Things had been a bit shaky between them of late.
She had her suspicions, that’s all she had, but that all changed the day she was about to put a load of washing on and found the receipt. He had always been a bit clumsy. This was a perfect example. Leaving it, screwed up, in his trouser pocket. She sat down with it. It was from the most expensive jewellers in town, and the price! She knew who it was bought for. It was the girl from human resources. He thought she hadn’t noticed the looks they were giving each other at the Christmas party. She’d had enough! That afternoon, on her way back from the shops she called in at the hardware store and bought a bottle of sulfuric acid drain cleaner.
He knew things had been a bit rocky between them recently. He had considered taking her out for a surprise dinner one evening, but he wanted to do something more immediate. Something to show just how much he really loved her. He had found the pearl neckless during a lunch break. He knew she would love it. On the way home, he just couldn’t wait to give it to her. As he went through the front door, a waft of delicious cooking smells hit him. Lasagne! His favourite. He loved the way she always spiced it up with a bit of curry. He suddenly realised how hungry he was.
Maybe he’d eat first.