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I felt a lump rising in my throat. But I didn\u2019t want to cause a scene. I forced a smile and thanked him for the \u201coriginal\u201d gift. Inside, I was boiling.<\/p>\n

When the party ended, my husband, proud of himself, went outside to see the guests off. That\u2019s when I began to carry out my little revenge plan. I did something that wiped the smile right off his face.\u00a0\ud83d\ude28\ud83e\udee3\u00a0Continued in the first comment\u00a0\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n

Quietly, I gathered some of his things \u2014 toothbrush, a few shirts, charger, razor. I packed them neatly in a bag and placed it by the door. Then I locked the door from the inside and turned off the lights.<\/p>\n

A few minutes later, he knocked.
\n\u2014 Open up, what are you doing? I forgot my keys! \u2014 he said, still laughing.<\/p>\n

I calmly walked to the door and replied:<\/p>\n

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\u2014 You can stay with your mother. She\u2019s got the iPhone, the fun, and the camera rolling. In the meantime, I\u2019ll think about whether I really need a clown in my house.<\/p>\n

He stood outside, not believing I was serious. I sat down on the couch, poured myself a glass of champagne, and for the first time that night, I truly smiled.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, the best gift is reminding someone that jokes have consequences.\u00a0\ud83c\udf81\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n

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I felt a lump rising in my throat. But I didn\u2019t want to cause a scene. I forced a smile and thanked him for the \u201coriginal\u201d gift. Inside, I was boiling. When the party ended, my husband, proud of himself, went outside to see the guests off. That\u2019s when I began to carry out my…<\/p>\n

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