My name is Nikki, and I would want to tell you a story about how karma occasionally needs nudges. When I saw my ex-fiance, Mark, in an exclusive restaurant with another woman, I couldn’t help but turn a normal night into the perfect opportunity for revenge.
Five years ago, Mark broke up with me, alleging that I “wasn’t good enough” after he got promoted. He was searching for a more refined companion. It stung, but I continued.
Let’s go back to last Saturday. Mark is thirty-five years old, single, and successful. At a new eatery, I ran into him. I used the occasion to crack a joke. I asked the waiter to bring over a bottle of champagne and wrote, “To Mark, who always settles for second best.” His date’s cheeks flushed and he looked puzzled.
I sent him an appetizer with a note that read, “Just a reminder of what you can’t have,” because he is allergic to them. It was hard for Mark to explain to his increasingly upset date.
For the final act, I called my friend Sarah. What’s up with your fiancée? She questioned aloud while feigning to know Mark. Did she finally agree to the transparency of the relationship? Mark’s date, Clara, was horrified and turned to leave.
I couldn’t resist going over to Mark’s table and grinning sweetly at him. Hi Mark, I guess I wasn’t really that “bad enough” after all. With a sense of success, I left the restaurant.
A few days later, I found out that Clara and Mark had broken up. Yes, obtaining retribution can be rewarding, particularly if it involves some humiliation. Thank you for reading!
