The party was alive—gold and black decorations shimmered under the soft lights, music pulsed through the hall, and laughter echoed off the walls.
Everyone had arrived… everyone except Bethany and Larry. And that absence alone had already set whispers running like wildfire. 😬💥
1. Arrival That Stopped the Music
Hours later, the doors swung open, and Bethany appeared like a storm in heels, silver dress sparkling, eyes scanning the room like a hawk.
“Finally! You’re here!” someone whispered.
“Look at her… already dramatic,” another muttered.
Larry hurried behind her, juggling bags and coats. He tried softly, “Bethany, the flight was delayed, it’s fine…”
“Larry! Stop embarrassing me!” she snapped, slamming her hand to her forehead.
The room went silent. Even the DJ lowered the volume. Every eye was on them. 😳
2. Complaints and Chaos
Bethany didn’t pause. She surveyed the decorations, her nose crinkling in disdain.
“Why does this place look so cheap?” she demanded.
“Bethany, it’s Wayne’s birthday, not a runway,” Brooke tried gently.
“Oh, please,” Bethany scoffed, waving her hand. “Everything I go to becomes a fashion show.”
Larry leaned closer, whispering, “Can we just sit down, please?”
“No! You always hide in the corner like a scared puppy,” Bethany shot back, eyes blazing.
Guests exchanged uneasy glances. Some smirked, secretly enjoying the spectacle.
💥 3. Public Humiliation
Near the cake table, Bethany raised her voice, sharp as a whip.
“Larry! Fix your shirt! Honestly, you can’t do anything right!”
A few gasps cut through the chatter.
“Bethany, please… not here,” Larry said quietly.
“Don’t ‘please’ me! You’re the reason we’re late!” she shouted, stepping closer, finger pointed at his face.
“Everything is fair when you make me look bad. Do you understand?” Bethany pressed.
Larry’s hands trembled. “I’m sorry…”
Brooke stepped in, voice firm: “Bethany, that’s enough. You’re humiliating him.”
Bethany laughed, cruel and sharp. “Humiliating him? Brooke, he embarrasses himself every day.”
The room held its breath. No one knew where to look. 😔
🎭 4. The Bethany Show
Bethany clapped loudly, commanding attention like a queen.
“You know what? I deserve better energy. Play something exciting. This party is dead!”
Wayne tried to calm her: “Bethany, please—let’s just enjoy—”
“I can’t enjoy anything when Larry ruins everything!” she cut him off.
Larry whispered, barely audible, “Can we talk outside?”
“No! You’ll just say something stupid!” Bethany snapped.
She spun away dramatically, leaving Larry frozen, the storm of her fury lingering in the air. 🎭💔
🍃 5. Aftermath – The Silence That Speaks
Brooke approached Larry carefully. “Are you okay?”
He nodded, weak but steady. “Yeah… I’m used to it.”
“That’s not something you should be used to,” Brooke murmured.
Across the room, Bethany was retelling the tragic story of their delayed flight, embellishing every detail, stealing attention with theatrical precision. Guests listened, half-amused, half-uncomfortable.
Larry’s eyes met Brooke’s across the hall. A silent understanding passed between them—sometimes, standing up for yourself is harder than facing the storm.
But as Bethany laughed loudly at her own dramatics, Larry couldn’t shake the feeling that tonight’s chaos was only the beginning… 🌩️⚡
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