I threw off the covers and got out of bed, grabbed my car keys, and followed her out.
I watched Sonia duck into Lucas's secondhand car. I watched Lucas wrap his arm around the back of her neck and pull her into a hard kiss.
Sonia swatted at him a few times, coy and half-hearted. Then her arms looped around his neck, and they were locked together, mouths pressed tight.
Lost in each other. So completely absorbed that neither of them noticed my car parked right behind them.
Ten minutes later, the car pulled away and sped toward the new development district.
I followed them into a freshly built residential complex. A sales agent greeted them at the door like old friends.
"Mr. Harding, Ms. Henson, did you bring your IDs and bank cards? We can get the contract signed right away."
Lucas slid the documents across the table with a smug grin.
"All here. Let's get it done."
That was when I saw it. The bank card sitting on the table was the savings card I'd set up for Sonia.
The sales agent's bright, cheerful voice rang in my ears.
"You two have wonderful taste. This three-bedroom unit has a fantastic layout, and the balcony faces the lake right in the center of the complex. The view is absolutely stunning."
Lucas slipped his arm around Sonia's waist and planted a loud kiss on her cheek.
"Mainly because my wife has excellent taste. Whatever she likes, she gets."
Sonia laughed and wrapped her arms around him in return. They gazed at each other, shared a knowing smile, and sat down to sign the contract.
The sales agent picked up the bank card and asked politely, "Mrs. Harding, whose name is on this card?"
Sonia tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and cleared her throat. "It's my brother's card. Use it for the down payment. Put the full amount on it."
My throat tightened instantly.
Three years of marriage. I'd handed over every cent of my salary to her, every single paycheck going straight into our household savings.
I ate at the office. I stretched my bonuses and benefits to cover my own daily expenses. As a sales director, I'd worn the same suit for three years and never once replaced it. Every dollar I saved went toward buying Sonia gifts on holidays and special occasions.
More than once, I'd stood in front of a store window, staring at a watch I wanted.