My Dad Ditched My Mom for My Best Friend – I Served Him His Own Karma

My Dad Ditched My Mom for My Best Friend – I Served Him His Own Karma (Page 2 ) | September 6, 2024
He gave a shrug. “Whatever? It’s her problem; I don’t give a damn about how she or anyone else feels. I live this life. I want to enjoy myself. <I looked at Mom, who was standing by herself and had tears running down her cheeks. I couldn’t take it anymore as she turned around and went inside. “If I knew you would do something like this, I would’ve never invited you!” I yelled and turned to face Dad. “And how on earth could you do this, Jess? My best friend was you.”“Hannah, I apologize. But if you’re unable to accept this, it seems like an issue with YOU.”It stunned me. I yelled, “Go!” “Just leave now! You two both!” Dad sneered, “Hey Hannah, you’re overreacting.” “It’s not like your Mom and I are together, and I brought someone new into our lives.”“No, Dad, I’m not exaggerating, and I’d rather not talk about this. You must go now. Mom and I are having this party. And Mom’s house is this one.” “Fine, we’ll go.”I watched Dad go, and then I went back to Mom and gave her a big embrace. “I’m very sorry, Mom. I had no idea they’d—”“It’s alright, my love. That’s all she said, “Thank you.”Though I found it difficult to accept what had happened, all that concerned me was the looks of sympathy and disbelief on the other guests’ faces as they looked at my mom. I detested the way they were treating Mom like a defenseless old lady. A week went by.Mom and I sipped tea on the couch in her quaint living room one Sunday morning. I cherished our brief alone times together as a couple. We would usually bake something from Grandma’s recipe, but judging by the look on Mom’s face, I knew she was still processing what had happened.It was only lately that Dad and Mom got divorced, yet I know Mom missed him. She was still upset by what had happened to me on my birthday.I tried to lighten the situation by saying, “Mom, I’m really looking forward to graduation next month.” “It’s a big milestone for me.”Mom grinned and said, “Oh, I’m so proud of you, Hannah,” her eyes gleaming with pride. You put forth a lot of effort to earn this day. “Seeing Jessica with your father was difficult,” she abruptly added, letting out a sorrowful sigh. “She’ll be graduating too, right?” I softly squeezed her hand as I reached over to grab it.“Yes, mother. It was awful. But this isn’t stronger than you. You ought to be treated better.” Mom gave me a glance as tears filled her eyes. “Hannah, it’s just so difficult. This is not what I anticipated from Jessica. She was like a daughter, and now that she was thinking about them in bed, this. My mother started crying, and I hurried over to give her a hug. “Your father…,” she muttered. “When he was leaving, what did he say me? Caroline, you are far too old. I’m no longer excited by you. How could he have done this, Hannah? “ I cannot express how deeply it pained my heart to see Mom cry into my shoulders.I did my best to comfort Mom by saying, “I didn’t either.” However, we will no longer allow them to harm us. Here, you’re not the only one. Alright, let’s get through it together. After what happened at my birthday party, Mom was quite upset, and I had a plan to make things right. I just couldn’t tell Mom about it at that particular time. The next Thursday morning, I entered the little café next to the university, which was crowded with both professionals and students. Talk and the aroma of coffee permeated the room.I waved to Tom when I saw him at a corner table. Tom was someone I knew when I was younger. He was a coworker of Dad’s who was consistently friendly and pleasant. We relocated across town, so he stopped coming to see us as frequently as before. His well-known face brought back memories.I sat down and said, “Hello, Tom.” “It’s good to see you.” “Hannah, wow! You’ve matured.” He laughed. It’s nice to see you as well. How’s everything?” he inquired.