Trudy, Mia’s stepmother, threw an over-the-top party for her 45th birthday and demanded that Mia buy her a dishwasher as a gift. However, Mia, saving up for her prom dress, couldn’t afford it. Instead, she spent the day helping with party preparations—serving drinks and cleaning up—while enduring Trudy’s constant demands.
After the party, Trudy publicly embarrassed Mia for not bringing a gift and ordered her to wash all the dishes. While everyone else enjoyed the festivities, Mia, hiding her frustration, spent hours scrubbing dishes.
The next morning, karma made its appearance. Trudy clogged the sink by pouring meat oils down the drain, causing the kitchen to flood. Mia’s father, David, declared that they’d need to cut back on expenses—except for the $500 he had saved for Mia’s prom dress.
Humbled by the incident, Trudy even offered to help Mia shop for her dress. While Mia accepted the gesture, she couldn’t help but feel that the kitchen disaster was a small act of justice from the universe.
