A Shock To His System

The bequest of a house and a sizable annuity from a deceased aunt has effected huge changes in the mindset of a previously loving wife. Especially when she takes receipt of a document in her aunt’s hand that details her relationship with the man she had always called “Uncle” and thought so distinguished and masculine.

At first she is shocked by the discovery of how completely her aunt had dominated the man’s life… then repulsed… and then aroused at the possibility of having such a relationship with her own husband – a husband, as fate would have it, whose business has just gone into receivership and is now dependent upon her and her aunt’s legacy for the food he eats and the roof above his head she has decided will be in in the specially designed basement that had once been the home of her uncle.

Aroused beyond belief at a scenario, the possibility of making her husband a serf to her now that he is financially dependent and has neither family nor any real friends to turn to, begins to appeal with so much power she presents him with an ultimatum… Either she becomes the head of their household or he leaves – for good.

And receives a shock when he finally gives her his answer…