I was heartbroken and furious when I discovered my mother-in-law Linda and her friends had devoured my $1000 wedding cake. I couldnโt believe they would intentionally ruin my special day, leaving only crumbs behind. But I was determined to teach them a lesson, and hence, my revenge plan began to take shape.
โNo way Iโm paying. Itโs too expensive for something that tasted disgusting, JUST LIKE YOUR TASTE IN EVERYTHING,โ Linda sneered, barely glancing at me.
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I stood frozen in my living room doorway, grocery bags slipping from my hands.
I could feel the tears welling up as I took in the scene.
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My beautiful wedding cake, the one I had saved for months to afford, was gone. Only crumbs and a half-eaten slice remained on the table while Linda and her friends lounged on the couch, looking pleased with themselves.
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โLinda, how could you?โ I choked out as I approached the empty box. I couldnโt believe this was happening.
โThat cake was for my wedding, Linda! It cost a thousand dollars! How will I replace it so soon?โ I asked angrily.
โOh, please, Emily,โ Linda rolled her eyes. โIt was just a cake. And honestly, it wasnโt even that good!โ
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โBut it was important to me!โ I snapped, tears streaming down my face. โYou had no right to touch it!โ
โGet over it, Emily,โ she said, waving her hand dismissively. โYouโre always so dramatic. Itโs just a cake, and itโs not like you have good taste in anything anyway.โ
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Linda and her friends exchanged amused glances before slowly getting up. โWeโre leaving. But donโt expect any money from me,โ she said smugly.
As they sauntered out, leaving a trail of crumbs and laughter behind them, I sank to the floor. My shoulders shook with silent sobs. The wedding was less than a day away, and now my beautiful cake was ruined.
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Linda had never liked me because she wanted Alex to marry someone rich. From the moment we met, her disdain was evident. She constantly found reasons to belittle and undermine me, criticizing my choices, style, and personality at every opportunity.
But thisโฆ this was too much!
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I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself.
I couldnโt let this ruin everything. I had worked too hard and come too far to let Lindaโs spiteful actions destroy my wedding. I wiped my tears and stood up.
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First, I needed to call the bakery. Maybe, just maybe, they could make another cake in time. I grabbed my phone and dialed the number, praying theyโd have good news.
But I was met with disappointment. No bakery was ready to take my order.
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It was then that Sarahโs name popped into my head. I grabbed my phone and called her.
Sarah was not only my best friend and maid of honor but also an amazing baker. If anyone could help me, it was her.
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โWhat? How dare she?โ Sarah exclaimed as I told her everything. โDonโt worry, Emily, Iโm coming over. Weโll fix this, okay?โ
When Sarah walked into my kitchen that afternoon, she immediately gave me a hug. โWe got this, Emily. Letโs make a cake even better than the original.โ
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We rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Sarah took charge, giving me instructions and keeping me focused. We mixed the batter, baked the layers, and whipped up the frosting. The kitchen filled with the comforting smells of vanilla and sugar, lifting my spirits.
โHow are you holding up?โ she asked as we started decorating the cake.
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โIโm still upset, but Iโm determined not to let Linda ruin this for me,โ I replied, carefully smoothing the frosting. โThank you so much for helping me.โ
โOf course, Emily. Thatโs what friends are for,โ Sarah said with a warm smile.
Despite the time crunch, we worked efficiently. We piped flowers, added delicate details, and made sure every inch of the cake was perfect.
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As the night wore on, exhaustion set in, but we pushed through. Finally, as the first light of dawn crept through the windows, we stepped back to admire our work.
The cake was beautiful, filled with love and care. It wasnโt the same as the original, but it was even more special because Sarah and I had made it together.
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โEmily, this cake is stunning,โ Sarah said, wiping a smudge of frosting from her cheek. โLinda has no idea what sheโs up against.โ
I smiled, feeling a surge of confidence. โYouโre right. Iโm not done yet. Iโm going to teach Linda a lesson sheโll never forget.โ
And then came the moment we were waiting for.
