As Mary applied her makeup, her heart brimmed with happiness. She was excited for the party her husband of ten years, John, had planned for their anniversary.
John's parties were always extravagant, with every detail meticulously arranged. There was no reason to think this celebration would be any different. Among the guests were family, friends, and business associates—including John’s sister, Lauren, the one person Mary struggled to get along with.
Lauren was demanding, nosy, and often pried into others’ affairs. Her unsolicited advice and offhand comments drove Mary crazy, but Mary kept her cool for John’s sake.
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As the evening went on and the guests enjoyed themselves, John called for everyone’s attention. With a toast, he handed Mary a box wrapped in a big red bow. Excited, she opened it, only to find… a rag. Shocked, she stammered, “What’s this, John? Is this a joke?”
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Before Mary could process what was happening, Lauren burst into laughter. She loudly joked that John had finally found the right gift for his “stay-at-home wife,” boasting about the expensive bracelet he’d given her for her birthday—which she happened to be wearing that night.
John chuckled, explaining it was all a little prank that Lauren had suggested for fun, assuring Mary her real gift would arrive later. Humiliated, Mary fought to keep her composure. Placing the rag on the floor, she decided not to cause a scene.
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Meanwhile, Lauren continued to gloat, asking guests if they enjoyed John’s “gift” for Mary. But moments later, as she walked away laughing, Lauren slipped on the rag Mary had set down, taking a hard fall that broke her bracelet and tore her dress.
Some guests laughed, and an embarrassed Lauren quickly decided to leave. Just then, the doorbell rang—Mary’s real present had arrived. It was a stunning diamond bracelet.
Karma has a way of coming full circle.
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