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A man burying a large black egg in the backyard | Source: AmoMama<\/div>\n

I hadn’t slept in days. The Chicago business conference had dragged on, and when my last meeting finished early, I decided to surprise Ben by coming home. It had been weeks since we\u2019d had a real conversation, and I was tired of feeling like strangers.<\/p>\n

As I arrived home, the house was eerily quiet. The dirty dishes in the sink and scattered mail were a stark contrast to Ben\u2019s usual meticulousness. Assuming he was working in his office, I decided to check the garden to unwind.<\/p>\n

But what I saw froze me.<\/p>\n

Ben, covered in dirt and sweat, was digging a hole in the vegetable garden. Beside him lay a large, obsidian-black egg, gleaming like polished glass. My heart raced as he muttered, “Has to be deep enough to bury this thing.”<\/p>\n

“Ben?” I called, stepping closer.<\/p>\n

He jumped, eyes wide with panic. “Regina? What are you doing here?”<\/p>\n

I stared at the egg. “What is that? Why are you burying it?”<\/p>\n

“It’s nothing,” Ben insisted, moving to block my view. “Please, just go inside.”<\/p>\n

But I couldn’t let it go. “No. This isn\u2019t nothing. What\u2019s going on?”<\/p>\n

Ben seemed on edge, glancing around as though expecting someone. “I\u2019m handling it,” he said, his voice shaking.<\/p>\n

\u201cHandling what? Why are you burying that thing?\u201d<\/p>\n

He snapped, louder than I\u2019d ever heard him, “I said I\u2019m handling it!” His words hit like a slap. I turned away, hurt and confused. “Fine. Handle it yourself.”<\/p>\n

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That night, Ben didn\u2019t come to bed. I heard him pacing outside, checking on the egg he\u2019d buried, his restless movements unnerving me further.<\/p>\n

In the morning, I couldn\u2019t stand it. I grabbed a shovel and went straight to the garden, digging up the egg. It was surprisingly light. When I opened it, expecting something exotic, I found it was hollow, made of black plastic.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegina?\u201d a voice called from behind. Mr. Chen, our elderly neighbor, was peering over the fence, his eyes fixed on the egg.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything okay?\u201d he asked, but I quickly hid the egg behind me and assured him everything was fine.<\/p>\n

Later, I turned on the car radio, hoping to distract myself, when the news anchor’s voice sent chills through me: “Authorities have uncovered a counterfeit operation targeting antique collectors. Fake antique eggs, like those found in Chicago, have cost buyers millions.”<\/p>\n

My heart stopped. I raced home, set the egg on the kitchen table, and waited. When Ben walked in, he froze. \u201cReggie, I can explain.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExplain what?\u201d I cut him off. \u201cHow much did you pay for this?\u201d<\/p>\n

He slumped into a chair. “Fifteen thousand.”<\/p>\n

\u201cFifteen thousand?\u201d I gasped.<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s voice cracked as he explained. “A guy at work said this egg was a rare artifact that would triple in value. I thought I could sell it, take you on that European trip we\u2019ve always talked about.\u201d<\/p>\n

“But you never told me. Why didn\u2019t you just ask?” I felt the weight of the lies pressing down on me.<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s face was crumpled with regret. \u201cI didn\u2019t want you to think I was an idiot. Things have been so tight lately with your mom\u2019s medical bills, the house repairs\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

I shook my head. “You didn\u2019t need to fix everything. You just needed to talk to me.”<\/p>\n

He nodded, his eyes red. \u201cI filed a report. This guy\u2019s been targeting professionals like us.\u201d<\/p>\n

I squeezed his hand. “We’ll figure it out together, okay? No more secrets.”<\/p>\n

Ben gave a weak smile. “So, what do we do with the egg?”<\/p>\n

I thought for a moment. “Maybe we plant it in the garden for real. Next to those tomatoes you’ve been working on.”<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s eyes softened. “As a reminder?”<\/p>\n

“Yeah,” I smiled, “A reminder to grow trust, not fake artifacts.”<\/p>\n

His laugh was shaky but real. “I love you, Reggie. Even when I’m an idiot.”<\/p>\n

I kissed his forehead. “Lucky for you, I love idiots.”<\/p>\n

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