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My sister-in-law always felt entitled to whatever she wanted, but nothing prepared me for her most outrageous demand yet\u2014she wanted me to have a baby just so she could keep it as a gift. When she refused to take no for an answer, I decided to teach her a lesson she would never forget.<\/p>\n
Do you think you have crazy relatives? Well, let me tell you about mine, and you might change your mind.<\/p>\n
Harry and I had been married for seven years, together for nearly fifteen, and we had two wonderful children, Maya and Luke.
\nOur little family was everything to me but when it came to our extended family, things weren\u2019t as simple.<\/p>\n
I realized something was off with my MIL, Charlotte, and my SIL, Candice, the very first day I met them.<\/p>\n
I told myself it was just nerves, that I was overthinking it. I had no idea then just how much trouble they would bring into my life.<\/p>\n
Before our wedding, Candice proved just how self-centered she was. She threw a full-blown tantrum because I had the audacity to choose someone else as my maid of honor.<\/p>\n
Worse yet, she claimed my dress was prettier than hers. As if my wedding was supposed to revolve around her!<\/p>\n
She nearly ruined the entire day, but thankfully, Grace, Harry\u2019s grandmother, stepped in.<\/p>\n
Grace was the only truly kind soul in that family, aside from my husband. Unfortunately, she lived too far away to rescue us often.<\/p>\n
But just before Candice\u2019s thirtieth birthday, something happened that made me question reality itself.<\/p>\n
Candice rarely visited us, and when she did, she kept her distance from the kids, always complaining that they were \u201ctoo noisy\u201d or \u201cgave her headaches.\u201d<\/p>\n
But that day was different. She spent hours playing with Maya, and something about it sent a shiver down my spine. As it turned out, I had every reason to be worried.<\/p>\n
During dinner, Candice kept glancing at me and Harry. I knew she wanted attention. I just didn\u2019t know why.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have an announcement!\u201d Her voice rang through the dining room. \u201cI\u2019m going to be a mom!\u201d she blurted out.<\/p>\n
Harry choked on his food. He coughed and grabbed his water. I froze with my fork halfway to my mouth.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n
Harry wiped his mouth. \u201cWho\u2026 is the father?\u201d His brows furrowed. \u201cYou\u2019re not even dating anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
He was right. The last boyfriend, she had run off after she screamed at him for not buying her an expensive handbag.<\/p>\n
Candice waved a hand. \u201cThat\u2019s actually why I came over today.\u201d She straightened in her chair. \u201cThe parents of my daughter will be you two.\u201d<\/p>\n
My stomach twisted. \u201cWhat?!\u201d<\/p>\n
She sighed like I was the crazy one. \u201cI\u2019m almost thirty, and I don\u2019t have a husband.\u201d She smiled. \u201cThe perfect birthday gift would be a daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n
I opened my mouth, then closed it. My brain struggled to process her words.<\/p>\n
Harry rubbed his temples. \u201cYou want Stephanie to be your surrogate?\u201d<\/p>\n
Candice shook her head. \u201cNo, I want you two to have a baby for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
I placed my hands on the table. \u201cSo, it would be our child, and you expect us to give it to you?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot just give\u2014give it to me for my birthday. What\u2019s the problem?\u201d Her tone was light, casual, like she was asking for a sweater.<\/p>\n
I stared at her. \u201cYou seriously don\u2019t see a problem?\u201d My voice rose. \u201cHarry and I aren\u2019t having any more children. I am not having a baby just to hand it over to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Candice scoffed. \u201cStephanie, you\u2019ve always been so selfish.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harry\u2019s chair scraped against the floor as he sat up. \u201cNo, Candice. Stephanie is right. We\u2019re not doing this.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut why? You already have two! What\u2019s the big deal about having one more?\u201d Her voice hit a high-pitched whine.<\/p>\n
I clenched my fists. \u201cI am not an incubator! A child is not an object! A child is a person!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou just don\u2019t want me to be happy! You want to be the only one with kids!\u201d Candice shrieked.<\/p>\n
Harry slammed his hand on the table. \u201cEnough! Leave. Now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Candice\u2019s face burned red. She stood, shaking with anger. \u201cI\u2019ll tell Mom about this!\u201d She stomped to the door, threw it open, and slammed it behind her.<\/p>\n
I exhaled. \u201cHow did she even come up with this?\u201d<\/p>\n
Harry shook his head. \u201cShe\u2019s completely lost it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Candice stayed quiet for a while. I hoped that meant she\u2019d finally let it go. I should have known better.<\/p>\n
One afternoon, Candice showed up at our house with Charlotte by her side.<\/p>\n
Candice\u2019s arms overflowed with shopping bags from baby stores. My first thought was she had decided to be a good aunt and bring gifts for Maya and Luke. But the smug look on her face told me otherwise.<\/p>\n
