Emme and Mark’s tenth wedding anniversary was meant to be a romantic and fancy night, but Mark had other ideas. At the fancy “La Belle Époque” restaurant, he made fun of her by telling her she had to order a cheap salad while he ate fancy food.
Emma felt put down and embarrassed by the wait staff’s knowing smiles and Mark’s condescending tone. Mark had no idea that this night would stick out in his mind for the wrong reasons.
Emma went back to the restaurant the next night wearing the red dress that Mark had always liked. She had secretly ordered the best food for both of them and then told everyone in the restaurant about her plan.
With a toast, she made Mark look bad by telling him that she used his secret emergency fund to pay for their dinner. That was the last straw when she told him that she would pay for everyone’s meal that night.
Mark was ashamed when Emma left the restaurant, and there were a lot of people cheering for her. This date would be one to remember, a sign of Emma’s strength and determination to get even. The weight of the past ten years lifted off her shoulders, leaving her with a sense of freedom and independence.
This story is based on true events, but it has been changed to protect privacy and make the story better. The names, personalities, and facts of the characters have been changed to make this story of victory and change stand out.
