
01/16/2025
MY BEST FRIEND ASKED ME TO HELP WITH HER ENGAGEMENT PARTY — WHEN I ARRIVED, I WAS HORRIFIED BY HER BETRAYAL.
A few weeks ago, Sophie called me, absolutely buzzing with excitement. "I need your help," she said. "Ryan and I are throwing a small engagement party. It's a surprise, so don't tell anyone!"
I was thrilled for her. "Of course! Congratulations!" I said, genuinely happy. Ryan's a great guy, and Sophie deserves the best.
"It's nothing huge," she added, "but I want it to be perfect. You're amazing at planning — can you help with decorations?"
How could I say no? Over the next few weeks, I was running around town gathering pink and gold balloons, fairy lights, and flowers. Sophie was being unusually secretive, though. Anytime I asked about details, she'd laugh nervously and say, "I don't want to jinx it!"
Fast forward to Friday — party prep day. I spent hours setting up: stringing lights, arranging flowers, and double-checking every detail. It looked magical, and I couldn't wait for Sophie to see it.
The big day finally arrived. I packed up some last-minute balloons and headed to the venue, feeling excited and proud of how everything turned out. But when I opened the door to the main hall, my heart sank.
It wasn't set up for Sophie's engagement party. ⬇️