When Liam’s birthday arrived, Trina was excited to plan something special for her husband—until he revealed he was forced to leave for work. Things took an even darker turn when Trina later discovered that her best friend was having an affair with Liam. Naturally, she decided to devise a surprise of her own.
Love is supposed to mean trust, right? That’s how Trina always believed things were with her husband of three years, Liam. She never doubted him—until his birthday shattered her faith in love, marriage, and friendship.
On his birthday, Liam explained he had to take an urgent business trip to another city. He apologized, insisting that work was essential to maintain their lifestyle, and promised that they would celebrate together once he returned. He packed a suitcase, said he’d be back by Sunday evening, and left by taxi the night before his birthday.
The next morning, while Trina was making breakfast, her mother called excitedly to ask about the birthday weekend plans. Trina explained that Liam was away for work and that they’d postpone the celebration until the following weekend. Disappointed, her mother suggested they spend the day together, especially since she needed to shop for a gift for Mimi’s baby shower. Trina agreed, and the two visited several stores searching for something unconventional for Mimi, whose eccentric taste demanded it.
Later, while walking down the street after getting food, Trina’s mother suddenly pulled her arm and pointed toward a restaurant window. There, in a booth, were Liam and her best friend Mandy—sitting uncomfortably close. Mandy was running her hand along Liam’s cheek before leaning in to kiss him. Shocked, Trina’s mother gasped, “What in the world? That’s Liam, right? And Mandy?” Trina confirmed it with a nod. Her mother added, “I thought he was out of state, but it looks like he chose to spend his birthday with his mistress.”
Trina felt a surge of anger and the urge to confront them immediately, but her mother intervened. “No, darling, that’s exactly what you shouldn’t do,” she said, promising she had a plan. Trusting her mom, Trina followed as her mother discreetly snapped photos of Liam and Mandy before leading her to a nearby salad bar. “We’ll have a meal, and then I’ll explain how we’re going to handle this,” her mother assured her.
When Liam returned from his so-called business trip, Trina greeted him with a forced smile. “Welcome home,” she said, concealing her inner turmoil. The week passed in a haze as she waited for her mother’s plan to unfold. On Friday, her mother arrived and asked if Liam was still at work and if Trina had everything she needed. Her mother handed her a thin-boxed pregnancy test—earlier arranged so that it would show positive—and two small nanny cam devices to install at home.
Saturday evening came, and Mandy and Steve joined them for dinner, as Trina had invited earlier in the week. Seizing the moment, Trina announced she had an important surprise. When Liam inquired what it was, she dramatically pulled out the pregnancy test and waved it, causing Liam’s eyes to widen as he feigned delight. Mandy congratulated them uncertainly, and Trina continued by declaring that Mandy would naturally be the baby’s godmother.
Then, in a shocking twist, Trina announced, “There’s something else: the baby is actually Steve’s.” The room fell silent. Steve, Mandy, and Liam reacted in unison with disbelief. Steve protested, insisting there was no truth to it, while Trina revealed that she’d been secretly involved with Steve for over a year and that it was time for everyone to confess—just as Liam and Mandy had. Liam shot back that Trina must be losing her mind due to hormones, and Mandy dashed to the bathroom in tears with Liam following close behind.
Left alone, Steve demanded, “How could you lie about this?” Trina pulled out her phone and showed him the nanny cam footage. Amid the ensuing chaos, Mandy later asked Liam if Trina was aware of their affair; Liam insisted she was oblivious, even remarking that she looked pretty when she cried. Their voices soon faded into the sound of hushed kissing.
When Steve asked how long their secret had been going on, Trina admitted she had only just discovered the truth—and that she wasn’t even pregnant. Mandy and Liam returned to the table, avoiding each other’s gaze. Then, Steve exploded, accusing Mandy of cheating and taking advantage of him financially, declaring that she needed to pack up and leave immediately, as their prenup dictated that she’d end up with nothing but her clothes. Mandy objected, but Steve was resolute, even threatening her future job prospects.
Turning to Liam, Trina calmly said, “You can pack your things too.” When Liam asked, “What about the baby?” she replied coolly, “There is no baby—I just wanted to see if you were truly excited by the idea, but you weren’t.” Enraged, Liam followed Mandy out of the room. Luckily, Trina’s mother recalled that at Trina and Liam’s wedding, their prenup was structured similarly to Mandy and Steve’s, ensuring that Liam would be left with only his job—a job insufficient to maintain their accustomed lifestyle. With her own work equally vital, and with Steve as a witness plus the nanny cam recordings as evidence for court, Trina was confident about the impending divorce.
Devastated yet feeling a sense of justice for herself and Steve, Trina is left to wonder: What would you have done in her shoes?
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