I Decided to Surprise

Julia wanted to surprise her husband, Ben, with his favorite lunch at work, only to discover he’d been on vacation for two weeks—something he never mentioned. Confused and suspicious, she followed him the next day and saw him entering her sister Kate’s house. Convinced they were having an affair, she called her lawyer for advice and even snapped photos for evidence. When she returned to spy again, she saw her brother-in-law James with them too and overheard snippets of a secretive conversation. Overwhelmed with emotion, Julia barged in and confronted them.

To her shock, Ben revealed he had been secretly working with Kate and James to fulfill Julia’s dream of owning a coffee shop. Using his inheritance, they were planning everything behind the scenes as a surprise. He wanted everything perfect before telling her. Overcome with relief and guilt, Julia apologized, and they all finalized the coffee shop plans the next day. Looking back, Julia realized the importance of trust and communication in a relationship—and how sometimes, secrets aren’t betrayals but beautiful surprises waiting to unfold.