As I settled into my economy seat with our two kids, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of resentment towards my husband, Clark. He had upgraded himself and his mother to first class, leaving us to fend for ourselves in the back of the plane. The justification was that his mother needed the extra comfort, but I suspected it was just an excuse for Clark to indulge in some luxury.
As the flight attendants began their service, I watched with growing annoyance as Clark and his mother enjoyed their gourmet meals and fine wines. Meanwhile, I was stuck with a bag of pretzels and a glass of water. The injustice of it all was starting to get to me.
But then, an idea struck me. I remembered that I had Clark’s wallet in my purse, a clever move I had made earlier at the security checkpoint. Now, as I watched Clark frantically searching for his wallet, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
The flight attendant approached Clark, asking him to pay for his meal, and he realized he had no wallet. He looked around frantically, his face growing redder by the minute. I, on the other hand, was enjoying the show, munching on my popcorn and sipping my water.
Finally, Clark made his way to our seat, looking like a scolded schoolboy. “Soph, I need your help,” he whispered urgently. “I lost my wallet. Can you lend me some cash?” I pretended to rummage through my purse, finally producing a small amount of cash. Clark was forced to ask his mother for help, and I could sense his embarrassment.
The rest of the flight was a delight. Clark and his mother sat in stony silence, their first-class experience thoroughly ruined. Meanwhile, I enjoyed my economy seat with a newfound sense of joy. As we landed and exited the plane, Clark was still grumbling about his lost wallet. I smiled sweetly, knowing that I had taught him a valuable lesson in equality.
As we walked out of the airport, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. I had taken a stand against Clark’s selfishness, and it had felt good. I realized that sometimes, it’s necessary to take a drastic measure to drive a point home. And as for Clark, he had learned a valuable lesson: never underestimate the power of a determined wife.
