It all started when my beloved Gran-Gran invited our family to celebrate her birthday. Little did I know that my family would disappoint her in such a heartbreaking way. But I was determined to teach them a lesson they would never forget.

Gran-Gran is an amazing woman who practically raised me and my siblings when our parents were going through a divorce. She means the world to me, and that’s why I couldn’t understand how the rest of my family could let her down.

Instead of us planning something special for her, Gran-Gran took it upon herself to organize a brunch at her house for her 83rd birthday. Despite her health issues, she woke up at the crack of dawn to bake her own bread and pastries. She even handmade and wrote the invitations herself, despite her trembling hands.

The effort and care Gran-Gran put into her special day touched my heart and motivated me to attend. Unfortunately, I arrived 10 minutes late due to work commitments. When I walked in, I was shocked to see my grandmother removing plates from the table and pouring coffee down the sink.

Confused and concerned, I asked Gran-Gran why there was no one else at the party. Fighting back tears, she told me that no one had bothered to show up. It broke my heart to see her trying to hide her disappointment and pretend that everything was okay.

I couldn’t let this slide. I made a promise to myself that I would make it up to Gran-Gran and teach my family a lesson they would never forget. After spending some quality time with her, I excused myself and made a few calls outside.

First, I called my mom and told her that Gran-Gran had fallen and was now in the hospital. I guilted her, telling her that the accident could have been avoided if she had attended the brunch. My mom agreed to send money to cover the imaginary hospital bills.

I called my brother next and confronted him about his absence. I let him know that Gran-Gran was in the hospital and that his presence could have made a difference. He promised to contribute money towards the fictional bills.

In a similar fashion, I called other family members, making them feel guilty and convinced them to send money for the supposed hospital bills. With the funds collected, I surprised Gran-Gran with a trip to a beautiful destination she had always wanted to visit.

During our time together, we created beautiful memories and celebrated her birthday in style. When we returned home, Gran-Gran was glowing with joy. From that day on, my family never missed another event. They showed up for every birthday, holiday, and Sunday dinner.

Although they still gave me the cold shoulder for what I did, I had no regrets. Seeing Gran-Gran’s happy face made it all worth it. If you were in my shoes, what would you have done? Let me know your thoughts.

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