When my future mother-in-law slid a check across the table for $10,000, I couldn't believe what I saw. "Leave my son, and this is yours," she said coldly, with an evil smile on her face. I knew my she never liked me, but this? The offer was insulting.
I stared at the check, then smiled. A perfect payback plan came to my mind. So, I accepted—but not in the way she expected...
After accepting the money, I decided to play my role convincingly and told my fiancé that I needed some space to think about our future. 'I just need some time to clear my head,' I explained, my voice trembling. He looked hurt but nodded. This was just the start of my plan. The initial step was to create some distance and make everything look genuine.
He was heartbroken but agreed to give me time, not realizing this was part of my larger plan. 'Take all the time you need,' he whispered, clearly torn. I offered a sad smile and packed a small bag. My heart ached seeing him in pain, but this was necessary. His mother's interference had pushed me to take drastic measures, and I had to stay committed.
My mother-in-law was delighted, thinking she’d won the battle, while I was just setting the stage. 'I knew she wasn't cut out for this family,' she boasted to a friend over the phone. It took all my strength not to confront her right then and there. Keeping my emotions in check was crucial. I played my part, acting dejected, and moved forward with my plan.