“Exciting but hectic. “Graduation is rapidly approaching,” I answered. When I messaged Tom on Facebook a week ago, I didn’t have high hopes that he would respond. However, for some reason, his name was the first that came to mind, so I decided to try it. Thankfully, he answered. He remarked, “By the way, I thought about your idea,” when I was drinking my coffee. That’s alright with me. Will your mother concur? “She is going to. Regards. I truly thanked you for all of your assistance. Hannah, you’re welcome. Both you and your mother deserve more,” he answered.We had a nice conversation about a variety of topics, including my childhood and Tom’s gift-giving of princess dolls to me. I had a great idea simmering in the back of my head, and he was just the loveliest man I had known in my youth. I was unaware of how quickly time passed and graduation day came. I was standing in Mom’s bedroom, surrounded by gorgeous outfits and cosmetics. Mom raised a stunning dress, and I gave her a nod of approval. “It’s unbelievable that my child is graduating,” mom remarked as she fastened my outfit. “You look stunning, Hannah.”“Mom, thank you. You too have an incredible appearance. It’s going to be a fantastic night tonight,” I smiled back. Mom had put on an elegantly fitted, glittering navy blue dress. Her hair was worn in beautiful waves, and her tasteful silver jewelry was the ideal finishing touch. She remarked, “I hope your dad behaves himself tonight,” while sporting her pendant. “Mom, don’t stress over him. Just concentrate on having fun. I told her, ‘Everything will be alright. Mom grinned, but her eyes betrayed concern.I gave her a tight squeeze. “Actually, mother. Have fun this evening. You’re worthy of it. I’m overjoyed for you. “Yes, darling, I will. She hugged me and whispered, “Thank you.” I adjusted my clothes and makeup as I glanced in the mirror. “I have to leave now. With a reach for my suitcase, I said, “See you soon.” “All right, Hannah. “See you there,” my mother said, kissing me once. I inhaled deeply as I left the house. I felt prepared; the strategy was in place. I knew that tonight needed to be ideal—not just for Mom, but also for myself. I wasn’t going to let anything ruin our night.I fixed my gown and cap after taking one last look at myself in the mirror when I got to the graduation hall. As graduates and their family occupied the seats, the room was alive with excitement. I looked around and saw Dad and Jessica pulling up. Although they exuded confidence, I knew that was about to change. After about fifteen minutes, Mom and Tom went into the auditorium. Tom looked sharp in a suit, and she looked gorgeous. I smiled to see them together. I gave them a wave in return.I could see the disbelief on Dad and Jessica’s faces when they realized Mom was pleased with a man who was around five years her junior! “Tom, I appreciate you coming. Mom, you look so beautiful!” “I hugged her and said.” Dad’s voice then broke through. “Tom? Why are you in this place?” We looked over and saw Jessica trailing him. Tom wrapped Mom in one arm. “Supporting a dear friend and her daughter,” stated the man.“You said he was your coworker, didn’t you? How did this come about?” Jessica speaking to Dad caught my attention, and I smiled, realizing that my strategy had worked. “Well, Tom and Mom have recently started catching up. They came to the realization that they had a lot in common,” I smiled. Dad appeared agitated. “That makes sense,” he remarked. “Well, it’s… nice to see you, Tom.” Tom gave a small smile. “Robert, nice to see you too. Interesting things happen in life, don’t they? As the night wore on, Mom and Tom appeared to be quite content with one another. They appeared to be the ideal couple as they laughed and danced. Jessica made an effort to look normal, but she was clearly uncomfortable.Even Dad couldn’t contain his annoyance. His gaze kept flitting between Mom and Tom, and I could see the cogs in his brain turning. Mom gave me a big embrace before heading off. “My sincere gratitude for everything, my dear. I’m so happy for you.“Mom, I’m proud of you too,” I grinned. “You deserve all the happiness in the world.” I knew my father was sorry about his decisions as I saw her leave with Tom. It was too late for him to realize he’d lost the greatest thing in his life. I giggled when I saw that he shoved Jess away when she offered to dance. My scheme to prove to Dad that Mom could live happily without him was a brilliant success. Tom and Mom are now together after falling in love. I’m incredibly happy for her.Do you believe that Dad ought to have tasted his medicine?