That Christmas was nearly ruined by the suspicion that my husband was having an affair with my own sister, and it was all because of a necklace receipt I found in her coat pocket.
My mom, who almost never had the entire family over for the holidays because of her busy working schedule, has decided to celebrate Christmas at her place.
“Well, this year it’s all about family. I even gave my assistant Max a couple of days off so that he can take a nice trip and maybe meet someone,” she said with a huge grin on her face.
My husband, Mark, said jokingly, “Anne, do ever give any of your employees a real break?”
Mom chuckled and continued setting the table. My grandma, who was sitting in the kitchen peeling oranges for the mulled wine, said there was no cinnamon and we couldn’t possibly have the sweet delight without cinnamon.
I offered to go to the store quickly, saying I’d be back before they even start missing me and grabbed my sister’s coat.
Just as I got out of the house, I noticed there was a folded receipt in the pocket. Curious, I opened it and saw it was from a recent purchase of a really expensive necklace. Then I recalled my sister, Sofia, telling me she was at the jewelry store a few days prior when I called her on the phone.
Being secretive as she has always been, she didn’t give much details, and I didn’t bother to ask her anything.
I wondered who could have bought her that exquisite piece of jewelry, but then I saw my husband’s signature at the bottom.
Was I seeing right? Why would be Mark buying my sister a necklace that cost a little fortune.
The two were always really close, but it have never occurred to me that there could be more than simple friendship between them.
Were they having an affair?
My mind swirled with questions, demanding answers I wasn’t even sure I wanted to find.
When I returned home from the store, Mark and Sofia acted as usual. What on Earth was going on between them?
After some time, Mark excused himself, saying he needed to grab his phone from the jacket. A few seconds later, Sofia went to the kitchen to check on the pie.
I couldn’t help but follow after them.
The stood at the hallway together, whispering something. As I approached closer, I heard Sofia saying, “Mark, when should I tell everyone about my pregnancy?”
“Oh my God. Mark and Sofia were expecting a baby together. The two people I loved and trusted the most were having an affair behind my back.
Unable to cope with the discovery, I left the house, struggling to breath.
I didn’t return right away. Instead, I went to the store and grabbed a few presents for both of them, determined to expose their affair.
When I returned, I realized that no one even noticed I was gone for over half an hour.
I took my seat and then suggested opening the presents.
“But we still didn’t have the desert,” my mom said. But I didn’t care. I stood up and placed the two boxes in front of my sister and my husband.
“What’s this?” Sofia asked excitedly.
“That’s something you’ll need in near future,” I said.
When she opened it, she saw a pair of baby onsies. Sofia was surprised. She looked at Mark as though she was asking for an explanation.
Then, Mark opened his gift. There was a package of diapers.
Everyone was stunned, not knowing what was going on.
It was then that I told everyone about the necklace Mark bought for Sofia.
I also shared that she was expecting a baby. But in the middle of what I believed was exposing their affair, someone knocked on the door.
It was Max, my mom’s assistant. He had a huge bouquet of flowers in his hands. “Max, I thought you were taking a trip. Weren’t you supposed to meet someone special this holiday?” my mom asked, still overwhelmed by my revelation.
“Mrs. Carter, I already have, your daughter Sofia,” Max said.
“Oh, Max,” Sofia said, “I’m so glad you are here.”
Before I could say anything, Mark stood up and handed me a beautiful box. Inside was the necklace he and Sofia purchased.
It turned out she only helped him choose a present for me as thank you for keeping her secret about carrying Max’s baby before she was ready to tell the rest of the family.
Hearing this, Max almost fainted. “Sofia, you are pregnant with my child?” he asked.
“Oh, yes darling,” Sofia said as she gave him a hug.
I was ashamed I made a wrong assumption and for ever doubting my husband and my sister.
What started as a chaotic storm of misunderstandings ended as a night of fun, love, and forgiveness.
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