I had been waiting all day for this night. I was so excited. I thought nothing at all could ruin this day- then the disappointment splashed all over me like waves at the beach. My special day was ruined.

It all started at Pietro’s Pizza. I was there having my birthday dinner with Lisa and my family. While we were waiting for the pizza, I opened up my birthday present from my mom and dad. It was a Dillard’s gift card for $160. I was quite disappointed because I didn’t get the gift I wanted, an Iphone, but I tried to not show the disappointment on my face. Our food arrived shortly after that. We ate and talked for awhile. Later, my mom suggested that we cut the cake. I agreed. The waiter brought the cake out and everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. My mom handed me the knife. I tried to cut it but it wouldn’t budge. ” Lisa and I wiped off some of the icing to reveal that it was a box. My mom announced “I cannot believe that they gave you a cardboard cake!” I was really confused, and then Lisa yelled, “LEXI THAT’S AN IPHONE!!!!” I was so thrilled that I started to jump and scream right in the middle of the restaurant. I ran to the bathroom and washed my hands off and when I got back my parents were helping open it for me. Lisa asked “What kind of case are you going to get?” I responded “I don’t know yet! A pretty one though!” My mom let me know that the gift card was fake. When she told me, I laughed.

Although this night started out with me being disappointed, by the end of the night I was far beyond happy. I learned from this experience that you need to wait because you don’t know what’s going to happen next. This was definitely one of the best nights ever.