My Ex, a Cashier, Started Driving a Sports Car and Wearing Designer Clothes – I Found Out That Money Actually Belonged to Me
Michael filed for divorce right after her grandfather’s death, and eventually Katherine saw him again driving a luxurious car and in expensive clothes. The situation became worse when he threw a $100 bill at her without any care. However, the smiley face that was printed would lead to a mind-blowing revelation regarding that bill.
A strange thing took place for me in a shopping center parking lot. However, I should first step back and explain the problem. About a month back, the divorce to Michael was officially completed. He made that choice for no other reason than his own, out of nowhere.
I went along with what I experienced. What was the purpose of doing that? People sometimes lose their reason for loving each other. Thus, I let things end between us, and we haven’t been together since.
Out of no particular reason one day, I was buying cat food for one of my clinic’s rescues when a bright, white object caught my attention. Through the window, I observed a clean sports car, standing between some old and faded sedans in the parking lot.
Because the car was of a newer type, I was trying to work out what brand it was as the driver’s door opened, and I stopped breathing.
As Michael came out, I saw that he was not the same Michael I knew. He would wear clearance khakis and pick any old T-shirt he came across in his closet.
Most of the time, he worked as a grocery store cashier and wore his uniform. That was what he did most of his life. He would work for six days every week and his pay was just above the minimum wage.
Still, my husband, who is now my ex, was sporting a nice designer suit that was more valuable than our old place to live. He was wearing a Rolex and his hair was neat and not disheveled, as it used to be.
I just somehow got up and exited the shop, leaving my cart behind. “Michael?” When I was near his car, his name simply came out.
He looked at me and I briefly noticed something in his eyes. There was no time to warm up; a sudden wave of disdain came in its place.
I tried to behave in a polite manner. Considering our long time together, 12 years in total, we wanted what was good for one another. “Hey! Wow, congrats! Choose the car that you have always wanted. You look like you are doing just great! Have you got a new job?”
Katherine, we are not together anymore. I mean, it’s really nothing to do with you, he said as he walked by and tidied his hair. On the way into the store, he was suddenly interrupted and checked his pocket for his wallet. You may have it, if you agree to it. You can see it as my farewell present.
A $100 bill was wafted away by the air and ended up right in front of me on the pavement. Was his behavior pure insanity? I was not someone who could be called a beggar. All along, I got more as we spent our time together together.
We were both working in different fields since I was a veterinarian and he was a cashier. Being in love through high school made me care less about money. I was content in our apartment until he wanted to get a divorce.
What were the most important characteristics of this person?
“Really?” I raised my voice as I asked the question. You are saying that this is who you are?
Michael just smiled softly and walked inside the store. I was almost going to go to my car, but then I stopped and collected the bill from the ground.
Straight away, my eyes noticed a small smiley face beneath the 100. The event reminded me of the final time I talked with Grandpa.
The doctors had earlier informed them that the serious condition didn’t let him live for very long. I went there to have a good time with him, but he invited me to spend time in his office instead.
After we chatted about various things, he took out some important documents from his desk.
Kat, I want you to take these bills, he said while holding up each stack of money. Probably, at least $200,000 was contained within the boxes of one-hundred-dollar bills. This is all in your future interests. You may decide to open your own veterinary clinic, start a rescue, or just use your land as a house. I hope you feel happy and at ease each moment.
I smiled. No, I don’t want to take any of these things, I explained to him. I have come across several charities that could work.
Kat, just try to hear me out,” he and me again.
I just smiled back and nod my head a bit more. I walked over, picked up a bill and borrowed a pen from his holder. I carefully drew a smile and then gave the person the money. Grandpa, don’t feel sad and worry is something you don’t have to do where I am. I am well supported financially. Life is so wonderful to me. I can think of no other plan for the afternoon except spending it together. Shall we visit the garden together?
He took a deep breath and chuckled at the same time. After finishing our lesson, I went outside with my friends. The cash was completely gone from my mind while enjoying iced tea and looking at the birds and squirrels in the trees.
On the day after my uncle’s funeral, my father told me that Grandpa had gifted his money and properties to his other relatives and some charities. I had no wishes for anything.
About a month after that, Michael told me he was leaving, and at that second when I looked at the bill with a smiley face, I felt my stomach fall.
Harrison’s office downtown was like my grandfather’s, but it was located in a tall and imposing building nearby the best area of town, so the view was of a skyscraper skyline.
He was my grandfather’s top friend and had been in business with him for a long time. Although past 70, Harrison kept working instead of calling it quits. Grandpa and him posing as they fished appeared in a photo on Daniel’s desk.
What is the reason behind Katherine’s visit? he asked as his concerned eyes crinkled while he moved his leather chair to face her.
Sir, I want to ask you a question. Did your grandpa bring up the details about giving away his money?
He moved a little in his chair and started scratching his chin. He shared that you were not concerned with collecting a big budget. What is the reason behind your interest in this matter today? Are you having difficulties lately? What is the amount of money you are looking for?”
I lifted my up hands and shook my head.
