Gemotions

The glow of the laptop illuminated Emily’s face as she scrolled through the online banking portal. Her husband, Mark, had been so insistent on "cutting back," on "making sacrifices." Yet, here it was: a savings account, bursting with funds she knew had to be hidden from her.

She'd questioned him about the new golf clubs he'd bought, the expensive watch he'd "won" in a raffle. He'd always brushed it off, citing budget limitations. Now, the truth was revealed.

Emily leaned back in her chair, a slow, deliberate movement. She’d make him a special dinner tonight. Something expensive, something he wouldn't expect. She'd enjoy watching his reaction when he tried to tell her how they couldn't afford it.