My wife, Louise, and I were beginning a new chapter in our lives when we moved into her late grandmother’s spacious house. It was the perfect opportunity for us to settle down, free from the worries of rent and with plenty of room to start a family. We were overjoyed with this fresh start.

However, as we made renovations to personalize our new home, one room remained shrouded in secrecy – the second bathroom near our bedroom. Louise made it clear that this was off-limits and insisted on her privacy. Although I couldn’t comprehend the reason behind her secrecy, I trusted my wife and believed that she would eventually reveal her secret to me.

Weeks turned into months, and my curiosity grew stronger. What was so mysterious about a bathroom? One evening, unable to resist any longer, I decided to satisfy my curiosity while Louise was fast asleep.

As I cautiously entered the bathroom, my attention was drawn to a small hole emitting a strange red glow in the corner. I couldn’t resist the temptation to peer through it. What met my eyes sent a shiver down my spine – dozens of eyes staring back at me, intensified by the eerie red glow.

Before I had time to react, Louise’s voice echoed in the bathroom, catching me in the act. She was furious and demanded an explanation for my intrusion. Caught off guard, I stumbled over my words, “I was just washing my hands,” I stammered.

Realizing that I had discovered her secret, Louise confronted me. And so our journey began to unravel the truth behind the mysterious bathroom rule my wife had imposed.