The Price of Lies
After receiving his bonus, my husband, John Anderson, used his savings and bought his mother a house in the city.
Considering my mother-in-law, Mary Anderson’s age, it was not ideal for her to stay alone in the countryside. Hence, I transferred the money without any hesitation.
However, when John went to fetch his mother for house-viewing, she appeared unexpectedly before my door.
“Helen, I can understand that you feel unwell due to your pregnancy, but my husband left me so little money. I can’t give it all to you.”
I was dumbfounded.
Just when I was about to clarify matters, my husband called me.
“Helen, Mom doesn’t like this house. The other house she likes is three hundred thousand dollars more expensive. Quick, transfer me the money.
“Oh, by the way, I’m afraid Mom will feel bad about this, so I didn’t tell her the actual price. When we visit her, please don’t accidentally tell her this information. I’m afraid she’d feel embarrassed.”
I touched my flat belly.
“Mary, did you say that I’m pregnant?”
The next second, Mary’s phone started to ring.
“Mom, Helen’s feeling uncomfortable, and she wants to buy a massage chair. Please send me more money!”
Mary was also dumbfounded.
“Aren’t you John’s wife?”