After we split up, my ex informed me she couldn’t find her diary and made me promise that if I found it in my possession, I’d throw it away without reading it. It was her own thoughts, not meant to be read by anybody else. I told her I would not read it, and I meant it. I had no intention of defying her request.

Years later, I was sorting through a box and came upon a notebook that I didn’t identify. I had forgotten about my vow to my ex and ended up opening it. I was shocked to find it wasn’t a diary. She had been spying on me and documenting her findings. A page would read like follows:
4:55 p.m. — Says he needs to “work late.”

6:00 p.m. — His office light is on, as are Michelle’s and Jennifer’s, but Jennifer’s automobile is not there. 7:30 p.m. – His car is still there, the office light is on, and Michelle’s car is still in the parking lot. 12:30 p.m. — His automobile is gone for lunch, as is Tina’s. Neither at the parent’s condominium.

She was also good at it. I never caught her or even saw what I assumed was her automobile. I never came home unexpectedly to find her not there… but she was constantly acting as a PI, convinced I was cheating on her with every lady I worked with.