On my 32nd birthday, a mysterious box turned my world upside down. It started like any other birthday with my husband, Dexter, whispering about a surprise. Our son, Dave, added to the joyful chaos as we prepared for a party with friends and family.

Later, during the celebration, I received a strange call about a parcel that needed to be collected in private. Curious, I retrieved the box, only to find a note claiming it was from my husband’s mistress, along with a piece of jewelry I had reported stolen months ago. Devastated and confused, I confronted Dexter, who was oblivious to my turmoil.

I drove to the address given in the note, finding an abandoned house. As I ventured inside, the lights suddenly flashed on, revealing my loved ones shouting, “Happy Birthday!” It was all an elaborate prank by Dexter. What started as a nightmare ended with laughter and a vow of payback on Dexter’s next birthday. “I wanted to make this birthday unforgettable,” Dexter admitted with a sheepish grin.