Triple Dog Dare
After a night of partying, our friend, motivated by a bet and perhaps excessive alcohol consumption, decided to take a shot of a strange substance. This decision led to an immediate and unpleasant consequence. With the remaining money on the line, he quickly drank the concoction and hurried towards the sliding glass door. The aftermath of this spontaneous dare was witnessed on the back patio as he vomited dramatically.
In the spirit of camaraderie and maybe a shared mischievousness, he managed to get us to make a solemn promise not to tell anyone about what had happened. We were sworn to keep the incident hidden forever. For almost ten years, I’ve kept this agreement and never shared the strange adventure that took place on that unforgettable night. But now, with time’s passage calming my hesitation, I can finally bring this story out from the depths of our past adventures.
Replacement Ring
My aunt and uncle got engaged almost thirty years ago when he proposed with a ring he bought from a vending machine. Despite its authenticity being questionable, my aunt wears it proudly every day. As someone in the jewelry business, I eventually realized it was an imitation and asked my uncle if they were aware of its true nature. He admitted that he originally planned to replace it without her knowing during a tough financial time, but he feared she might find out.
Surprisingly, my aunt still behaves as if it’s a genuine piece of jewelry… And even I haven’t found the courage to tell her the truth yet.