Charlotte walked in without waiting for an invitation. She sat on the couch and gestured for Harry and me to join her. Candice stood nearby, grinning.<\/p>\n
\u201cCandice told me that you agreed to give her a baby,\u201d Charlotte said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? No, we told her we weren\u2019t going to do that,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy not?\u201d Charlotte asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause it\u2019s insane,\u201d Harry replied.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs it really that hard? Stephanie, as a woman, you should know that the older you get, the harder it is to have children. Candice is already almost thirty,\u201d Charlotte argued.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not going to give my child to your daughter, who has no idea what it means to be a parent,\u201d I said firmly.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not true! I already bought everything!\u201d Candice announced, pulling out baby clothes and dresses from her bags.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou do realize that a baby is not a doll you can just dress up, right? Babies cry, scream, spit up, and do a lot of unpleasant things,\u201d Harry pointed out.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy daughter won\u2019t be like that. She\u2019ll be like your Maya\u2014I\u2019ve never seen Maya cry,\u201d Candice said confidently.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s because you\u2019ve never spent enough time with her,\u201d I countered.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen I\u2019ll just bring my daughter to you when she cries,\u201d Candice said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBabies cry day and night. Are you planning to bring her to me every single time?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes. What\u2019s the problem with that?\u201d Candice asked, genuinely confused.<\/p>\n
Harry buried his face in his hands.\u201cThis is impossible. Candice, you are not ready to be a mother. And asking someone to have a child for you is completely insane,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you\u2019re my brother!\u201d Candice cried.<\/p>\n
While they argued, I noticed Charlotte had disappeared. I went looking for her and found her in our bedroom\u2014poking holes in our condoms.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing?!\u201d I shouted.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking everyone\u2019s life easier,\u201d she said calmly.<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you lost your mind?!\u201d I screamed.<\/p>\n
\u201cListen, it wouldn\u2019t be hard for you to have another baby, but it is hard for Candice. So I just decided to help a little,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHelp?!\u201d I yelled. \u201cYou\u2019re interfering in our personal lives!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot everyone is as lucky as you, having a husband like my son. You should understand that,\u201d Charlotte replied.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re treating me and your son like an incubator! Why can\u2019t Candice just go to a sperm donor?!\u201d I snapped.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonors are just random people. But you and Harry already have two healthy children, so Candice would know for sure that her baby would be fine,\u201d Charlotte said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be our child! Ours!\u201d I shouted.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you\u2019d be having it for Candice, so it would be her child,\u201d Charlotte argued.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDo you really think I would give my child to someone who believes you can choose a baby\u2019s gender? Or that babies don\u2019t cry?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will help her,\u201d Charlotte said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat makes\u2026\u201d that makes the situation even worse, I wanted to say, but I stopped myself.<\/p>\n
An idea formed in my mind\u2014a way to teach both Candice and Charlotte a lesson and show everyone just how insane they were.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know what? If you\u2019re going to help, then I agree,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
Charlotte beamed. \u201cFinally! Why didn\u2019t you just say so earlier?\u201d she said, then went to tell Candice the \u201cgood news.\u201d<\/p>\n
As soon as they left, Harry turned to me in shock. \u201cYou actually agreed to this?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a plan,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
For the next nine months leading up to Candice\u2019s birthday, I played my role well.<\/p>\n
I smiled, touched my belly often, and acted like the happiest pregnant woman.<\/p>\n
Every time Candice called, I assured her everything was going smoothly. I even let her ramble about nursery themes and baby names.<\/p>\n
It was exhausting. Keeping up the act drained me, but I had to see this through.<\/p>\n
When the time came, I announced I would give birth in another city. Candice pouted but accepted my reasoning\u2014I told her the \u201cgift\u201d had to remain a surprise until her birthday. After all, it was a present, right?<\/p>\n
On the big day, the whole family gathered for the reveal. Even Grace had traveled to be there.<\/p>\n
