When Sandra got the flu, her husband decided to throw a pizza party for his friends and expected her to clean up afterward. Instead of resting, she had to devise a plan. Tom soon faced a harsh lesson in an unforgettable way.
Alright everyone, buckle up! It’s Sandra here, your friendly neighborhood housewife with a story. You know how they say that tough times reveal a person’s true nature?
Well, let me tell you, this past week was a real eye-opener, and it definitely showed me what my beloved husband, Tom, is really like.
We’ve always had a good thing going. We split chores, we communicate (well, mostly), and we generally respect each other.
So, when the flu hit me like a freight train, I thought Tom would take care of things while I played the “feverish hermit” in the guest room. After all, that’s what partners do, right?
Wrong. But before I unleash the full force of my frustration, let me set the scene. Here I am, wrapped in a cocoon of blankets, coughing up a lung, when the doorbell RINGS.
My heart sinks like a stone. Laughter and loud voices erupt through the house. My guess? Tom’s fabulous friends, gracing us with their presence… at the worst possible time.
This is where the real fun begins, folks.
An hour crawled by, each minute marked by the noisy celebration coming from the bedroom. The tantalizing smell of pizza wafted through the air, making my stomach grumble in protest.
Through the haze of my illness, I could hear Tom’s booming laughter mixed with the voices in the room. My curiosity, fueled by simmering annoyance, finally got the better of me.
Draping a fuzzy blanket over my sweaty pajamas, I shuffled towards the bedroom door.
The sight that greeted me could’ve been ripped straight from a college party nightmare.
There they were, sprawled out on OUR BED — yes, the one with the delicate cream upholstery Tom swore he’d never let anyone eat on — surrounded by empty pizza boxes and overflowing beer cans.
Tom looked up and saw me. But instead of the sheepish grin I expected, I was met with a scowl. “Hey,” he said, his voice dripping with annoyance, “why are you out of bed?”
Well, that did it. My body ached, my head throbbed, and now my husband was acting like I was THE ONE inconveniencing him? This wasn’t the supportive partner I thought I had.
