After 14 years of hard work and saving, I finally bought my dream home—a place I had sacrificed so much for. It was a proud moment, and I invited my girlfriend of three months, Betty, to celebrate with me. But when I walked through the door, I was stunned to find her family there with a lawyer and what looked like legal documents. Betty claimed it was a “surprise” to help with commitment—she wanted me to add her name to the house deed.
Caught off guard, I hesitated. Betty and her family pressured me with emotional pleas, saying it was just a formality if I truly loved her. Feeling overwhelmed and still reeling from the shock, I almost signed the papers—until everyone suddenly burst into laughter. It was a prank. The documents were fake, and her friends, hiding in the kitchen, were filming the entire thing for fun.
Though Betty said it was all meant to be lighthearted, the experience left me shaken. What felt like a deeply personal moment had been turned into a spectacle. Still, I chose to stay with her, believing in the love we shared despite the poor judgment behind the prank. Over time, we moved past it, and our relationship continued to grow stronger.
A month later, on the beach, I proposed to Betty for real—and she said yes. We’re planning a spring wedding in the backyard of the house I worked so hard for. While the prank wasn’t something I’ll ever laugh about, it did teach me a valuable lesson: love should never be tested with tricks—but real commitment can still grow after the storm passes.