When her husband betrayed her father’s trust by refusing to repay a $30,000 loan, she knew she had to teach him a lesson he’d never forget. With a fake pregnancy test and a clever plan, she turned the tables, leaving him scrambling for cash—and ultimately walked away $50,000 richer.
I grew up in a small town where everyone knew each other. My dad drove the local bus, and my mom worked as a cleaner at the local motel. We didn’t have much, but we were a happy family. My parents always worked hard and made sure my siblings and I were cared for. They taught me the importance of honesty and the value of hard work.
Then I met Tom. He was charming, full of ambition, and swept me off my feet from the moment we met. It was at a friend’s party when he first caught my attention. “You’re different,” he said, locking his clear blue eyes with mine. “I like that.” Before I knew it, we were dating, and a year later, he proposed. I thought I had found my perfect happily ever after.
Our first year of marriage was wonderful. We laughed a lot, made plans for the future, and shared big dreams. “One day, I’ll make us rich,” Tom would say with complete confidence.
My parents were happy for us, especially seeing how happy I was. They loved Tom and trusted him like he was part of the family.
Two years into the marriage, Tom came home one evening with a serious look on his face. “Babe, I’ve got this amazing idea for a business,” he said, excitement spilling into his voice. “I want to start my own auto repair shop. But I need $30,000 to get things up and running.”
I hesitated. “Tom, $30,000 is a lot. I don’t know if we should ask my dad for that kind of money.”
“It’s just a loan,” he insisted. “Your dad believes in us. I’ll pay him back within a year, I promise.”
Reluctantly, I agreed. That weekend, we sat at my parents’ kitchen table while Tom explained his business plan to my dad. “I just need a bit of help to get started, Jim,” he said, leaning in. “I’ll pay it all back, with interest if needed.”
My dad, ever the trusting soul, looked at Tom for a moment before agreeing. “Alright,” he said. “I believe in giving people a chance. But I expect you to keep your word.”
Tom shook his hand with a firm promise: he’d repay the loan in a year.
For the first few months, Tom threw himself into the business. He was working long hours, but the shop wasn’t attracting as many customers as expected. “It’s just a rough start,” he’d say. “We’ll get there.”
But time passed, and things only got worse. A year came and went, and Tom still hadn’t paid back a single dollar. One night, I brought up the loan. “Tom, you haven’t forgotten the $30,000 you owe my dad, have you?”
His face hardened. “What money?” he shot back.
“The money my dad lent you,” I said, stunned. “You promised to pay it back in a year.”
Tom’s eyes went cold. “I never borrowed any money from your dad. He must be confused.”
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