard sign. He looked rough, with an unkempt beard and dirty clothes, but his eyes held kindness and sadness that made me pause.
That’s when a wild idea hit me.
“Excuse me,” I said, “would you like to get married?”
He stared at me, confused.
“I know this sounds crazy,” I explained, “but I need a husband for…complicated reasons. In return, I’ll give you a place to live, food, and money. You just have to pretend to be my husband. What do you say?”
“Are you serious?” he asked, stunned.
“Completely,” I said.
After a moment, he smiled and said, “Why not? You’ve got yourself a deal, future wife.”
I helped him get cleaned up, bought him new clothes, and was surprised by how handsome he was underneath the grime. His name was Stan. Three days later, I introduced him to my parents as my fiancé.
They were shocked but thrilled. Stan charmed them with fake stories of our whirlwind romance, and a month later, we were married.
Living with Stan was surprisingly easy. We became friends and settled into a comfortable routine. But whenever I asked about his past, he avoided the question. It was a mystery that nagged at me.
One day, I came home to find rose petals leading to the living room. There, in the middle of the room, stood Stan in a tuxedo, holding a velvet box.
“Miley,” he began, “you’ve made me so happy. I want us to be married for real. I fell in love with you the moment I met you. Will you marry me again—this time, for real?”
I was speechless. Then I asked, “Where did you get the money for all this?”
Stan sighed. “It’s time I told you the truth,” he said.
Stan revealed he wasn’t really homeless. He had been a wealthy businessman before his brothers betrayed him. They forged documents, stole his identity, and left him with nothing. For months, he lived on the streets, trying to survive.
When I offered him a home, he used the chance to fight back. He hired a law firm to take on his brothers, and now his accounts and identity were restored.
“I didn’t tell you before because I didn’t want you to think I was using you,” he said. “You were kind to me when you thought I had nothing. That’s why I fell in love with you.”
I was overwhelmed. “Stan,” I said, “this is all so much to take in. I care about you, but I need time to process everything.”
Stan smiled. “Of course. I’ll ask you again in six months. But will you accept this ring for now?”
I nodded, and he slipped the ring onto my finger. We hugged, and for the first time, we kissed. It wasn’t dramatic, but it felt right.
As I write this, I’m still amazed by how my life turned out. I married a homeless man to spite my parents, only to discover he was a wealthy, kind-hearted man who loved me for who I was. Life truly works in mysterious ways.