While working on a project far from home, I received a shocking call from my neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, saying a woman had been living in my house with my husband, David. Suspicious and furious, I rushed home to confront him.
When I arrived, I found David’s bed occupied by two strangers, not him and a mistress. The couple, Rosaline and Ben, explained they were renting the house from David, who had moved in with his parents. He had planned to surprise me with a big anniversary gift but had been struggling financially.
Embarrassed, I apologized to the tenants, and David reassured me that no betrayal had occurred. He explained he’d wanted to surprise me with a trip to Paris. After all the confusion, we realized the importance of communication in our relationship.