01/05/2025
I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO SHOWED UP TO MY GRANDMA'S BIRTHDAY — AFTER SEEING HER TEARS, I DECIDED TO TEACH MY FAMILY A LESSON
My Gran-Gran is the sweetest person alive. She practically raised me and my siblings while our parents were busy divorcing. For her 83rd birthday, she planned an entire brunch at her house and, despite her health, got up at sunrise to BAKE HER OWN BREAD AND PASTRIES.
I arrived at the party late due to work reasons, but still with a gift in hand. AS I WALKED IN, I FOUND MY ANGEL OF A GRANDMOTHER REMOVING PLATES FROM THE TABLE AND POURING COFFEE DOWN THE SINK.
At first, I thought I was late and had missed everything, but WITH A LUMP IN HER THROAT, GRANNY ADMITTED THAT NO ONE HAD SHOWN UP TO HER BIRTHDAY. Her eyes were watering, and she could barely maintain a shaky smile. MY BLOOD BOILED.
EVERYONE HAD PROMISED TO BE THERE, AND NOT A SINGLE ONE HAD THE DECENCY TO COME. NOT MY JOBLESS LITTLE BROTHER, NOR MY RETIRED MOTHER. I hugged my Granny and promised to make up for everyone. This is when a revenge plan came into my head. Grandma wouldn't have to know, but for me, IT WAS PERSONAL NOW. I excused myself, reached for the phone and dialed up my ⬇️