Husband gave me a rag for our 10th anniversary while his sister laughed — then karma struck
A wife shares how an unexpected twist followed an insulting anniversary gift from her husband
Mary was excited as she prepared for the evening. The party, hosted by her husband John to celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary, promised to be as impressive as all his past events. John was known for planning everything down to the last detail, making each gathering memorable. But there was one guest who Mary wished she could avoid: John’s sister, Lauren.
Lauren was not an easy person to deal with. She always meddled in other people’s business, making comments and suggestions that annoyed Mary. But out of respect for John, Mary never said anything about it.
That evening, Mary wore her new dress and bright red heels, determined to enjoy herself. As she greeted her guests, she wasn’t surprised to see Lauren wearing a red dress too—a choice Mary felt was intentional. Still, she decided not to let it ruin her good mood.
As the night unfolded with laughter and cheer, John called everyone’s attention for a special moment. With a smile, he handed Mary a box tied with a large red ribbon. Expecting a thoughtful gift, Mary was shocked to find a rag inside. Confused, she stammered, “Is this a joke, John?”
The room grew silent, all eyes on Mary. Lauren burst into laughter, making snide remarks about her brother finally seeing Mary for who she really was—a “stay-at-home wife.” She even flaunted an expensive bracelet John had given her for her birthday. John, trying to smooth things over, explained it was a prank suggested by Lauren, and assured Mary that her real gift was on its way.
Hurt and embarrassed, Mary kept her composure and set the rag aside, pretending it didn’t bother her. But Lauren wouldn’t let it go, repeatedly asking others if they found the joke funny. Moments later, her laughter was cut short when she slipped on the rag, falling to the floor. The bracelet on her wrist shattered, and her dress tore.
A few guests chuckled at Lauren’s misfortune, and she stormed out of the party. Just then, the doorbell rang. It was Mary’s real gift—a diamond bracelet. In that moment, Mary couldn’t help but think that karma works in mysterious ways.
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