Today, I surprised my husband by dressing up in a sleek pencil skirt, a white button-down blouse, and a pair of black stilettos. It was our little secret game—me playing the dutiful secretary while he assumed the role of the powerful boss. We’ve always liked to inject a bit of fun and mischief into our relationship, and today was no different.

As I walked into the room, his eyes lit up, and I could tell he was pleased by the effort I’d put into the outfit. We dove into the game with our usual playful banter, laughter mixing with the thrill of pretending to be other people for a while. There was a spark between us that felt fresh and exciting, reminding me of when we first met.

But then, a thought crossed my mind that I just couldn’t shake. His actual secretary—a young, gorgeous woman with perfect hair and an impeccable wardrobe—entered my thoughts. I wondered if they ever shared moments like this at work, even if only as innocent laughter. Did she also joke with him, toss a playful smile his way when no one was looking, or lean in a little too close when handing him a file? Was there a part of their relationship that I wasn’t privy to, a side of him that only she got to see?

The idea gnawed at me, and I found it hard to push away. I knew my husband was faithful, but the thought of him interacting daily with someone so effortlessly beautiful stirred a sense of insecurity I hadn’t felt in a long time. It was like a tiny, nagging whisper in the back of my mind, suggesting that maybe our playful game wasn’t so different from the dynamics he navigated in the real world every day.

As we continued with our game, I focused on the present, enjoying the moment and the way he looked at me—like I was the only woman who existed. The truth is, he chose to be with me, and that’s something I have to remember. But still, the thoughts lingered, leaving me to wonder what goes on behind those office doors when I’m not around. It’s a question I might never answer, but for now, I’m content to keep our games just between us—our own private escape from the everyday.