During Birthday Brunch, They Sold My Beach House—My Real Estate Empire Said Otherwise

#revengestory #redditstory #aita During Birthday Brunch, They Sold My Beach House—My Real Estate Empire Said Otherwise ‪‪@VirelithOrder‬ The birthday brunch was at The Oceanview Restaurant, the fancy place Mom loved with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the marina. I should have known something was wrong when they insisted on celebrating my thirty-fourth birthday on a Wednesday morning instead of the weekend. "Order anything you want, sweetheart," Mom said, squeezing my hand across the table. "This is your special day." My brother Connor sat across from me, practically vibrating with excitement. His wife Rachel kept glancing at him and smiling. Dad had that satisfied look he got when he thought he'd solved a problem. We ordered mimosas and overpriced eggs benedict. Small talk about work, Connor's kids, Mom's garden club. Then Dad cleared his throat in that way that meant Important Announcement Time. "Natalie, your mother and I have been discussing your birthday gift." I set down my fork. "You didn't have to get me anything." "Nonsense! Thirty-four is an important year." He pulled out a folder—actual papers, like this was a presentation. "We know you've been working so hard with your tech consulting. Always traveling, never settled. So we've made a decision that will benefit the whole family." Here we go, I thought. "We're selling the beach house," Dad announced, beaming like he'd just solved world hunger. The beach house. The three-bedroom Cape Cod style property on Seabreeze Lane that I'd purchased six years ago for $680,000. "Selling it?" I kept my voice neutral. "Yes! We found a buyer willing to pay $950,000. Incredible appreciation, really." Dad pulled out more papers. "The closing is next week. We wanted to tell you in person since you've been using it occasionally." Using it occasionally. I'd been using my own property. Connor jumped in, unable to contain himself. "Dad and Mom are giving us the proceeds, Nat. All of it. Rachel and I are finally going to open our restaurant! The one we've been dreaming about for years!" Rachel nodded enthusiastically. "Your parents are so generous. We've already signed a lease on a commercial space. Put down deposits with contractors. We close on the restaurant property the same day as the beach house sale!" I took a sip of my mimosa, buying time. "That's quite a plan." #aita #reddit #redditstories #redditstory #revengestory #revenge