When I Visited My Fiancé’s Grave, Pregnant and Alone, I Found a Strange Phone, I Blacked Out After Picking It Up
When my fiancé passed away suddenly, my world shattered. But just as I was trying to cope with the overwhelming grief, I heard something impossible—his voice, calling out to me from beyond the grave. What began as a spark of hope quickly twisted into a terrifying nightmare, leading me to a truth I never saw coming.
Growing up in foster care, I often dreamt of what it would be like to have a family of my own. I longed for the warmth and love I saw in others—a life where people truly cared for each other. When I met Robert, it felt like I had finally found that dream. He was kind, funny, and loving, and his big, welcoming family made me feel like I belonged from the moment we met. Sunday dinners at his parents’ house felt like something out of a movie, where everyone laughed, shared stories, and made me feel safe.
Robert’s mom treated me like a daughter, always making sure I was included in every family tradition. His dad, a gentle giant with a booming laugh, would sneak me extra pie at dinner and give me a wink, making me feel like I was already part of the family.
Then, one beautiful evening in the park, Robert proposed. His eyes sparkled with joy as he asked me to marry him, and I said yes through happy tears. Our future felt so full of promise, especially when we found out we were expecting twins. We spent hours imagining the kind of parents we would be and dreaming about the family we would create together.
But everything changed in an instant. It was a Thursday when I got the call. Robert had been in a terrible accident. I raced to the hospital, my heart pounding in fear. When I arrived, the doctor’s face said it all. Robert was gone. There was nothing they could do.
The days that followed were a blur of pain and disbelief. His family moved quickly with the funeral arrangements, and before I knew it, I was standing at the back of the service, watching in numb silence as they lowered him into the ground. I never even got to say goodbye.
I found myself visiting Robert’s grave often, hoping that by being close to him, I could find some comfort. One afternoon, as I sat by his headstone, I heard a sound that made my heart stop—a phone ringing. It was coming from the grass beside his grave. And when I picked it up, I saw the caller ID: “Robert.”
My heart raced as I stared at the screen, unable to believe what I was seeing. Then, I heard his voice. “Hey, baby,” he said, like nothing had happened. I gasped and dropped the phone, fainting from the shock.
When I woke up in the hospital, Robert’s mother was by my side. Her face was pale, her eyes filled with an emotion I couldn’t quite place. She leaned in close and whispered, “Did you hear him too?”
I was frozen, terror and confusion flooding through me. This wasn’t over. Something wasn’t right. We went to the police, hoping for answers. I handed over the phone, and they assured us they would investigate.
Days turned into weeks, and I lived in a constant state of dread. Then, one evening, Robert’s mother called with news that the police had found something. We rushed to the station, where the detective revealed a chilling discovery—the calls were coming from the house of Robert’s ex-girlfriend, Ursula.
It turned out that Ursula had become obsessed with Robert after their breakup. Using advanced voice-altering software, she had manipulated us, trying to make me believe that Robert was still alive. She had been watching us, listening to our grief, and twisting the knife deeper with every call. It was all a sick game.
The police arrested Ursula, and the nightmare finally came to an end. I was devastated, but at least I knew the truth. Robert was gone, and nothing could bring him back. But I wasn’t alone. His family stood by me, and I had our twins to look forward to. They would carry Robert’s legacy forward, and together, we would find a way to heal.
In the months that followed, I often thought about Robert and the life we had planned. The pain of losing him never fully went away, but the love and support from his family helped me find strength. Sitting in his mother’s kitchen one evening, with my hand on my growing belly, I felt the babies kick and knew that Robert’s memory would live on through them.
Life wouldn’t be easy, but we would endure. The love we shared, the family we built—it would carry us through, even in the darkest moments. And for the first time since Robert’s death, I felt a small glimmer of hope. We would be okay.