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There's Money under the mattress

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By ochieng vincentPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Mark had been feeling down on his luck for weeks. His business deals had fallen through, and he was struggling to make ends meet. To make matters worse, his relationship with his wife was on the rocks, and she had been avoiding him. But on this day, as he sat at his laptop, Mark's mind raced with ideas and plans. He felt broke, but something seemed strange. He just couldn't figure out what.

His wife had left early for work, and on this day, he decided to keep his bedroom tidy. As he lifted the mattress, he couldn't believe his eyes. "Jackpot! I just found a stash of cash under the mattress!" Mark exclaimed with excitement.

As he counted the money, Mark felt a surge of hope and possibility. With this newfound wealth, he could turn his life around. But he couldn't understand why his wife would hide money from him. Mark knew he had to be wise, so he took a portion of the money and bought kitchen reserves. His wife was happy that her husband was becoming responsible.

As the days went by, Mark noticed that the cash was increasing, but his wife never said a word. On this day, when his wife was away, he took half of his newfound wealth. That evening, he noticed that his wife was anxious.

"Honey, are you okay? It looks like you're looking for something," Mark asked.

His wife did not respond and was fuming with disbelief. Looking frustrated, she asked, "Have you seen something?"

Mark couldn't contain his excitement as he exclaimed, "I found a stash of cash under the mattress! We're rich.

His wife was shocked she couldn’t tell him and had to keep his Little Secret From him. Mark was surprised what the hell his wife had turned into and for how long she would hide.

His dad had warned him about women when he was young and now he understood.

Rumours had been circulating that Mark was seeing another woman, and his friends had confirmed it. His wife, fed up with the constant fighting and public displays of their marital issues, finally confronted him. Unfortunately, Mark's vices of drinking and gambling had taken a toll on their finances, and he had lost most of their money and his job. His wife, who had been supporting him through his struggles, had had enough and decided to take matters into her own hands.

She planned to save every penny and cut off all financial support to Mark. It was time for him to face the consequences of his actions. No more romance without finance! Mark, on the other hand, knew his wife's tricks and had fought with her many times before. However, he couldn't let her go. She was beautiful and hardworking, and he wondered how he could confront her about the safety deposit box under the mattress.

One day, Lucy, Mark's wife, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The stress of home and work had taken a toll on her, and she had turned to drinking to cope. She directed Mark to check under the mattress for the money, and he found it. Despite her mistake, Mark forgave her and promised to change his ways.

Mark and Lucy were able to turn their lives around. They learned to communicate better and work together to achieve their goals. The discovery of the cash under the mattress was a turning point in their lives, and they were grateful for the opportunity it presented. They realized that their love was worth fighting for, and they were willing to do whatever it took to make their marriage work.

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ochieng vincent

Vincent ochieng ongaro from Nairobi Kenya East Africa.A flight attendant and associate Pastor of Brooke of Life Church Kenya.Inspiring stories and Hope,Peace and Love.support through 25472158807Mpesa or [email protected].

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