No, that’s not what it’s all about. I loaded up the $100 bill and gave it back. This is why I am asking, because earlier I found Michael driving a fancy car and wearing clothes that cost more than what we spent on rent together. He hit me with this object. I drew the smiley face I earlier described on the cash Grandpa passed to me.
Harrison put his reading glasses on and looked more and more serious as he looked at the bill.
Oh, Katherine,” he let out a sign and removed his glasses. It looks like your grandfather is the one who may have paid Michael the money. He does not make a big deal out of it when he brings it up. Even though I talked him out of it, I believe he still did it. He thought your life would become better because of it.
I put my head back in my chair and let out a big sigh. The death of my grandparent is the reason my husband split from me so suddenly. I should have understood the situation. That snake.”
Harrison returned the bill to me and I appreciated how helpful he was. Before I was allowed to leave, he told me, “Do you want to address this problem?”
I went back to speaking to him. Can you explain this to me?
Is there something you want him to do with all the money he collected… he took a moment to consider, and raised his eyebrows.
He gave me a card as a response to my smile. The assignment was given by a lawyer who worked in the firm beside ours. Among them, Logan is the one who should get this job.
logan’s assistant waited until I was settled in the office, and then offered me tea. About five minutes after that, Logan entered the room, giving off an air of confidence and being tall and handsome.
I have just finished a phone conversation with Harrison. Apparently, he looked at your grandfather’s kindness and decided to use it to his own advantage, he added. And immediately after that, she requested a divorce from him a month later. This is the commonest kind of fraud.
I responded fairly to the questions he gave me regarding who I was.
After telling all this, I asked him, “Okay, I said.” How can I address the problem currently? It’s likely that he has already spent most of what he got from the contract.
Looking through his window for moment, Logan faced me again. I think we should try to talk with him first, before going through any law procedures.
“Now? Why?”
Because Harrison just revealed that the man in question is a coward, Logan smiled with satisfaction. The man is not strong enough to stand up against someone with a bit of persuasion.
Yes, I know his address,I told her enthusiastically. He told me to forward the other items from his office to him.
Logan nodded and waved his hand for the door. “Let’s go.”
The apartment complex designed by Michael stared up an impressive twenty floors. The lobby had a marble floor, and a doorman glanced at Logan’s suit and quickly looked at my clothes with doubt.
Sitting in the elevator in silence made it possible for me to reflect. Michael is not very clever; he said he waste a lot of the money they earned and was about to lose this place.
“Ready?” When the elevator doors opened, Logan asked when, which made me pay attention to him.
We walked toward Michael’s apartment, and when we got there, he pressed the bell.
About a minute after that, the door opened with my ex appearing in silk PJs. His eyes first grew big before narrowing again upon the sight of Logan.
“Who’s this?” Michael tried to speak in a tough voice, but his voice broke a little.
Hello, I’m the lawyer that represents Miss Katherine. Is it possible for us to come in?
No, Michael replied as he checked us both from side to side.
Without hesitation, Logan carry on. It has been noticed that you initiated divorce proceedings right after my client received a big sum of money from her grandfather. Doesn’t that happen?
“No!” Michael was growling as he said, “I told you already.” I earned this money, so it had nothing to do with what happened in our divorce.
For better or worse, that’s something we won’t know until the case goes to court. We plan to sue you over it, and already have Katherine’s grandfather’s old friend who can tell about their chat on the matter. We will also get ahold of your bank statements, text messages, and any conversations you had while the investigation goes on. When ethics are at stake, your business could be ruined.
“You won’t be able to prove anything,” my ex-husband declared and stuck his chest out, then looked me in the eyes. I am planning to hire a lawyer as well.
All right,” was Logan’s answer. Still, attorneys’ fees tend to increase quickly. It’s most likely that much of your salary is gone already from the rent, down payment on the car, and buying new clothes. Are you prepared to try your luck or end up spending hundreds of thousands on your legal team?
I observed how Michael’s expression changed as things became real for him.
You spent a lot of time preparing for this, wasn’t it? I used a quiet voice while asking the question. You walked out just now after taking all the money from us? You were dishonest with grandpa when he was about to pass away.
He was looking down and after another stressful minute, he started to slump. “All right,” he softly agreed. I will sell every asset that I have in my possession. If the service doesn’t work, you’ll be able to ask for a refund.
“Everything,” Logan urged me as he encouraged us to walk away from Michael.
We got to the elevator, and I spotted my ex’s creepy ex-boyfriend looking his way again from a few feet back.
A payment schedule will be made for any items you can’t return right away, thought Logan as he grinned at Viktor.
“Kat, I wanted to say something to you,” Michael said as we got into the elevator.
“Save it. I hoped everything I did was for a reason as I was locked inside the room.
A year after that, I used Michael’s money to open a veterinary clinic that was named for Grandpa. Harrison was accompanied by his dog to the opening and said that Grandpa would be happy.
Around one week after the new place opened, Logan came by and invited me to a meal at his place. About two years after that, we were getting married. I understood that I could never be threatened by anybody because my man would defend me.
However, Logan stays unaware that I hide a special smiley $100 bill in my wallet. This is one of my values, because it connects me to Grandpa and introduced me to the person I love.
