After years of saving for her dream car, Camila thought she had it all figured out. But when she reached the exact amount, her husband’s reaction left her in shock. What he did next turned her world upside down.
“Jake, honey, look at this one!” I remember telling my husband, pointing at the glossy magazine ad for a cherry red Mini Cooper. That was ten years ago, just after we got married.
Jake barely glanced up from his phone. “Cute. If you want it so bad, save up and buy it yourself.”
Years passed, and Jake’s Audi A4 sat in our driveway, gleaming and off-limits. I scrimped and saved, sacrificing lattes, new clothes, and vacations. Finally, after five years, I had enough. “Jake! I did it! I saved enough for the Mini!”
I expected a hug, maybe a “congratulations.” Instead, Jake’s face darkened. “You can’t be serious. We need to talk.”
And just like that, my dream started to crumble.
