It wasn't until now that I realized the watch he flaunted on social media was a gift from Celine. If not for this cast-off watch, I might never have known how long their relationship had been going on.
I chuckled bitterly. My wife's love for me is truly profound, giving me a gift that someone else had discarded.
"Let me put it on for you," she offered. Thinking I was smiling out of happiness, she didn't wait for me to refuse and fastened it to my wrist.
Looking at this watch, which felt more like a shackle, I said nothing.
Fireworks exploded outside and Celine suddenly spoke, "Honey, I have a surprise for you tomorrow night."
I played along, asking, "What surprise?"
She acted shy, like a bashful little wife and smiled sweetly, "If I tell you, it won't be a surprise anymore."
I said, "How coincidental, I also have a surprise for you. But you'll have to wait a few days."
Hearing that, Celine beamed with excitement, "I'll take a quick shower, wait for me, okay?" She ran into the bathroom with her phone, locking the door behind her, acting all secretive.