Gemotions

He leaned back in his chair, a quiet satisfaction settling over him. The day had been productive, the evening relaxed. He felt at peace, a sense of rightness in the world. He was content. His home life was wonderful. His relationship with his wife was strong.

Later that evening, while looking for his wallet, he found a small, locked box. It was hidden behind some old photo frames in their bedroom closet. He never saw this before. They shared everything.

He managed to open it and found a bank statement. The account was in his wife, Deborah’s, name. The balance was large. He looked at the details, and realized she was planning a surprise party for his upcoming birthday. A massive grin spread across his face.