A Story In
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Surprise Party
When I entered the restaurant with Kate, I scanned the room as everyone yelled surprise. I was stunned and stood motionless. Family and friends gathered around waiting to hug the fifty-year-old birthday boy. Balloons of different colors filled the room and small beer bottle opener party favors laid perfectly next to each place setting.
“So, honey, were you surprised?”
“Yes, and then some,” I kissed her softly on the lips.
Everyone yelled speech, speech, so I raised my glass. Before I could get any words out, I thought of how I would tell my wife I just lost my job.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
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