The story is written in British English
A short story of how a woman exposes her husband's infidelity. It is a work of fiction so don't take it too seriously.
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"Hi," welcomed Rose as the guests walked through the door, giving each one a hug and a kiss. "How are you? Go get a drink and there is food on the table. Mike!" she greeted her best friend's husband particularly warmly. "Is Gwen looking after Andy?"
"Yeah," Mike replied not looking happy before whispering, "I still don't think this is a good idea."
Rose pulled Mike down into a hug, "Don't worry, it will go according to plan. They don't expect a thing," she whispered in his ear.
The party got going, the guests began to drink, relax, and have a good time. Andy's birthday presents were arranged around a large birthday cake. Mike started to get tense, where were Andy and Gwen? Rose on the other hand remained calm and the life and soul of the party. Smiling and chatting with her guests.
Mike received a message from Gwen, "They are almost here," he told Rose.
"Everyone, Andy is nearly here!" Rose shouted excitedly over the music before turning it off. Mike switched off the lights. The atmosphere was full of nervous excitement. They all heard the front door open and nervous giggles were stifled. When the lounge door opened and Andy switched on the lights the room erupted,
"SURPRISE!" Andy stood their dumbfounded before a broad grin spread across his face.
Guest after guest approached Andy to wish him a happy birthday and a drink was thrust into his hand. Rose gave her husband a kiss and a big embrace,
"Happy birthday, darling," she gushed.
"I can't believe you arranged all this!" Andy told Rose. "Thank you so much."
"Thank you for entertaining him while we got the party ready," Rose told Gwen, giving her a warm hug before giving her a hard look which made Gwen feel uncomfortable.
The birthday party went into full swing. The guests dance and partied. After a couple of hours. Rose announced it was time for the cake and they all sang happy birthday. Champagne was poured, non-alcoholic for the drivers and the cake was sliced.
Once everyone had champagne and cake, Rose turned off the music to make another announcement,
"I have another surprise, for my darling husband."
Mike connected a laptop to the television. He fumbled nervously a lot with the cables but eventually got everything connected and ready for Rose,
"I have a little presentation to show you all," Rose told the guests, "and especially for the birthday boy," she said giving Andy a big smile. "Thank you to Mike for helping me with it."
Rose pressed a button to start the presentation. There was a collective "aww" from the guests as pictures of Andy when he was a baby appeared with music playing in the background. The presentation moved on with pictures of Andy starting school. The guests laughed at embarrassing photos of Andy with long hair at school. Applause broke out when Rose began to appear in the pictures from when they first started dating, the various holidays they went on together, their wedding, and their whole life together.
When the presentation finished all the guests clapped their appreciation and patted a grinning Andy on the back.
"Wait! Wait!" Rose called out. "I have one more presentation to make," Mike swallowed nervously and went pale.