A Barbecue Full of Surprises
When I pulled up to his house, the backyard didn’t look anything like the relaxed cookout we were used to. Instead of the usual lawn chairs and paper plates, there was a live band and a floral arch straight out of a wedding scene. Before anyone could even pick up a drink, my brother stepped up to a microphone and announced, “I have a little surprise for everyone.”
We all froze. He was dressed nicer than usual and looked both nervous and excited. My mom, Aunt Mari, and I exchanged baffled looks. Aunt Mari whispered, “Did he win the lottery?” The tension in the air was thick.
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