Alice’s marriage had been crumbling, but she had no idea just how far her husband, Jason, had fallen. On her birthday, Jason promised to be home by six, but he didn’t show up until almost nine. The dinner she had prepared was cold, and the candles had burned out. Jason’s excuse was work, but Alice knew he was lying.
The tension between them was palpable. Jason’s lack of effort in their relationship had become a recurring theme. Alice felt like she was carrying the weight of their marriage alone. The conversation turned heated, with Jason accusing Alice of being too critical. But Alice knew she deserved better.
Weeks went by, and Alice came home early one day to find that the locks had been changed. A note on the door read, “This is no longer your home. Find somewhere else to stay.” Alice was shocked and heartbroken. She realized that Jason had been having an affair with a woman named Mia.
Alice’s sister, Paula, took her in and helped her come up with a plan. They discovered that Jason had no right to kick Alice out, as they were still married and Alice had contributed significantly to the household income. With the help of her lawyer friend, Denise, Alice compiled a list of all the items she had purchased for their home.
Armed with this information, Alice decided to take matters into her own hands. She hired a moving company and waited for the perfect moment to strike. On a Saturday, when Jason and Mia were both home, Alice and the movers arrived. They took everything that belonged to Alice, leaving Jason and Mia with nothing but an empty house.
As Alice drove away, she felt a sense of satisfaction and closure. She knew she had done what was necessary to move on from the toxic relationship. Jason and Mia were left standing in their empty house, humiliated and furious. Alice had taken back control of her life, and she was ready to start anew.
