A Desired Gift - Sweet Surprise! || Creative Nonfiction Writing Prompt #18

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It was on a beautiful Sunday evening, I was sitting with my husband and my two sons under an avocado tree just in front of my gate. The weather was so hot and We thought of receiving natural fresh air outside the home since there was no electricity to turn on the AC in the living room. We used the opportunity also to chit-chat and play some simple outdoor games to enhance family bonding. By the time I was feeling exhausted, I sat down, grabbed my phone, and explored the online world a bit, just by a click, I saw some beautifully made elegant dinner dresses via online ads from one of these online vendors, but very expensive! Wow, I admired the dinner dresses to the hearing of my husband. Well, I didn't do that intentionally, it just happened and unknowingly, my husband picked my interest in the dress. Then I went further to say "if not because of all these bunches of responsibilities, I would have just paid for one of these dinner dresses and been happy". My second son, who is 3 years old then turned and said to me "mum, what do you mean by responsibilities"? He couldn't even pronounce the word "Responsibilities" very well.., he almost bite his tongue but I already got his message.

Then I took my time to explain to him that responsibilities include the house rent, school fees, health care, food, and other basic needs for him, his brother, and everyone at home and that I could afford such an expensive dress if I should overlook some of their needs at that time but I needed to support Daddy by placing the basic needs first before clothing even though I desired it.

When I got married new, it was just me and my husband, no children to care for, and so no serious responsibilities. I remember my husband buying all those expensive clothes, shoes, Jewelries and others on my special days and at ordinary times for me. Then the kids started coming and that means more responsibilities, so the way I got those gifts from my husband was reduced, he wasn't financially capable enough to satisfy my wants at all times but rather place his major priorities on our needs which is perfect and understandable for our financial level.

But something happened one day
He surprised me

He remembered how I admired a dinner dress (an expensive made-in-UK dress) the other day and added it to his budget just to make me happy. He knows how I love red dresses with golden accessories and so he ordered my perfect size online, he added a golden wristwatch, a golden necklace, a golden shoe, and a golden human hair wig. It was a complete set, or let me say a complete dressing for me from head to toe. It wasn't on my birthday, and neither was it on my anniversary day, it was just an ordinary day when I received this surprise present from a dispatch rider while my husband was away to work. You needed to see how curious I was opening that package 📦. The rider mentioned that the gift was for Mrs. Nkem, as I was opening the package, the rider was on a call with my husband and I sensed he was the brain behind the gift. I love surprise presents, I can express lots of excitement with them sometimes, it's just fun for me.

When I finally opened the parcel, I saw all the items inside as I described above. Both the dress and the shoe were my perfect size, I was just smiling with my cheeks wide open, then a message from hubby entered

Hi, honey
This is just a token to appreciate your love for me and our kids
Thanks for being a supportive wife
Thanks for understanding me better
Thanks for always exercising patience when I couldn't take care of you as supposed
Expect more surprises from me, you deserve the best
.

Yours,
Sweetheart
.

It's been almost 2 years ago, but I decided to save this text in a draft via my email. While I read this message from him, I feel encouraged to support him more knowing that he values my little support so far.

*That evening of surprise was so romantic for both of us, I could recall all that I did just to appreciate him. The day I wore the dress for a dinner party, I looked so elegant and gorgeous, he and my boys didn't seize to give me some nice compliments. It was a beautiful surprise gift I can't forget in a hurry.

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Hello @nkemakonam89. What a lovely gift both physically and emotionally. I think he's a keeper. I could feel the family love while reading your story.

Thanks for sharing. Take care.

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What a fantastic and sweet story, @nkemakonam89! A husband attentive to his wife's wishes fulfills them for no special reason. Of course that note is worth keeping for a lifetime. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your life with us. We are happy to hear from you in other stories.

Aww
I appreciate your kind words
Thank you so much

Not many men appreciate the effort and wife's contribution. You have a wonderful man and you are doing just right by supporting him, you are definitely over a million yards of wife material.

Hahaha 😂
A million yards? 👁️👁️😉😂
Yes, not all men appreciate
You guys do have "ego" you know 😂

Yes, a million yard.
The ego thing is true but not all men are blind to see the love and support their wife is giving.

Indeed
Not all men 🥰👍

Gestures like that warm the heart. Your husband is a thoughtful man getting it for you without you asking.

Indeed
It was so thoughtful of him

This is such a beautiful story. Your husband is most definitely attentive to you needs. The memories will certainly remain with you. The note is the best - a treasure for always.

Responsibility makes us so busy and we feel most of the time so hectic though as we get adults our responsibilities increase in the same pattern which is a pretty normal thing. Even though you are putting in a hectic schedule of your time, you make time for your loved one and feel him or her special that's hits in different ways and that tiny thing I feel a great source of happiness these days. Hope you remember the moment after so long.

Yea..it's a normal thing to experience high responsibilities as we go
But in all, we gat to create time for our loved ones
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-Hi! Ma'am @nkemakonam89 what a sweet husband you have! May God bless your family!. You are a very kind and responsible wife, you deserve all the gifts and treats! Your family is a blessing to you! Thank you for sharing your sweet story with us!💕🙏😇 Have a blessed night!😇🙏

Awwwwwn 🥰
Ur nice words soothes my heart as I read
Thank you so much ❤️🥰

-Your are most welcome! Have a blessed night!😇💕*

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Tears dropped down my eyes reading the text he sent to you. In my mind, I want this. Yes, I won't fail to support my husband and kids, making their responsibilities my priorities in the future.
Ma'am, this is one best piece I have read this morning and it holds a big meaning in my heart.
Thanks so much for making it emotional 🥺

Awwwwwn 🥰🤗👍
The text was emotional to me that day and even today...it feels good to know that your loved ones appreciate your contribution to the success of the family.

I am glad to know that you won't fail to support ur future family too
It's not a big deal my dear
Just do it if u can
Love you ❤️

Thank you 😘😘

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Awww, God when ooo.

This is so sweet to read, God bless him for being such a great hisband.

A supportive wife deserves the best and you have a hubby that understands this. This is very sweet to read, I wish you and your hubby a happy valentine ❤️

Is this a valentine anniversary memory or something 😂.

What a sweet letter. Haha. Love is cool 😎 with the right person.

I was expecting see you show us the dress on you. 😔

Hahaha 😂😂
It's been over two years
I wasn't in hive then so taking pictures wasn't in my mind that time

However it's not valentine memory..I stated it in my post as well that the gift came on ordinary time

Happy val lootus
More love fall on you

Wow.. even me sef was smiling. it is now doing me to marry fast fast, hehe.

But either ways, a good wife must be cherished because it not something one can see everyday. I love the fact that your husband did it in a nice way to make you feel special.

I am very sure you were very happy that day.

You can throw me the wristwatch and necklace tho… share some love, hehe. Happy Val btw.

Hahaha 😂😂
Oya, go and marry fast fast 😂
It feels so good to receive appreciation of this type from the one u love
I was super happy that day
Oh...the wristwatch ⌚ is special, made for me and for me alone 😉😂..no vex
Happy val ❤️🥰

Its been 2years but it seems like yesterday. God Bless your husband for the beautiful surprise and your wonderful kids. Not all men appreciate their wife for supporting the home but your husband did. The text inside would always serve as a reminder when the need to support the home comes. Thanks for sharing

Indeed flora
I really appreciate the fact that he love the support
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