Grandma only desired a low-key birthday dinner, but the family had other ideas, including dumping her and forcing me to pay for it. For her 85th birthday, Grandma, who was always kind and kind, just requested a modest meal. However, the rest of the family, including Aunt Linda, insisted on bringing her to the most upscale steakhouse in town. Grandma relished the attention, but
Behind the scenes, my cousins were plotting to let me cover all the expenses. The family claimed to be broke when the bill arrived in the hopes that I would pay the $800 cost. However, the fact that they left Grandma alone at the table while she used the restroom greatly irritated me. I paid the bill, made sure Grandma wasn’t anxious, and spent the remainder of the evening with her because they didn’t even have the grace to stay. However, my family’s scheme backfired because I informed the restaurant manager, who also happened to be a friend from college, and he ensured that they were billed for their portion.
plus curiosity about their misbehavior. My family was in a panic over the allegations by morning, but I wasn’t having any of it. Grandma thanked me over the phone, and I assured her that we would spend a quiet birthday together the next year. No family strife.
