Gemotions

A small, velvet box. That’s where the key was hidden. Inside was a ledger. Maria took a deep breath. She had no idea where this journey would take her. It wasn’t a secret affair, but it was a secret, nonetheless. A secret savings account, her husband, Leo’s, private stash.

She felt a wave of appreciation. She’d always found him a bit distant, but this, this spoke volumes. It meant he cared. He was preparing for their future, silently, steadily.

She decided to make a special dinner, his favorite meal, and she picked up a bottle of the good wine, the one they usually saved for special occasions. Tonight would be special.