1. Money Can't Buy Happiness


    Date: 9/5/2016, Categories: Reluctance, Author: missluv2write, Rating: , Source: LushStories

    where did it come from?” Mikey gave in, “Only because I love you, and I can't keep secrets from you. So, today I was down at the garage working on that old van that I found.” “That old creepy thing with the wood paneling and stained shag carpet inside? If it was driving down the street you would 'hide yo’ kids, hide yo’ wife'?” Jenna teased. “Yeah, so, its kind of been a secret project of mine, since you mentioned wanting to start a food truck someday. I was going to surprise you with the remodeled, souped up van where you can sell your pies and baked goods, like you talked about.” “Aw, Mikey, I had no idea that’s what you were doing. That's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me!” Jenna smiled as she planted a kiss on his cheek. Mike continued on, “As I was ripping up that ugly shag carpet, I found a secret compartment. I pried it open and there was this old dusty gym bag. I didn’t open it at first, but then something told me to look inside, because it was kind of heavy, you know. That’s when I found all that cash. Just stacks and stacks, just like that. Tim and Lewie were out to lunch, so I just filled my backpack with it and brought it here. I didn’t know what else to do.” “Oh Mikey, you mean to tell me all this money was just hiding in that van?” “Yeah, it’s crazy. I mean, that van haven’t been operable in over 15 years. Whoever left that money there is probably long gone and forgot about it.” "Or someone recently stashed the money in the van, hoping to come back ...
    to it later," Jenna said nervously. "What if they are looking for the van now, Mikey?" "Hey, babe, don't worry. I'll get rid of the van first thing tomorrow. I mean, since we have all this dough, we don't need that old van, you can just buy a brand new truck. Just imagine, your very own food truck. Jen, baby, you can finally quit the bar. We could move out of this tiny apartment and get a real big house, with a yard and a fence." Jenna laid her head on Mikey's chest as he spoke of their dreams. She picked up a stack of cash and fanned herself with it. The slight breeze was refreshing and as they drifted off to sleep. ***** The next morning, Jenna and Mikey both agreed not to go on a crazy spending spree, but they did allow themselves some small luxuries. Jenna started her day at the spa and salon. She pampered herself with the works; a full body massage and facial followed by a mani/pedi session. She even splurged and experienced her first Brazilian wax treatment. Jenna left the spa sparkling and rejuvenated, ready to change her life with the unexpected windfall. That evening, when she went into work she was in such high spirits that she actually didn't mind it was a slow night and thus low tips. She received compliments from the regulars who sensed a change in her mood. Not long into her shift, a handsome stranger sat at the bar. Jenna noticed him right away. She never flirted with patrons at the bar, most of them were regulars. But this guy drew her in. He was simultaneously ...
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