She Uninvited Me From Her Baby Shower—But Still Asked Me To Cook For 50 People

The story begins with a simple, kind act: an invitation to a baby shower. The author was invited by Reva, someone she had known since high school. While they weren’t best friends, they had a history of being close, sharing college life, and helping each other out.

When the invitation came, the author saw it as a chance to reconnect. She offered to help with the most significant part of any party: the food. She messaged Reva, “I’ll cook for it! Let me take care of the food.” Reva quickly replied, “OMG YES. You’re a lifesaver.”

The author took this commitment seriously. She spent days planning a menu for 50 people, including three trays of biryani, two pasta bakes, garlic butter chicken, and lemon tarts. She took time off work and paid $187 for groceries, never asking for the money back.

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