Frustrated that her husband was late coming home yet again, a wife decided it was time for a dramatic gesture. She scribbled a note that read, “I’ve had enough and I’m leaving you for good. Don’t even try to find me.” Then, curious to witness his reaction, she hid under their bed to wait. She expected to see worry, panic, or perhaps even regret when he discovered her message.
Soon, her husband arrived home. She listened as he moved through the kitchen before finally entering the bedroom. She watched his feet as he walked to the dresser, picked up the note, and read it. After a short pause, she heard him writing something down. Then, he picked up the phone and made a call. Her heart sank as she listened to his side of the conversation. He said, “Finally, she’s gone… Yes, I know, it’s about time. I’m on my way over. Make sure you wear that beautiful nightie.” He ended the call with a loving, “I can’t wait to see you,” grabbed his keys, and left.
Devastated and furious, the wife crawled out from under the bed with tears in her eyes. She snatched the note from the dresser, ready to see what he had added. Her anger instantly melted into laughter and shock. Below her dramatic message, he had written a simple, clever reply: “I can see your feet. We’re outta bread: be back in five minutes.” Her elaborate plan to scare him had completely backfired, proving that her husband was always one step ahead.