Candice had told everyone about her \u201cgrand surprise,\u201d building the moment up as if she had won the lottery.<\/p>\n
Harry and I walked in when everyone was seated. I held a baby carrier, wrapped with a giant bow, cradling it carefully. Candice gasped, her hands clasped in front of her.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet me see her!\u201d she squealed, trying to peek inside.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot yet,\u201d I said. \u201cWait for the big moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, Candice stood, practically glowing with excitement. \u201cI have a very special announcement!\u201d she declared. \u201cHarry and Stephanie have given me the most incredible birthday gift\u2014a baby!\u201d Gasps filled the room. Eyes locked on us.<\/p>\n
Candice turned, arms outstretched. \u201cOkay, hand her over now!\u201d I smiled and placed the carrier in her hands.<\/p>\n
Candice tore off the bow. She reached inside the carrier with trembling hands. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. Then her face twisted in horror.<\/p>\n
\u201cWHAT IS THIS?!\u201d she shrieked, pulling out a doll.<\/p>\n
The room fell silent. All eyes were on her. Harry and I burst into laughter.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe only baby you\u2019re fit to take care of,\u201d I said, smirking.<\/p>\n
Candice\u2019s chest rose and fell fast. Her fingers dug into the doll\u2019s plastic limbs. She looked at me with pure rage.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you were pregnant!\u201d she screamed. \u201cI saw your belly!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFake bellies,\u201d I said, shrugging. \u201cI went out of town to \u2018give birth\u2019 just to sell the illusion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Candice let out a sharp sob. Charlotte gasped and shot up from her seat.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou heartless witch!\u201d Charlotte yelled.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd who exactly is heartless?\u201d I snapped. \u201cThe people who refused to give away their child? Or the ones who expected a baby like it was a wrapped-up gift?\u201d<\/p>\n
Candice clutched the doll to her chest. Tears streamed down her face.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut\u2026 but I already bought so many dresses!\u201d she whined. \u201cWho am I supposed to dress up now?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe doll works perfectly,\u201d Harry said, still chuckling.<\/p>\n
Candice\u2019s hands trembled as she looked down at the toy. Her whole body shook.<\/p>\n
Then I noticed Grace watching carefully. Her wrinkled hands rested in her lap. Her sharp eyes flicked between Candice and Charlotte.<\/p>\n
\u201cCan someone explain to me what\u2019s going on here?\u201d she asked, her voice firm.<\/p>\n
I turned to her. \u201cCandice came to us a year ago demanding that we give her a baby for her birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace\u2019s face twisted in confusion. \u201cYou mean\u2026 as a surrogate? Does she have health issues?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Harry said. \u201cOur baby.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace\u2019s frown deepened.<\/p>\n
\u201cCandice is perfectly healthy,\u201d I added. \u201cShe just doesn\u2019t have a husband and thought we should give her a child.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace\u2019s face turned red with fury. She pushed herself up from her seat and pointed a shaking finger at Candice and Charlotte.<\/p>\n
\u201cARE YOU BOTH OUT OF YOUR MINDS?!\u201d she roared.<\/p>\n
Candice flinched. \u201cW-what? What\u2019s so wrong with it?\u201d she stammered.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re just like your mother, Candice! I warned my son not to marry you, Charlotte, but he didn\u2019t listen! And this is the result!\u201d Grace spat.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandma, how could you say that?!\u201d Candice cried.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m saying the truth!\u201d Grace snapped. She took another deep breath, then fixed them both with a look of disgust.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am writing you both out of my will.\u201d<\/p>\n
The room fell silent. Grace\u2019s estate was worth a lot. Everyone knew it. Candice and Charlotte froze in shock.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re serious?\u201d Charlotte whispered, her voice unsteady.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely,\u201d Grace said coldly. \u201cI will not let insane people like you have any control over my wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n
A deep, satisfied sense of justice filled me. I watched as realization dawned on them.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut\u2014\u201d Candice started.<\/p>\n
Grace held up a hand. \u201cEnough. We\u2019re leaving. I want to see my great-grandchildren\u2014the real ones.\u201d She turned to Harry and me. \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harry and I didn\u2019t hesitate. We stood up and walked out, hand in hand. Behind us, Candice sobbed hysterically.<\/p>\n
Charlotte shouted in frustration. But we didn\u2019t care. They got exactly what they deserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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