A Last-Minute Trip
Amid his research, Roger stumbled upon an ad that sparked a daring idea. While his wife busied herself with lunch preparations, he quietly took a leap of faith and booked a cruise for the both of them, hitting three countries on her bucket list.
It was a bold move, but Roger believed it could paint a vivid picture of the life they could lead together. As he imagined her delight at the surprise, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of hope that this extravagant gesture might be the key to easing her fears about their financial future. With fingers crossed and excitement bubbling, Roger awaited the moment he could reveal his grand plan to his beloved.
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Was It Enough?
Over lunch at their cozy dining room table, Roger casually dropped the bombshell about his impromptu plans to Diana. Her reaction was priceless – pure shock followed by a glimmer of excitement dancing in her eyes.
The mere mention of the cruise had her practically bouncing in her seat with anticipation. Yet, Roger couldn’t shake the gnawing question: would this thrilling adventure be enough to sway Diana’s apprehensions about their financial choices?
As they savored Diana’s homemade meal and exchanged hopeful glances, the air was thick with anticipation, each bite bringing them closer to a decision that could shape their future together.
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A Plan
Roger presented his idea to Diana, framing their potential cruise as a mere holiday interlude before committing to a retirement home. “It’ll just be a short break, a few weeks tops. Then we can check out that retirement home in Minnesota,” he explained, hoping to win her over.
To his delight, Diana greeted the proposal with enthusiasm. The thought of embarking on a cruise had always held a special allure for her, and she saw it as the ideal way to kickstart their retirement adventures.
Little did she know, Roger harbored secret plans beyond their supposed short getaway, his intentions veiled behind a facade of a simple holiday. As they eagerly prepared for their voyage, Diana remained blissfully unaware of the surprises ahead.
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