i walk towards the door, which is carved with strange symbols to unknown eyes.
i smile and unlock the door to a different world, a world of love to the one outside these four walls.
i walk straight towards the noteboard, already feeling full of energy
'HUSBAND, WELCOME HOME. I'M HIDING IN THE HOUSE WITH A NERF GUN, HERE IS THE OTHER ONE. .
THE LOSER COOKS DINNER TONIGHT.
MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR.
XOXO
WIFE'
i start to loosen my tie and take off my jacket and set my bag down to the side and smile, 'honey, i'm home', I shout in amazement, as my voice booms through the house.
'poof', it echoes throughout the hallway as i run upstairs which is where the bullet flew from - just missing my shoulder, she's getting good.
i hear an ouch and as quiet as a husband can be, i walk towards. .
i hear a giggle from behind me and let my head down in defeat, smiling to myself as i turn around, 'poof', bouncing off my heart like arrow from cupid itself
'i win'
she jumps around like a hysterical hyena.
i pull her towards me and hold her dear to my chest and whisper,
'no, I won'
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