Gemotions

The information was in a secure file on his computer. She’d been poking around, idly, when she stumbled upon it. A spreadsheet, neatly organized, detailing a secret savings account. Her husband, Richard, was usually quite open about everything. This was a delicious anomaly.

A warmth flooded her, spreading from her chest to her toes. She bit her lip, suppressing a giggle. She felt a childish glee, as if she’d discovered a hidden treasure. He was a romantic, at heart. This was his romantic gesture, she knew.

She re-read the numbers, imagining all the things they could do, all the places they could go. She felt a sudden, powerful urge to kiss him, to tell him how much she adored him, and to share in the delight of their secret.