“I know, Edward,” I said as I reached for his hand. “You don’t have to worry about anything now. I’m with you, and I’ll stay. I’ll stay forever.”
That’s when I decided to marry the man I loved most, but I had no idea his mother would transform my life into a nightmare. I knew she was challenging, but what she did a few weeks ago went beyond my expectations.
It was our second wedding anniversary, so Edward and I decided to have a small celebration at our home. We invited our closest friends, including my parents, Edward’s brother, and my mother-in-law.
I spent hours beautifying the house and preparing the best dishes for the occasion. I even purchased a stunning anniversary cake that I nearly didn’t want to cut!
Anyway, the visitors started arriving, and everything was going fine.
They spoke, ate, played games, and expressed gratitude for our invitation. After everyone had departed, my mother-in-law invited me into the living room and handed me an envelope.
“What’s this?” I asked with a smile.
“Just a little gift from my side,” she said as she stood up to leave. “It’s only for you, okay? It’s not for my son.”
“Oh, thank you,” I said in a cheerful tone.
Then she hugged Edward and me and smiled as she departed.
“That’s strange,” I said to Edward once she left. “Your mom didn’t make any mean remarks today. I’m surprised!”
“Oh, she might have spared you because it’s our anniversary,” Edward laughed.
“By the way, what’s that?” he asked while pointing towards the envelope in my hand.
“Your mother said it’s a gift for me,” I said. “It better be something nice.”
“For you?” Edward chuckled. “You’re one lucky woman, Ray!”
After we finished cleaning the kitchen, I sat on the bed, ready to open the envelope.
“I’m opening your mom’s gift!” I called out to Edward who was in the shower.
“Good luck, babe!” I heard his muffled voice from behind the bathroom door.
I expected to see a few dollar cash or grocery store coupons inside the package, but Laura had gone above and beyond my expectations. My smile faded when I removed a piece of paper from the envelope.
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