When Hannah\u2019s Dad waltzed into her birthday party with her best friend on his arm, she was determined to make him pay. Little did he know Hannah\u2019s plan would unexpectedly turn the tables at her graduation party.<\/p>\n
My Dad Replaced My Mom with My Best Friend \u2013 I Made Him Taste His Own Medicine<\/p>\n
\u201cHappy birthday, kiddo,\u201d Dad said, but his words barely registered.<\/p>\n
The room was full of balloons and banners, but everything started feeling suddenly wrong.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s the fuss?\u201d he asked, noticing people staring.<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t believe it was happening. Dad had walked into my 25th birthday party with my best friend, Jessica, as his plus one.\u201dWhat is Jess doing with you?\u201d I asked as soon as I recovered from the shock.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d he chuckled. \u201cWe\u2019re together, in love!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you serious? Mom is here, and everyone is watching us!\u201d<\/p>\n
He shrugged. \u201cSo what? I don\u2019t care what she or anyone else feels; it\u2019s her problem. This is MY LIFE. I want to have fun.\u201dI glanced at Mom, standing alone with tears streaming down her face. She just turned and went inside, and I couldn\u2019t stand that.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I knew you would do something like this, I would\u2019ve never invited you!\u201d I snapped, turning to Dad. \u201cAnd you, Jess, how could you do this? You were my best friend!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, Hannah. But it sounds like a YOU problem if you can\u2019t accept this.\u201d<\/p>\n
I was shocked.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeave!\u201d I said. \u201cJust get out! Both of you!\u201d\u201dHey, Hannah, you\u2019re overreacting,\u201d Dad scoffed. \u201cIt\u2019s not like your Mom and I are together, and I brought someone new into our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019m not overreacting, Dad, and I don\u2019t want to talk about this. You need to leave. This party is for me and Mom. And this is Mom\u2019s house.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFine, we\u2019ll go.\u201d<\/p>\n
I watched as Dad walked out, and then I returned to Mom and hugged her tightly. \u201cMom, I\u2019m so sorry. I didn\u2019t know they\u2019d?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s okay, sweetie. Thank you,\u201d was all she said.It was hard for me to believe what had happened, but all I cared about was the faces of the other guests staring at my mom in pity and disbelief. I hated the way they were looking at Mom as if she were some helpless woman.<\/p>\n
A week passed.<\/p>\n
One Sunday morning, Mom and I sat on the couch in her cozy living room, sipping tea.I loved our little sessions where it was just the two of us. Usually, we\u2019d bake one of Grandma\u2019s recipes, but looking at Mom\u2019s face, I knew she was still not over what had happened.<\/p>\n
Dad and Mom had divorced only recently, and I know Mom still missed him. So, what happened on my birthday still bothered her.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to graduation next month, Mom,\u201d I said, trying to lift the mood. \u201cIt\u2019s a big milestone for me.\u201d\u201dOh, I\u2019m so proud of you, Hannah,\u201d Mom smiled, her eyes shining with pride. \u201cYou\u2019ve worked so hard for this day.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just that? seeing Jessica with your father was hard,\u201d she suddenly said, sighing sadly. \u201cShe\u2019ll be graduating too, right?\u201d<\/p>\n
I reached over and took her hand, squeezing it gently.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Mom. It was terrible. But you\u2019re stronger than this. You deserve better.\u201dMom looked at me, tears welling up in her eyes. \u201cIt\u2019s just so hard, Hannah. I never expected this from Jessica. She-she was like a daughter, and now this?imagining them in bed?\u201d<\/p>\n
Mom broke down into tears, and I raced to her side to hug her.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour dad?\u201d she sniffled. \u201cWhat did he tell me when he was leaving? You\u2019re too old, Caroline. You don\u2019t excite me anymore. Oh, Hannah, how could he do this?\u201dMom wept into my shoulders, and I can\u2019t tell you how it broke my heart.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t either, Mom,\u201d I said, trying my best to console her. \u201cBut we won\u2019t let them hurt us anymore. You\u2019re not alone in this. We\u2019ll get through it together, okay?\u201d<\/p>\n
Mom was very disturbed after what happened at my birthday party, and I had a plan to set things right. It\u2019s just that I couldn\u2019t tell Mom about it right then.The following Thursday morning, I walked into the cozy caf? near the university, bustling with students and professionals.<\/p>\n
The smell of coffee and chatter filled the air.<\/p>\n
I spotted Tom at a corner table and waved.I remembered Tom from when I was young. He was one of Dad\u2019s colleagues, always nice and kind. He used to visit us often, but then we moved across town, and those visits stopped. Seeing his familiar face brought back memories.<\/p>\n
\u201cHi, Tom,\u201d I said as I sat down. \u201cIt\u2019s good to see you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWow, Hannah! You\u2019ve grown up!\u201d he chuckled. \u201cIt\u2019s good to see you too. How are things?\u201d he asked.\u201dBusy, but exciting. Graduation is just around the corner,\u201d I replied.<\/p>\n
