10/12/2025
Okay, wild one — a few weeks ago my wife Jenna told me she didn't want to celebrate her birthday this year.
Her line was, "I'm getting older, there's nothing to celebrate," which was weird because she's the type who loves birthdays.
Still, I quietly saved up and planned a surprise: diamond earrings I knew she'd love.
I was hyped to see her face when I gave them to her.
Then, a few days before the party, I bump into her coworker Mark at the grocery store.
We chatted like normal, and then he said, "See you at Jenna's birthday this Friday!"
I froze — but I played it cool. "Oh yeah, the party! Same place as last time?" I asked, trying to sound casual.
Mark laughed and wents, "No, it's at that new place, Le Bijou downtown. Friday at 7 — all her friends and family."
My stomach dropped. A fancy dinner with everyone and I had zero clue.
When I got home, I couldn't stop thinking about it — why wouldn't she tell me? Was she embarrassed? Was something else going on?
So I did something I never thought I would: on the night of the party, I dressed in my best suit, grabbed the earrings, and walked out the door. ⬇️ See less