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At my wedding reception, the new cake Sarah and I had made was set up, and it looked stunning. Guests mingled, chatting happily, but I noticed Linda watching me with a disappointed look. She had expected a meltdown, not this.
Just before we cut the cake, I took a deep breath and stepped up to the microphone.
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Alex stood beside me, and I felt a pang of sadness as I looked into his eyes. He loved his mother, and he had no idea what she had done to me, to us.
โThank you all for being here today,โ I began, my voice steady. โI have something to share before we celebrate with this beautiful cakeโฆโ
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The room fell silent, all eyes on me. I signaled to the technician, who played the security footage I had hidden in my living room. The video showed Linda and her friends eating the original cake and making snide comments about me.
Gasps echoed around the room as everyone watched. Lindaโs face turned red, and she looked around, desperate for an escape!
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โI installed a camera because I knew Linda didnโt like me,โ I explained calmly. โSorry, Alex,โ I added, turning to him. โI suspected she might do something to sabotage our wedding. I didnโt want to believe it, but I had to be prepared.โ
The guests murmured in shock, glancing between Linda and the screen. Lindaโs friends tried to slip away, but the attention was already on them.
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โDespite this setback, we have a beautiful new cake thanks to my amazing friend Sarah,โ I continued. โThis day is about love and celebration, and I wonโt let anything ruin it.โ
But this wasnโt over. I had more planned, and Linda had no idea what was coming next.
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Suddenly, I saw Alex making his way toward Linda, his face flushed with anger. He reached her just as she was trying to blend into the crowd.
โMom, how could you?โ Alexโs voice was loud enough to silence the nearby conversations. โYou ate our wedding cake and tried to sabotage Emilyโs big day? This isnโt a joke!โ
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Linda tried to laugh it off. โOh, Alex, it was just a bit of fun. No harm done, right?โ
โNo harm done?โ Alexโs voice rose. โYou ruined a thousand-dollar cake and caused Emily so much stress. This isnโt funny. Itโs cruel!โ
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The guests watched in stunned silence, their eyes shifting between Alex and Linda. I felt a pang of sympathy for Alex, having to confront his own mother like this. But it needed to be done.
Linda looked around, realizing she had no supporters in the room. She mumbled something that sounded like an apology, but no one was convinced.
Taking out my phone, I quickly texted a waiter.
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With a smile, I watched the waiter read my message and nod in my direction.
Minutes later, the caterers wheeled out a beautifully decorated cake, and I saw Linda and her friends eyeing it suspiciously.
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The caterers placed it on a separate table, away from the main dessert.
โLadies and gentlemen,โ I announced, getting everyoneโs attention once more. โWe have a special treat for a select few guests.โ
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The caterers began serving slices of the Styrofoam cake to Linda and her friends. Each slice had a small, elegant note attached. As Linda picked up her piece, she read the note out loud:ย โFor those with truly tasteless appetites.โ
Her face turned beet red, and the room fell silent for a moment before erupting in laughter.
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Lindaโs friends tried to hide their embarrassment, but it was too late.
Even Lindaโs husband, William, burst out laughing.
He tried to stifle it, but he couldnโt help himself. โOh, Linda, you had this coming,โ he chuckled, shaking his head.
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โEmily, that was brilliant,โ one guest said, shaking my hand.
โServes her right,โ another added, nodding in approval.
William approached me with a serious expression, though I could see a hint of a smile. โEmily, I want you to know that Linda will be held accountable for her actions. This will not go unpunished.โ
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โThank you,โ I replied, grateful for his support. โI appreciate it.โ
As the guests continued to cheer and celebrate, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to see Alex standing there, a proud but sad smile on his face.
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โYou handled that perfectly,โ he said, pulling me into a hug. โIt had to be done, but Iโm sorry it came to this. I wish things were different. Mom shouldnโt have gone to such an extent.โ
I hugged him back, feeling a surge of love and gratitude. โThank you, Alex. For always supporting me.โ
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The rest of the evening was a blur of laughter, dancing, and joy. Despite everything, our wedding day had turned out better than I could have imagined, and I was glad that Lindaโs antics couldnโt touch the happiness Alex and I shared.
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