A week ago, when I contacted Tom on Facebook, I wasn\u2019t very hopeful he would reply. But somehow, his name was the first to pop into my head, and I just gave it a try.<\/p>\n
Luckily, he replied.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the way, I thought about your idea,\u201d he said as I sipped my coffee. \u201cI\u2019m okay with that. Will your Mom agree?\u201d\u201dShe will. Thanks. I appreciate all your help,\u201d I said sincerely.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re welcome, Hannah. Your mom deserves better, and so do you,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n
We chatted about various things, recalling some sweet memories of when I was a little girl and Tom used to get me princess dolls. He was just the sweetest man from my childhood, and I had a brilliant plan brewing at the back of my mind.I didn\u2019t realize how time flew by and the graduation day arrived.<\/p>\n
I stood in Mom\u2019s bedroom, surrounded by elegant dresses and makeup.<\/p>\n
Mom held up a beautiful dress, and I nodded approvingly.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe my baby is graduating,\u201d she said, zipping up my dress. \u201cYou look stunning, Hannah.\u201d\u201dThanks, Mom. You look amazing, too. Tonight\u2019s going to be special,\u201d I replied, smiling.<\/p>\n
Mom had put on a shimmering navy blue dress that hugged her figure gracefully. Her hair was styled in soft waves, and she wore delicate silver jewelry that complemented her look perfectly.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope your dad behaves himself tonight,\u201d she said, wearing her earrings.\u201dDon\u2019t worry about him, Mom. Just focus on having a good time. Everything will be fine,\u201d I assured her.<\/p>\n
Mom smiled, but I could see the worry in her eyes.<\/p>\n
I squeezed her hand. \u201cReally, Mom. Enjoy tonight. You deserve it. I\u2019m so happy for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI will, sweetie. Thank you,\u201d she said, giving me a warm hug.I looked in the mirror, adjusting my dress and makeup. \u201cNow, I gotta leave. See you soon,\u201d I said, grabbing my bag.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, Hannah. See you there,\u201d Mom replied, giving me a quick kiss.<\/p>\n
As I left the house, I took a deep breath. The plan was set, and I felt ready. I knew tonight had to be perfect, not just for me but for Mom, too. This was our night, and I wouldn\u2019t let anything ruin it.When I arrived at the graduation hall, I took one last look in the mirror and straightened my cap and gown.<\/p>\n
The room buzzed with excitement as graduates and their families filled the seats.<\/p>\n
I scanned the crowd and spotted Dad arriving with Jessica. They looked confident, but I knew that would change soon.About 15 minutes later, Mom entered the auditorium with Tom. She looked stunning, and Tom looked dapper in a suit.<\/p>\n
Seeing them together made me smile. They waved at me, and I waved back.<\/p>\n
I could see shock clouding Dad and Jessica\u2019s faces when they saw Mom happy with a guy about five years younger than her!<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks for making it, Tom. Mom, you look gorgeous!\u201d I said, hugging her.It was then Dad\u2019s voice cut through.<\/p>\n
\u201cTom? What are you doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n
We turned to see him with Jessica behind him.<\/p>\n
Tom put an arm around Mom. \u201cSupporting a dear friend and her daughter,\u201d he said.\u201dDidn\u2019t you mention he was your colleague? How did this happen?\u201d I heard Jessica whispering to Dad, and I couldn\u2019t help but smile because my plan was successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, Mom and Tom have been catching up lately. They realized they have a lot in common,\u201d I said, grinning.<\/p>\n
Dad looked flustered. \u201cI see,\u201d he said. \u201cWell, it\u2019s\u2026 nice to see you, Tom.\u201dTom smirked slightly. \u201cNice to see you too, Robert. Life takes interesting turns, doesn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n
As the evening went on, Mom and Tom looked genuinely happy together. They laughed and danced, looking like a perfect couple. Jessica tried to keep up appearances, but her discomfort was evident.<\/p>\n
Dad couldn\u2019t hide his frustration either. His eyes kept darting towards Mom and Tom, and I could see the wheels turning in his head.Before leaving, Mom hugged me tightly. \u201cThank you for everything, sweetheart. I\u2019m so proud of you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud of you too, Mom,\u201d I said, smiling. \u201cYou deserve all the happiness in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
As I watched Mom walk away with Tom, I knew Dad regretted his choices. He realized too late that he had lost the best thing in his life. I also saw he pushed Jess away when she asked him for a dance, and I laughed.<\/p>\n
My plan to show Dad that Mom could be happy without him worked perfectly. Mom and Tom fell in love and are now together. I couldn\u2019t be happier for her.Do you think Dad deserved a taste of his medicine?<\/p>\n
If you enjoyed this story, here\u2019sanother one: Mike receives a mysterious email one night. Curiosity takes over him, so he opens the mail, not expecting it to shatter his married life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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