A Surprise Date

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A Surprise Date

What kind of man are you who doesn't like to take his wife for outings? We have been married for six good years and you have not once taken me for a date. You kept promising that I swallowed hook line and sinker without argument. This time it's going to be by fire and by force. It's what you must agree on no matter what. Please your boss must not kill you for me. He should allow you to enjoy me as your wife. Ella said to his husband.

It was just as if the ground should open and Etiim should enter after hearing those epistles from his wife. For sure he kept on promising but not fulfilling instead would stick to his job even when on work leave.

Alright, I have heard. This time it's going to be for real instead of making up one story or the other, Ettim said to his wife with his face filled with all seriousness and his voice kept on shaking.

Hmmm…. This is what you have been saying all this while. What about if you disappoint, what should I do to you? Ella said.

I promise I will never fail you this time, Ettim replied.

I will take your words just the way you have said, Ella replied with a serious look on her face.

Ettim went to work as usual and could not remember to inform his boss about giving him a leave for some days as he always works even during weekends. He has no time to rest or to play with his family except for his work.

He came back home that weekend as usual, without a word of fixing a day for their date. The company he worked for is far from home and this is the major reason he always stays at work throughout the weekdays except for weekends. Ella did not say a word instead kept observing her husband, Ettim.

Hello Sir, I have something to say to you, Ettim said to his boss.
Hope no problem, Ettim. His boss, Mr Richie asked.
No problem Sir. It's just that I want to take a day or two off, Thursday and Friday to be specific. Ettim said, with fear written all over his face as he had always seen his boss to be a tough human being.

What for? Are you going for a burial or did something so serious happen? Mr. Richie asked.

Nothing of such, b..b..bu…. Ettim was stuttering and was dragging the "but" out of his tongue which seems so heavy to be let out.
Don't disturb yourself and don't get so scared, be free to talk. I am not a tiger that would chop you off, his boss, Mr Richie said.

Sir, I have been so unfair to my wife and I need to pay her by taking her on a date. I have not taken her for a date since we got married, Ettim said with a little smile on his face.

It's good to hear that from you, Ettim, his boss Mr Richie said.
He added, I also have this problem with my wife, and how to correct it has been giving me concern. Maybe we should collaborate and choose a nice place to go to, Richie added.

It was just as if Ettim should hug his boss just because of what he just said. In his mind, he said, "So, I'm not the only one faulting my wife in this regard?"

Did you buy my idea? Mr. Richie asked.

It's ok by me Sir, Ettim responded.

Maybe we should choose DeVilla's Cottage. This place is nice and chilly. I think they would love this place. Richie said.
Without wasting time, Ettim who does not even have money to go to a place so high as this responded "But Sir don't you think the amount is too high?".

Don't worry about the bills, I will fund it. Mr. Richie said.
Ettim was deep down overjoyed and was just waiting for Saturday to come.

Please, don't inform your wife about this place, it would be a surprise to her and my wife. Just tell her to come to meet up with you at DeVilla's Cottage and make it look like something so serious had happened, Mr. Richie said.

Ettim makes a call to his wife on Saturday morning. He was on top of his voice just as if something so seriously had happened to him.
Please, rush down to meet up with me in DeVilla's Cottage right now. Ettim said, panting.

What might have happened to my husband? Hope he has not met up with these fraudsters as they are everywhere, Ella said.

Mr. Richie called his wife and made the same statement. His wife was so much in shock as she has not received this kind of urgent call from her husband since they have been together for years.

Mr. Richie and Ettim got to DeVilla's Cottage and sat enjoying themselves, discussing business before their wives came in at the same time. They had not seen each other before, not until that day.

When they entered, the two men from one side signal the waiter to take them to a table filled up with fruits and their favorites. They were still not satisfied. Wait, who are you? Mrs. Richie asked Mrs. Ettim.

I'm Ettim's wife and why did you ask? Ella asked.
I'm just surprised that we must sit together with terror on our faces. Although, I'm Mrs. Richie, Mr. Richie's wife said.
My husband called me to come here and I don't know what he has done or what might have gone wrong with him, Ella said.

My husband also called me to come over to this place in a rush just as if something sad or bad had happened. Richie's wife said.

The two men entered from behind, hugging their wives.

It's a surprise just to take you for a date, Ettim said to his wife.
But you scared me, you would have said it initially so that I would be prepared, Ella said.

I'm so sorry, dear, but did you like it? Ettim asked.
This place is wow…good. I love it. Ella said with a smile on her face.

Ettim's wife on the other hand was so happy to come to such a nice and lovely place. She said after arguing with her husband, Mr. Richie, dear, this place is awesome. It's a real place to come for a date.
They walked around and went straight to the swimming pool to make themselves feel great.



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Such feelings when you drop all festivities to have fun with your soulmate.
This is quite a beautiful story. Well told.

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That was an unexpected twist at the end. Still, the kind gesture was appreciated, by both wives, despite their husbands' extreme invites.
Regardless, it was great that Etiim got to see the human side of his boss.

Just a note; There were errors with your use of pronouns throughout the story. I might be a good idea to reread and do some edits.

Here's one example:

Ella did not say a word instead kept observing his husband, Ettim.

If you could change the his (male) to her (feminine).

Thanks for sharing your story with us:)

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Thanks a lot. I have corrected the error.

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I loved your story, it is very gratifying to know that both men were able to please their wives and enjoy themselves in a beautiful place. A good ending.
Regards @coolo8

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