“It’s just a precaution. In case things turn bad.” I said, waving the document.

“No. Marriage isn’t a business arrangement,” she said.

“Sign it.”

“No!”

I flung the paper. “Okay, let’s dump the whole relationship!”

Eleven years later, no sign of divorce. Maybe one day I’ll admit she was right.

Peter Li-ping lives and works in the Northeast of England. He has a background in philosophy and computing. He hopes that he will eventually get someone (else) to publish his writing. He thanks Tim for being the first (and so far only) publisher to appreciate his stories.