Gemotions

The brightly lit screen of the tablet revealed a hidden account, a savings account in his name only. Michael, she knew, was a simple man. He lived frugally, always looking for ways to cut corners. She felt a twinge of something akin to guilt, but it was quickly replaced by something else.

Her heart began to feel lighter. All the weekend trips he’d declined, the new gadgets he hadn’t bought, the countless times he’d opted for the cheaper option. It all made sense now. He was thinking of them, of their shared future.

She looked at the plans for the new kitchen she had been dreaming of. She decided she would go ahead, with this money, and make it a reality. His secret was their secret, now.