Mark’s strained relationship with his favored brother Todd worsens when it becomes clear that Todd intends to propose at Mark’s wedding. Mark exacts his vengeance by devising a scheme that destroys Todd’s relationship and demands reimbursement for wedding expenses, eliciting varied reactions from the family.
Loving The Spotlight
Mark (35m) has a young brother named Todd (29m), who had a complicated birth and had to stay a month in the ICU. As a result, their parents have always showered Todd with attention, often neglecting Mark and their sister Abby (32f). Todd, enjoying the spotlight, has a habit of making himself the center of attention at important family events.
Strained Family Relationship
The strained relationship between Mark, Abby, Todd, and their parents becomes more complicated when Todd falls in love with Lucy (24f) and announces her pregnancy at Abby’s baby shower.
The Discovery
When Mark proposed to his wife Michelle (30f), he initially wanted to elope but ended up involving their families to please Michelle. Mark’s best man, Jim (35m), discovered a jewelry store receipt in Todd’s pocket during an outing. Confronting Todd about it led to a heated argument.
Revoking Groomsman Status and Todd’s Tears
Jim confided in Mark about the incident, prompting Mark to revoke Todd’s groomsman status, suspecting that Todd planned to propose at the wedding. Todd’s tears and appeal to their parents resulted in a major argument.
Mark’s Firm Stance and Holding Todd Accountable
Despite their parents’ belief that Mark unfairly judged Todd, Mark stood his ground, pointing out Todd’s past attention-seeking behavior. While their parents got Todd to promise not to cause any issues at the wedding, Mark refused to reinstate him as a groomsman, cautioning Todd about potential consequences if he disrupted the event.
On the Wedding Day
During the wedding, true to Mark’s suspicion, Todd surprised everyone by proposing to Lucy in a way that deliberately drew attention away from Michelle’s father-daughter dance.
Mark Was Prepared
Mark, feeling vindictive, had already planned a scheme with Jim: they hired a woman to pose as Todd’s lover, claiming she was pregnant with his child. Todd denied the allegations, but when the woman called his phone, Mark had manipulated the evidence to incriminate him.
Todd’s Rejection
Devastated, Lucy returned the ring and left in tears. As Todd recognized the smile on Mark’s face, he realized that Mark was behind the scheme. Todd’s relationship fell apart as Lucy denied him access to their child and discarded his belongings.
Mark’s Post-Wedding Response
Mark ignored all calls and texts from Todd and their parents until after the honeymoon. Furious, Todd demanded that Mark clear his name, but Mark denied any involvement and demanded reimbursement for half of the wedding costs.
Mixed Reactions to Mark’s Hot Revenge
Michelle had been aware of Mark’s plan all along and supported his actions, but now even Abby believes that Mark went too far. Here’s what online forum members think about Mark’s revenge scheme.
It’s Insane
One user finds it insane that Todd proposed DURING THE FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE and loves what Mark did. He suggested that maybe it’s time to go no contact instead of low contact since he now has a new family.
Unbelievable
“I can’t believe the audacity,” another quips. They explain that it would be one thing if he waited until the party was over and there were only family and a few friends remaining to do it with his brother’s permission. But, against Mark’s preferences, and during one of the reception’s most intimate moments makes Todd wrong.
He Should Have Been Thrown Out
“I would have hauled my brother outside and wouldn’t have felt bad about it,” someone says. Another added that maybe this experience will make him grow up. A third person observes that people like that will never be happy without it being at the expense of others. The fourth person warns that if you allow these energy suckers in your life, it never stops. Another man agrees, saying that if someone tried that during his wife’s father-daughter dance, he’s sure the person would have found their way to the middle of the desert without a canteen.
A Good Time to Set Boundaries
Mark has the perfect excuse to calmly explain to Todd why he isn’t invited to birthdays, holidays, weddings, or whatever. According to one user. They were explicitly cautioned not to do what they did; additionally, Mark can respond, “What did you think I meant when I told you you’d be sorry? Fight you? I just meant that you would not be welcome at any of my future events.” They tell Mark just to answer, “I honestly don’t know who that woman was, and at this point, I have no reason to believe you’re not lying about it too,” when Todd brings up the hired “pregnant” woman.
Todd Isn’t Even Remorseful
“I don’t see anywhere in your description where he’s apologized for his actions, so I wouldn’t worry about apologizing for yours either,” advised one user. Someone replies that narcissists seldom accept fault, no matter how evident. Their egos are so fragile that they fear confessing anything that would place them in an unfavorable light will send them spiraling out. As a result, they avoid accepting responsibility at all costs. The chances of ever receiving even a pro forma apology are nil.
A Well-Deserved Revenge
One user admits to being on the fence at first. But seeing that Todd hasn’t apologized means he brought it upon himself. He was wrong, lied, and pressured the family against Mark, which makes him guilty.
What Do The Parents Still Think
A user is dying to hear their parent’s reaction to the whole affair after the bald-faced LIE to everyone. Another user responds, claiming he is their golden child and the others are scapegoats. They will see it as one sibling purposefully wrecking their darling angel’s life for no reason, although he has never been mean to anyone.
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